Aging

Money, Fraud Protection and More with Kent Sovern

The work being done by AARP and AARP-Iowa impacts every age group. Here we visit with AARP-Iowa State Director Kent Sovern about Smart Money Week, a special fraud protection program with Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller, a free shred of old documents to and seminars designed to assist you on keeping more of your hard earned money. Plus AARP Members are invited to a free screening of Hacksaw Ridge. We pack lots of information into a few minutes. Have a listen and get all the details here. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Embrace Aging - Resources for Families

Aging, it's on the minds of so many families. Parents with children caring for their aging parents or family members, Seniors dealing with the aging of a spouse or a grand-child on the other side of the country who now becomes a care giving link and doesn't know what to do. Today, a special look at aging in Iowa and the Embrace Aging Program with Mark Teigland from the Calvin Community and Susan Voss with the American Enterprise Group. A series of video tools that anybody can use. Have a listen: 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Issue of Caregiving in Iowa - It Impacts Each of Us

With us, for a return visit, is John Hale from the Hale Group based in Ankeny. He has spent a decade working on caregiving issues in Iowa and his professional opinion is that we are in crisis. During this extended interview (some of which was recorded AFTER our broadcast time ran out) we detail the issues from the perspective of the person being cared for, the family caregiver and the paid caregiver. Each are impacted by the sorry state of health care in Iowa. Have a listen and learn...and then get active.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Story of Vintage Cooperative

Giving seniors an option beyond owning a home is not new. However Vintage Cooperatives, a project by Ewing Development, offers people an "ownership stake" in communal living while retaining independent activities of daily living. To date Vintage Cooperatives have opened several new properties and more are in the future. Here we visit with Shona Schmall and Tyler Cowman about the project and it's rapid growth.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Care Giving and Dementia Training - Arbor Springs

It is said that the number of dementia cases will increase rapidly over the next 20 years. Caregivers and family members are often found wondering how to deal with the issue of dementia and the care necessary. Coming up later this month Arbor Springs will conduct a free Dementia Caregivers Conference. Here Sarah Stanisz shares details about dementia and offers some insight into the program.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business of Home Choice Senior Care

As the population ages there are more and more choices regarding care and staying at home. Evan Herlocker is the Client Services Director for Home Choice Senior Care one of many home care agencies that are based here in Iowa. We talk about what the company does for their clients, payment options and more. It's all about aging in Iowa.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Non-Surgical Treatment for Orthopedic Conditions

When we first heard about this treatment for serious orthopedic conditions we were skeptical. However, after speaking to patients and checking the story we asked Michael Jackson, MD to spend some time with us to share the science behind stem cell treatment being done at Harbor View Medical. We think you will be amazed as well.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

Living In the Middle - The Sandwich Generation & Caregiving

As our population ages there are striking realities happening that impact not only the economics of business but also the quality of life for millions of Americans. Lyn Hilgenberg is the founder of Daylily a business that focuses on providing education and consulting for state-mandated dementia education and health aging topics. We talk about the physical and emotional impact of caring for older family members while still being responsible for younger family members...hence the "Sandwich Generation". Valuable life lessons here...meet Lyn.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page. 

Aging Issues in Iowa with Jim Cushing

This week there is a special session on aging hosted by the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging. With us to detail what you can expect is Jim Cushing the executive director of i4a. While this is a statewide program here in the Greater Des Moines Metro the event is being held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens starting at 10am on Thursday, August 4th. We also talk a bit about a place to start for information, Lifelong Links. Or call them at 866-468-7887.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest. You can catch us at 5:05PM on AM-940, FM-104.5 or in HD at 103.3 HD2. It is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising/consulting agency based in Des Moines. Connect with The Business News Hour on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.