Eye on the Caregiver: Recent Episodes
Michele Darwin and Sean McDermott
After experiencing the challenges of caring for her ailing grandmother as a teenager, Pam Reynolds became a passionate advocate for older adults. Pam is a Certified Aging Life Care Manager, a Certified Professional Gerontologist, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner with a diverse vocational background that includes assisted living facilities and nursing home management as well as owning a company that helps older adults age in place at home. She is also the author of Caregiving with Confidence: Take the Guesswork Out of Caregiving, a book designed to prepare caregivers for a better caregiving experience.
Pam joins us today to share her experience as a teenager caring for her grandmother with Alzheimer’s and how it inspired her to start her career in senior care, assisted living, and memory care. We discuss what motivated Pam to write her book and how it helps family caregivers find the tools, options, and resources they need as they navigate the caregiving journey. We discuss the importance of planning for the future and thinking proactively and how it can be a valuable gift for your loved ones. We discuss the importance of recognizing that cognitive decline is not a normal part of aging and what you need to consider if you notice your loved one struggling with cognitive impairment. We also discuss why many caregivers struggle to take a proactive approach to caring for their loved one and the value of building a team around you to help care for an aging parent.
“It takes a village to care for an aging parent.” - Pam Reynolds
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● Pam’s personal journey as a caregiver
● What inspired Pam to start a home health organization
● How Pam’s book helps family caregivers find the tools and resources they need to prepare and care for their aging loved one
● The benefits of thinking proactively as a family caregiver
● The importance of planning for the future
● Understanding that cognitive decline is not a normal part of aging
● Why it’s often challenging for caregivers to take a proactive approach to caring for their loved one
● The number one obstacle most family caregivers face
● Building a team to help care for an aging loved one
Connect with Pam Reynolds:
● Book: Caregiving with Confidence: Take the Guesswork Out of Caregiving
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Former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Rock Radio Hall of Famer, keynote speaker and author, Dayna Steele has a deep understanding of the challenges and emotional rollercoasters that caregivers endure. She is the author of multiple books, including Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine and the playwright and actor of The Woman In The Mirror Play, where she details her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, a bit of dark humor, and, of course, wine. Dayna is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Drama, Dramatics and Theatre Arts and is a staunch advocate for Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones.
Dayna joins us again today to share some of the funny stories and memories she has of caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s and the things she considered when searching for a long-term memory care facility. We discuss how our loved ones moods and behaviors change as their disease progresses, the importance of sharing your thoughts and feelings with others, and how caregivers can find additional support through local therapy groups. We discuss how reminiscing on the way our loved ones used to be before their Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be joyful and healing and share some of our own happy memories of our parents. We also discuss how Dayna turned her book into a one-woman play and Dayna shares a sneak peek into what’s next for The Woman In The Mirror Play.
“It is an awful, awful disease. And it is okay to admit you have these feelings.” - Dayna Steele
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● What Dayna considered when finding a memory care facility for her mother
● Dayna’s hilarious ‘cow-tipping’ story at Chick-Fil-A on the company’s anniversary
● Dealing with the anger and ‘violent’ side of Alzheimer’s
● The value of joining therapy groups
● Reminiscing on the way our loved ones used to be before Alzheimer’s
● Turning Dayna’s book into The Woman In The Mirror Play and what’s next for the one-woman play
Connect with Dayna Steele:
● Play: The Woman In The Mirror
● Book: Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine: A Caregiver’s Guide to Love, Humor, Patience, Confusion, Anger, and Wine
● The Woman In The Mirror Play on Facebook
● Dayna Steele on LinkedIn
● Dayna Steele on YouTube
● Dayna Steele on Instagram
● Dayna Steele on Twitter
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Dayna Steele is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, a keynote speaker, and the author of Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine: A caregiver’s guide to love, humor, patience, confusion, anger, and wine. She is also an actor and the playwright of the one-woman play, The Woman In The Mirror Play. In her book and play, Dayna shares her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, and a touch of dark humor as she chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on Facebook.
Dayna joins us today to share what it was like to care for her mother with Alzheimer’s and her mission to educate others about the disease. We discuss how Dayna used laughter and social media as a therapeutic tool to get her though the tough times, the value of embracing humor and laughter when faced with challenging and emotional circumstances, and why it’s okay to give yourself permission to laugh. We share stories of some of the funny moments we experienced while taking care of our parents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. We also discuss why Dayna decided to share her story about her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s through her book and play.
“We’ve got to laugh… or you will cry.” - Dayna Steele
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● Dayna’s experience with caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s
● Embracing laughter in the face of chaos, anger, and confusion
● The importance of giving yourself permission to laugh
● Leveraging social media as a therapeutic tool to find support
● Dayna’s mission to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s through her book and play
Connect with Dayna Steele:
● Play: The Woman In The Mirror
● Book: Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine: A caregiver’s guide to love, humor, patience, confusion, anger, and wine
● The Woman In The Mirror Play on Facebook
● Dayna Steele on LinkedIn
● Dayna Steele on YouTube
● Dayna Steele on Instagram
● Dayna Steele on Twitter
Keeping Our Eye on the Caregiver
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Peggy Breda is the Founder and President of A Family Tie, LLC, an organization on a mission to assist seniors and their loved ones in making more informed decisions when choosing a senior living facility. With over 25 years of leadership and advocacy experience in the senior living industry, Peggy understands that families and residents each have very diverse needs and expectations. Through her experience, Peggy has developed an abiding respect for each family’s unique journey and the contributions of the senior population, which has become the foundation of her mission. Peggy is a Certified Director of Assisted Living and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Salisbury University - Purdue School of Business.
Peggy joins us today to discuss the importance of a senior living community’s culture. We discuss the common similarities and differences between most senior care communities and how to find the best fit for your loved one’s specific needs. We discuss the various senior living community options currently available and the questions caregivers should ask when selecting a facility for their loved ones. We discuss why caregivers need to consider the culture of a senior living community and how the culture of a community can help keep their loved ones engaged and happy. We discuss the importance of matching your loved one’s existing interests, hobbies, and personality to the activities offered, how to identify when a facility is no longer a good fit, and the value of hiring a senior living advisor and financial planner. We also debunk some of the myths and misconceptions around the quality of life offered by most senior living communities and how most senior living communities truly want to bring joy to your loved one.
“Living in an environment where you have other people, where you have things to do every day, you have places to go brings so much joy to most of us.” - Peggy Breda
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● Comparing senior care communities and how to find the best fit for your loved one
● The different senior living options currently available
● What to consider when choosing a senior living facility
● Why the culture of a senior living community is important
● Identifying when a community is no longer a good fit for your loved one
● The importance of hiring a financial planner
● Debunking misconceptions about the quality of life offer to seniors in senior living communities
Resources Mentioned:
● Podcast: The Benefits of Working with a Senior Care Advisor with Tanya Schoenhoff
Connect with Peggy Breda:
● A Family Tie, LLC
● A Family Tie, LLC on Instagram
● A Family Tie, LLC on Facebook
● Peggy Breda on LinkedIn
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Nicole McMonigle Knight is the Founder of Dementia Care Connections, LLC. This organization offers resources and support services to family caregivers and healthcare professionals through education, consultations, in-home activity visits, virtual activity visits, and training. Since 2017, Dementia Care Connections’ approach has focused on cognitive engagement, promoting social interactions, advocacy, and empowering families to make the best choices possible for their loved ones. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, primarily focusing on the field of aging, Nicole has worked in a variety of fields, including pharmacy care and hospice care. Today, Nicole is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, memory cafe facilitator, and support group facilitator for the Alzheimer’s Association. She also serves as the Community Ambassador for the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging 50+ program, the Senior Ambassador for Senior Services of Alexandria, a Dementia Champion, and serves on the action teams for Dementia Friendly Herndon and Dementia Friendly Alexandria.
Nicole joins us today to discuss how cognitive assessments, particularly the BCAT® Test System, can help healthcare professionals and caregivers provide better care to people with dementia or cognitive impairments. We discuss what the BCAT® Assessment is and how it helps healthcare professionals and family caregivers assess a loved one’s cognitive ability, brain function, and memory. We discuss the common misconceptions around the early signs of cognitive impairment and why early assessments and diagnosis is key to providing better care to your loved one. We explain why assessing a loved one’s executive functioning is important and how it impacts their daily life. We also discuss how socialization plays a key role in cognitive care and the services available at Dementia Care Connections for healthcare professionals, family caregivers, and their loved ones.
“We can use these assessments to kind of build the picture – paint the picture of what’s going on in the brain and take that to the physician so they can try to rule everything else out.” - Nicole McMonigle Knight
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● Understanding the BCAT® Test System and other cognitive assessments that can be used to assess a loved one’s cognitive abilities
● Common misconceptions and stigmas around the early signs of cognitive impairment
● What the BCAT® Assessment evaluates and why each area is important
● Examples of recommendations caregivers may receive after a BCAT® Assessment
● How often can a loved one be reassessed using the BCAT® Assessment System
● The role that socialization plays in cognitive care
Resources Mentioned:
● The BCAT® Approach
Connect with Nicole McMonigle Knight:
● Dementia Care Connections, LLC
● Dementia Care Connections, LLC on LinkedIn
● Dementia Care Connections, LLC on Facebook
● Nicole McMonigle Knight on LinkedIn
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Dr. Cameron Camp is the Director of Research & Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, an organization on a mission to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and other related disorders as well as the lives of their caregivers. With over 30 years of experience in the applied and translational research of gerontology, dementia intervention, and cognitive intervention, Dr. Camp’s work has become internationally renowned for improving the quality of life in patients with dementia and memory disorders. He is the co-holder of two patents and has been appointed as Principle Investigator on several NIH-funded projects. He has served as the President of the Adult Development and Aging division of the American Psychological Association and regularly lectures on the use of Montessori Dementia Interventions around the world, including in Asia, Austrailia, Europe, and North America.
Dr. Camp joins us today to discuss the Montessori approach to dementia. We discuss the fundamental values of the Montessori approach and how he discovered its teaching methods were effective in patients living with dementia. We discuss how the Montessori approach views people with dementia diffferently and how Montessori methods can be used to help reduce repetitve questions, help loved ones recognize other people by name, and lower anxiety for people with dementia. We discuss how Montessori methods approach the ‘exit seeking’ dilemma that is common in people with dementia and how we can create external environments to empower and engage a loved one with dementia. We also discuss how Montessori methods can help you teach your loved one to become more independent, despite their cognitive deficits, and how you can find a Montessori-credentialed memory care facility near you.
“This is about enabling people to live well; to live their life to the fullest, to be as independent as possible – in spite of any deficits in cognition or challenges they might have.” - Dr. Cameron Camp
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● How Dr. Camp discovered that Montessouri methods were effective for people with dementia
● Viewing people with dementia as a person with a disability instead of a psychiatric illness
● How the Montessori Approach helps people with dementia circumvent their cognitive challenges
● The difference between a medicalized approach to treating people with dementia vs a rehabilitation approach
● Montessori strategies for reducing repetitive questions
● Giving people with dementia meaningful roles
● Understanding that people with dementia can read and learn
● The Montessori approach to the ‘exit seeking’ dilemma
● Using external aids to empower and engage a person with dementia
● Teaching your loved one to be more independent, despite their cognitive challenges
● The Montessori Pledge
● Finding Montessori-credentialed memory care facilities near you
Resources Mentioned:
● YouTube: People with Dementia Can Learn
● YouTube: People with Dementia Can Read
● YouTube: Reducing Repetitive Questions
● The Person-Centered Montessori Ability System
● The Memory Care Quality Checklist
Connect with Dr. Cameron Camp:
● Center for Applied Research in Dementia
● Book: Hiding the Stranger in the Mirror - Use code eotc through April for a 20% discount!
● YouTube Partner Resource: Culture Change Network of Georgia Dementia Education Series
● Center for Applied Research in Dementia on LinkedIn
● Center for Applied Research in Dementia on YouTube
● Center for Applied Research in Dementia on Facebook
● Center for Applied Research in Dementia on Twitter
● Dr. Cameron Camp on LinkedIn
● Dr. Cameron Camp on Instagram
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For over 40 years, Janet Standifer has worked in various roles within the healthcare field. In 1982, after earning her Master’s degree as a Speech-Language Pathologist from Southwest Texas State University, she began her professional career working in a variety of settings to provide direct patient care to adults as well as clinical interventions for people diagnosed with progressive neurocognitive impairments. Today, Janet works as a Certified Dementia Trainer and Consultant at J Standifer Consulting, LLC: Dementia in Perspective, where she provides intensive dementia education as well as individual and group training workshops.
Janet joins us to discuss why your loved one with dementia may experience trouble with swallowing. We discuss what dysphagia is, its various causes and symptoms, and how a speech-language pathologist can help. We discuss why people diagnosed with dementia are at a high risk of developing difficulties with swallowing and when you should speak with a physician if your loved one begins experiencing difficulties. We also discuss what Caregiver Stress Syndrome is, how it impacts a caregiver’s quality of life, and what caregivers can do to help improve their quality of life while caring for their loved one.
“Caring for a person with dysphagia and dementia presents a whole set of issues and challenges. So caregivers, please, consult with your physician who could help you find the right resources to help you.” - Janet Standifer
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
● Understanding dysphagia
● Why dementia patients are at a high risk of developing dysphagia
● Debunking the myth around dysphagia and behavioral issues
● The symptoms of dysphagia
● When to speak to a physician
● What caregivers can do to help loved ones with dementia that struggle to swallow
● How caregivers can improve their own quality of life while caring for their loved one
● Understanding what Caregiver Stress Syndrome is and how it impacts your quality of life
● The quality of life considerations caregivers should consider
● Using a feeding tube vs hand feeding a loved one with dysphagia and dementia
Resources Mentioned:
● American Geriatrics Society feeding tubes in advanced dementia position statement
Connect with Janet Standifer:
● Dementia in Perspective
● Phone: (817) 901-4658
● Janet Standifer on LinkedIn
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Tanya Schoenhoff is a Certified Dementia Trainer and Educator and a Senior Care Advisor at Senior Provisions, an organization dedicated to serving families and seniors with their broad spectrum of needs through advocacy and resources. They help families find the best senior care solutions for Independent Living Services, Assisted Living Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Dementia and Memory Care Facilities, and Home Care Services while meeting their client's needs, budgets, and locations. Tanya has over 20 years of experience working in healthcare roles, including as a pharmaceutical representative, an emergency room patient liaison, an outreach coordinator for assisted living, and the director of a non-profit providing free healthcare. In addition to her role at Senior Previsions, Tanya currently serves as a member of the Southern Crescent Alzheimer Association Committee, which she has served for nearly a decade.
Tanya joins us today to discuss the role of a Senior Care Advisor, the services they offer, and what it’s like for families to work with one. We discuss Tanya’s experience searching for a Senior Care Advisor for her parents and why she felt it was important to find an advisor close to her parent's home. We discuss how Senior Care Advisors help families find the best services and facilities available for their loved ones and the challenges that many families face when the level of care their loved one needs changes. We discuss how Senior Care Advisors help families navigate the challenges associated with funding elder care services and identify the benefits they may qualify for. Tanya also shares tips to help long-distance family members to find suitable senior care services and facilities for their loved ones and the questions she recommends families ask when searching for a senior care advisory company in another state.
“Senior Care Advisors come alongside families to help them find the next best resources and options.” - Tanya Schoenhoff
This week on the Eye on the Caregiver Podcast:
- Understanding the role of a Senior Care Advisor
- What it’s like to work with a Senior Care Advisor
- How Senior Care Advisors help families find rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing services, and long-term senior care facilities
- Facing tough decisions when a senior patient’s needs change
- How Senior Care Advisors help families decide the best options available for their loved ones
- The benefits of working with a small, local senior care advisory company
- Navigating the financial decisions associated with elder care
- Senior Provisions’ commitment to keeping their client’s private information confidential
- How can long-distance relatives find the best elder care services for their loved ones
- Questions you should ask when searching for a senior care advisory company
Resources Mentioned:
- Alzheimer’s Association
Connect with Tanya Schoenhoff:
- Senior Provisions
- Phone: 1-888-979-8783
- Senior Provisions on LinkedIn
- Senior Provisions on Facebook
- Senior Provisions on YouTube
- Tanya Schoenhoff on LinkedIn
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Kay Coughlin, business coach, advocate for family caregivers, and CEO of Facilitator On Fire joins Sean and Michele to debunk myths about being a caregiver. Such a great conversation, we had to split it into two episodes! Continue the conversation in this week's episode about debunking the caregiving myths.
Kay's podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin
Kay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkcoughlin/
Kay's Website: https://facilitatoronfire.net/
Kay Coughlin, business coach, advocate for family caregivers, and CEO of Facilitator On Fire joins Sean and Michele to debunk myths about being a caregiver. Listen as they dive into The Human Giver Syndrome - something so fascinating, we split the conversation into two episodes! Come back next week for part two.
Kay's podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin
Kay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkcoughlin/
Kay's Website: https://facilitatoronfire.net/
Dr. Brittany Lamb returns with Sean and Michele to go over the best things to have with you when your loved one needs. trip to the emergency room. She goes over how to make sure your care team is aware of everything and anything they need to help your loved one.
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Sean and Michele are joined by Rory Clark of The Legacy Elder Law Center. A native of Virginia with deep roots in his community, Rory has more than 30 years’ experience practicing elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Veteran’s affairs, and special needs planning. Through his personal journey, Rory not only understands the complex legal issues involved as a professional but also the intense emotional issues as a caregiver.
More Info: legacyelderlaw.com
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Sean slides into the guest chair as he and Michele share what they’ve learned about caregivers in the workplace. As founder and CEO of Windward Consulting, Sean speaks to checking in with employees who are caregivers, helpful tips on being in the people business, and stressing the importance of communication to help not only your employees but also your business by investing in caregivers and what they are facing.
More Info: https://www.rosalynncarter.org/new-white-paper-reveals-why-one-in-five-employees-are-at-risk-of-leaving-the-workforce-and-what-employers-can-do-to-help/
https://windwardfoundation.org/
Sean and Michele are joined by Laura Smothers-Chu, Founder of Befriended Hearts: Discover Joy in Dementia. Befriended Heart provides realistic, practical, and positive steps for long-distance caregivers to help their parents navigate all aspects of dementia, from the early through late stages of the disease. Listen as they discuss key steps you can take when caring from a distance.
More Info: https://www.joyindementia.com/
David M. Dowd co-founded AlēvCare™ Hospice in 2017 and serves as the President and CEO. He acts as the visionary for the agency providing direction for team development and guidance as well as day-to-day operational support across various roles. Sean, Michele, and David spend time breaking down the biggest myths about hospice, and how to best prepare to take care of a loved one.
https://alevcare.com/myths-about-hospice/
Carol Blackwell joins us to share the positive impacts that Memory Cafe's can have on family caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. Carol's outreach at her Memory Cafe4U in Vienna, Virginia, is inclusive, engaging, and focused on enhancing the experience of caregiving through a community that has become family. For more information, please contact Carol Blackwell at lovriver@aol.com. For those listeners outside of the Northern Virginia area, find a Memory Cafe in your area here: https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/.
Melissa Smarr is a lifelong Northern Virginia resident, who has worked for Fairfax County Government for 20 years in different capacities and at three agencies. In 2010, Melissa was promoted to branch chief, where she manages building code complaints, unlicensed contractor complaints, and conducts public outreach events. She is a facilitator of the multi-agency initiative, the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign since 2017, which focuses on educating older residents about how they can protect themselves from scammers.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/fairfax-county-silver-shield-anti-scam-campaign
Christie McKitrick and LTRF have connected people with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges to the healing power of horses. Listen as Christie takes Sean and Michele through the many different ways being around these animals can significantly help and encourage individuals and their families who are facing the challenge of dementia. You don’t even have to ride the horses to engage in this wonderful experience.
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In this educational and inspirational episode, emergency physician Dr. Brittany Lamb helps Sean and Michele understand what plans should be in place where caring for a person with dementia, how to talk to family members about decisions and advanced directives, and gives an overview of her process to ensure a caregiver is advocating with a person’s goals of care in mind.
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Mr. Nunez founded INF Care to build a support system around technology to encourage independence in older adults. Prior to founding INF Care, Mr. Nunez's previous work includes the DARPA Autonomous Vehicles programs, Future Combat Systems for saving lives on the combat field and educating children on inventing robots through the Smithsonian and other programs. He is a published author and a roboticist but his passion is using technology to help vulnerable populations.
https://www.inf.care/
Carlos César Rodríguez and Peter Joshua Burroughs join Michele and Sean to talk through the power of music when working with those who are affected by dementia and their caregivers. In this fun and upbeat episode, Carlos and Peter take you through living in the moment, engaging, and meeting an individual where they are mentally and emotionally to bring out joy and life through music.
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Sean and Michele discuss their own experiences that led to the creation of Eye on the Caregiver