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We're not saying there's a good break up but they can definitely be less bad. Amanda and Josh also discuss the Billionaire Olympics and throw some Bryan Adams chat in there as well.
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Rayna Neises comes to us from the heartland of Kansas to share her experience as a former caregiver for parents with dementia. She is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season. She also hosts the podcast "A Season of Caring," and is the publisher of "Content Magazine: Finding God in Your Caregiving Season." Our conversation focuses on her belief that caregiving is "a season of life," and the necessity of finding support to navigate its challenges. She offers valuable insights for caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and isolated, and emphasizes the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Her book, podcast, and magazine offer further support for caregivers seeking to maintain their identity and find moments of respite amidst the chaos.
In this podcast, you will:
- Embrace the enlightening concept of caregiving as a pivotal life season, rather than a mere duty;
- Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of dementia care unveiling truths that may transform your understanding of caregiving;
- Acknowledge the urgent need for advanced planning and transparent conversations around personal care choices;
- Discover that faith-based support groups may offer much-needed comfort in this demanding journey
About Rayna Neises
Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She looks back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents. To help others through this challenging season of life, Rayna has written No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, a book filled with her own heart-warming stories and practical suggestions for journeying through a caregiving season. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with certifications in both Life and Leadership Coaching from the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She is also the host of “A Season of Caring Podcast” and a passion speaker. Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. A former teacher, she enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all.
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AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
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Joanne Eason, President of Five Wishes, knows it’s important to document our end of life wishes so our voices are heard when we can’t speak for ourselves. Five Wishes was established over 25 years ago through a series of listening tours, asking people what was important to them. From those results, the Five Wishes document was formed with guidance from the American Bar Association and other palliative care providers across the U.S. It's designed for individuals to use when sitting down with their families, a tool for talking about what’s important to the person.
Five Wishes has incorporated three questions into their Five Wishes document: How comfortable do you want to be? How do you want to be treated? What do you want those around you to know about you? Those answers are the voice of the patient. Where health systems use certain forms to document decision-makers and specific medical directives, Five Wishes is about not just the wishes of the person, but who they are.
It can be used like a workbook and comes in both digital and paper forms. The workbook is a living document and should be revisited as healthcare status changes or your spokesperson changes.
Five Wishes can also be utilized by hospice agencies, healthcare organizations, and businesses. It’s legal in almost every state in the U.S. so it’s a very flexible document. If you live in one of only four states (New Hampshire, Kansas, Ohio, or Texas) you can still use the Five Wishes Paper but may need to take an extra step. Five Wishes is available in 30 languages, as well as Braille.
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The Alzheimer's Association says that "we're in an era of treatments now," which is excellent, but these treatments aren't suitable for everyone with Alzheimer's. That's why I'm excited that I have been approached by start-ups that are looking at treatments from a different angle. We've got InmuneBio targeting the immune cells in the brain, and today, I'm speaking with Sara Holt of BioVie, a clinical-stage company developing a novel approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.
In this episode, you'll learn about Biovie's work and how it could affect us in the near future. You'll hear Sarah's story first, which led her to work with them. This is an inspirational and informative episode that is very fascinating.
BioVie believes targeting neuroinflammation could be the key to finding an effective Alzheimer's therapy. Their lead compound, NE3107, aims to modulate inflammation and improve energy metabolism in the brain. NE3107 is now in Phase 3 clinical trials, with results expected in late 2023. On today's show, we'll discuss BioVie's unique approach, how NE3107 works, and the progress of its clinical program.
We'll also examine the evidence linking inflammation to Alzheimer's progression and why some experts believe this represents an untapped target for drug development. With over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's and only recent potential treatments approved, BioVie's research offers additional hope.
Debbie Weiss cared for her father her husband, and currently cares for her adult son. Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams despite your circumstances. She is a fellow author, podcaster, and entrepreneur.
In this episode, we dive into the steps Debbie took and is still taking to overcome her limiting beliefs and fears. You’ll be amazed at what has transpired since Debbie decided to stop ‘sleepwalking through her life’ and put herself in the driver's seat of living her life without regret. You’ll also learn about pickleball, what Debbie calls her ‘constant void’, and how hearts and Glenda the Good Witch inspire her.
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In the previous episode of A Time To Care; The Caregiver's Podcast, host Isabel Melgarejo talked about the importance of having those taboo conversations, In this episode Isabel follows up with three easy steps to have those taboo conversations with your loved one on how to have taboo conversations.
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Welcome to 'From Guilt to Good: Self-Care Solutions for Caregivers,' where we're transforming how overwhelmed caregivers experience self-care. If you're struggling to find time for yourself, battling guilt over taking a break, and searching for effective strategies to create healthier boundaries, you're not alone.
Join host Jeanette Yates, a fellow caregiver who's walked the same path, as she guides you through expert insights, actionable steps, and heartfelt stories. Subscribe now to discover a self-care practice that makes you feel 'good, not guilty.'
Subscribe now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts, and visit Jeanette at https://www.theselfcaregiver.com to learn more about her work with family caregivers.
My co-host, Don Priess, and I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with, Ashton Applewhite, the internationally acclaimed spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, she has been recognized by the New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She speaks widely at venues that have included the TED main stage and the United Nations, has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? She has been named as a Fellow by The New York Times, Yale Law School, and the Royal Society for the Arts.
In 2016, Ms. Applewhite joined the PBS site Next Avenue’s annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year. In 2022, she appeared on HelpAgeUSA’s inaugural 60 Over 60 List and on Fe:maleOneZero’s first international edition of 40 over 40 – The World’s Most Inspiring Women, and received the Maggie Kuhn Award from Presbyterian Senior Services.
Ms. Applewhite is also the author of Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well, described by Ms. magazine as “rocket fuel for launching new lives.” As the pseudonymous author of the Truly Tasteless Jokes series, she was the first person to have four books on the New York Times best-seller list and was a clue on “Jeopardy."
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From Battlefield to Barn: Veterans Find Healing through Horses, Breathwork and Community
AUG 29, 2023
Margo RoseJoin us for an inspiring interview with Colonel Charlie Jenks, a 28-year military veteran. Colonel Jenks has been recovering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and found peace and healing by connecting with horses, practicing breath exercises and finding kind mentors. In this engaging conversation, we delve into the transformative power of equine therapy and the profound benefits it can have on our mental and emotional well-being.
Motivated in part by the loss of his brother, also a veteran, to suicide, Charlie Jenks discusses the non-profit organization he has created, Connecting Veterans with Horses. We learn about Charlie's ambitious goals to help as many veterans, their families and others recover from trauma and find ways to connect more deeply with the people they care about and function with greater joy and peace.
Charlie Jenks shares his personal journey of finding refuge and purpose through working with horses, highlighting how these majestic creatures can serve as powerful vehicles for healing trauma and fostering personal growth. By forming a deep bond with these animals, our guest discovered the importance of trust, empathy, and non-verbal communication in building meaningful connections.
Episode "Chapters"
0:00 Introduction
01:20 Charlie's Introduction
01:59 Charlie Jenks as a former Veteran
02:52 Charlie Jenks sharing his experience on having a PTSD - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
03:53 Questions about ourselves
05:10 Symptoms of PTSD
06:49 Charlie Jenks' healing journey
09:43 Non-profit organization - Connecting Veterans with Horses
13:24 Veterans' experiences with Meditation and Breathwork with horses
16:36 People that are Introvert and Extrovert and how they face challenges in life
19:23 Charlie Jenks sharing his path and enjoying the community he have
20:10 Margo talking about healing, and connections
24:06 Building relationships with others who can look out for you
27:02 Is it Masculine to Cry?
28:53 Most people just need a hug
31:51 Supporting the Connecting Veterans with Horses
32:57 Charlie Jenks' contact info and website of Connecting Veterans with Horses
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Guest Bio/contact info:
Charlie Jenks retired from the US Army after 28 years of active service including combat tours in Afghanistan. After struggling with the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSP) Charlie discovered that meditation, breathwork, finding mentors and time in connection with horses helped him feel and function better.
In 2021 Charlie founded a non-profit organization called Connecting Veterans with Horses that provides an equine therapy program for Armed Forces Veterans, Active Duty service members and their families dealing with Post Traumatic Stress. That same year, his brother Mark, also a veteran, took his own life. Mark's death has further motivated Charlie to grow these healing programs with the goal of expanding to other locations around the country.
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Home funeral director Glenda Villegas helps families to create meaning with home funerals.
After learning valuable lessons about what it’s like to plan a funeral for the unexpected loss of a loved one, Glenda started a career working in the funeral industry. She first worked in pre-need cemetery sales, then moved on to family services where she learned how to serve families at death. During these years, Glenda learned the funeral industry inside and out. She realized her path led to providing home funerals for families after a death. Her desire to serve families through education about laws related to death care, combined with the option of a home funeral experience, led her to become a licensed funeral director. Today Glenda teaches families how to care for their dead, helping to facilitate the grief process by creating meaning with home funerals.
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Music plays a multifaceted and vital role in dementia caregiving, offering a range of benefits that extend far beyond stress relief. For individuals with dementia, music can evoke memories, trigger emotions, and facilitate communication when other forms of connection may become challenging. Caregivers harness the power of music to create a sense of familiarity, comfort, and joy in their interactions.
Learn the trick to making music engagement easier in this weeks conversation.
Music can uniquely transport individuals with dementia to specific moments in their past, eliciting reminiscence and triggering positive emotions. It can reduce anxiety and agitation, creating a calming and soothing environment. Caregivers often use personalized playlists, incorporating songs from the individual's youth or culturally significant music, to promote engagement and spark memories.
Beyond emotional well-being, music can also enhance cognitive function. Rhythmic patterns and melodies can help improve attention, stimulate cognitive processes, and support language abilities. Singing or playing musical instruments can encourage motor skills and coordination, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-expression.
Moreover, music offers a shared experience for caregivers and individuals with dementia, promoting connection, bonding, and moments of joy. Caregivers often find that music transcends the limitations of verbal communication and allows for meaningful connections that bring comfort to both parties.
But what if you can't find the right music to connect with your loved one? That was my situation which made me the ideal person to chat with Stephen Hunt of Vera. An app that helps you find the specific pieces of music that will likely envoke all the positive benefits listed above.
Christina Key's life brimmed with success and vitality. But fate had different plans in store for her. An unexpected phone call shattered her idyllic existence, thrusting her into a whirlwind of chaos and uncertainty. As her mother's health hung in the balance, Christina's role transformed from a thriving tech professional to a devoted caregiver.
Little did she know, this was just the beginning of a journey that would test her resilience, challenge her spirit, and uncover depths of strength she never knew she possessed. Get ready for a captivating story filled with triumph and heartache, where each twist and turn will keep you wanting more.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unearth the unique hurdles family caregivers frequently meet and strategies to suitably navigate them.
- Discover the vital role of a supportive community in bolstering a caregiver's experience.
- Grasp how to balance caregiving tasks with essential self-care to maintain well-being.
- Immerse in inspiring tales evidencing the transformative power of supportive connections for caregivers.
About Christina
Christina Keys pursued the American dream: a successful career, travels, financial stability, and happiness. However, everything changed on March 16, 2013, at 3:42 when her mother suffered a life-changing stroke. With just a 1% chance of survival, Christina shifted from a career woman to a devoted caregiver. Over the span of three years, caregiving left her financially, emotionally, mentally, and physically depleted. Doctors even predicted she had just six months to live due to the stress of caregiving. Faced with a crucial decision, Christina chose to not only change her own life but also help other struggling caregivers. She transformed her personal struggle into a mission through her work with "Loving Them Forward," a local nonprofit she co-founded and now presides over as president. Additionally, as the Director of Community Growth for caregiving.com, she leads a team of nearly 200 caregiving.com Champions, fostering positive changes for caregivers across the US. Christina dedicatedly cared for her mother from 2013 to December 2022 when she passed away, and she continues to support her ex-boyfriend, whom she began caring for in 2019.
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Sociavi founder Paula Muller realized the need to keep her mother connected with all the activities of her family living internationally. That need planted the seed for the Sociavi device. #senioradult #cognitivedecline #dementiacaregiver
The name Sociavi comes from the Latin word “share” and “unite”, demonstrating their mission of keeping seniors and their families closer together despite cognitive decline. Certified in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Paula used her knowledge of cognitive decline to design the features of the Sociavi device. She refers to it as a “picture frame,” avoiding a technology label that might be intimidating to users.
The Sociavi device fosters a feeling of accomplishment as well as keeping the user connected with family and friends. Through simple games and activities, the user has choices that are customized to someone who needs simplicity. It’s super easy to start using the device, no password or login required. Paula ensured the Sociavi device responds easily to touch and accommodates for hearing loss. The screens are clear, with only one activity displayed at one time. Photos and video calls are a wonderful additional feature. To place a video call, the user simply has to touch the photograph of whomever they want to call. The network is private and encrypted, so spam and robo calls are eliminated. Paula’s in-laws consider a video call a “visit” from a family member.
Users with cognitive decline can utilize many of the functions and games of the device. If the user is nonverbal, Sociavi features a communication board with icons that can be utilized to communicate needs and thoughts. There are also alarms that serve as reminders for medications or tasks, keeping the administrator of the device notified of whether their loved one has turned the alarm off. The only things needed in the home for the Sociavi device are power and internet connectivity. Simple set up, simple to use, Sociavi is a great device for adults with cognitive decline, helping them stay active mentally and connected with loved ones.
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Karen C.L. Anderson was the chosen family member to be the legal guardian for her grandmother. This decision surprised Karen because her mother and mom’s siblings were also options. Karen shares her caregiving story and how it has informed her life’s work. She is a master-certified life coach and author helping adult daughters with difficult mothers take care of themselves in that relationship.
In this episode, we go deep into setting healthy boundaries and creating an intentional identity. We discuss when estrangement may be the right option, how to break unhealthy cycles to heal our trauma, and the benefits of kale and Words with Friends.
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Have you ever had guilt feelings over something you can do or not? You can feel guilt if you stay to care for mom and tell your friend you can go to that brunch, or you can feel guilt for going to the brunch and not staying with Mom? I have those feelings as well, and I just experienced them in a very unique way. Join Isabel Melgarejo in this episode of " A Time To Care: The Caregivers Podcast and learn how she decided what to do and how she found balance afterward. If you want to schedule some time in my calendar you can do so here.
There are A LOT of products available to help with care, safety, and independence. But how are you supposed to know what to get? Heck, how are you even supposed to know what all your options are??? The fact is, having the right equipment can be life changing, but it often takes a specialist to get the right recommendation.... and specialists can be hard to access!
Enter occupational therapist, Dr. Brandy Archie and her groundbreaking service AskSAMIE.com . Listen to hear Dr. Archie's story about how she came to create AskSAMIE, learn why it is so hard to get what you need through insurance, and find out how you can access professional equipment recommendations through AskSAMIE.com .... for FREE.
Jordan Peace's life story is marked by resilience and a testament to the power of empathy. At just ten years old, Jordan faced the harsh reality of cancer when his mother was diagnosed. However, instead of allowing the illness to define their lives, his mother's strength created a nurturing environment focused on love and family. This experience profoundly shaped Jordan, making him acutely aware of the struggles people often hide. Carrying these lessons into adulthood, he co-founded Fringe, a company dedicated to simplifying corporate benefits and positively impacting others' lives.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Realize the profound ripple effects cancer has on individuals and their loved ones.
- Understand the irreplaceable role of empathy and comprehension especially in trying times.
- Uncover your true identity amid the daunting responsibilities of caregiving.
- Learn about the recuperative and fortifying effect of straightforward discussions.
About Jordan:
Jordan Peace is Co-Founder & CEO of Fringe, a lifestyle benefits company. Hailing from the world of financial planning, Jordan co-founded Fringe in 2018 after realizing that most people - especially Millennials - don’t understand their company’s corporate benefits. Along with four close college friends, Jordan created Fringe as a way to turn corporate benefits into a language that anyone can speak. He was previously the Founder & Chief Experience Officer of Greenhouse Money, and a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Jordan lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and 5 kids. His favorite Fringe benefit is Sunday Lawn.
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George Carlin told us that it's important to find a place for our stuff. Amanda and Josh suggest new home organization tips and tricks. Plus, maintaining a work/life balance, and how to maximize our time.
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After a dementia diagnosis and heart surgery, Tony Copeland-Parker and his partner, Catherine, aka "Cat," traveled for years worldwide to run marathons and half-marathons. Now, due to the progression of Cat's early onset Alzheimer's, they've recently settled down in an assisted living facility. Tony and his memoir, Running All Over the World: Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer's, first came to AlzAuthors in January, 2022. He has appeared on our podcast and in a virtual panel discussion, Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care. Tony is an expert on traveling with a loved one with dementia, and now speaks about the intricacies involved in finding a suitable place to settle down for the duration of Alzheimer's.
On the podcast, Tony shares how he initially struggled to accept Cat's diagnosis and find a way forward. He eventually realized that focusing on making the most of their time together was a more constructive approach than searching for a cure. By dedicating their energy to activities they love, Tony and Cat have been able to maintain their connection and find solace amidst the challenges posed by Alzheimer's.
In this episode, you will:
- Delve into Tony's enlightening journey as an Alzheimer's caregiver and the lessons he's learned
- Discover how to develop a balanced approach to caregiving that preserves your self-identity and allows you to follow your passions
- Uncover essential strategies for hassle-free traveling with a cognitively impaired loved one
- Learn the art of maintaining your own identity while caregiving without sacrificing your passions
- Discover the crucial aspects of selecting the perfect care facility for Alzheimer's care and why it matters
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Watch our panel discussion Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care
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AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
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Join us for Episode 2 of Us vs Them: Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare, a no-ground-rules conversation about a condition you may not know about: Frozen Shoulder, featuring my friends Michele Houck of CircleOf and Theresa Wilbanks of Sustainable Caregiving (check out Theresa’s new book “Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving”). If you are a woman aged 50+, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss! Why? Because Michele, Theresa, and I all developed this condition when we hit menopause. Odds are... you may have it or know someone who does.
Today’s guest is Sarah Turner, CEO and founder of My Modern Tribute. They’re writing life tributes that provide opportunities to celebrate and honor a life while we’re still alive.
Over the years, Sarah learned that we all have stories to share. We’re all interconnected by a shared human story. Sarah believes that everyone deserves a space to express their feelings and understands the importance of empathy and warmth.
My Modern Tribute offers writing services for anyone looking to have a written tribute, featuring any information about their lives that clients want to share. Achievements, impact, adventures, and experiences - a Tribute captures all the history of a life.
Partnering with My Modern Tribute is an easy process. Each My Modern Tribute client completes the Tribute Questionnaire. This consists of 10 questions to gather the nuts and bolts of your life. My Modern Tribute will then assign you to a writer that best matches your personality and coordinate a date and time for your client interview. The assigned writer connects with you over Zoom or by phone for an interview. The first draft of your Tribute is emailed to you within 10 business days. Up to two edits are offered before the final draft is sent. The final draft is the client’s sole property to do with as you wish.
Clients can share a Tribute, keep it for themselves, or use it as a personalized eulogy during a funeral or memorial service. It’s entirely up to the client to decide how to use it.
Through My Modern Tribute, Sarah harnessed her life experiences and her passion for people to create an invaluable service to clients while providing fulfilling work to professional writers. My Modern Tribute is helping others explore their mortality.
Partner with My Modern Tribute to have your tribute writing at mymoderntribute.com.
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From the Whole Care Network Archives...Healing Ties 2.0 from Christopher MacLellan
Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully present with anyone who is dying, and sharing in the mystery and wonder of death—and after.
When there is someone at our side, challenging times become more bearable. Whether it is an unexpected life-ending diagnosis, loss of employment or even of the ability to go places and see people, the presence of another alongside us offers reassurance and a confirmation of our value and membership in a circle of compassion, caring, and love.
Through the great work of Rev Linda, she is helping us keep love in our hearts because love is music for the soul
Listen in and learn how Rev. Linda and the chorus of Bedside Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Melanie McMillion has found meaning in her decades working as a hospice counselor and community educator. Melanie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and has worn a lot of hats as a hospice worker. She worked as the Director of Psychosocial Services, leading a 45-person interdisciplinary team of social workers, counselors, and spiritual care counselors to coordinate psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement services. As a hospice worker, she was an advocate for her team. Educating her community became Melanie’s focus later in her career. Her work in hospice gave Melanie an understanding of how compassion fatigue affects each member of the team. The unique structure of a hospice team enables each member to support the others to combat the effects of compassion fatigue. Melanie has found meaning in the decades she has spent working in hospice care.
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Lynn Abaté-Johnson understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. For over six years, Lynn was the primary caregiver for her mother. Lynn says she discovered how to blossom through (and after) caregiving rather than let it drown her. Now she helps other family caregivers by giving them the emotional and logistical support they need.
In this episode, Lynn and I chat about grief relief, matriarchy expectations, unexpected respite, and online journals to help streamline communication surrounding a health journey.
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As a senior living expert, Star Bradbury has helped thousands of families make educated and informed decisions as they navigate the world of senior living and senior healthcare.
Based on her 25 years of real-world experience, Star’s book, Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years, offers a comprehensive guide that walks families through
developing a flexible proactive plan that focuses on keeping loved ones independent for as long as possible no matter their age.
In our conversation Star shares examples of How to talk to resistant parents who will not discuss their condition or their future plans, making those plans, aging in place, differences between life care communities, assisted living and skilled nursing and how to decipher it all.
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Recent research indicates that non-invasive and safe electrical stimulation of specific brain regions can have profound cognitive benefits, particularly for individuals at risk for dementia. This exciting development offers hope in preventing cognitive decline and preserving memory and other brain functions as we age.
A pioneer in this field is Guy Odishaw, the Co-Founder of CerebralFit Brain, a bioelectric medicine device company dedicated to optimizing brain health throughout one's lifetime. CerebralFit Brain translates cutting-edge medical research into practical solutions for chronic conditions like dementia, anxiety, depression, ADHD, macular degeneration, and pain. With a track record of success where conventional medicine has fallen short, Guy's expertise is rooted in over 30 years of clinical experience.
As the Founder of Bhakti Wellness Center, one of the largest integrative medicine clinics in the US, and Co-Founder of the first integrative medicine clinic in the university healthcare system at the University of Minnesota, Guy's approach to brain health is built upon extensive knowledge and a patient-centric focus. To learn more about his groundbreaking work, visit CerebralFit Brain (https://cerebralfit.com/) and Bhakti Wellness Center (https://bhakticlinic.com/).
Shoes! Most people have opinions about their shoes but Josh and Amanda feel like we need to have more options in our footwear functionality. Listen on!
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Join Chris and Anthony Marchetti on a journey that centers around a personal mission: upholding family traditions while caring for their loved ones. Through the twists of their caregiving experience, they face challenges that reshape their outlook on life. As they support their grandmother during her battle with illness, they draw strength from the love of their family and friends. However, destiny has more in store for them, testing their resilience and prompting a redefinition of their notions of love and devotion. This is the story of two individuals, a celebration of family bonds, and a testament to the connections that unite us all.
In New Jersey, Chris and Anthony Marchetti lead lives fueled by love, dedication, and a passion for music. While Chris works at Goldman Sachs in Manhattan, he cultivates relationships, proving that connections remain important even in busy schedules. Similarly, Anthony balances his role in software sales at Salesforce with escapes to coastal getaways and snowy slopes. Beyond their individual pursuits, the brothers share a bond with their grandmother. Having taken on caregiving responsibilities since their teenage years, they've learned to navigate the complexities of this role, offering a glimpse into the world of compassion and resilience. Their journey is a commitment, a story that highlights the complexities of caregiving, and a tribute to the strength of familial ties in the face of life's challenges.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Empathize with the important role family and friends play in caregiving.
- Strike a balance between caregiving duties and your personal passions.
- Appreciate the significant impact of promoting an inviting atmosphere for loved ones.
- Analyze the constraints and considerations when distinguishing between at-home care and senior residences.
About Chris:
I am 30 years old, born & raised in New Jersey, and I work in Manhattan for Goldman Sachs. I have many interests, from movies and outdoor adventures to concerts and playing guitar, to history and binging museums.. I've always loved learning/experiencing something new. But four things will forever remain true: Star Wars is the greatest movie, Lord of the Rings the greatest book, The Beach Boys the greatest band, and Family & Friends the greatest of all.. these are immutable.
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I'm a 26-year-old living in Hoboken, NJ, just a hop away from NYC. I work in Software Sales at Salesforce in the city. For fun, I love going out with my friends and attending concerts. During the summer, I try to get down to the beach, and come winter, you'll find me hitting the slopes and skiing.
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In the whirlwind of life, sometimes the unexpected becomes our reality. It was a twist for Mike Marchetti that would forever change his path. Like many of us, Mike was thrust into caregiving after receiving a call about his ailing mother. He would rush to her side, where he remained serving as an advocate, supporter, and devoted son for six weeks. Later and without hesitation, Mike would support his wife Doreen’s idea to move her mother, Delores, diagnosed with Parkinson’s, into their home. Mike's resilience shone through as he faced the emotional exhaustion of this new chapter. But little did he know, this was only the beginning of a journey filled with challenges, love, and a determination that would leave you wondering, what other twists await him?
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Grasp the true complexity of caregiving and simpler ways to strike a balance.
- Understand the paramount role of advocacy in health services to encapsulate fair treatment.
- Get a hold on the financial pressure of caregiving and viable ways to afford assistance.
Mike Marchetti is a seasoned entrepreneur with a past career in engineering. Beyond his professional success, however, lies a heartfelt journey through the highs and lows of caregiving. From the frontlines of electrical engineering to those of fast-food franchising, Mike gleaned a wealth of experience that fortified him for the role of a caregiver. His dedication to caregiving for others while managing his medical issues reflects his character and inspires us all.
About Mike:
Michael Marchetti graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He then worked at the Kearfott Aerospace Division of the Singer company, focusing on Quality Assurance Engineering for missiles, US fighter jets, and fire control systems. During this time, he also obtained an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
After leaving Kearfott, Michael ventured into the fast food market sector, creating two franchise concepts that expanded to over 80 stores nationwide. He later sold the businesses and provided consultative services to other restaurateurs while dedicating time to teaching a chess program for K-8 grade students in the Montvale, NJ, school district.
He continued his involvement in education by managing and lecturing a middle school rocketry club, where students designed and launched model rockets accompanied by music at rocketry galas. Michael then joined the New Jersey Institute of Technology, focusing on manufacturing education and workforce development. He later transferred to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), where he has helped NJ manufacturers improve profitability and workforce. NJMEP consistently ranks in the top tier among similar companies, contributing to New Jersey's corporate interests valued at over $7 billion.
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Life threw a curveball at Doreen Marchetti, testing her resilience unexpectedly. Little did she know the fierce independence of her mother would be overshadowed by the onset of Parkinson's disease. As if that wasn't enough, a devastating diagnosis struck her husband, further complicating her caregiving world. This is the story of a woman who faced unimaginable challenges, but what happened next would leave everyone wondering – how did Doreen Marchetti find the strength to carry on? Stay tuned to discover the unexpected twist that would change her life forever.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the hidden tension of balancing caregiving while thriving in your career, digging deep into the real-life dilemmas of professional caregivers.
- Learn about the critical role of personal autonomy in caregiving, particularly from the perspective of the cared-for individual.
- Gain insights into how caregiving responsibility impacts personal well-being, shining light on the often-neglected aspect of self-care for caregivers.
Doreen Marchetti is an accomplished professional with 40 years of experience in various roles at IBM across 44 countries. Despite her demanding job, she also became a caregiver for her mother, Delores, and husband, Mike. For over 15 years, she has managed dementia, Parkinson's, Crohn's disease, and cancer while maintaining her professional and personal responsibilities. In the toughest times, she remained a beacon of strength, expertly balancing her job and caregiving duties even while traveling for work.
About Doreen
In 2022, Doreen Marchetti transformed a layoff into an opportunity, leveraging her expertise to assist companies in revenue growth, partnership expansion, sales advice, and culture reset. She now holds multiple leadership positions, including a fractional VP at IonIdea, Channel Sales Consultant with Maestro Group, Leader in the Tech Sales Network at Woman In Technology International, Business Development Lead for Do Think Do, and a board member at startup iSolvRisk.
Previously, Doreen served as Vice President of NA Channel Sales at Global Knowledge for two years, leading a talented team before Skillsoft's acquisition in 2021. Her 40-year IT industry career includes a notable stint at IBM, where she exceeded growth expectations, particularly in Worldwide Alliances. Her global experience spans 44 countries and numerous business units, mentoring many professionals who continue to excel.
Additionally, Doreen has been a dedicated caregiver for over 15 years, advocating for better healthcare and empathy. As a board member, start-up advisor, and consultant, she continues to inspire others while enjoying her passion for cooking and spending time with her family.
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Being a sandwich caregiver caring for aging parents while raising children is a formidable challenge that requires immense strength and resilience. This delicate balancing act between two generations often leads to a profound sense of responsibility, but it can also be a source of personal growth and empowerment. This is the topic of this week's episode with author Mary Moreland.
The role of a sandwich caregiver requires navigating the unique needs and demands of both older adults and young children. It entails managing medical appointments, coordinating care plans, and providing emotional support to aging parents while also attending to the physical, emotional, and educational needs of one's children. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting, often leaving little time for self-care or personal pursuits.
Within this intricate web of caregiving responsibilities lies an opportunity for personal growth and intergenerational connection. Sandwich caregivers can develop a remarkable capacity for empathy, patience, and problem-solving as they navigate the diverse needs of different generations. They learn to appreciate the beauty of life's various stages, gaining a deeper understanding of the circle of life and the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.
While the demands of being a sandwich caregiver can be overwhelming, it is crucial to recognize the strength and resilience that arises from this unique situation. Seeking support from community resources, joining support groups, and fostering open communication within the family can help alleviate some of the burdens and provide valuable insights from others facing similar challenges.
Ultimately, being a sandwich caregiver requires finding a delicate balance between self-care and caregiving responsibilities. It is essential to carve out time for personal well-being, whether through exercise, hobbies, or simply seeking moments of solitude. By nourishing their physical and emotional health, sandwich caregivers can find the strength necessary to fulfill their caregiving roles with love, compassion, and resilience.
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The Legacy Letters Journal is a passion project that created meaning for Kera Sanchez after losing her mom.
Here’s how Kera describes the mission of the Journal. “This guided journal is designed to help individuals create a personal legacy for their loved ones to cherish after their time is up. The journal prompts users to reflect on their life experiences, values, and beliefs, and to record these thoughts and memories in writing.”
The Legacy Letters Journal contains thoughtful prompts to help the writer record messages to loved ones to be read at life milestones, like weddings and graduations. It doesn’t have to be completed at one sitting - it might be overwhelming, and our perspectives change as we experience life. Some of the prompts might not be appropriate for every writer, either. It’s ok to write only in the topics that speak to you. It’s a great way to leave a legacy and tell your stories.
As Kera says - write that love down.
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Sandra Strauss provides a message of hope in these inflammatory times! She shares what she learned during her long and at times agonizing journey as a caregiver for her late husband both in her book and now in this episode.
Sandra Strauss is an author, speaker and wellness champion who is passionate about inspiring dynamic destinies of health and wellbeing. Over decades, she has tracked a wide range of issues promoting countless ways for optimizing health in a world out of balance. As a senior, well-seasoned with a dozen years of caregiving for neurologically impaired loved ones, provided her with important perspectives on today’s health issues as well as strategies to support and sustain vibrant living.
As a wellness champion, and author of several books, Sandra advocates smart choices that support wellness and wellbeing. In her most recent book, A Toxic Brain: Revelations from a Health Journey, Sandra unpacks the complexities encountered while unraveling the causes of her late husband's mysterious illness. She details her unrelenting pursuit for answers regarding her husband’s acute disabling illness, and the paradigm shift needed for resolving many of today’s 21st century health issues. Recognizing the power of information and lifestyle choices that can transform health destinies in today’s inflammatory times, Strauss sounds the alarm as a wake-up call for us all.
From her experiences, Sandra is compelled to share an all-too-familiar path that millions find themselves traveling now as caregivers. As an endurance run of body, mind, and heart, she also speaks about the challenges of caregiving for neurologically impaired—family dynamics, relationship changes, care issues, legal consequences, and support strategies--to assist others in navigating through the many challenges that accompany these and other chronic illnesses.
In an earlier book, Get Along with Anyone, Sandraoffers strategies for creating dynamic relationships at work, home and beyond. Strauss’ philosophy for aligning with the heart’s desires, as well as navigating life’s inevitable twists, turns, and unexpected realities, is showcased in a collective work, Dancing through Life with Guts, Grace & Gusto!—Fancy Footwork for the Woman’s Sole.
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Jane Mullins, Ph.D. is a dedicated professional with a 30-year background in dementia care. As a trained nurse, Jane has worked in various roles, including managing care homes and supporting people with dementia in memory clinics. Her empathetic approach focuses on enhancing communication and understanding between individuals with dementia and their families. Jane's groundbreaking multisensory reminiscence technique has been a game-changer for couples impacted by dementia, encouraging connection and rekindling memories. Her book, "Finding the Light in Dementia Care," showcases her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those living with cognitive impairment. She recently transformed the lessons in her book into an online course, available to anyone,
In this episode, Jane highlights the importance of building trust and empathy with people with dementia and their families throughout their care journey. She believes that the person with dementia should always lead the way in their care, allowing them to create a trusting environment with the caregivers. This trust enables effective communication, which can significantly improve the person's quality of life, even in advanced stages of the disease.
In this episode, you will learn:
- how to enhance dementia caregiving communication by utilizing sensory props and crafting a secure atmosphere
- ways to streamline the learning process for caregivers with easy-to-understand, engaging, and compact educational material
- the crucial role of advanced care strategies and transparent dialogues in dementia care
- how to access the Duet Caregiving Training approach, embracing Dignity, Understanding, Empathy, and Training principles
About Jane Mullins, Ph. D
Dr. Jane M. Mullins is a dementia nurse consultant who has devoted over 25 years to the study and practice of dementia care. Through listening to and supporting people and their families during their diagnosis in memory clinics, caring for them in hospital and in care homes, she has helped throughout all of the stages of their condition.
Jane has uncovered certain common features that may help caregivers and the people they care for find better ways of coping. Her practice experience is backed up by expert knowledge gained from attending conferences, continuing education, lecturing and keeping up to date with research, as well as studying for her Ph.D. which explores multisensory ways of communicating and connecting.
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In this episode of "A Time to Care, The Caregivers Podcast, host Isabel Melgarejo interviews her sister, who is currently director of operations at Tum Coeur, on how she perceives self-care. Learn how to change your perspective when something really unpleasant happens to you so you can keep enjoying your life.
Hospice nurse and EOL doula Gabrielle “Gabby” Jimenez of The Hospice Heart talks about navigating a complicated death, managing grief, and finding your way through the most difficult losses. As an end of life doula, nurse, educator, and author, Gabby has guided many families. She says "Meet them where they are, not where we want them to be". End of life workers strive to support the patient and caregivers in the ways they need during what can be a confusing time. Fear, family dynamics, and grief complicate the situation. Gabby teaches that every griever goes through grief in a different way. It’s important that we allow each other to grieve in their own way. When we can only see our own grief, we need to stop for a minute and remember we’re all going through the same thing.
Concerns about medications are often a big issue for caregivers during end of life care. Pain and symptom management is an important part of hospice. Gabby teaches that disease is what the patient is dying from, and the meds are brought in to manage symptoms - not to end the life. Hospice workers are there to validate the concerns of the caregiver, to educate them, and to understand the caregiver’s perspective.
You can connect with Gabby Jimenez on The Hospice Heart Facebook Page and her website, thehospiceheart.net.
Register for Gabby’s Hospice Master Class here. Find her other classes at thehospiceheart.net.
Gabby Jimenez has wonderful books to guide anyone needing information about death and dying - purchase your copies here.
Soft Landing
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At The Bedside
And her newest book - End of Life Tips
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In this special episode of The Caregiver's Dilemma, we're featuring the weekly series "Caregiver Question of the Week" from Higher Standards Caregiver Training.
This caregiver query was all about nutrition and Parkinson's disease, so Emilia brought in Registered Dietician Crystal Fossmeyer to give an answer to this incredibly important question!
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“Anything is possible if you have the desire and passion to make it happen.” That is the mantra of our Episode 76 guest, Lance A. Slatton. Tirelessly dedicated to giving back, Lance has become a standout in the healthcare industry. A native of Michigan, he is a Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services, a leading care provider. His wealth of knowledge and experience, along with his innovative approach to providing care, has led to his award-winning home care company being named Michigan’s top-rated service over the past five years.
But Lance is committed to sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience far beyond the Michigan state line. His ingenuity and fortitude led to the creation of his podcast and YouTube show, All Home Care Matters. Reaching over 12 million viewers globally.
If that weren't enough, as a contributor to McKnight’s Home Care News, Lance’s articles explore diverse topics from “the state of Medicare” to “innovations in senior care technology” to “caring for the caregiver” and more.
Recognizing Lance’s contributions to the industry, he was named a “50 Under 50” honoree by the New York City Journal for 2023.
Don Priess and I share a candid, enlightening conversation that explores the challenges, possibilities and advantages of home care for our loved ones. If you are a caregiver, know a caregiver or may be a caregiver someday, today’s chat with the inimitable Lance A. Slatton is a must listen.
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A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker
Anthony Copeland-Parker cares for his partner Catherine, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s ten years ago. Before becoming a family caregiver for Cat, Anthony who goes by Tony was a professional pilot for thirty-seven years, much of his career with United Parcel Service. When he retired, he started writing his blog called Running With Cat. Up until recently, they lived as nomads and completed marathons and half marathons while exploring 82 countries across all 7 continents!
In this episode, Tony shares the ups and downs of the nomad caregiving life, where they have found support while traveling, why Tony pushed the envelope and insisted that he and Cat live together in independent senior living, and what special requests he makes of the home care professionals so Cat continues to live a life filled with her personal joys.
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New Podcast on the Whole Care Network: Fading Memories with host Jennifer Fink.
In this episode, Jennifer visits with Steph Jagger who found herself faced with the heartbreaking reality of losing her mother twice. Her mother, afflicted by an insidious ailment that gradually erodes her memories and identity, struggles to recall even the simplest aspects of her life—her favorite beverage, her cherished melody, and Steph herself. Witnessing her mother's gradual descent into oblivion without the chance to share her own narrative, Steph makes a solemn vow: she will undertake the journey her mother can no longer undertake and immortalize it in writing.
Keenly aware of her mother's fading recollections, Steph proposes a camping expedition to Montana—an idea her mother reluctantly agrees to, urged on by Steph's father. What begins as an adventure replete with horseback riding, hiking, and nights spent "tenting" in the Western wilderness swiftly transforms into a profound exploration of Steph's own childhood, her experiences as a mother, her sense of self, and the complexities of loving someone who can no longer remember the person she has become.
Everything Left to Remember is a profoundly moving and visually stunning contemplation of how stories are passed down from generation to generation, both through familial lineage and the vast tapestry of nature itself. Against the backdrop of Montana's expansive sky, under the watchful gaze of constellations, this extraordinary journey imparts the wisdom of how our memories shape us into the individuals we are.
During the course of our conversation, Steph and I embarked on an introspective journey that uncovers a profound truth: the discovery of emotional wellness as an indispensable tool for caregivers was unveiled in the most unexpected of places—beneath the vast expanse of celestial wonders that adorned the night sky.
As we exchange thoughts, we find ourselves immersed in the remarkable realization that gazing up at those distant stars was a catalyst for understanding the intricacies of tending to others with empathy and compassion. The awe-inspiring cosmic backdrop seemed to bestow upon us a newfound wisdom, allowing us to recognize the importance of nurturing our own emotional well-being as caregivers so that we may better support and uplift those in our care. In this luminous setting, surrounded by the infinite beauty of the universe, we appreciate the interconnectedness of our emotional journey with the boundless love and care we provide to others.
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This episode addresses a question called into the podcast call in line, from a caller Jim. Jim has expressed frustrations this summer, at always having to cancel his plans and never having enough time to take care of his needs, due to care duties related to caring for him mom.
In today's discussion, we delve into the importance of creating time for yourself as a caregiver and the strategies that can help you achieve it. We explore ways to prioritize your needs, attend to your loved one's needs, learn the art of saying no, and seek essential emotional support. Let's dive in!
Listen as tips are shared that will help you to create time in your schedule to do things that are important to you. Hear valuable insight, practical tips and personal accounts that will help you learn to care for yourself as you care for your loved one.
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What's the relationship of enjoying a cup of coffee and having a fantastic day? Probably more than you might think of and that's why it is crucial creating a morning routine that fits our needs. Find out how to create that morning routine and let us know what you think about it. The book I'm referring to is The Mindful Day: Practical Ways to Find Focus, Calm , and Joy From Morning to Evening by Laurie J. Cameron
Chris Magliocca of National HME knows providing medical equipment for hospice patients is all about service, empathy and quality of life. Part of the service provided by hospice care is what’s called DME, Durable Medical Equipment. DME includes items like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygen, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, bath equipment, and other pieces of equipment. While DME is 10% of the internal cost of a hospice patient for the agency, it means so much more to the patient and caregiver. Patients at end of life have access to any or all of the equipment the agency covers, depending on what’s needed. Medical equipment companies furnish that equipment so patients and caregivers have enhanced quality of life, stay safe, and are as mobile as possible. Chris had his first experience with hospice when his grandfather was terminally ill. He was fascinated by the service and equipment. After serving in the military, he started working with an HME company. Chris has worked his way up through National HME, starting as a delivery technician. He now serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development. Chris knows empathy training is critical to maintaining high quality care when providing equipment for seriously ill and dying patients.
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Summertime bring with it heat and, therefore, perfect pool weather. The Wilsons want you to enjoy your poolside experience with minimum of stress and fuss. Here come some awesome pool ideas! Plus listener mail.
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Have you ever heard how some people regret not saying something? I really don't want that to be you! If you need to say something, today is the best day to do it. Listen in as Isabel Melgarelatest episode of A Time to Care, The Caregivers Podcast to provide the inspiration that you need to have that conversation!
Join MaryAnne Sterling for the inaugural episode of Us vs Them: Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare as we tackle the complex issue of Gender Bias in Healthcare, featuring Journalist and Author Maya Dusenbery, author of "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick;" and MS Advocate Julie Stamm, author of "Some Days: A Tale of Love, Ice Cream, and My Mom's Chronic Illness" and her latest project, "52 Essential Inclusion Skills: An A-Z Guide To Kindness, Compassion, and Respect for Diverse Abilities."
This episode is close to our hearts...and livers, and eyes, and feet, and spleens. Amanda and Josh seek to create the perfect body. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com.
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GrandPad founders Scott and Isaac Lien recognize how important it is to make older senior adults feel confident and stay connected. Scott’s 80-year old mom was easily frustrated by technology, sharing with him that she felt stupid trying to use online video chat and social media sites. The father and son team founded a company and created a device that provides a myriad of ways to support older adults. While the tech might be designed by 20-somethings, the designs of GrandPad are tested and approved by GrandPad’s group of senior advisors.
It’s more than a product. Scott and Isaac foster a culture of empathy at Grandpad. Each staff member at GrandPad is required to have a GrandPad user in their lives, and to stay connected with them. The importance of relationships between different age groups is at the heart of their work.
New features on the GrandPad include multiplayer games, health monitoring, and telehealth partnering with medical providers. One great new feature is the Moods app, which provides calming scenes and music to promote sleep and relaxation.
A GrandPad subscription comes with its own 4G LTE, so the device doesn’t need wifi. Additional features include 24/7, one-on-one support from a live person and a secure network of connections that shields the user from scammers. GrandPad was born from the idea that older adults need to stay safely connected with loved ones. The device has security and privacy features that don't come with other devices.
Get a GrandPad for someone you love at grandpad.net.
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This episode of The Caregiver's Dilemma podcast features the care story of Ken Umansky and his wife, Phyllis. Together, they journeyed from dementia diagnosis through the trials of care during COVID, and ultimately to Phyllis's end-of-life transition. But, although this family faced many challenges and loss, Ken and Phyllis's story is ultimately one of love, support, and togetherness.
At 20 years old, Isabel Melgarejo became a family caregiver when her dad passed, and her mom fell into depression. For years Isabel has helped her mom in what she needed. As a project manager in her profession, Isabel learned the power of proactive planning. She now applies this practice to all life’s events.
In this episode, Isabel and I chat about why she became curious about her feelings and what action she took to address her needs. We also talked about the awkward long term care conversations with her mom and how she helped organize her immediate family to align the responsibilities to match mom’s needs. And, learn what daily self-care habit Isabel practices to increase her frequency of good days.
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Sue Ryan has been in roles of family caregiving for more than 40 years. Her mission is to empower individuals to maximize and accept the potential opportunities that change will bring. As Sue shares, We’re continuously in transitions – the process of going from where we are to what’s next in our lives. Whether we’re choosing the change – or the change is happening to us – intentionally navigating transitions in each area of our life means changing from ending up somewhere we may not want to be to waking up feeling confident and secure, knowing what we want and how to achieve it.
In this episode, we discuss recognizing what is, giving ourselves permission, how to access our strengths, how our unconscious thoughts add to our patterns and how Massive Acceptance and Radical Presence are the keys to ultimate freedom.
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Do you feel that you need your life back? In this episode, Isabel Melgarejo - The Tidy Coach talks about delegating activities that should help you open some space for you to do whatever you want to do!
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If you have ever wondered just what the role of Adult Protective Services truly is, when should you contact them, what kinds of investigations they make, and how much power do they actually have when it comes to protecting your loved one or any vulnerable adult, then this is required listening! (Even if you have never wondered, I recommend this show!)
My co-host, Don Priess, and I had an incredibly candid and enlightening conversation with Bettina Morrow, currently the Supervisor of Adult Protective Services in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Bettina shares her invaluable, honest perspective of the program that promotes "the safety, independence, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are, or are in danger of, being abused, neglected by self or others, or financially exploited, and who are unable to protect themselves." A program that can differ from state to state and even from county to county in terms of definitions, client eligibility requirements and standards of practice.
With over 20 years of international experience, Bettina Morrow started her career in her home country of Australia before moving to the UK. There she practiced social work for 9 years, eventually leading to her move to the U.S. Bettina is a true unicorn, having spent the last 15 years working with at-risk and vulnerable adults with specific expertise in elder abuse, dementia, and guardianship. Bettina has obtained a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters in Dementia, is a Nationally Certified Guardian, and has presented at state and national conferences.
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Amanda has visited England and has some observations on how our friends across the sea live life, including pubs for kids, no room service in hotels, and KFC toilets.
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The death of Leilani Maxera’s grandmother changed her, propelling her into a career path she hadn’t predicted. Now she’s a social worker, a home funeral advocate, and a grief worker supporting families who have experienced Medical Aid in Dying.
Hospice was never offered to her grandmother, and this made Leilani an outspoken advocate for advance care planning and end of life care. She’s also a spokesperson for home funerals, and sits on the board of the National Home Funeral Alliance. Leilani provides capacity evaluations for people who are considering Medical Aid in Dying. Those evaluations are required by the state of Hawaii as part of the MAID process. She’s working to correct the misinformation out there about MAID and to reduce the stigma attached to a MAID death.
As the owner of Kaipuokaualoku in Hawaii, Leilani provides individual counseling, grief counseling, and grief support for individuals who have experienced Medical Aid in Dying with a loved one. A safe, nonjudgmental space to talk is important for someone who’s had a MAID loss.
Read more about Leilani and the services that she offers at Kaipuokaualoku at leilanimaxera.com.
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Medication can have enormous positive or negative impacts on both health and quality of life. It can also be intimidating and confusing, so many family caregivers struggle to advocate and communicate effectively with healthcare providers about the medications their care partner is on.
Meet Shay Domangue, physician assistant and creator of the Shay Way - a step-by-step method to help family caregivers understand, organize, and effectively manage their care partners' complex medication list.
Hearing from a friend about the resources and programming offered by Denise M. Brown I knew I had to meet her and check out her Caregiving Consultant programs for myself as I was just starting my own business at the end of my social work career.
In the episode you will hear directly from Denise about her own business and its origins, as well as her caregiving story. First, here's a more information about Denise: Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward.
Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020. She now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy.
Denise developed several concepts, including The Six Caregiving Stages, The 12 Caregiving Fatigues and The 17 Caregiving Systems, which both explain the complexity of a personal caregiving situation and inspire interventions to better support family caregivers.
For 18 years, Denise led Lunch and Learn workshops at employers located in the Midwest on behalf of Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Benefit companies. Her seminars consistently were rated “Excellent” or “Very Good” by attendees. Her workshops provide insights to help attendees manage their work/life balance, their stress and their caregiving responsibilities.
Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.
Denise began helping her parents in 2004 after her father’s bladder cancer diagnosis. Her mom, who had Parkinson’s disease, died in August 2022, one year to the date after Denise’s brother died. She continues to care for her father who is 91.
Next Avenue named Denise a 2017 Influencer in Aging, one of “50 advocates, researchers, thought leaders, innovators, writers and experts who continue to push beyond traditional boundaries and change our understanding of what it means to grow older.” Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, US News & World Report, USA Today, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune.
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• Email: denise@careyearsacademy.com
• Phone: 773-343-6341
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• Caregiving Reflections, a weekly newsletter: https://denisebrown.substack.com/archive
• Caring Our Way: https://join.caringourway.com/
• The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/these-self-care-strategies-can-help-caregivers-cope-with-burnout-11640782803?st=37dob9tjnjt4tke&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
A crucial aspect of caregiving is keeping those in your care engaged and productive with simple, everyday tasks. Such activities can include folding laundry, arranging books, cooking, and eating. Not only does this provide purpose and enjoyment for the care recipient, but it also promotes independence and preserves dignity. Encouraging participation in daily tasks, even in a small capacity, can significantly enhance the overall quality of life for both caregiver and care recipient.
In this podcast, Melissa Bernstein, an occupational therapist, and David Bernstein, a geriatrician with over 40 years of practice, share the importance of these regular activities and how they can benefit those receiving care. They stress the value of including all the senses in these tasks, such as playing music while cooking or eating. The goal is to create a rich, sensory experience that nurtures and engages the mind and body, thereby fostering continued independence and self-worth in the care recipient's life.
In this episode, you will be able to:
· Discover their groundbreaking "Power of Five" formula for preventing neurodegenerative diseases.
· Explore compassionate approaches to nutrition and engagement for Alzheimer's caregivers and their loved ones.
· Foster independence and uphold dignity in dementia and Alzheimer's care.
· Unlock flavorful secrets from Melissa's cookbook for healthy eating and pet care.
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Melissa Bernstein Creates a Cookbook for Caregivers
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Power of 5 Test Kitchen Cookbook Your Guide to Healthy Cooking and Eating
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I've Got Some Good News and Some Bad News: YOU'RE OLD: Tales of a Geriatrician, What to expect in your 60's, 70's, 80's, and Beyond
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Have you ever wondered how to enjoy a full day or weekend in which everything you do and experience is about you, what you love, and what brings you joy? Join Isabel Melgarejo - The Tidy Coach, in this episode of A Time To Care, The Caregivers Podcast, where Isabel talks about how she designed a full weekend for herself!
In Episode 74, Don Priess and I had an incredible conversation withTerri Pease, Ph.D., an Author, Coach, and Consultant for Spousal Caregivers. As a highly experienced professional in the social services and healthcare industries, Terri has dedicated her working life to encouraging Parkinson's caregivers, to make self-care real, practical, and possible. But really, the same applies to almost all Spousal Caregivers - including those caring for spouses with Alzheimer's.
Terri has has also dedicated her life to working with people who are facing highly stressful situations. Her experience has taught her how to provide supportive and trauma-informed care to those who need it most. When Terri married her husband who had Parkinson's Disease, she brought her wealth of knowledge and experience to bear on caring for him. She trained staff in organizations around the United States on how to offer supportive, empathic, and trauma-informed care. Her professional experience has informed her approach to caregiving, and to encouraging Parkinson's caregivers to make the idea of self-care real, practical, and possible. In addition to her work as an author and caregiver advocate,
Terri's book, "Love, Dignity, and Parkinson's: from Care Partner to Caregiver" (Paperback – October 19, 2022 ), is a great resource for caregivers whose spouse or loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. and are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to best care for them without losing themself. The book offers a new approach to caregiving that can help ease the stress and anxiety that come with this diagnosis. In this book, you'll learn how to strengthen your caregiving capacity, maintain peace of mind, and live a less stressful, upsetting, or lonely caregiving life. You'll also find practical tips on how to deal with common experiences like changes in mood, challenging behavior, and communication difficulties.
Most importantly, Love, Dignity, and Parkinson's will serve as a constant reminder that you are not alone in this journey. With compassion and wisdom, Pease offers invaluable insights into the caregiver experience, drawn both from her extensive professional experience providing trauma-informed care and from her own years as a caregiver to her husband. This book is an essential resource for any caregiver navigating the challeng
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Today Anne and Rosanne are joined by Karen Kavanaugh senior director, Strategic Initiatives at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. She leads the development and launch of the institute’s initiatives designed to expand supports to strengthen caregiver health, resilience, and wellbeing.
Her portfolio includes Working While Caring, and initiatives designed to deepen the research on effective workplace supports for caregivers and to expand access to those supports. She is also leading RCI’s caregiving typology and bereavement initiatives.
We discuss the challenges that affect caregiving employees, employer viewpoints and ideas and policy changes that can help.
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Hospice physician and podcaster Jordan Grumet is sharing how his work with hospice patients creates deep conversations about end of life planning, money, and life. Dr. Grumet is currently an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast and was nominated in 2020 for Best Personal Finance Podcast of the year.
Jordan believes in having end of life conversations early and often. He’s seen the positive influence of those conversations in the lives and deaths of his patients. After losing his dad at an early age, Jordan noticed people didn’t know how to be with him and his family, or what to say to them. Jordan wanted the medical care he provided to align with the end of life wishes of his patients, so he joined a hospice interdisciplinary team. He considers his real job to be supporting his fellow team members as they provide the moment-to-moment, bedside care.
Jordan endorses including financial discussions when we’re having conversations about healthcare needs in later life and when we’re approaching death. Caregivers are often dealing with money issues as well as the typical challenges of being a caregiver. Jordan’s podcast Earn and Invest deals with topics like focusing on retirement and determining the things that matter most.
You can win a copy of Jordan Grumet’s book Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life! Here’s how: 1. Leave a review for The Heart of Hospice podcast on Apple podcasts. 2. Just scroll down to the bottom of our show page, select a star rating, and tap "Leave a Review". 3. Send an email to host@theheartofhospice to let us know you left a review. 4. If you’re one of the first 5 people to leave a review, you’ll receive a copy of Jordan’s book. 5. You’ll be notified by email that you’ve won, and we’ll ask for a mailing address. 6. We’ll mail the book to you - enjoy!!
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Belva Denmark Tibbs is a primary caregiver for her husband, Mark, and a support caregiver for her parents. While she may have departed her career as a senior healthcare executive, she is far from what others think of as retired. Belva serves on several community organizations and boards, including the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She is passionate about mindset, aging well, and educating others.
In this episode, Belva and I discuss a gamut of topics including invisible caregiving labor, conquering fear, pros and cons of Chat GBT (artificial intelligence), and establishing boundaries. You’ll also gain some great tips like why you’ll want to add a dry erase marker to your caregiver tote bag.
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Meet the Founders of AlzAuthors! In episode 73, my co-host, Don Priess, and I had the unique pleasure of speaking with the three co-founders of AlzAuthors.com. In 2016, our guests, Marianne Sciucco, Jean Lee, and Vicki Tapia, founded the non-profit AlzAuthors.com, a global community of over 300 writers who are writing all about dementia from their personal experience. This ever-growing global community is united in an effort to light the way for others, with a vision of lifting the silence and stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and other dementias through the sharing of personal stories.
If you're writing your own story or are thinking about it, this is a must see/hear episode! Regardless, you will be enriched by this dynamic trio who are truly Caregiver Crusaders!
You can find out more about AlzAuthors on their Website and their podcast, Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia.
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Parking Garages can be dirty, dangerous, boring, and exhausting. Josh and Amanda are here to sort these things out!
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"Out and About" by Daniel Wilson
Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.
As a caregiver, if your loved one has had a stroke, how much help they will need can vary greatly. It can range from them requiring no assistance with care, to requiring more care than one person can offer. Do your homework by learning about your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses. Be realistic about what you can do. Just because you can’t do it all, doesn’t mean you don’t love them, it just means you can’t do it all. Find what will work. Explore options of support, explore different settings. Determine what will work for you that will allow for you to care for them and take care of yourself.
If you are a caregiver and need help devising a customized caregiving plan that will help make your caregiving role easier, Finding A Foothold can help, schedule a free consult.
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Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.
Sue Ryan has been walking a caregiver’s journey for 40 years. Now she’s teaching others how to thrive while caring for a loved one. Sue is the founder/owner of Sue Ryan Solutions, a company that offers guidance for non-professional caregivers, helping them to be confident. Caring for various loved ones through the years and now caring for her husband has taught Sue deeply valuable lessons about thriving while providing care. She knows what it’s like to be isolated, scared, and acting blindly. Since those early experiences, Sue has learned caregiver coping and hacks that she now shares with others through Sue Ryan Solutions. Her TEDx Wilmington talk “Ultimate Freedom - Unlocking the Power of Choice” is about massive acceptance and radical presence and what they allow you to do in your life. Sue believes it’s about not judging, so we’re open to potential and possibilities.
Visit Sue Ryan solutions at sueryan.solutions.
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Heather Zoccali has spent a majority of her life navigating the challenging world of caregiving. With experience caregiving for her mom, father, brother, and son, Heather has faced immense struggles and profound hardships. Despite these challenges, she has grown stronger and found joy and happiness in the most surprising places. Heather has been recognized for her beautifully beautiful approach to life and commitment to supporting other caregivers through retreats and mentorship programs. Her story is a testimony to the power of forgiveness, acceptance, and self-awareness in caregiving.
Heather's life has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs, but one thing always remained constant - her resilience and determination to find the silver lining in every situation. Growing up in a tumultuous household, Heather learned at a young age that finding joy amid chaos was an essential skill. As she navigated through her own health struggles, a challenging marriage, and the caregiving journey for her son Connor after his life-altering accident, Heather discovered the power of forgiveness and acceptance. With her signature humor and grace, she has inspired many as she focuses on maintaining her identity while being a loving and supportive caregiver. Through her experiences, Heather has learned that laughter and love are the key ingredients to overcoming any obstacle, and she continues to share her story as a beacon of hope for others.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover strategies for coping with caregiver trauma and embracing self-care.
- Learn techniques for setting healthy boundaries with family members and healthcare providers.
- Uncover the significance of connecting with supportive communities for caregivers.
- Delve into the power of forgiveness and acceptance within the caregiving journey.
- Explore ways to redefine your identity as a caregiver and prioritize personal well-being.
About Heather:
Heather lives a brutally beautiful life. What that means is that while she has experienced profound hardships, as many of you have, she found that by opening her heart to the pain and letting love fill the cracks in her heart, she has grown stronger & has found such joy and happiness despite the brutal moments life has given her.
The state of CO has recognized Heather for her pioneering work for family caregivers, CSU as a Hometown Hero, and nominated as a visionary caregiver and top caregiver program by caregiving.com and The Tandy Spirit Award and named the 2022 Success Women's Conference Top Influencer Award. Heather's true magic comes from her ability to bring authenticity, humor, and passion, and vulnerability, discussing sharing deeply personal stories of caregiving and the brutally beautiful moments in life. Heather's the kind of speaker where the listener will move through a range of emotions from tears to laughte
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Growing up as a military brat, Michele Houck has experienced numerous moves across the country, forming a tight-knit family tribe wherever they went. From being a barrel racer to a beauty queen, she has embraced life's challenges and reinvented herself multiple times. Michele's caregiving journey began at 16 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has been the primary caregiver for various family members, including her sister, father, and niece. Michele's life experiences have instilled in her the importance of family values and relationships, making her the perfect guest for today's episode.
As a young caregiver, Michele had to navigate the complex emotions of wanting her mother while providing care and support. In the quiet, intimate moments of caregiving, Michele found joy and happiness with her mother, a lesson she would carry throughout her life. Her story highlights the importance of family values and relationships as the foundation for caregiving and how these connections can be a source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. With warmth and compassion, Michele's journey shows that love and support can make all the difference, even in the darkest hours.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Reinforce your caregiving base with deep insights into the role of family values and relationships.
- Decode the complex world of caregiving dynamics to enhance your relationships and support network.
- Find balance in managing expectations and acknowledging constraints in various caregiving situations.
- Develop a resilient mindset and harvest personal growth from the enriching caregiving experience.
- Investigate the double-edged sword of technology on the aspects of connection and disconnection in caregiving and society.
About Michele:
Michele Houck is a 25-year Marketing and Advertising veteran. She’s a marketer who loves disrupting startups like Heart Start, Vonage, and Invisalign, household names like Intel and P&G, and innovative health & wellness solutions with WebMD. She has a proven track record of success with global, entrepreneurial, and local brands that engage government, B2C, and B2B audiences.
She is a curious-minded goofball who has been a military brat, a band geek, a barrel racer, a beauty queen, a bartender, a bouncer, a floral arranger, and a mountain climber. She is a very proud Aunt.
She started her caregiver roles at 16 with her mother's first breast cancer diagnosis in 1984. Over the last 5 years, she's been the primary caregiver for her mother, her sister, her special needs sister, AND her father, all of who passed due to different cancers.
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The Us vs. Them Podcast featuring host MaryAnne Sterling is giving patients and caregivers (and those who support them) the opportunity to tell their stories and talk about how we transform healthcare as we tackle tough topics that don’t get enough attention from the perspective of those with lived experience.
MaryAnne has been an advocate in the Alzheimer's space for 25 years, having had multiple parents with dementia. It has been a long journey for her and along the way, MaryAnne has met some amazing people with fascinating stories that are compelling and... needs to be heard by everyone who is impacted by Health Care
The Us Vs. Them Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare podcast will take listeners on a deep dive into some of the taboo subjects in Health Care as MaryAnne provides an outlet for people to tell their stories about how difficult situations are confronted and dealt with while amid care.
Our trailer episode will provide a clear insight into the taboo topics, exciting guests, and those heartfelt stories that will help all of us become better healthcare advocates.
Please subscribe to the Us. vs. Them Podcast, wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Mi Alma is helping grievers by bringing together friends, family, and coworkers to provide the help they need most. Co-founders Jordan and Scott Arogeti realized we’re not very good at supporting grievers. They’ve created a place that provides opportunities to record legacies through photos, videos, and memory sharing. It was important to Jordan and Scott that Mi Alma’s services provide a sense of intergenerational connection.
Mi Alma was also created with the purpose of making loss feel less lonely. Mi Alma’s Support Registry includes:
- Funds: Crowdsource support for medical bills, funeral costs, and more.
- Food: Direct supporters toward Mealtrain, meals, and grocery needs.
- Volunteer: Organize lists of volunteers for tasks, to-dos, and in-person help.
- Memories: Collect pictures and stories in one place
Mi Alma’s site provides one-stop shopping, allowing users to offer whatever support they’re able to give according to the specific needs of those who are grieving. In a time when we’re distanced and unsure of what to do when there’s a loss, Mi Alma offers grievers a place to communicate their customized needs. That includes meals, volunteer needs, financial assistance, and the sharing of memories. They’re supporting grievers by leading with empathy. Jordan’s Big Pop would be so proud.
Connect with Mi Alma’s services at mialma.com.
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What if you could sit down with your favorite teacher or mentor from school and let them know how much they influenced your life for the better? For many thousands of students, that special teacher was Nancy Rubin who taught an innovative class called Social Living for decades of 15-year old sophomores at Berkeley High School.
Recently honored for her dedication, creativity, wisdom and kindness, Nancy has been the subject of a documentary honoring her contributions.
Margo Rose sits down for this amazing interview with Nancy Rubin 43 years after taking her class.
We find out about Nancy's experiences of being in the classroom, current photography exhibitions and how she now shines light on active seniors. Nancy continues to share ways we can stay healthy, motivated and optimistic at every age.
Don't miss this heart-warming and inspiring interview and please share with anyone on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Episode "Chapters"
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Nancy’s introduction to social living.
1:30 The time capsule project.
4:33 The power of writing letters to yourself.
10:08 What is forever fit exercise for life?
16:40 Connecting wisdoms between teens and seniors.
18:53 What Nancy wants to do now and next.
21:08 Nancy shares her message to feel energized and inspired.
31:01 Connect with Margo Rose
Guest Bio/contact info:
Nancy Rubin
She have three passions: teaching, photography, and travel.
She taught in public high schools for 32 years. She began her teaching career as a specialist working with the visually impaired but soon was called upon to teach a required nine-week course "Social Living". It was always a challenge to pack everything from birth to death into half of a semester. Her experience teaching, and that of the students in Social Living, is the subject of a documentary "Hi I'm Nancy Rubin".
Website: www.nancyjrubin.com
Margo Rose has been a personal trainer for over 20 years specializing in functional fitness. She has also written a book called
Body Aware Grieving; A Fitness Trainer's Guide To Caring For Your Health During Sad Times.
Body Aware Living is a new blend of these two systems of healing and self-care. On this website you will find: the Body Aware Living podcast, articles and videos about wellness in Margo Media section and description of her coaching services
Website: www.BodyAwareLiving.com
Body Aware Grieving has been created to help you, or someone you care about, adjust to a loss or big life change. This link is one way to get the book quickly:
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-Trainers/dp/0692459189
Also available from other vendors including this independent Bookshop organization:
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Amanda and Josh try to make coffee better and they have differences of opinion on how successful the endeavor turns out to be...of course.
Music: "Super Familiar", by Josh Wilson, and Out and About by Daniel Wilson.
Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.
This podcast episode explores the unique challenges and joys of older people living on their own. Hosted by Margo Rose with our special guest Carol Marak, this podcast delves into the practical aspects of independent living, from staying active and engaged in the community.
We share inspiring stories and candid conversations as well as insights that provide support for seniors living on their own. This podcast offers a wealth of information and inspiration to help you thrive in your golden years.
Episode "Chapters"
1:00 Introduction
1:03 Carol Marak telling what she do (Solo Aging)
1:31 What is a life plan assessment?
1:32 Top 10 Domains
4:00 The importance of a proactive approach to aging.
5:25 Percentage of people aging alone.
6:12 How do people make use of this information?
6:45 The Life Plan Assessment
7:35 How Carol Marak started getting inspiration on helping people who are aging alone.
8:19 What scared me to death about dying. - Carol Marak
10:54 How to reduce depression in seniors.
12:00 How to overcome depression in life
12:44 How to get out of your own way?
15:15 How to connect with Carol Marak
16:55 Coaching sessions with Carol Marak to know more about Life Assessment and Solo Aging
18:54 How to connect with the community.
19:35 Elder Orphans Facebook Group
21:52 Connect with Margo Rose
Guest Bio/contact info:
Carol Marak, Author, SOLO AND SMART
Author, Speaker, Coach
Founder, Elder Orphans Facebook Group
https://carolmarak.com/
Join a Facebook Group called Elder Orphans and have all the support that you need.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/elderorphans
Subscribe to my Solo and Smart YouTube channel and receive tips on how to live the best for the rest of your life!
Margo Bio/contact info:
Would you like more practical wellness ideas?
Margo Rose has been a personal trainer for over 20 years specializing in functional fitness. She has also written a book called
Body Aware Grieving; A Fitness Trainer's Guide To Caring For Your Health During Sad Times.
Body Aware Living is a new blend of these two systems of healing and self-care. On this website you will find: the Body Aware Living podcast, articles and videos about wellness in Margo Media section and description of her coaching services
Website: www.BodyAwareLiving.com
Body Aware Grieving has been created to help you, or someone you care about, adjust to a loss or big life change. This link is one way to get the book quickly:
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-Trainers/dp/0692459189
Also available from other vendors including this independent Bookshop organization:
https://bookshop.org/books/body-aware-grieving-a-fitness-trainer-s-guide-to-caring-for-your-health-during-sad-times/9780692459188
Follow Body Aware Living on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BodyAwareLiving
Ashley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of Time which originated from her personal journals. Ashley served as Chairwoman of her local Walk to End Alzheimer's where nearly $500K was raised for Alzheimer's research. She also testified for the successful passage of a law in her home state of Massachusetts. Ashley is also passionate about additional topics. She is a national speaker on domestic and sexual violence prevention, resilience, and mental health.
In this episode we talk about how Ashley balanced caregiving while still living her life as a young person in her twenties, we learn why Ashley is grateful for the time caring for her mom, the respect she gained from invisible labor that moms do, why dating herself and traveling solo recharges her, and how she is using her experiences to help others.
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Vanessa Nixon, “The Mid-Life Wellness Goddess" and Margo Rose discuss a variety of natural healthy ways to feel and function better even during hormonal changes.
Episode "Chapters"
0:00 Intro
1:51 What do "perimenopause" and "menopause" really mean?
6:04 Meaning of Naturopathy
16:44 Ways belly dance can help our physical, emotional and social connection to our bodies
33:55 Is "irritability" a message that you may be ready for changes in your life and relationships?
31:27 The power of women in our 50's, 60's and beyond!
Guest Bio/contact info:
Vanessa Nixon is a Traditional Naturopath and
“The Mid-Life Wellness Goddess"
She has a doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, is CEO of the natural cosmetics company, Natural Look Mineral Make-Up and a Professional Belly Dance Instructor. Vanessa helps empower women to reduce menopausal symptoms using natural methods and learn how to make this the most impactful phase of their lives, while feeling healthy, vibrant and focused!
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Websites: https://www.herbsofgracehealingarts.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-nixon/
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Email: Vanessa@HerbsofGrace.com
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Margo Bio/contact info:
Would you like more practical wellness ideas?
Margo Rose has been a personal trainer for over 20 years specializing in functional fitness. She has also written a book called
Body Aware Grieving; A Fitness Trainer's Guide To Caring For Your Health During Sad Times.
Body Aware Living is a new blend of these two systems of healing and self-care. On this website you will find: the Body Aware Living podcast, articles and videos about wellness in Margo Media section and description of her coaching services
Website:www.BodyAwareLiving.com
Body Aware Grieving has been created to help you, or someone you care about, adjust to a loss or big life change. This link is one way to get the book quickly:
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-Trainers/dp/0692459189
Also available from other vendors including this independent Bookshop organization:
https://bookshop.org/books/body-aware-grieving-a-fitness-trainer-s-guide-to-caring-for-your-health-during-sad-times/9780692459188
Follow Body Aware Living on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BodyAwareLiving
Bill Cohen, a dedicated caregiver with a decade of experience under his belt, shares his journey of caring for his late mother, Sheila. He's seen the challenges of being a male caregiver and understands the unique way men approach the role. As the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants, Bill has turned his personal experience into a passion-driven career, helping others navigate the complex world of caregiving. He's also an active volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association and runs support groups for caregivers.
Along the way, Bill discovered the unique challenges male caregivers face, as they often approach caregiving from a task-oriented perspective rather than an empathetic one. His own experiences led him to become the facilitator of support groups and delve deeper into the world of caregiving. Bill's passion for helping others in similar situations led to his encore career as a caregiving support consultant, focusing on the emotional and logistical support often lacking for caregivers. Through his work, Bill has become an advocate for Alzheimer's research and funding, dedicating himself to supporting both caregivers and their loved ones.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore the distinct challenges and methods employed by male caregivers.
- Discover various resources and support systems available to caregivers.
- Learn effective self-care tips to avoid caregiver burnout.
- Delight in heartwarming stories, appetizing food, and personal accounts of Alzheimer's experiences.
About Bill:
Bill Cohen is a caregiver support group leader and speaker, an Alzheimer's Association volunteer, a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, elder mediator, and the Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants owner.
Bill has completed multiple caregiving and aging courses through the Alzheimer's Association and the Society for Certified Senior Advisors™️, has a financial services and government background, and earned business degrees from Boston and Portland State Universities. A native New Englander, he has lived in the Portland, Oregon area for almost 39 years with his wife of over 40 years, Lori. He loves to try different cuisines, especially at Portland's renowned food carts and is an avid Boston sports fan.
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Becky and Logan Pickels faced a series of unexpected challenges when their lives took a turn for the worse. The couple found themselves in a whirlwind of health issues, with Logan being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and their daughter Lexi suffering from a rare autoimmune disorder called PANDAS. Amid it all, they struggled to maintain a sense of normalcy for their family, pushing through physical and mental pain and relying on each other for support. Their journey showed them the importance of having a strong support system and recognizing the need for self-care, especially for caregivers. With Becky working PRN and Logan managing his illness while working remotely, they learned to communicate more effectively and prioritize their well-being. Through resilience and unwavering love for their family, the Pickels persevered as they navigated the complexities of their new reality.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Navigate the complexities of chronic illness and caregiving by learning practical techniques and habits.
- Discover novel self-care methods to avoid burnout.
- Explore the emotional landscape of caregiving and forge stronger relationships with loved ones in challenging situations.
About Becky and Logan:
Becky and Logan Pickels are a family of four, including their adorable and fluffy dog Auggie, who have faced the challenges of autoimmune diseases head-on. Their journey began with Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, Celiac Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, but they refused to let these conditions define them. Instead, they sought natural, diet-controlled ways to bring about positive change.
When their youngest daughter was diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS, an autoimmune encephalitis, they realized it was time to make changes and develop an entirely new lifestyle. They decided to "Rise Up" and take control of their present and future.
As a family, they transformed their mindset through dietary changes, addressing needs, and investigating environmental factors. After a year of effort they successfully created a new lifestyle and everyone is now in remission.
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Amanda and Josh have spent a lot of tim in hotels and have suggestions on how to make the experience better in your temporary home away from home.
Music: "Super Familiar", by Josh Wilson, "Reservoir" by Andrew Wilson (AJCW) and Josh Wilson, and "Made of Aluminum" by Dan Belson and Josh Wilson.
Find Andrew Wilson (AJCW) at electricsheap.bandcamp.com/music or search "AJCW" on iTunes, Spotify, and other music sources.
Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.
Physician Dr. Ira Byock is a voice for change in the hospice industry, and an advocate for quality end of life care. His many years of experience in hospice medicine, coupled with the compassion he has for people dealing with serious illness, have made him an industry leader in the U.S. According to his website (irabyock.org), he is “Founder of the Institute for Human Caring at Providence St. Joseph Health. Dr. Byock is Active Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Community & Family Medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He served as Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire from 2003 through July 2013. Dr. Byock has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978. His research has contributed to conceptual frameworks for the lived experience of illness that encompasses a continuum from suffering to wellbeing; related measures for subjective quality of life during illness; and effective life-completion counseling methods. From 1996 to 2006 he directed Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care, a national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program that developed prototypes for concurrent palliative care of people with life-threatening conditions. He is a past president of the Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.”
What Dr. Byock’s bio doesn’t describe is his caring heart. It drives his dedication to identifying the issues we face in the hospice industry and offering evidence-based, practical solutions. He wants the hospice silo of healthcare to correct its own path. Dr. Byock believes hospice can heal its own dysfunction by holding providers and clinicians responsible for the care we provide and how we provide it. His articles in STAT magazine and the Journal of Palliative Medicine describe actionable, practical solutions. Hospice practitioners of every discipline can learn from Dr. Byock.
Connect with Dr. Byock at irabyock.org.
Find and purchase Dr. Byock’s books, including The Four Things That Matter Most, by clicking here.
Read Dr. Byock’s STAT article Hospice Care Needs Saving here.
Read Dr. Byock’s article Core Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care: A Statement by and for U.S. Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians by clickinghere. 28 Apr 2023https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2023.0194
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This episodes addresses a question called into the podcast call in line.
When you are caring for an aging parent who is still in their own home, things can get challenging. Especially when you have moved back in to care for them and they are having difficulty accepting recommendations from you.
That is the case with Victoria, who called in a question, giving a scenario to a challenge she has assisting with her mom's care.
Question/scenario: Mom is now basically wheelchair confined, but can stand briefly for transfers. The challenge is mom's bedroom -- the layout does not allow for the wheelchair to properly fit into the room and the large furniture pieces block entry into the bathroom. Daughter is now having difficulty with transferring mom and assisting her in and out of bed and into the bathroom. Daughter is now experiencing back pain. Mom is refusing daughter's request to make changes in the layout of the bedroom. Victoria wants to know of ways of addressing this issue.
Victoria has indicated that her back pain is due to her constantly lifting her mom and her doctor has warned her that permanent damage to her back may occur.
If you have a question, visit our website, leave your caregiving question. You can do so by also dialing (225)-443-9447. Get tips to help make your days easier and safer.
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Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.
Natalie Hankins joins me in this episode to share her caregiving story which spans 29 years and is still continuing. She is a caregiver for her now-adult children; as her son has autism and her daughter has Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. Natalie championed through caregiving, finding the therapies that would work best for them including the Relationship Development Intervention by Dr. Steven Gutstein and the Visualizing and Verbalizing, Language Comprehension Program by Lindamood-Bell.
She is proud of her 2 adult children and states she is living her purpose as a busy ‘mompreneur’.
Natalie is a Life/ Business & Mindset Coach and was first certified as a life coach in 2018 from the Robbins-Madanes Center for Strategic Intervention (one of Tony Robbins' companies) and completed a second certification in mindset coaching in 2021 from The Life Coach School. Natalie loves serving 'mompreneurs', women entrepreneurs, and moms who have children with special needs. She loves to help other busy entrepreneurs achieve their business goals in less time so that they have more time to enjoy their lives. To learn more about Natalie, visit her website
Usha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for elected officials at the federal and local level. While working full-time, Usha was her mom's caregiver primary caregiver until December 2021 when her mom passed away from end stage dementia. In this episode, we talk about how videos helped correct mom’s diagnosis, how Usha managed to work full time while caring for her mom, what relieved her caregiver and grief burnout, and what Usha is doing about impacting positive changes in Florida, her South-Asian culture, and beyond.
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Marty Stevens-Heebner is the Founder & CEO of Clear Home Solutions and an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. She is also the President of NASMM (the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers), with certifications in Senior and Specialty Move Management, Professional Organizing, and Aging in Place. Clear Home Solutions was the first nationally accredited firm in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
She was also the first Certified Senior Move Manager in the country.
Today we discuss all aspects of moving, organizing, sorting, how to navigate a hoarding situation, moving someone with dementia, the process of where to start when it comes to moving and taking care of yourself along the way.
SHOW NOTES and resources mentioned.
It is very common that with all the overwhelm in our lives, we forget doing something for ourselves. Let's start doing something for us today. Let's thank something and make peace with those things that are a burden in our lives. Join me to learn how.
In this episode, Sarah interviews disability lawyer Spencer Bishins about his book "Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it's so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it." They discuss why it's so hard to get approved for disability, what you need to do to qualify for disability and why it's unlikely someone is defrauding the system.
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Charlotte Bayala is a spousal caregiver determined to love her caregiving life and help others along the way. Charlotte’s life changed forever when her husband was diagnosed with an incurable form of thyroid cancer in 2013. She uses her experience as a caregiver and her training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher to help caregivers find easy ways to care for themselves.
In this episode, we talk about Chicago life, protecting the spousal relationship, addressing worries, themed digital photo albums to help you through rough patches, and how self-care can look different for each of us every day.
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Lauren Fonvielle about energy healing, tapping and how they can help stressed out caregivers.
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Talk about baptism by fire. When Sabrina Johnson's family was hit with unbelievable 1-2 punch of ALS and cancer, she could have crumbled. Instead, the fighting spirit instilled by her father kicked in, transforming her from a family caregiver... to a powerful advocate.
In this week's episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss the kids returning to school, Jeremy's new adventure, plus a visit from family.
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In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore the similarities and differences caregivers and those living with dementia encounter as they seek care and search for solutions to the many questions and problems a dementia diagnosis brings. The authors featured in this event represent the United States, Canada, and Argentina. We hope their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey.
Topics included:
• obtaining a diagnosis
• accessing care
• community resources
• financial concerns
• insurance considerations
• home care, assisted living, long-term care
• stigma surrounding a dementia diagnosis
This discussion was recorded on September 13th, 2022.
Note: This event was originally scheduled with three of our authors - Cindy Weinstein (US), Donna Thomson (Canada), and Katya De Luisa (Costa Rica) - but heavy rainstorms prevented Donna and Katya from participating, although we did get to hear from Donna briefly. Both Donna and Katya have been on the podcast in the past. You can find their episodes here: https://alzauthors.com/podcast . Thankfully, many of our participants shared their experiences and we had a well-rounded discussion.
The speakers:
Marianne Sciucco, New York, US:
https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/02/meet-marianne-sciucco-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-blue-hydrangeas-an-alzheimers-love-story/
Cindy Weinstein, California, US:
https://alzauthors.com/2022/01/18/cindy-weinstein-finding-right-words/
Donna Thomson, Canada:
https://alzauthors.com/2020/02/04/unexpected-journey-caring-thomson-white/
Ethelle Lord, Canada:
https://innocareofdementia.com/news/ethelle-lord-the-warrior-of-dementia-who-is-she/
Virginia Naeve, California, US:
https://anewpathformom.com/
Dennis Dulniak, Florida, US: https://www.nanasbooks.org/
Luis Cordero, Argentina and Chicago: https://www.davidson.edu/news/2022/04/19/watson-fellows-ready-tackle-questions-health-and-well-being-around-world
Vicki Tapia, Montana, US: https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/15/meet-vicki-tapia-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-somebody-stole-my-iron/
We hope to revisit this subject with authors from other countries in the future, so please keep in touch with us at https://alzauthors.com.
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Remember: You are not alone. One can sing a lonely song, but we chose to form a choir, and create harmony.
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Our podcast features authors who share their dementia journeys, talk about what led them to tell their stories in whatever medium they’ve chosen, and offer unique and painfully earned insights into life with dementia. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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Kim Albrecht knows what the sandwich generation feels like. She has been her 18-year-old daughter’s primary caregiver since Miranda was born and she helps care for her mom who is living with dementia.
Kim is a southerner transplanted to California via the Midwest along with her husband and 2 teenage daughters, the oldest of which has level 3 nonspeaking autism. Kim hosts the award winning LOMAH Disability Podcast, where over 150 expert guests have been interviewed on topics relevant to planning the future for teens and young adults with disabilities.
In this episode, we talk about how Kim and her husband are preparing Miranda for adulthood and living independently from her parents, Kim’s gratitude for some tough feedback from trusted individuals that shaped her current caregiving mindset, how she recovered from caregiver burnout, and why every caregiver may need to purchase some construction worker headphones.
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Breeda Miller is a story teller and a caregiver who is able to share her caregiving experience through the lens of story and good humour.
People who care for others are often the worst at caring for themselves. Breeda calls herself a recovering caregiver, caring for her mother for 6 years, including hospice care in her home. She is a professional speaker and a wonderful storyteller. In fact, her stories have been broadcast on The Moth Story Hour on NPR and one of her videos went viral (in a good way) and got over a million views. She is able to combine stories with creative problem-solving ideas. She has found that good humor is the secret sauce to her success and to yours. She has written two award-winning books all about self-care.
After two successful books and years of professional speaking Breeda has recently done something that scared the living daylights out of her. She has written and performs a one-woman play, called Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home. It’s the story of her family’s immigration from Ireland and her journey as her mother’s caregiver as she developed dementia. It’s filled with heart, humor and lessons about what really matters. She’s a native Michigander who lives with her family, including two adult sons with cognitive impairments in a drafty old farmhouse with a spectacular screened porch, her personal refuge.
For more information on Breeda, her play and resources, check out her website
In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Dawn Renee from Traveling Caregivers. They discuss Dawn's journey as a caregiver for a patient with ALS and her work as an energy doula and holistic caregiver.
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Susie Singer Carter is a Los Angeles-based creative specializing in film and podcasting. She’s a writer, director, producer, and actress. She’s also an advocate for dementia caregivers having been on a journey with her own mother for 16 years. This inspired her to write, direct and produce the 2018 Oscar Qualified short film, “My Mom and the Girl,” starring Valerie Harper in her final performance.
She’s also the host and producer of the award-winning podcast “Love Conquers Alz,” launched in December 2019, which received Best Podcast 2020 from the New Media Film Festival for Episode 6 featuring Leeza Gibbons.
Susie is proud to have served as one of the faces seen in several awareness campaigns for Alzheimer’s Los Angeles, where she also trained to be a volunteer speaker.
Unfortunately, Susie's beloved mother Norma Pecora passed away after we recorded this interview.
In this episode, we discuss her long, exhausting, enriching dementia journey, how it made her a “better person,” and the idea that Alzheimer’s is sort of like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Dopesick
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Our podcast features authors who share their dementia journeys, talk about what led them to tell their stories in whatever medium they’ve chosen, and offer unique and painfully earned insights into life with dementia. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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There are times when it's hard to share your feelings as a caregiver. You might feel that no one understands, or be protective of sharing too much about the person you are caring for. In such times, what is a caregiver to do? The story of Lori Lemasters from carepartnersresource.com offers insight into a simple but powerful way to experience growth, expression, and healing through the journey of caregiving.
From the audio version of the Island Treasures podcast for Caregivers, this mini episode addresses what Jodi Kay Benusa (Independent Geriatric Consultant and Licensed Social Worker) shared about being a compassionate scientist and how we can all adopt this approach to be inquisitive and find out what's behind our actions; by taking a pause we can uncover the reason so we can make changes with the goal of improving the outcome. It's not just me talking about the episode, but this video contains Jodi speaking about the pact she made with herself to prevent burnout as well as the compassionate scientist concept.
Click here for Jodi's website
In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Gina Uricchio from MotherAsana, LLC about her journey as an autism caregiver for her daughter and how yoga has helped.
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Compassion fatigue - as caregivers we’ve heard the term, but what does it mean and how can we prevent it from happening? Today my guest is Patricia Smith a certified compassion fatigue specialist with 20 years of training experience. As founder of the Compassion Fatigue Awareness Project© she writes, speaks, and facilitates trainings nationwide in service of those who care for others.
She has presented to caregivers in numerous helping professions and has authored several books and training materials for caregivers, including the award-winning To Weep for a Stranger: Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving. In September 2016, she presented a TEDx talk on the subject.
Today Patricia shares not only how compassion fatigues happens, but the strategies we can use to support ourselves through our caregiving journey.
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CompassionFatigue.org
Proqol.org
The podcast you are about to listen to is a recording of an event we did with Kensington Senior Living in June, 2022. "On the Same Page this Summer: A Collection of Stories to Support You on Your Caregiving Journey" features four authors discussing their personal dementia experiences. You'll hear from a young woman whose mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's when she was just 25; a professional in dementia care with strategies to help you manage your own situation; a mom in the "sandwich generation" who shares how she balanced care between her school-age children and her parents with dementia; and a psychologist who has investigated and encountered "shared death experiences." This is an insightful, inspiring episode and you're sure to walk away with greater confidence and knowledge to guide your own dementia journey. Please join us for our next live event on September 13th at 2 pm eastern time when we discuss Dementia Care Around the World with three authors representing the United States, Canada, and Costa Rica. For more details, visit our website.
Watch this panel presentation on YouTube
After the Podcast
Learn more about these authors:
Christy Byrne Yates
Christy Yates Helps Caregivers Raising Children Ease the Squeeze
AlzAuthors and HFC Present Summer Book Series
Podcast:
Christy Byrne Yates, MS Untangles Dementia Care and the Sandwich Generation
Lauren Dykovitz
Millennial Caregiver Writes About Mom With Early Onset Alzheimer’s
Lauren Dykovitz Shares Story of Mother’s Final Dementia Days
Three AlzAuthors Featured in Chicken Soup for Soul Book
Podcast:
Untangling Life as a Millennial Caregiver with Lauren Dykovitz
Tammy Anastasia
Tami Anastasia Comes Full Circle with the Dementia Journey
William Peters
SharedCrossing.com
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Visit Kensington Senior Living, a premier senior living operator and developer bringing the highest quality senior care to America’s most sought-after locations.
About the Podcast
AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
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Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She cared for her parents and this caregiving adventure changed her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may survive caregiving with grace and empowerment.
In this episode, we go deeper into talking about emotional self-care including being vulnerable, coping with anxiety, and modifying our behaviors in the spirit of self-improvement. You’ll also learn about what to expect in Susanne’s new book on our favorite topic – self-care for caregivers!
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Meet Ben Graham from Joe & Bella.
Joe & Bella's mission is to bring more dignity, joy, and ease to the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Joe & Bella is the first truly contemporary adaptive-apparel brand geared to improving older adults' lives, caregivers, and families.
Joe & Bella is a “passion project” of a single-family whose near-universal experience of caring and advocating for two parents has led them to this path. Joe & Bella is named after two special individuals whose sense of humor and strength of character inspired and comforted the founding family during one unforgettable evening 10 years ago.
This is a feel-good story with quality products that Ben is anxious to share with you.
Have you ever sat down on your couch or chair and said to yourself..."I forgot to take out the trash or laundry" or whatever that task might have been. Of course, you have!
Meet Jason Bird, who saw a need and set out with his friend to create an app with simple reminders to help make our day a bit easier.
The App is called Next Time I’m Up Reminders. It is reminders built off motion and not a clock or timer.
It is a reminder/productivity app but what sets it apart and makes it so revolutionary is the way you get your reminders. It’s built to trigger off motion and not an alarm or timer. That means instead of setting an alarm or a timer, you get your reminder when you stand up and start walking.
How it works: you set your reminder, either a pre-made or custom and close the app. It could be 5 minutes or 5 hours later, but you won’t get your reminder until you start to walk away. No more forgetting why you got up, why you walked into that room, or any alarms that go off at the wrong time. Could be used for any number of things, taking medication, defrosting food, changing laundry, watering plants, or anything a person needs. This app has already got a ton of great news from the ADHD community and is helping a lot of people there.
Listen in and learn why Jason Bird is a WCN-Fluencer!
Carlos Olivas III is a California native who is a three time caregiver. He currently cares for his dad who is living with Alzheimer’s and provides support to his adult daughter and his brother who have mental health concerns. Carlos is archiving and documenting his Dad’s dementia progression through his vast assortment of art
In this episode, Carlos and I chat about how work can sometimes feel like respite, what his typical day looks like, how impactful Miguel’s story in the hit TV show This is Us was, self-care routines, and we list out a variety of support options for family caregivers.
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In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Melissa Miller, a Mom Mentor and Spousal Caregiving Coach. They discuss Melissa's transition from a CNA to a Mentor and Caregiving Coach. Her journey caring for her husband with epilepsy and being a stay-at-home mom for a 3-year-old.
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Miya Adout is a graduate of Concordia University where she received a Master of Arts in creative arts therapies after having completed a BA in cultural studies. Maya works with individuals of all ages and abilities and specializes in dementia care.
Miya opened her private practice Miya Music therapy in 2015. With the purpose of empowering and enriching lives through music, Miya and I discussed the basis of music therapy, how to access it, its benefits, and how caregivers can incorporate music therapy with their care partners.
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https://www.miyamusictherapy.com/
American Music Therapy Association
Canadian Association of Music Therapists
World Federation of Music Therapy
Jodi Kay Benusa is an Independent Geriatric Consultant who is a licensed social worker. She has been providing care in various ways throughout her entire life and it came as no surprise that she would enter the field of social work.
Jodi works hard to preserve the rights of aging adults so they can live their best life through the toughest of times and she does this by asking questions so she can tailor her services to the needs of her clients. She is a problem solver who enjoys breaking through barriers to meet client goals.
Jodi shares her own experience with burnout and how she is now able to recognize the warning signs and how to take steps to avoid burnout.
Jodi introduced me to the term 'compassionate scientist' where exploring our reactions in situations helps us extend compassion to ourselves and others; simply, by stopping what we're doing, taking the pause and being compassionate instead of defensive.
Click here to visit Jodi's website
In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss vacationing with two autistic children, including day trips to Plymouth Rock, Southwick Zoo, Canobie Lake Park, and Salem, Massachusetts.
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Licia Thompson (liciathompson.com) is a Reinvention Strategist and in this episode she shares her number one tip for caregivers. Licia is the founder of Licia Thompson Coaching & Consulting LLC and she combines her life skills from her caregiving experiences for both her parents with her professional skills in leadership roles to help folks move forward after caregiving, or other life transitions. Licia learned many lessons - some the hard way - to hear more about her experiences, you'll find the full episode on Island Treasures Season 3, Episode 16 on the Whole Care Network.
Dr. Brittany Lamb is on-call for this episode, where she talks about her experience caring for people with dementia in the ER, and how caregivers of people with dementia can put together a plan for medical care.... before a crisis! Find Dr. Lamb at www.blambmd.com or follow her on social media at https://www.instagram.com/blamb.md/ https://www.facebook.com/blambmd https://www.linkedin.com/in/blambmd/
In this episode, Sarah interview Nancy Poland about her journey as a caregiver for her father as he battled lewy body dementia and how it inspired her journey as an author.
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Daniel Gibbs is a retired neurologist confronting his own early onset Alzheimer’s. His is a unique perspective once the doctor diagnosing other people’s cognitive issues and now the patient facing his own. Alzheimer’s disease was never on his radar, he says, because both of his parents died in midlife from cancer, but he unexpectedly discovered through genealogical research that he has two copies of the APOE-4 allele, putting him at very high risk for dementia. He has written his story in a memoir, A Tattoo on My Brain: A Neurologist’s Personal Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease, where he reveals his personal story and explains how it is possible to decrease the risk and slow the progression of the disease through lifestyle modifications, especially when started early.
In this episode, we discuss the value of testing for the Alzheimer’s gene, the importance of life plans, concerns regarding work and retirement, and the Viacom documentary currently in production about his dementia journey.
After the Podcast
Read Dr. Gibbs AlzAuthors post: Neurologist, Dr. Daniel Gibbs, Reveals His Personal Story in A Tattoo on my Brain
Start reading A Tattoo on My Brain https://amzn.to/3zD6IlO
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Other authors/books mentioned:
Thomas DeBaggio, Losing My Mind: An Intimate Look at Life with Alzheimer's
Slow Puncture: A Memoir About Living Well with Early Onset Alzheimer’s by Peter Berry and Deb Bunt
Wendy Mitchell Writes Courageous Memoir of Younger Onset Dementia: Somebody I Used to Know
Tracey Shorthouse’s Poetry Provides a Glimpse into Early Onset Alzheimer’s
Laurette Klier Creates Nana’s Books: Nostalgic Picture Books for Seniors
Susan Ostrowski Helps Seniors with Cognitive Issues Enjoy Reading Again
Greg O’Brien, On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s
Greg O’Brien, Psychology Today articles
Columbia Kindred
Daniel Alejandro Drubach, MD, FAAN, Twilight and Me: A Soliloquy (Lewy Body disease article mentioned at end)
Connect with Dr. Gibbs
Website
About the Podcast
AlzAuthors is the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Our podcast introduces you to our authors who share their stories and insights to provide knowledge, comfort, and support. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends on their own dementia journeys.
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Anne Page, a speech and language pathologist about the importance of AAC Devices and other forms of communication for nonverbal people.
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In this episode, Sarah interviews doctors and authors Elton and Laquita Higgs, who raised two adoptive daughters with Huntington's Disease. They speak about how their caregiver journey and how their faith has guided them as parents.
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Licia Thompson has been a caregiver for both of her parents, separately, and at different times throughout her adult life while she simultaneously worked in corporate America and was a single mom. During this time she was in “Go Mode” and just kept on dealing with all the tasks at hand because that is what you do in “go mode” – and she learned the hard way that neglecting self-care and ignoring warning signs of her own health had its consequences.
Licia's parents have now passed and she has written her book “When Your Soul Whispers". She combines her caregiving skills, lessons and insights with her leadership and coaching skills in her work as a 'reinvention strategist' as she helps folks redefine their values and move forward after life's transitions, including caregiving.
You can find out more through Licia's website liciathompson.com
In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss Joey's new medication, Remy's ventures in the chess club, Jeremy's new office and Sarah's birthday.
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Sheila Welch is a dementia family advocate and educator. For over 12 years, Sheila has been the Developer/Coordinator of Loving Through Dementia: a free, all volunteer ministry that offers help, hope, inspiration and dementia education to families facing dementia; and provides resources and guidance for churches of all faiths, all communities, and all individuals who seek to better serve these families. Sheila's family has lost eight family members to Alzheimer's. Her husband, who has led this ministry with her for over twelve years, was diagnosed a year and a half ago with Parkinson's dementia. Her own family’s journey, along with the journeys of the families she serves inspire her work today.
In this episode, we chat about loving someone through dementia, setting yourself up for a successful caregiving journey, how a faith community ministry could be started in your area, and how to give yourself grace.
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This episode of the Island Treasures podcast for Caregivers draws from the full episode “Telling the Full Story of Caregiving” featuring retired broadcast journalist, and author of "Winter Stars, an elderly mother, an aging son, and life's final journey", Dave Iverson.
We start with Rosalyn Carter’s quote about caregivers and proceed to explore the aspects of caregiving that face us all as we lift the blinds to see what lies before us in caregiving. We start at the individual level and go to the broader level.
This episode invites you to join in the conversation so together we can find ways to make resources available for all caregivers regardless of financial situation.
You may wonder why there's a cheeseburger reference - for the answer listen to the full episode of the Island Treasures Podcast Season 3 Episode 13.
In this episode, Sarah interviews author, trapeze artist, actor, comedian, and caregiver Bobby Hedglin-Taylor about his books about his mother, her battle with dementia and his time as her caregiver. The book, titled #ShitMyMamaSays, covers some of the funny things his mother said while battling dementia.
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What are memories? Do our memories make us who we are? What happens to “us” when our memory fails, and cognitive decline ensues? I discussed these profound questions with one of my favorite authors, Patti Callahan Henry. She is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sixteen novels, a podcast host, and a co-creator and host of the popular show, Friends & Fiction. Prior to becoming an author, she was a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with a fascination for memory and focused on neurology and brain trauma. Her novel, The Favorite Daughter, joined our collection of carefully vetted books in November 2019.
“Memory,” she says, “haunts all my work but takes center stage in this one. Who do we become without those memories?”
Patti is the recipient of The Christy Award 2019 Winner “Book of the Year”; The Harper Lee Distinguished Writer of the Year for 2020, and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year for 2019. She is also a contributor to the monthly life lesson essay column for Parade Magazine. A full-time author and mother of three, she now resides in both Mountain Brook, Alabama, and Bluffton, South Carolina with her husband.
In this podcast, we explore how our memories define us, if they do, the landscape of memory, and the concept of “ambiguous loss.”
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Watch Friends & Fiction on Wednesdays at 7 pm, EST
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here.
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Caregiving happens. My upcoming guest needed to reschedule – dad in hospital. Family always comes first. I’m not as batched up with episodes as I’d like and the show must go on with a new episode every other Wednesday. So like caregiving, I pivot and haven’t done a show on this topic before.
In today’s show, I’m sharing strategies to help the family caregiver that is or feels like they are all alone in their caregiving season. Bottom line is – being a solo caregiver isn’t sustainable. I have yet to hear a solo caregiving success story. Typically the health (and happiness) of the family caregiver suffers when trying to control all the aspects of caregiving plus the other family, household and career responsibilities.
Likely your plate was already full. Then heaped on caregiving responsibilities. May have seemed doable at first or you just love this family member or chosen family member so much that you wanted to do whatever it takes. Perhaps you realize this isn’t sustainable but you are in too deep.
Today I’m offering strategies to consider. Small changes add up. I believe in you. If you want to work through this together 1:1 – take me on the offer for complimentary coaching or perhaps work with me on an ongoing coaching basis. Schedule your complimentary session today!
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Elder Law Attorney John McNair joins for this Episode of The Caregivers Dilemma, where he shares some NEED to KNOW info about the legal and financial side of caring for a loved one.
In this week's episode, Sarah interviews author and neurodiverse expert, Brian King, about his books, his family's diagnoses and how we can make the world better for the neurodivergent.
Welcome to the first in our 2022 Summer Series with HFC. We kicked off this season on June 14th with Ruth Stevens’ novel, Stage Seven. Christy Byrne Yates moderated.
About Ruth Stevens
Ruth Stevens believes in stories that make you laugh and cry. She says, “I like to write about the topics that worry me the most. Since I worry about a great many things, there is never a shortage of material. A resident of Torrance, California, Ruth is a former public relations professional (in New York and Los Angeles) and proud member of the Dramatists Guild of America and Women’s Fiction Writers Association.
Ruth has been writing professionally for her entire career—including hundreds of articles for magazines, newspapers, and journals—but creative writing is her passion. She took up this endeavor full-time after quitting her day job in 2017. At last count, she’s written two plays and three novels. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, hiking, wine tasting, hip hop, Broadway musicals, movies, leading a book club, and visiting her grandsons in Manhattan. Stage Seven is her first novel.
About Christy Byrne Yates
Christy is the mother of two – now adult – children. She is an expert in navigating the challenges and opportunities in life including living in the “Sandwich Generation” (those raising children who are also caring for an aging parent), special needs education, and parenting. She incorporates meditation, mindfulness practices and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) into her work along with other evidence-based practices to support growth, goal achievement and a pathway to living your best life now. In California she is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), an author, speaker, and coach. She is the author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation available on Amazon.
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Book Mentions
The Forgetting, David Shenk, available on Amazon
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About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here.
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Aisha Adkins is an only child caring for her parents. Her mom has Frontal Temporal Dementia, and her dad has suffered multiple strokes. Aisha’s career is the Constituency Organizer for Caring Across Generations. She is a storyteller, advocate, international speaker, and passionate about building an equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive public health and care infrastructure. She enjoys classic film, live music, and the great outdoors when she is not trying to affect positive systemic change.
In this episode, we talk about the nuances of being a young caregiver and only child, small yet impactful care advocacy steps can we take, community care, acceptance, managing expectations, and sipping tea.
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Today my guest is Dr Buffy Lloyd-Krejci one of the foremost authorities on infection prevention and control in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.
Her Phoenix-based practice, IPCWell, is devoted to reducing infections, antibiotic resistance, re-admissions, and death in healthcare settings across the country and around the
world. She is a frequent contributor and interview source for national and trade press concerning infection prevention and control and mitigation.
Dr Buffy is also the Author of Broken How the Global Pandemic Uncovered a Nursing Home System in Need of Repair and The Heroic Staff Fighting for Change. As she states in her book “The stories have all been the same: lack of support, lack of understanding, and a governmental approach that includes a system of bullying, fines, and punishment that dictate every change in this healthcare setting.” These issues were exacerbated during the pandemic.
But even before the COVID-19 pandemic, infectious diseases ran rampant in US nursing homes. Between one and three million infections resulted in 380,000 deaths among nursing home residents each year. That’s over 1,000 people per day. All because the nursing home industry has been struggling with infection prevention and control practices (IPC) for decades.
Dr Buffy and I speak about the challenges staff face when dealing with infections, the Quality Improvement Organization referred to as QIO’s which is a group of health quality experts, clinicians and consumers organized to improve the quality of care delivered to people with Medicare, her observations about infection control that began during the H1N1 outbreak, the necessity and frustration of regulations and how you can help your care partner while they are living in these communities.
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doctorbuffy.com
IPCWell.com/consumer
Locate your QIO Program https://qioprogram.org/locate-your-qio
National Healthcare Safety Network https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/index.html
Ombudsman https://www.ombudsassociation.org/what-is-an-ombuds-
60 Minutes report on Kirkland Nursing Home https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-outbreak-nursing-facility-kirkland-washington-60-minutes-2020-11-01/
Nursing Home Resident Advocacy Group https://theconsumervoice.org/issues/recipients/nursing-home-residents/getting-quality-care#:~:text=Citizen%20advocacy%20groups%20(CAGs)%20are,concerned%20about%20nursing%20home%20residents
In this episode, Sarah interviews Lisa Girard and Shannon Ozkan from FAVOR Inc. about the group's advocacy work as the Connecticut branch of the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.
Jodi sits down with Dr. Lawrence Nespoli about the importance and accessibility of education, failing at retirement and winning at positivity.
About our guest:
Dr. Lawrence A. Nespoli is the former President of the New Jersey Council of County Colleges (NJCCC), the statewide coordinating organization for New Jersey’s community colleges. New Jersey’s community colleges presented him with the inaugural New JerseyCommunity College Legacy Award in 2018, in recognition of the many contributions he made to New Jersey’s community colleges and its students while serving as president for 27 years. Dr. Nespoli is now a faculty member in higher education and community college leadership doctorate programs at Rutgers University, the University of Maryland Global Campus, New Jersey City University, and Rowan University, while also serving as a trustee at his local community college, Mercer County Community College in New Jersey.
This Mini podcast episode touches on some of the key points raised in the full podcast episode for caregivers called "Telling the Full Story of Caregiving" (Season 3 Episode 13) including whether caregivers are called or guided or compelled to step into caregiving. We review the broad scope of caregiving on the macro and micro levels.
I talk about Dave Iverson's book "Winter Stars: An elderly mother, an aging son, and life's final journey" as well as Dave Iverson's PBS Frontline Documentary called "My Father, My Brother and Me".
There's a shout-out of appreciation to Denise Brown of the Caregiving Years Training Academy for introducing me to Dave Iverson. And for more information on Dave or his book you can visit his website
Dave Iverson is a writer, documentary film producer/director and retired broadcast journalist. When Dave was 59, he moved in with his 95-year old mom Adelaide when she could no longer care for herself. His new memoir Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, an Aging Son and Life’s Final Journey tells the story of the 10 year caregiving odyssey they shared until her passing at the age of 105.
Dave has produced and reported more than 20 documentary specials for PBS, including the Frontline film, “My Father, My Brother and Me” which explored his family saga with Parkinson’s disease. He’s served as a special correspondent to the PBS NewsHour and hosted local PBS and NPR programs for 35 years at Wisconsin Public Broadcasting and at KQED San Francisco. Dave is also a founding member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council.
His awards include a national Emmy, four regional Emmys and numerous film festival citations. Winter Stars is Dave’s first book.
This episode was a conversation that helped shine a light on the truths of caregiving: its rewards, opportunities, lessons and challenges on a personal level and also at the broader level. Dave helps us pull up the blinds to see what is really before us in caregiving.
You can obtain a copy of Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, an Aging Son and Life’s Final Journey from Amazon.com or your favorite local bookstore. Royalties from book sales will go to support three organizations: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Dance for Parkinson's and Avenidas, an eldercare support organization in the San Francisco Bay Area.
You can visit Dave's website: www.daveiversonauthor.com
If you're a family caregiver, and you never listen to another Caregiver's Dilemma episode... listen to this one. Guest, Doni Green, is a 25 year veteran (and absolute expert) of local Area Agency on Aging caregiver support services. Listen to our talk about the wide variety of help resources available to family caregivers through their local Area Agency on Aging, and how to begin to access those resources.
Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116
Caring for a father with a dementia diagnosis brings to caregiving its own special set of circumstances and considerations. In this AlzAuthors Live! Virtual Q&A we explore these changes and challenges with four of our authors. Their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey with your dad.
This free virtual event was held on Tuesday, June 7th, 2022. The video replay is available on our YouTube Channel.
Meet the Panelists
Andrea Couture: author of Embracing What Remains, a memoir
Andrea recently lost her beloved father, a renowned surgeon, to Alzheimer’s. She wrote about her family’s caregiving journey and is the first of our authors to write about caregiving during COVID.
Irene Olson: author of Requiem for the Status Quo, a novel
Irene survived being an Alzheimer’s family caregiver twice: to her father and her sister-in law. Her goal in writing Requiem was to encourage and educate others who might be called upon to take on the role of family caregiver.
Patti Davis: author of The Long Goodbye and Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer’s, memoirs and caregiving guide
Patti is the daughter of President Ronald Reagan, who opened the world’s eyes to the disease when he disclosed his own diagnosis in his Letter to America in 1994.
Tanya Ward Goodman, author of Leaving Tinkertown, a memoir
Tanya grew up in the mountains of New Mexico in a roadside attraction built by her father. Throughout his Alzheimer’s journey she documented their experience with photographs and journaling.
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Other books mentioned:
Tami Anastasia, Essential Strategies for the Dementia Caregiver
Dave Meurer, New Every Day
Joy Johnston, The Reluctant Caregiver
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About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here.
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In this week's episode, Sarah interview Dawn Barclay, the author of "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse." She discusses her book, and how it provides advice for parents who are looking to travel, vacation or just go out with neurodiverse children.
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Meet my son Jacob at age 20. Jacob was eight when our caregiving season started. He’s witnessed a lot during his adolescent and young adult years…we reflect on this, share family memories. and talk about how caregiving may have influenced his life.
We also talk about how he coped with isolation during the pandemic, how he manages school stress, his plans for this summer, and why he decided to delete the TikTok app from his phone.
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“If there’s one thing worse than Alzheimer’s, it’s ignorance of the disease,” says Martin Schreiber, author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, where he tells the story of his caregiving journey with his wife, who recently succumbed to her illness. Written with Milwaukee author Cathy Breitenbucher, the book was recognized by Caring.com as one of its Best Caregiving Books of 2017. Initially self-published, it was recently published by Harper Horizon.
Martin is the former governor of Wisconsin and an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. His work on behalf of older citizens dates back decades to his 16 years in public service as a state senator, lieutenant governor and governor where he focused on improved quality for nursing home care and development of the in-home Community Care Organization. He went on to become a successful insurance executive and publisher before he started his own government relations firm in 1988.
Prior to writing My Two Elaines – and while he still cared for his wife at home – Martin helped the Alzheimer’s Association launch Operation: Stronger Together. The multi-year awareness program initiated in 2015 has helped the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter connect record numbers of families to education and resources that are vital to successful caregiving. He also collaborated with Wisconsin’s state government and business groups to help create the Dementia-Friendly Employers Toolkit, which is used by human resources departments and employee assistance programs. Such initiatives have led to Schreiber being recognized with awards from the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations.
Martin attended Valparaiso University and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and earned a doctorate of law from Marquette University.
He and Elaine are the parents of four children, Kathryn Lyon, Martin Schreiber, Kristine Haas, and Matt Schreiber. They have 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
In this episode, we discuss the all-around ignorance surrounding dementia, Marty’s special message to men caring for their wives, the value of therapeutic fibbing and redirection, and the realities of moving a spouse into assisted living.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here.
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Join the AlzAuthors team as we discuss the launch of our latest initiative, Custom Caregiver Collections. Managers Jean Lee, a co-founder, Ann Campanella, and Susan Landeis, and author Paulette Sharkey join host Marianne Sciucco to discuss the beautifully crafted table top wooden bookshelves holding a collection of approximately 15 to 18 books about Alzheimer’s and dementia, to support our goal of providing real books to real people in real places.
With more than 300 quality, carefully vetted books written from personal dementia experience in the AlzAuthors Bookstore, we are perfectly positioned to offer customized collections of memoirs, novels, caregiving guides, children’s books and more.
Custom Caregiver Collections are suited for Senior Care Communities, doctors’ offices, in-home care organizations, senior centers, memory cafes and professional or personal libraries. When placed together, these books take on a vibrant life of their own. Each book, each journey, represents years, if not decades, of shared vulnerability, revealed as a beautiful garden of healing for others.
Our gratitude goes out to our generous donor, Paulette Sharkey, who covered the costs of creating our first ten Custom Caregiver Collections. These collections serve as the prototype available to communities across the country. We are so thankful!
The first Custom Caregiver Collections have been presented to:
· Four locations in Ohio
· Two locations in North Carolina
· Michigan
· Minnesota
· Alabama
· Washington State
· California
For more information visit https://alzauthors.com/ccc/
Meet the guests
Ann Campanella, author of Motherhood: Lost and Found
Jean Lee, author of Alzheimer’s Daughter
Susan Landeis, author of In Search of Rainbows and Optimal Caregiving
Paulette Sharkey, author of A Doll for Grandma
Marianne Sciucco, author of Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story
About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please donate here.
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In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss Jeremy's big Emmy win, Joey's seizure, Remy's outplacement and how Sarah has been trying to keep everything together through the highs and lows.
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Meet Kimberly Whiter who is on a mission to guide families to a more financially-positive caregiving and aging experience. With her unique and personalized process, families gain multiple professional perspectives and can make a plan for saving time and money for overcoming the challenges of elder care.
In this episode we talk about changing careers while caregiving, finding financially positive ways to survive the caregiving season, and the challenges of running our caregiving business (and what office supplies we adore!).
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In this episode, Sarah interviews author, podcast host, educator, coach and speaker; Brigitte Shipman; about her book she wrote with her autistic son, her work with mothers and the mother's journey.
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Chris MacLellan is well-known in caregiving circles.
You might know him as The Bow Tie Guy – because, he says, “Wearing a bow tie is like wearing two smiles."
Or you might know him from his caregiving blog, The Purple Jacket, where he chronicled his and his partner Richard’s journey with esophageal cancer.
Or you might know him as the founder of The Whole Care Network, featuring a variety of podcasts, blogs and videos to provide caregivers with much needed resources. In fact, Chris is the reason this podcast exists! A few years back, he approached our management team with the idea of doing a podcast. After much thought we realized how a podcast could further our mission and here we are today, more than 60 episodes in. Thanks for the suggestion, Chris! Several other of our authors are also featured on The Whole Care Network: Rosanne Corcoran’s Daughterhood the Podcast; Elizabeth Miller’s Happy Healthy Caregiver; Susie Singer Carters’ Love Conquers Alz; and Matthew Estrada’s Peace with Dementia Podcast.
Chris is the author of "What's The Deal with Caregiving?" a powerful and compelling book written from his own experience that informs caregivers about how to deal with the challenges they will encounter, regardless of sexual orientation, family situation, or age. The book is part memoir/part how-to, as he shares his and Richard’s stories and experiences from their caregiving journey.
He and Richard were fortunate to have their story chronicled in a 2015 Pulitzer Prize-nominated 3-part story “In Sickness and In Health: A Couple’s Final Journey” which told their journey of caregiving, the challenges LGBT partners have in dealing with the medical and legal system, and the love and joy his partner Richard's last years had on their relationship. Their story has been read by over 500,000 people world-wide since it was published in April of 2014.
In this episode we discuss the value storytelling podcasts bring to caregiving, walking into caregiving with eyes wide open, and the beauty of the extended family of caregiving.
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· Life After Death: A Couples Story Sparks Change https://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-lgbt-caregiver-follow-20140615-story.html
· Saying Goodbye: Navigating the Change of Moving On https://www.sun-sentinel.com/health/fl-lgbt-caregiver-goodbye-20140925-story.html
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Join Jeff Cyk and I for an in depth discussion of the differences between home health and home care, how the two work together, and helpful questions to ask when looking for a home health or home care provider.
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Meet Dannelle LeBlanc, an expert on navigating the many transitions that family caregivers face. In this episode, you'll hear her story, and get information about practical resources available to you as your own journey as a caregiver continues. View the resources from Caregiver Transitions at https://caregivertransitions.com/
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Meet Aaron Parker. He's a licensed PTA, a music lover, and a key leader in a new therapy provider that is shaking up the way therapy is delivered.... by putting people first (the way it is supposed to be!).
Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/
Meet Maria Lindbergh. She's an occupational therapist who has given new meaning to the term "potty mouth" with her readily available education on everyone's favorite topic.... toileting!
Find her resources at: stayathomesolutionskc.com, hardtimewiping.com
Find Maria on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/hardtimewiping/ https://www.pinterest.com/stayathomesolutions/
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Meet Christopher MacLellen, founder of the Whole Care Network, Aging Gayfully, influencer, and more. Learn how his story as a family caregiver has taken him on a journey to where he is now and how his own experience has set him on a course to help others.
Find Chris at https://thewholecarenetwork.com/ (home of The Caregiver's Dilemma!)
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Meet Sandra. She's a caregiver for her son, who is a survivor of traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. In this open interview, Sandra shares her and her family's story, their challenges, and their hopes.
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Listen to this brief introduction and preview of The Caregiver's Dilemma (and get a sneak peak at the first episode)!
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Island Treasures Mini Podcast - Nurturing Caregiver Wellbeing During and After Caregiving
As caregivers, we are often reminded of the importance of being an advocate for our care partners, asking questions, understanding the situation and being their voice.
Today, my guest is Phyllis Ivey, a social worker, consultant and life coach with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, and a lifelong advocate for her parents.
In this wide ranging conversation, we discuss how to advocate throughout the healthcare system, the value you provide, the challenges that arise and the strategies to help you navigate advocacy, no matter the situation. Phyllis also shares the importance of caring for yourself as an advocate. And as a caregiver.
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In today's episode, Sarah interview Renee Schyjer about her husband, rocker Freddy Moore. They discuss his life and his battle with early onset Alzheimer's and Renee's caregiver journey with Freddy.
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When his parents began to show early signs of dementia, independent documentary filmmaker Frank Silverstein captured their story with the camera on his iPhone. This resulted in a short film he titled Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia. The film has gone on to receive positive reviews, was screened at London’s Global Health Film Festival and the New Haven Film Festival, as well as in support groups and classrooms for nursing, social work, and medical students.
Frank was a career network and cable TV producer at ABC-News 20/20, CNN, CBS News, and MSNBC. His stories have focused on the struggles and passions of people in the news and behind the scenes. He also produced several independent documentaries, including Canal Street River to River, which premiered on New York’s WNYC. He co-authored a book about entrepreneurship called “It’s Your Business,” published by Hachette. Currently, he is a consultant helping entrepreneurs and other professionals to find their voice and to tell their stories in video, text and still images for broadcast and social media.
In this episode, we discuss caring for two parents with dementia at the same time, supporting your caregiver sibling, and the value of support groups.
Meet Amanda Clark who cared for her late husband Joe after he was diagnosed at age 28 with colon cancer. This diagnosis came two months before their wedding. Blogging helped she and her husband through this journey until Joe passed in 2014. After Joe’s death, their joint blog became Amanda’s non-profit called Cocktails & Caregivers.
In this episode Amanda talks about what it was like to care for her fiancé and husband while working and raising their daughter, she shares how counseling and girlfriends helped her during her deep days of grief as a widow, what life looks like now 7 years later, and how her non-profit Cocktails and Caregivers can help lift a caregiver’s day.
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When today’s guest first appeared on the Island Treasure podcast, she was actively caregiving for her 99-year-old father. Shortly after the podcast aired, he passed away, and she found herself needing a re-set. You’ll hear about the “reset trip” Theresa Wilbanks was able to take - spending time in nature and practising self-care strategies!
Theresa has written and published “Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving” a book she describes as a big hug for family caregivers as it provides strategies to help caregivers with their emotional wellbeing and provides practical and supportive approaches for caregiving. For more information on Theresa’s book and her 12 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies visit her website SustainableCaregiving.com
During this episode the idea of Self-Caregiving arose which is now the basis for a new limited podcast series called "Self-Caregiving Strategies" which will be co-hosted by Theresa Wilbanks and Alison van Schie and will be available (July 5th, 2022) on the Whole Care Network.
AlzAuthors Untangles 7 Years of Sharing Dementia Stories
As we celebrate seven years of sharing dementia stories written from personal experience to support others, members of our management team reflect on where we've been, where we're going, and what AlzAuthors means to each of us on a deeply personal level.
We are extremely proud of our accomplishments, in awe that we've managed to keep what was initially a one-month project chugging along for seven years, and inspired by the ideas, partnerships, and opportunities that motivate and inspire us to continue this mission.
We are grateful to you, our authors, friends, and followers, who make all of it not only possible but worth every minute.
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Please stick around to see what's next.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Kevin Payne about his battle with multiple sclerosis, his wife's battle with kidney cancer and how he learned how to live his life to the fullest by jumping out of airplanes.
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In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy update listeners on a new sponsorship, support groups, Remy running track and possible school outplacement, Joey attending a field trip, Jeremy's Emmy ceremony preparations, and Sarah's health journey.
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Meet Jennifer and Ellen the force behind Yoga4Caregivers – a social impact business that aims to expand access to holistic wellness services to caregivers. Jennifer is the founder of Yoga4Caregivers and Ellen is the Program Manager and Volunteer Yoga Teacher.
In this episode with Ellen and Jennifer we talk about busting stress, infusing minutes of self-care in your day, and how you can access free online yoga classes.
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Jodi sits down with Dr. Connie Siskowski, Founder and President of American Association of Caregiving Youth to talk about her childhood caregiving experience, why she started AACY and becoming a CNN Hero.
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Using the methodology of LEGO Serious Play, Loretta Veney facilitates sessions for various audience; and she shares how beneficial these sessions can be for her audiences including sessions designed specifically for caregivers... such as the "Unbreakable Caregiver" session. This mini episode captures a couple of excerpts from the full episode (Episode 9, Season 3) where Loretta shares her creativity and how caregivers learn from the exercise and the revelations that they have. Here's the link to the video version of the mini episode of "Building the Unbreakable Caregiver" featuring Loretta Veney.
In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Debbie Weiss who has been a caregiver since the age of 17 for her father, son and husband. She speaks about her website that will help caregivers bond and grow.
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Ironically, this podcast release date coincides with the one year anniversary of my Mother’s death. While we can all acknowledge the emotional aspect of grief, our brains are very much a part of the process.
Today my guest is Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor, author of The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss. Dr O’Connor is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona, and the Director of the grief loss and social stress (GLASS) Lab, where she investigates the effects of grief on the brain and the body.
Her research focuses on the physiological correlates of emotion, in particular the wide range of physical and emotional responses during bereavement, including yearning and isolation.
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Angela Berrett, a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and former Registered Nurse. They discuss how yoga and movement can help with burnout.
In this episode, Sarah interviews Nancy Houser-Bluhm about her work in schools as a speech and language pathologist as well as her book, "Whispers for Terra."
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In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy recap the wild month of April. They discuss Joey's birthday, Remy making the track team, Sarah accomplishing a goal and Jeremy's Emmy nomination. Plus, a lot more from the month of April.
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Patti Davis is an actress, author, activist, advocate, and daughter of a United States president. She has written extensively about her father, Ronald Reagan, and his Alzheimer’s disease in both The Long Goodbye and now Floating in the Deep End. In 2011, she created a support group program for caregivers of people with dementia, called Beyond Alzheimer's. Floating in the Deep End is an extension of that support group — a handbook for those on the perilous and sorrowful journey of losing a loved one to this mysterious disease. It is also part memoir, as many of the memories of her own dementia journey have taken on a different resonance with time and reflection. She hopes that caregivers and readers find guidance and comfort in this book.
In this episode we discuss both the challenges and comforts of living your Alzheimer’s journey in full view of the world, her approach to building caregiver support groups, and the lessons and gifts that can be found in dementia care.
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Our podcast brings you the voices of authors who have lived the dementia journey and chosen to share their stories. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
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This “fabulous” interview with Loretta Veney builds on a caregiving relationship spanning 16 years. During those years my guest discovered a unique approach to enhance the relationship between herself and her mom who had dementia. LEGO had been a part of their lives before caregiving and turned out to be an effective and enjoyable communication tool through which Loretta continued to communicate with her mom. This interview was recorded on International Women’s Day – which turned out to be an appropriate day to learn about the significance of the day as it relates to “Wonder Woman”.
Loretta Woodward Veney is an inspirational speaker who has delivered more than 300 speeches and presentations on dementia and caregiving since 2014, offering a wealth of information, encouragement and humor to her audiences. Loretta is the author of Being My Mom’s Mom, Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit, and Colors Flowing from My Mind. In 2006 after her beloved mother Doris was diagnosed with dementia, Loretta began learning everything she could about the disease becoming a fierce advocate for her Mom in the process. Loretta and her Mom have been featured in articles in the Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, The Washington Post, The NY Times, AARP Caregiver Stories, as well as a PBS special. In 2019, Loretta was selected as Trailblazer of the Year by Johns Hopkins Medicine. In November 2021 Loretta and her Mom were featured in Episode 6 of Season Four of Robin Roberts Thriver Thursdays series, which previewed on Good Morning America during National Caregivers Month. Loretta’s Wonder Woman Mom’s 16-year journey ended on January 31, 2022.
In this episode, Sarah interviews a teacher, former para and mother to an autistic child about her experience working with her own child, working with special needs kids and teaching a general education classroom.
In this mini episode we visit the full episode (Season 3, Episode 7) where Brenda Leppington read her story "Who Am I Hurting" from Chicken Soup for the Soul's "Navigating Eldercare & Dementia: 101 Stories for Family Caregivers, compiled by Amy Newmark, © 2021. The episode addresses what Brenda believed her Mom meant when she said she just wanted to be normal again. And, what about those stacks of old letters? We discover there is a purpose for them! Tune in to hear how Brenda helped her Mom feel useful, hospitable and normal again amidst the changes brought about by dementia.
Meet former family caregiver Debbie Howard. Debbie lived and worked in Japan for 30+ years. Debbie is also a former caregiver on a mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving so the impacts are not so devastating. Her work focuses on providing companies with support programs for employee caregivers to mitigate the related risks of absentee-ism, employee turnover, and extra healthcare costs.
In this episode, we dive into this topic and we also chat about how caregiving was a transformational experience for Debbie, how she shared the care with her sisters while keeping her own business running, the concept of joy journaling, and how simple steps can have ripple effect on lasting change.
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About Christy Byrne Yates, MS
Christy Byrne Yates is the author of Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation, part-memoir, part caregiver guide, written from her experience caring for two parents with dementia.
In addition to being an author, she is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), a credentialed school psychologist, a speaker, and life coach. As the mother of two – now grown – children, she became an expert in navigating life’s challenges and opportunities, including living in the “Sandwich Generation,” those raising children while caring for aging parents.
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be in the Sandwich Generation, how to talk to family about end-of-life issues, and the value of connections for both caregivers and those living with dementia.
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Our podcast features authors who share their dementia journeys, talk about what led them to tell their stories in whatever medium they’ve chosen, and offer unique and painfully earned insights into life with dementia. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Liz Yoder from Planning Across the Spectrum about financial planning for neurodivergent people.
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I speak with Dr. Leslie Kernisan about her book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician's Step-By-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety and More.
This book is the ultimate guide in respectfully engaging your parent with a practical plan to get help for the most common worries, including safety concerns and memory loss while respecting your parent’s dignity and autonomy.
From Chicken Soup for the Soul's "Navigating Eldercare & Dementia: 101 Stories for Family Caregivers, compiled by Amy Newmark, copyright 2021 - today's episode features the reading of "Who Am I Hurting?" by its author, Brenda Leppington. As her mother's caregiver Brenda learned many lessons. She shares what brought more meaning into their visits. Simple things that we often take for granted.
Hearing the story read by Brenda gives the story an increased layer of richness as it not only provides important take-aways that can help present caregivers, but it also connects the listener to their loving relationship and what made it so.
About Lynda Everman
Lynda Everman has spent most of her adult life as a caregiver: for her mom who was paralyzed by a stroke, her dad with vascular dementia, and her late husband with Alzheimer’s disease. These experiences inspired her advocacy for increased Alzheimer's funding for care and a cure.
She and fellow advocate Kathy Siggins conducted a multi-year national campaign for a semipostal (awareness and fundraising) stamp for Alzheimer's research. As a result of their efforts, the first ever Alzheimer’s Disease Research Semipostal Stamp was released by the US Postal Service in November 2017 and may be purchased online at As of the end of January 2022, it has raised over $1.2 million for NIH funded research.
Lynda is a founding member of three national networks under the umbrella of Us Against Alzheimer’s and served as founder and convener of ClergyAgainstAlzheimer's. She is an editor and contributor to Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers. She and her husband, Dr. Don Wendorf, have served as editors for The Leader’s Guide for Seasons of Caring and Treasure for Alzheimer’s, both written by Dr. Richard Morgan. They served as Senior Editors for Dementia-friendly Worship: A Multi-faith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy and Faith Communities, and co-authored Stolen Memories: An Alzheimer’s Stole Ministry and Tallit Initiative. Lynda has been recognized by Maria Shriver as a Woman of Influence in the The Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM) and included on her “Big Wall of Empowerment.”
In this episode, we discuss her 30-year journey as an Alzheimer’s caregiver and advocate, and how even the busiest of caregivers can help find a cure for Alzheimer’s simply by buying stamps.
After the podcast:
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Lynda Everman, Editor Of Seasons of Caregiving: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Stolen Memories: An Alzheimer’s Stole Ministry and Tallit Initiative
Welcome Back, Lynda Everman and Don Wendorf With Dementia-Friendly Worship
Read Lynda’s books:
Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers and the companion Leader’s Guide
Leader's Guide for Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers
Dementia Friendly Worship
Stolen Memories: An Alzheimer’s Stole Ministry & Tallit Initiative
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Due West UMC's website, "Loving Through Dementia" Scroll down to #9 on the Action Plan to see photos and read about the Alzheimer's Stole Ministry & Tallit initiative:
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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Meet Patti Lafleur who says she has the amazing opportunity to be the care partner for her Mom, Linda, who has dementia and type 1 diabetes. Patti was a Kindergarten teacher for 9 years before quitting her job to care for her mom full time. People truly enjoy watching Patti and Linda’s life through social media and this keeps Patti connected, too. Patti’s goal in sharing our story is to change the stigma around a dementia diagnosis and share their daily joy!
In this episode we talk about traveling with your loved one, leaving the workforce to care, activities you and your care recipient can do together, Amazon wish lists, caregiver respite, making a hospice decision, and how to find the joy in your caregiving journey.
Please note that this episode was recorded before the recent passing of Patti’s mom, Linda. Please keep Patti and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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In this week's episode, Sarah interviews Brita Darany von Regensburg; founder of Friends of Autistic People, advocate and activist. Check out her work at https://www.autisticadults.org.
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About Laurette Klier
Laurette Klier believes ENGAGEMENT + NOSTALGIA = JOY. She is the author of Nana’s Books, heart-centered pairings of nostalgic literature and art, modified to meet the needs of seniors living with brain changes.
Each book is carefully designed to bring you and your loved ones renewed connection, comfort, and joy. The books were inspired by her mother-in-law, Nana Mary, who loved big and passed with Lewy Body Dementia in 2021.
Laurette’s goal is to spearhead a national movement to create libraries within libraries of quality multimedia, multi-sensory engagement materials for people living with dementia.
With a background in creating literacy environments for students in urban and priority schools, this work came naturally to her as she believes that people are best engaged via a holistic, literature, and arts-based approach. Now, as ever, she is focused on underserved communities and inclusion.
Nana's Books are the winner of a 2021 MAUDE'S AWARD for Innovation in Dementia Care and are endorsed by ALZ SPEAKS, ALZ AUTHORS and the Neurocognitive Community for their utility in person-centered care.
In addition to creating these beautiful books, Laurette is also working on the Essential Caregivers Act of 2021 to ensure care partners unrestricted access to their loved ones in long term care, as COVID lockdowns and lack of uniform federal protections continue to devastate seniors and their families. Learn more here.
In this episode, we discuss, how books and reading can provide meaningful interactions between family members and those living with dementia, the need that drove her to create these books, and how dementia changed her relationship with her mother-in-law for the better.
Laurette Klier Creates Nana’s Books: Nostalgic Picture Books for Seniors
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A sampling of titles:
· Nostalgic Picture Book of Irish Wit & Wisdom: Large Format for People with Alzheimer's / Dementia
· Love Poems for the Young at Heart: Large Format Book for People with Alzheimer's/Dementia
· Jewish Proverbs for the Young at Heart: Large Format Book for People with Alzheimer's/Dementia
· Nostalgic Picture Book of Babies
· Fine Art Picture Book; Mother & Child: Gift Book for People with Dementia/ Alzheimer's
· The Soul Remembers: Memory Care Spirituals
· Nostalgic Picture Book of Living Dolls
· Nostalgic Picture Book of Prayer
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you, please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
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About Tony Copeland-Parker
When Anthony Copeland-Parker and his partner Catherine were in their 50’s, they found out that she had early-onset Alzheimer’s and he needed open heart-valve replacement surgery. They both had a history as endurance athletes, so, motivated by a love for running and travel, they sold their home, retired from their jobs, and became nomads, running marathons and half-marathons all over the world.
They’ve spent the last 7 years flying, running, walking, sailing, and sightseeing from Atlanta to Antarctica, finding joy in seizing each day and following their passions while trying to outrun Alzheimer’s.
Tony was a professional pilot/manager for 37 years, the last 27 with United Parcel Service. His last job had him managing pilots and flying B757/767-type aircraft all over the world. Since then, he and Catherine, whom he tenderly calls Cat, have traveled to 82 different countries. They have run at least a half-marathon in 35 countries and on all seven continents.
Tony shares his story on his blog, Running with Cat.com and in his book, Running All over the World: Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer’s.
In this episode we talk about the choice he made to keep an active lifestyle traveling the world instead of following the much often recommended advice to provide Catherine with a stable schedule and environment, how Catherine responds to having a new adventure in a new place every few days, traveling with a loved one with dementia, and how he’s had to come to terms with the fact that one day their travels will come to a natural end.
AlzAuthors co-founder and manager Jean Lee, author of Alzheimer’s Daughter, joins us.
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Tony appeared in our Virtual Q&A Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care
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Meet Bianca Padilla. Bianca’s experiences caring for her grandma inspired her to start Carewell along with her husband John – a family-founded company that simplifies life for caregivers by providing personalized service, compassionate content, and expert-vetted home care products.
In this episode, we talk about how Bianca’s family came together to create a care plan, seeking bi-lingual health care accommodations, long term care insurance, work/life boundaries, training care compassionate employees, and even discuss how the laundry gets done!
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About Lori La Bey
Lori La Bey is known as an international visionary when it comes to dementia care. Just ask Oprah, Maria Shriver, or Dr. Oz who have all recognized her for her work. Prior to becoming the founder of an international advocacy group and media outlet for dementia, she cared for her own mother who lived with the condition for 30 years. Confounded by the lack of resources available to caregivers, she decided there had to be a better way, and launched Alzheimer’s Speaks, providing a variety of platforms to connect people to services, products, and tools.
Lori’s goal is to raise the voices of all whose lives are touched by dementia. Her platform includes the Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio show, Dementia Chats, and Dementia Arts, and she is the co-founder of Dementia Map, a global directory that provides caregivers with resources to build their own roadmaps. She is a keynote speaker, trainer, and consultant, and is considered a Maria Shriver Architect of Change. Follow Lori as she shifts dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world.
In this episode, we discuss what she learned through decades of caregiving, how she built her amazing global platform, the choice we all face when confronted with a dementia diagnosis, and the benefit of looking at dementia through the lens of safe, happy, and pain-free.
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Lori LaBey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, Helps AlzAuthors Celebrate 100 Posts
Read the rest of Lori’s essay “A Caregiver’s Nightmare: Mirror Image” in Life Choices: Putting the Pieces Together
Free Download: Alzheimer’s Speaks Communication Tips PDF
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About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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About Gincy Heins
Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or another dementia. At the time, he was just 55.
At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out to learn all she could about the condition and sought support through her local Alzheimer’s Association. She soon became the expert on her husband’s diagnosis and began advocacy work to help others on the dementia journey. This included creating and publishing the book Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and becoming one of the co-authors of the series 365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers. She's a member of the AlzAuthors management team as an acquisitions editor and finance consultant.
Gincy is an advocate for a full, enriched life and keeps busy with a variety of activities and interests. She teaches classes for older adults at a community college, is a Senior Commissioner for Cypress, California, speaks at conferences and on panel discussions, and volunteers at her public library and with Alzheimer’s Orange County.
Gincy is a vibrant, uplifting speaker with a hopeful message and a smart approach to life with cognitive difficulties. In this episode we discuss how she and her husband grew to accept a diagnosis that typically affects older people, and the power of positivity and active engagement in the face of MCI.
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Gincy appeared in AlzAuthorsLive! Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care
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Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia
Before the Diagnosis: More Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia
365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregiver
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Meet Lucinda Koza. Lucinda is a family caregiver and the founder & CEO of I-Ally, an app that provides a secure community and marketplace for millennial family caregivers. She started the company after her own experience becoming her father's sole caregiver at a young age.
In this episode we chat about societal stigmas, the importance of keeping our identities, solo caregiving, millennial caregiving support, and our favorite traditional and digital games.
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This podcast is a replay of one that appeared last year with our friends Peter Berry and Deb Bunt. They’ve written a new book, a volume of poetry, musings, that Peter sent to Deb via text messages at the end of long days living with dementia. She transcribed his words and lovingly put them in a book called Walk With Me: Musings Through The Dementia Fog. Its pages are exquisitely illustrated with the work of Daniel Ruffles, a talented friend and photographer who captures the beauty of the Suffolk landscape and coastal areas where Peter and Deb live. In celebration of this vital new addition to dementia literature, we're replaying their podcast interview. After the podcast, you can read more about the book on our website, AlzAuthors.com. Enjoy!
About Peter and Deb
Peter Berry was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at age 50 and took an early retirement from his job working in the family’s timber business. After the devastating diagnosis, he became depressed but, being a ‘glass half full’ personality, battled through his depression and focused on his lifelong passion for cycling. He has used this passion to raise awareness of the condition, particularly in younger people.
Peter’s whole philosophy is to live well with dementia and to inspire others to do the same. He maintains an active lifestyle due to his love of cycling, which keeps him fit both below and above the eyebrows, he says. He rides a penny farthing, a single speed bike, a road bike, and a 1950's Claud Butler, although not all at the same time – he’s good, but not that good, he jokes.
Along with his friend Deb Bunt, Peter cycles nearly every day. Their travels throughout Suffolk, England have led them to have many serious heart-to-hearts about his disease, which Deb put together in a book called Slow Puncture: Living Well with Dementia.
“It's a book about me,” Peter says, “but a book I have never read and never will read as my short-term memory means I have forgotten the previous sentence as soon as I have started a new one.”
In this episode we discuss the difficulties encountered with a dementia diagnosis at age 50, the financial pressures he’s had to overcome, and how cycling has made life with COVID tolerable.
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Peter Berry Who Lives with Dementia Shares His Poetry in: Walk With Me, Compiled by Deb Bunt
Slow Puncture: a Memoir About Living Well with Early Onset Alzheimer’s by Peter Berry and Deb Bunt
So Much To Say: Peter Berry Tells His Story While He Can
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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Meet Theresa Wilbanks who cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. During that time, she experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for a family member. Overwhelmed and drowning, she navigated toward a more sustainable caregiving experience. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. With humor and vulnerability, Theresa shares her story and strategies in her book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving.
In this episode, we talk about finding peace in the caregiving journey, setting boundaries with care help, uncovering local financial resources, meditation, travel, and adjusting to life after caregiving ends.
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Rosanne Corcoran cared for her mother over a 12-year span, starting as a stealth caregiver, to full time caregiver, to in-home, sandwich caregiver for her mother’s final 6 years. Finding herself part of a growing caregiving community in need of both support and critical information, she has conducted exhaustive research into caregiving strategies for aging parents. To assist this community, share information and provide support, she started a regional Daughterhood Circle in the Philadelphia suburbs in 2019. In November of that year, she created Daughterhood The Podcast: For Caregivers to engage a dynamic group of subject matter experts to help others navigate these uncharted, and many times, tumultuous waters. She also blogs at HeyRoe.com. A member of the AlzAuthors management team, she assists with the technological side of our virtual events, and offers much appreciated guidance and support.
In this episode, we discuss the difficulties she encountered in getting a proper medical diagnosis for her mother, caregiving during COVID, the pitfalls in being a competent caregiver, how to survive life in the sandwich generation, and the grief that comes when dementia care reaches its natural conclusion.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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As we visit some of the key points of the full episode (Season 3 - Episode No. 5) of the Island Treasures podcast "Helping Families Soar" with Mike George, we hear Mike tell how he realized this is a role you can't do on your own. This led Mike and Jan to create a Caregiver Support Formula as they wished there had been a handbook available for their caregiving. The episode addresses the different degrees of involvement for caregivers and note that all caregivers can benefit from supports such as the ones provided through Soaring Families.
Mike George is a speaker, author, and co-Founder of Soaring Families, an organization he and his wife created to help family caregivers navigate the complex world of care through the development of a reliable support network and a trusted team of competent peoplewho share their vision of care.
As a caregiver himself for nearly 3 decades, Mike intimately understands the burdens of supporting the primary care of a loved one. But he also knows the tremendous fulfillment it can bring. This lived experience was the inspiration behind the creation of The Soaring Families Way™, a proven model that guides families in creating the best home care experience, and generates positive change for everyone involved in the caregiving journey.
Listen as Mike shares his inspirational 30 year journey as father and caregiver for Ben and be sure to check out the Soaring Families' website at Soaring Families and you'll find Ben's story on the "About Us" page.
Jodi sits down with Tom Prather to talk about dreaming big, meeting his idol Eddie Van Halen and the creative thinking that has fueled his entrepreneurial journey.
Website: https://www.thebluewave.net/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-waves-with-tom-prather/id1291939396
In this episode, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on someone in the caregiving space that has my utmost respect - Teepa Snow. She’s an Occupational Therapist with over 40 years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her company, Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) provides online and in-person education and products for anyone impacted by dementia. I can say firsthand that Teepa presents with extraordinary expertise and humor to audiences throughout the world.
In today’s show, we learn how Teepa’s experience caring for grandparents shaped her career focus, the language and visual cues to use to better communicate with our care partner, her self-care rituals, where she obtains her trusted dementia information, how her training may also help better communicate with persons with developmental disabilities, and the story of how she got the name ‘Teepa’.
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About Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care
Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s or other dementia carries with it a lot of changes and uncharted territory. At the heart of these changes may be the very foundation of what makes you a couple: romance. New roles, a new lifestyle, and sometimes new living arrangements can take their toll on even the closest of couples.
On Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, AlzAuthors Live! presented Love Stories: Keeping Romance Alive in Dementia Care., a virtual Q&A. This one-hour program featured four of our authors sharing their personal stories of staying connected with their spouse in a variety of care situations. This is the audio replay of that event. You may also watch it on YouTube.
Meet Our Authors
Richard Creighton: Blogger at Living With Alzheimer’s, and an AlzAuthors Associate, caring for his wife, Kate, at home with Alzheimer’s
Anthony Copeland-Parker: Author of Running All over the World, Our Race Against Early Onset Alzheimer’s, traveling the world and running marathons with his wife, Cat, after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s
Gincy Heins: Author of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia, co-author of 365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers, and an assistant manager at AlzAuthors, caring for her husband, Steve, at home with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sue Ryan: Author of Our Journey of Love, 5 Steps to Navigate Your Caregiving Journey, caring for her husband, Jack, in memory care
Areas of discussion included:
Seeing your partner (and yourself) in a new light
Maintaining spousal roles
Continuing a partnership
Maintaining equality
Dealing with a forever altered romantic relationship
Nurturing intimacy
Handling loss
Battling loneliness
Dealing with behavior changes
Managing guilt
Coping with grief
Moving to memory care
You will come away with fresh insights and ideas for your own dementia journey.
What participants said:
- I’m impressed with the positive attitude of the caregivers and the strategies they employ.
- I love how each couple has kept up their own ways of socializing or managing. It goes to show how unique each relationship is.
- This has been so rich and wonderful. I am grateful to all the presenters.
- All of the panelists are so inspiring! I'm so grateful to hear their stories.
- I love the way our panelists are so supportive of one another.
- You are all remarkable, and a great inspiration.
- Thank you for sharing so many honest thoughts.
Remember: You are not alone. 💜
About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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About Susan Landeis
Susan Landeis and her mother shared a difficult childhood, leading to abandonment issues, estrangement, and then a need for care on a dementia journey. Despite decades of abuse, Susan put aside her feelings and came to her mother’s aid, taking on not only the role of mom’s caregiver, but eventually the role of caring for her father.
This experience inspired her first book, Optimal Caregiving: A guide for managing senior health and well-being. And then a second, more personal memoir, called In Search of Rainbows: A daughter’s story of loss, hope, and redemption.
Susan is a certified nutritionist and certified senior advocate. Prior to this, she spent over twenty years working in the field of Health Information Management. She is also a member of the AlzAuthors management team, and is responsible for creating the beautiful graphics on our social media platforms.
In this episode, we discuss how she overcame her difficult childhood and rebuilt her relationship with her mother, her search for the rainbows in dementia care, and the unexpected gift she received from her mother’s Lewy Body disease.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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Today's topic for caregivers is respite. We explore travelling with Elite Cruises and Vacations Travel on their caregiving cruise opportunities to make memories with your loved ones AND obtain a minimum of 2 hours a day of respite. We visit micro breaks to infuse moments of respite into your caregiving day when cruising isn't an option, yet just thinking about taking a cruise can be a helpful moment of respite.
Thank you to Kathy Shoaf, RN, BSN, ATP who appeared as the guest on this episode and provides this opportunity for caregivers and their loved ones to travel.
Jodi sits down with Debra Hallisey to talk about losing her job and finding her passion as an advocate and caregiver.
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-hallisey/
https://advocateformomanddad.com/
https://www.facebook.com/advocateformomdad/
IG: debrahallisey
Book: Your Caregiver Relationship Contract
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Caregiver-Relationship-Contract-expectations/dp/0578543834
In today's show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Mary Daniel. During her husband’s long-term care community’s pandemic lockdown, family caregiver Mary Daniel’s story went viral when she accepted a job as a dishwasher so she could visit and, more importantly, physically touch her husband, Steve. Mary is a dementia family caregiver based in Jacksonville, FL, and one of Next Avenue’s 2021 Influencers in Aging.
In this episode, you’ll be inspired by Mary’s story and understand how she continues to influence change through her caregiver advocacy and leadership in organizing a social community called Caregivers for Compromise which has over 14K members. You’ll also learn about Mary’s self-care strategies.
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About Helene Berger
Prior to assuming the role of dementia caregiver to Ady, her husband of fifty years, Helene Berger held major positions of leadership throughout her life, in her home community of Miami, Florida, and across the United States. She is recognized as a powerful and inspirational speaker, and has used her voice and influence to marshal help for large and diverse groups of people with a wide variety of needs.
Choosing Joy, Alzheimer’s: A Book of Hope is her first book. It was inspired by the unanticipated, positive results that her husband Ady achieved after his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. It is a comprehensive guide, combining the concrete methodologies learned over the following six years, as well as inspirational examples and philosophy.
Although written about her experience with Alzheimer’s, her guidance applies to a loved one with any type of debilitating disease – as well as to all the meaningful relationships in our lives. It is a rare book of hope, providing practical and emotional support to both the caregiver and the patient. And all the while, it is a love story, and an honest retelling of a lifetime journey.
In this episode, we discuss many of the strategies Helene learned to help Ady thrive despite Alzheimer’s. Her techniques, delivered with patience and love, allowed him to maintain his dignity and individuality. These include her belief that it is better to ask questions rather than make demands, the difference between “not now” and “never,” and the wisdom that 50 years of marriage brought to their dementia journey. Helene acknowledges that her techniques may not work for everyone and may not produce the results she achieved with Ady, but they are certainly worth a try.
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About Debra Tann, Ed. D.
As a young child, Debra Tann encountered what she later learned to be dementia in her beloved great grandmother. At the time, the condition was known as “senility.” This encounter had a significant impact on her young heart and mind. Many years later, after a 14-year career as a professor in Political Science, and another 14 years operating an independent Christian school, she has taken her professional skillset and transitioned her platform to that of dementia education. She is a certified Dementia Educator, certified Dementia Friends Champion, and a certified Virtual Dementia Tour facilitator. And she’s now the CEO of Reminiscent, an organization offering Alzheimer’s and dementia education in her community.
She is also the author of The Race of Dementia, part memoir, part guide to assist caregivers on the dementia journey with humor, insight, and practical advice. This book explores the racial disparities in dementia care as well as the race to find a cure.
Debra advocates on behalf of dementia from a three-pronged position:
· Locally, she is CEO at Reminiscent, in her hometown, Valdosta, Georgia;
· At the state level she is active with GARD (Georgia Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias); and
· Nationally, she advocates for AIM (Alzheimer’s Impact Movement). She is appointed to Senator Jon Ossoff.
Originally from Sacramento, Debra is married to a retired United States Naval service member. Together they have three young adult sons, three daughters-in-law, one granddaughter, and two grand dogs. She loves traveling, reading, Bible study, strolling the shoreline, theatrical plays, and stand-up comedy.
In this episode, we discuss how to help children understand a dementia encounter, how confusion begets confusion, how dementia adversely affects people of color, and how caregivers can empower themselves.
We are joined by my friend and AlzAuthors co-founder Jean Lee, author of Alzheimer’s Daughter, who is the acquisitions editor that introduced Debra to our organization.
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Kim Best Untangles the Art of Mediation in Dementia Care
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About Kimberly Best RN, MA
When a family member is diagnosed with dementia, a number of complicated issues may arise: family conflict, the re-emergence of old slights and misunderstandings, disagreements on how to provide care or navigate the journey, and more. Mediator and conflict coach Kimberly Best is passionate about helping others resolve such conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way, and in finding optimal solutions to problems for all parties involved.
She spent most of her career as a Registered Nurse in intensive care, trauma, and emergency medicine, where she cared for people in extreme need, and gained valuable experience in the healthcare system. This inspired her to become a Civil and Family Mediator. She is the owner of Best Conflict Solutions, where she provides conflict coaching and civil, family, healthcare, and elder mediation in Franklin, Tennessee. She serves on the board of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators. She is a speaker and trainer on conflict management, transitions, and difficult decisions including end of life issues.
Kim is the author of How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story.
In this episode, we discuss the value of professional mediation in dementia care, why your story is your legacy, how to control the final chapter in your life, and the fine line in caregiving between hope and regret.
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Are you wishing you could travel, perhaps like you used to do before caregiving? Well, this episode will introduce you to the possibility of doing just that. Listen to Kathy Shoaf as she shares her own caregiving story and as a registered nurse (geriatric neurology specialist) how she found a way to help folks enjoy life and have happy times through her business Elite Cruises & Vacations Travel www.elitecruisesandvacationstravel.com
Kathy and her company believe that travel is for everyone! Since 2005 they’ve been helping clients across the nation take their dream vacations to some of the most beautiful spots in the world; specializing in accessible travel and ensuring that every moment of their trips can be enjoyed without restrictions. Their custom cruises and travel events cater to those with diagnoses such as Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, Diabetes, etc., as well as their caregivers and family members. The link that follows takes you to a video, perhaps we could call it a teaser, that aired October 2021 in both audio and video form. https://youtu.be/MSV7-VJ1pGc
Kathy Shoaf, RN BSN ATP, owner of Elite Cruises and Vacations, is uniquely qualified to understand travel challenges and develop effective solutions. She has 20+ years of clinical and management experience in Geriatric, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Senior Housing as a registered nurse and adaptive technology professional. She is a Certified Dementia Educator, A Certified Accessible Travel Specialist, a Fellow at the American College of Healthcare, an Athena Nominated Senior Care Advocate, and an American Express Travel Agency Award Winner. She personally accompanies each and every cruise group and sometimes even brings her parents along!
Following Island Treasures' Season 3's first full episode called "The Brave Caregiver" with guest Jennifer Richey, this episode speaks to the courage it takes to step into caregiving. It provides a brief re-cap of Jennifer's 10 year caregiving journey. Jennifer is a coach and a Certified Caregiver Consultant and involved in CareyearAcademy.com's Family Emergency Planning Sessions. Jennifer's website is Bravecaregiving.com
Jodi sits down with Sean to chat about his love for adventure, his enormous determination, and the hardest climb of his life. https://www.seanswarner.com/
Meet military family caregiver Caira Benson. Before Caira was a family caregiver she was a thriving non-profit director who loved teaching Art History at her local college. She left it all to take up the most important vocation she had never wanted – caregiver to her husband, Eric, a catastrophically injured veteran. Armed with coffee and a lot of humor, Caira is determined to fight for her family to function somewhat normally despite all their challenges.
In this episode we talk about how Caira navigated her husband’s health journey with the VA, how she made the choice to not be angry, how her prayers were clearly answered, and which military and inclusive resources have helped all the members of her family, especially her five children.
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About Sue Ryan
The caregiver journey can either make us or break us. Sue Ryan experienced dementia for more than 30 years with several loved ones, including her father, and now her husband. These journeys have opened her heart and mind to greater possibilities, to understand herself better, and to create opportunities to share her hard-earned knowledge with other caregivers, who may be lost and unsure of their way.
A speaker, storyteller, educator, coach, and mentor, Sue has spent her life working with both professionals in the corporate setting and with dementia caregivers, helping them find new ways to live and work better. Over the course of her work, she says, she became the master of transitions, and she’s here to help you become the master of yours.
She founded the online course, Our Journey of Love, which teaches caregiving lessons, tips, strategies, videos, and exercises to help caregivers move from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed to feeling supported and balanced as they care for a loved one.
She is the author of the international best-selling book, Our Journey of Love: 5 Steps to Navigate Your Caregiving Journey, which offers readers lessons, tips, and tricks she learned from decades of caregiving.
In this episode, we discuss dementia care during COVID, how to attain massive acceptance and radical presence for your caregiving journey, the Scarlett O’Hara approach to caregiving, and the value of V8 moments.
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About Dr. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr., LCSW
Caring for a mother with Alzheimer’s can be difficult. Compound that with your own cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as 90 miles between you, and the experience borders on impossible. But Dr. Barbara Ella Milton Jr. heeded her mother’s call to step in and offer her support throughout her journey. She asked herself three important questions when she got the call: Could I? Should I? Would I? The answers were yes, yes, and yes.
So began their dementia journey, after lifelong relationship struggles and difficulties encountered due to poverty, racism, and homophobia. She tells her story in her memoir, Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Barbara is a disabled, retired clinical social worker who, for forty years, worked on behalf of children and communities and for progressive causes. She writes about her life, her social work career, and her research on African American resilience. Her goal is to use her energy for personal healing, advocacy, and to put love and hope into the world. She was born in Camden, New Jersey as the only child of Barbara Ella Milton Sr., who died from Alzheimer’s in January 2019. Barbara lives in North Jersey with her wife, Kay. They enjoy a life rich with family and friends.
In this episode, we discuss how she managed her mother’s care while managing her own, dealing with deep-rooted trust issues, becoming the conductor of an orchestra of help, and the 40 first dates of iterative grief.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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Jennifer Fink is the daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter of three women who have succumbed to Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments. Her quest to discover how not to become the fourth generation in her family with this condition, while also seeking ways to better connect with her mother, led her to her new passion, podcasting. She is the producer and host of Fading Memories, a podcast that listens, hears, and offers wisdom and hope from caregivers who have lived the experience.
Jennifer discovered long ago that podcasts are an easily accessible way to learn new things. She could walk the dog or do housework while learning about a variety of topics. But when she searched for shows that might help her find answers to her many questions about Alzheimer’s, she did not find what she was looking for, so she decided to create one herself.
In its fourth season, Fading Memories focuses on conversations with people who offer resources and ideas for whatever stage of dementia your loved one is in. It’s part helpful information and part true stories from caregivers like you and is for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of estate planning sooner rather than later, dealing with a difficult sibling in caregiving, and how cycling kept her sane.
You can also “read” the podcast on her blog, which is available on the FadingMemories.com website.
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Website and Podcast: https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/
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At the beginning of this episode Jennifer warns that her caregiving story is long! She has over 10 years of personal caregiving experience caring for her parents and grandfather. She has dealt with caregiving issues related to veterans, organ transplants, in-home caregiving, home modifications for aging in place, assisted living and hospice. Professionally, she is a certified life coach through The Life Coach School, as well as a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Educator and Support Group Facilitator through the Caregiving Years Training Academy. She launched her own business, Brave Caregiving, in 2019, where she helps caregivers who are struggling while taking care of their aging parents. In addition, she has over 4000 hours of coaching experience working for The Life Coach School as a contracted coach for their Self Coaching Scholars program. Prior to caregiving, Jennifer was a Director of a community-based behavior management service for adults with intellectual disabilities at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis (IABA). Her 20+ years at IABA gave her extensive knowledge of challenges facing families with children and adult children with disabilities, as well as how to navigate the state funding in California.
Jennifer provides support to caregivers in a variety of ways through coaching, consulting, and training. Jennifer received her Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies from Chapman University in Orange, CA and her Master's in Organizational Management & Leadership from Ashford University. Jennifer and her wife became emergency placement foster parents for their newborn nephew in 2019 and finalized their adoption in October 2021. She has been an advocate for LGBTQIA+ issues in both her coaching and personal life. She enjoys traveling and most recently got married in Iceland in 2018 to her partner of 20 years. They currently reside in Orange County, California with their 3 year old son and 2 dogs.
Jennifer's website Bravecaregiving.com
Jodi sits down with Isabella to discuss adventure, building resilience, nurturing effortless effort and battling stage 4 lung cancer.
You can find out more about Isabella at https://bikebreathebelieve.org/about-isabella/
In today’s show, I am shining the caregiver spotlight on Brenda Blais Nesbitt. Brenda is a master in advocating and navigating the confusing world of disability. Her personal experience has enhanced her ability to help others navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and excel in the challenging journey of caring for and loving those with complex needs. In today’s episode we discuss how Brenda embraced outside help, why Brenda doesn’t want to be pitied, and how to get comfortable having a one-sided conversation with a loved one.
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Edie Weinstein is the youngest of the AlzAuthors. She published her illustrated children’s book, Grandpa and Lucy: A Story About Love and Dementia, at the tender age of 16! But today, at 18 and a college student, she may be one of our wisest contributors.
Unlike most of our authors, Edie did not write her book because of a personal experience with dementia. She wrote it as a Girl Scouts Silver Award Project because her grandpa did not have dementia.
After learning about the condition at a Dementia Friends meeting, she realized that for many kids, dementia is a barrier to a happy relationship with their grandparent, which prevents them from enjoying the kind of loving relationship she enjoyed with her Grandpa.
So, she wrote a heartwarming story and seven of her teen friends collaborated with her on the illustrations. Their goal was to help other kids understand the condition, and to show them that their relationship with Grandpa (or Grandma) need not change after a diagnosis.
Edie is an inspiring, intelligent young woman who is clearly going places. You will enjoy this delightful interview, where we explore what sparked her interest in dementia, what happened after she published her book (hint: theater is involved), and how the experience of publishing a book about dementia at such a young age has enhanced her life.
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Website: www.inkypuppypaws.com
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The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel is an Alzheimer's artist, author, and advocate. She is the author of "UnMasking Alzheimer's: The Memories Behind the Mask,” a collection of photos of the 36 masks she created as a participant in an arts program called "Art Reflects" for those living with memory loss and their care partners. Cynthia says she started with one mask and couldn't stop! Each one reveals a story that speaks to her experience of living with early onset Alzheimer’s. She hopes that her mask collection will travel around the country and provide a better understanding of the challenges of living with a cognitive disorder. She also hopes that it will reduce the stigma of a dementia diagnosis and serve as a catalyst for opening discussions about the condition.
Cynthia was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment in 2011. This changed to clinical Alzheimer's in 2016. She does not let her diagnosis stop her. In fact, she does everything she can to raise awareness and funds for research and support services for those living with memory conditions. She’s enrolled in several clinical trials and urges everyone to learn more at Trialmatch.alz.org. She loves public speaking and has given more than 50 talks to community groups. A former pastor, she especially enjoys speaking to faith communities on how to be more dementia friendly.
In this episode, we discuss how life doesn’t stop after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, her new ministry as an advocate for those living with dementia, and her exhaustive schedule of activities, filled with the arts, education, and many surprising adventures.
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Many hospitals are in crisis because of Covid-19, staff shortages, supply chain problems and more. Here are tips for what you can do in these difficult times.
Looking back over 2021. A few highlights from 2021 are discussed along with a tapestry story at the conclusion where the titles of the full episodes of Island Treasures Podcasts are woven into a story.
Jodi sits down with Felice about the moment that changed her life forever and how she continues to honor her body, mind and spirit.
Books:
Life With a Traumatic Brain Injury by Amy Zellmer
Proof of Heaven--A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander, M.D.
In this episode I reflect back on 2021 and my 4 years of podcasting and looking ahead to 2022. I talk about my podcasting journey, some highlights from 2021, how I did on my 21 for 2021 list, the Happy Healthy Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide, what my plans are for the holiday season and some initial thoughts for 2022.
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Pam Ostrowski was the first to recognize her mother’s Alzheimer’s symptoms and spent 14 years with her on her journey. This led her to become a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®), and Certified in Dementia Care® (CDC®). She is passionate about educating families on dementia care, to help them attain peace of mind while caring for a loved one.
Pam pulled together her caregiver experience and her skills in marketing and promotion to write It's Not That Simple: Helping Families Navigate the Alzheimer's Journey, the book she wished for during her caregiving years, and created Alzheimer's Family Consulting, an agency that provides caregivers with one-on-one dementia guidance.
She now works directly with Alzheimer’s and dementia families to help them navigate the difficult conversations and the many processes, decisions, and emotions they encounter on their journeys.
In this episode, we discuss the many levels of dementia care, the difference between loving and caring, and debunk the many myths that surround the dementia journey.
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James Russell is a man caring for his daughter with early onset Alzheimer’s in assisted living. Lynn was diagnosed in 2017 at the age of 51. She represents the fourth generation of the Russell family affected by dementia. In the early days of her diagnosis, Jim, her dad, and her mother, Karen, relocated from their home to be closer to Lynn, and to assist with the care of her three growing sons. Eventually, Karen succumbed to cancer and Jim carried on, moving to an apartment two blocks from Lynn so he can be involved daily in her life. He tells their story on his blog, Nevertheless Dementia, We Persist, where he recounts the daily struggles, joys, and epiphanies of life with Alzheimer’s.
In many ways, Lynn’s condition has brought them closer together, especially as Jim is researching and writing a memoir about their experience which has allowed him to enter parts of his daughter’s life he had not ventured into before. His research has given him the privilege of interviewing many of her friends and work colleagues across her lifespan and he now sees his daughter in a whole new light, appreciating accomplishments he knew nothing of and seeing her through others’ eyes.
In this episode, we discuss the wonders of the village that emerged to help him care for Lynn, how he goes about documenting her life, and how we can support someone in assisted living.
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The pandemic presents us with daily challenges. How do we survive our ever-changing reality? The only answer is to adapt. Listen in and see if you agree.
Following Episode 19 of Season 2 of the full-episode called Preserving Memories, with guest Beth Douglas, this mini episode builds on the importance of preserving memories, especially with our loved ones while they are still with us. After accompanying my own mother-in-law over two decades earlier as her "lady-in-waiting" (caregiver) for what turned out to be her last trip, I discovered the value of the memories I had preserved through video.
Neil and Jodi sit down and talk about the power of the American dream and how he achieved success.
In this episode, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Cassidy Bastien. Cassidy cared for her father who had COPD and Emphysema before he passed in 2020. I have no doubt he received exceptional care as Cassidy has been a professional Certified Nursing Assistant for 19 years. During these past 5 years, she has worked in hospice and received her certifications as a hospice and palliative care nurses aide and an end of life doula. Cassidy lives and works in Washington State and shares her story about what it was like to work in the healthcare system that was the epicenter for Covid-19 in the US. In this episode we also talk about death cafes, the differences between hospice and palliative care, and about her popular Facebook community called The Caregivers Hub Support Group.
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Bobbi Carducci is a national speaker on Alzheimer’s and dementia, how it affects entire families, and how to prepare to care – what adults need to know about these diagnoses before and after they strike home. Taking on the role of caregiver for her father-in-law, Rodger, for seven years ultimately inspired her to embark on a new path in life, where she is a caregiver advocate, support group leader, Certified Caregiving Consultant (CCC), Certified Caregiving Educator (CCE), author, blogger, and podcaster. Her personal experience on the dementia journey allows her to connect with and educate caregivers as she speaks with honesty, compassion, and humor about caring for an aging family member.
She is the author of Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver and Caregiver – You Are Not Alone.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges that a history of mental illness brings to a dementia diagnosis, the differences between being an inadequate caregiver vs. an imperfect caregiver, and the many ways dementia is a “family disease.”
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Alex Winstanley is a best-selling author and award-winning social entrepreneur from Wigan, England. Through his books, he raises awareness of a range of long-term health conditions, in a positive and supportive way, for children and young people. He is extremely passionate about promoting a diverse and inclusive society, where every person is valued and celebrated. Each of his books are inspired by real people, as Alex believes nothing is more important than giving a voice to those with lived experience. His first book, My Grandma Has Dementia, inspired by his own grandmother, won a Dementia Hero Award in 2021.
In this episode, we discuss his work with the disabled, what happens when we don’t shield children from confusing medical conditions such as dementia, and how to find support services to help care for a loved one.
All book sales directly support the work of Alex's not-for-profit training organization, Happy Smiles Training CIC, which is led by disabled young adults. See more about their nationally recognised work on their website or on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Caregivers need all the support they can get. Here are ideas to help plus 70 resources for more information to help caregivers and other family members. Check it out on my website: www.hospitalwarrior.com.
A beautiful conversation with Beth Douglas about caregiving for her parents and what she is now doing to encourage folks to capture the stories of their loved ones.
Beth lost both of her parents to dementia-related illness and decided to use her skills to spread awareness and help caregivers as well. She is a writer and marketing communications professional with a passion for communications in the area of healthcare, senior care, and dementia education. She resides in FL and continues to be an advocate for quality care for the senior community.
Beth speaks about incorporating Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care in her own experiences of redirecting, using physical touch, eye contact and using a calm and reassuring tone of voice.
Beth is a contributing writer for the Aging Times Magazine and also facilitates Senior Circle Stories
Jodi sits down with Maureen Pierce to talk about the unthinkable-her childhood abduction and her recovery through self defense and empowerment.
In this episode, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Richard Lui. Richard Lui is a veteran and award-winning journalist. You’ll find him currently on MSNBC. He is the first Asian American man to anchor a daily national cable news program, and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. When his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Richard made a tough decision – he put his successful career on the back burner to help care for his dad. This selflessness didn’t come easy for him and he writes about this in his new book Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. Richard also completed a powerful documentary on young caregivers in military families. In this episode, we talk about all of Richard’s current projects plus mental self-care practices, pivots during the caregiving journey, and seeking the flexibility you need in your professional career.
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Donna Thomson and Dr.Zachary White are co-authors of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to Caregiver (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019).
Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author, and activist. The mother of two grown children, one who has severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity, she also helped care for her mother who lived with dementia until she passed away in the summer of 2018 at the age of 96.
She is also the author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I've Learned from a Life of Caregiving (McArthur and Co., 2010 and The House of Anansi Press, 2014), and blogs regularly at The Caregivers' Living Room. She is a board director of the Kids Brain Health Network and is a leader and instructor in family engagement in health research. She also teaches families how to advocate for care at The Advocacy School and at Huddol.com.
Dr. Zachary White Zachary began living, researching, and exploring the caregiver experience in 2002 during his mother's diagnosis with brain cancer. His research and teaching focus on helping people manage meaning and communicate life experiences amidst high levels of uncertainty and stress. He is the founder of the award-winning blog and resource for caregivers called "The Unprepared Caregiver."
He earned his Ph.D. in communication from Purdue University and is an Associate Professor in the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte. He has researched a range of care experiences, including birth (parental NICU experiences), chronic caregiver experiences, and end-of-life caregiving (hospice care). His academic articles have been published in Management Communication Quarterly, Journal of Family Communication, Communication Research Reports, OMEGA: Journal of Death and Dying, Health Communication, and Volunteering and Communication: Studies from Multiple Contexts.
In this episode, we discuss the delicate relationship between caregiver and care receiver, the multiple roles caregivers fulfill, authenticity in caregiving, and the value of silence.
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About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
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Susan Cushman cared for her mother during her dementia journey and considered it a blessing. One of the upsides to Alzheimer’s, she says, is that she got a new mother. After a lifetime of abuse, her mother “forgot” to be cruel to her, and their relationship improved. About her book, Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s,” she says, “The tangles and plaques that destroyed Mother’s brain weren’t only in her brain, but also in our relationship.”
She is also the author of John and Mary Margaret, a novel that explores interracial relationships and the complexities of reconnecting with a lost love when your spouses wind up in the same memory care center.
Much of her writing is infused with elements of her own life, including the very mystical spirituality of her Orthodox Christian faith and the personal demons she has been chasing since childhood. Her essays, short stories, memoir, and novels all reflect what she has learned through many dark nights of the soul, but also contain elements of hope and healing, and honor her Southern roots.
In this episode, we discuss how she discovered an unexpected upside to Alzheimer’s, the downside of being a long-distance caregiver, and the healing power of forgiveness.
More about Susan
Susan was co-director of the 2013 and 2010 Oxford (Mississippi) Creative Nonfiction Conferences. She was director of the 2011 Memphis Creative Nonfiction Workshop. She was a panelist at the 2017 Decatur Book Festival, the 2012, 2017, and 2018 Southern Festival of Books, the 2017 and 2018 Mississippi Book Festival, the 2013, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Louisiana Book Festival, the 2018 Mississippi Writers Guild Conference, the 2018 Alabama Writers Conclave Conference, the 2018 Pat Conroy Literary Center Visiting Author Series, the 2019 Southern Literary Festival, and the 2020 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Professionals) annual conference.
Her published books include four she has written: John and Mary Margaret (novel), Friends of the Library (short stories), Tangles and Plaques: A Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s (a memoir), and Cherry Bomb (a novel). She has edited three collections of essays: A Second Blooming: Becoming the Women We Are Meant to Be, Southern Writers Writing, and The Pulpwood Queens Celebrate 20 Years! In addition, she has over a dozen essays published in four anthologies and various journals and magazines.
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Susan Cushman Reveals Alzheimer’s Caregiving Struggles with Mom: Tangles and Plaques
Three AlzAuthors Featured in Chicken Soup for Soul Book
Susan Cushman Explores Interracial Relationships and Dementia in New Novel
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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If you are feeling it's safe to travel again, make sure you are medically prepared for your trip. Here are seven tips to help you plan. And don't forget the sunscreen.
Excerpts from Episode 17 of Season 2 of Island Treasures Podcast captured in this mini video version for caregivers. You will hear Zander explain the calming effect of Fractals in Nature along with his techniques to focus on the positives to avoid burnout as a caregiver. This mini episode touches on resources and the benefit of seeking supports specific to your caregiving needs and he highlights the resources available for Veterans. For more details on the resources, tune into the Island Treasures for Caregivers podcast episode entitled "No Time for Burnout!".
Jodi sits down with Latrese to talk about her journey of loss and pain and her road to healing and a powerful mission.
Note: When Jodi asks about makeup ideas for older women, she is referring to tips for herself!
In today’s show we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Kate Washington. Kate Washington earned her PhD in Victorian literature and is the author of Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout In America. She writes and speaks eloquently about the systemic challenges facing family caregivers. She knows the struggle well as she helps care for her husband Brad. Kate and Brad along with their two daughters live in Sacramento, California. In this episode, we talk about the negative emotions caregivers have, how caregiving is undervalued, what US can do to help caregivers, how Kate's daughters have been impacted by caregiving, and what inspires Kate's writing.
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Leah Stanley is the author of Goodnight, Sweet: A Caregiver’s Long Goodbye, the memoir she wrote years after caring for her beloved grandparents, both diagnosed with dementia. At the time she was a 29-year-old newlywed with no clue about elder issues, dementia, or caregiving. She had to learn fast! When her dementia journey ended, she realized she wanted to take her hard-earned lessons and share them with others so they would not be as unprepared as she was when duty called. Her degree in journalism gave her the confidence to start writing and she began a memoir, and then put it on hold for years while she raised her children. When they were teens and no longer needed her full-time, she got back to writing and published her book in 2019. This led to her becoming a caregiver advocate and a well-known speaker in the Houston area.
In this episode we discuss the challenges of becoming a caregiver at a young age, how to continue a loving relationship with elders after a dementia diagnosis, and the sweet story behind the title Goodnight, Sweet.
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How to advocate for a parent or grandparent in the hospital -- even if you can't be there in person. There are lots of ways to help!
An episode filled with insights and resources. You'll want to pay close attention if you are a caregiver for a veteran, or if you are a veteran yourself.
Zander Keig is an award-winning speaker, educator, author, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many distinguishing accolades including: 2020 NASW National Social Worker of the Year. Zander is a first-generation American of Mexican heritage (Latino), and a post-transition transsexual man. Zander is a Coast Guard Veteran and the primary caregiver of his elderly Veteran father who is diagnosed with Dementia. Zander fills this episode with his own experiences that offer take-aways for all of us. He is applying the teachings of the DAWN method from an earlier episode and seeing first-hand the positives this strengths-based approach provides.
As a retired social worker I was excited to ask Zander about being the 2020 NASW Social worker of the year - and as he shares his experiences and resources it was not surprising he received many nominations from his peers.
You can contact Zander through his website www.zanderkeig.net or through LinkedIn www. linkedin.com/in/zanderkeig or zander@zanderkeig.net
Jodi sits down with Aleia Kristine to talk about Life in LA, her book Loss and Found and the time she met Queen Latifah.
Talking with science communicator Dr. Charles van Rees about maintaining a connection to nature when mobility and energy may be waning.
In today’s show we are shining the caregiver spotlight on my wonderful first cousin, Meghan Swope! Meghan says her faith & family – both the blood kind, and the chosen kind -- give her life purpose. She could talk for hours about the book she's reading, the Disney trip she's planning, her latest Crossfit workout or what's on your mind. Her "real job" in healthcare marketing has taught her a lot, but nothing prepared her for every aspect of caregiving until she was in it. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of living in a rural community when it comes to caregiving, how to make caregiving more sustainable, elder fraud, hospice, and some of Meghan’s favorite reads.
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Joy Johnston is a digital journalist, author, and caregiver advocate based in Atlanta, Georgia. Her collection of personal essays on caregiving, titled The Reluctant Caregiver, received a gold medal at the 2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards. She also writes about dementia and caregiving on her blog, The Memories Project, which was honored as one of the “Best Alzheimer’s Disease Blogs of 2020” by eMediHealth, and she is a featured author on The Caregiver Space.
An only child, she assisted her mother as a long-distance caregiver to her father with dementia for ten years. A few years after his passing, she left her career and home to move across country to care for her mother when she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. This was not a role she wished for as their relationship had always been challenging.
In this episode we discuss the difficulties of managing your parents’ health care needs as an only child living hundreds of miles away, the shortcomings of rural health care, and why paid caregivers need recognition for the value they bring to family caregiving.
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Another fabulous find for caregivers of folks with dementia. Hear all about this opportunity to cruise with your loved one who has dementia or other illness so you can create memories whilst enjoying a dementia-friendly environment. This opportunity includes respite for caregivers. For more information on this travel opportunity check out www.elitecruisesandvacationstravel.com
Jodi chats with George Anthony about life as a teacher, mentor and as the Primary United Nations Representative for the NGO, Pathways To Peace.
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Caregiving is inherently difficult, but navigating care for an estranged parent, or even one who challenges your boundaries, adds more layers of stress and emotional turmoil.
Today my conversation is with two people who understand this. Laura Davis is an author of 6 books, including I thought we’d never speak again, the road from estrangement to reconciliation and her first memoir The Burning Light of Two Stars: A Mother-Daughter Story which tells the story of her traumatic and tumultuous relationship with her mother which includes her caring for her at the end of her life. Karen Anderson is a life coach and the author of Difficult Mothers, Adult Daughters: A Guide for Separation, Liberation and Inspiration.
We discuss not only the challenges that accompany these relationships but how you can find peace in the midst of it.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Paul Malley. Paul Malley is President of Aging with Dignity, a position to which he was named in 2002. Throughout his career he has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of aging and advance care planning. In this episode Paul and I talk about what aging with dignity looks like (and doesn’t look like), how the founders work with Mother Theresa ignited the purpose of the Aging with Dignity organization and the Five Wishes document. What the 5 Wishes are and why if you are over the age of 18 you need to write them down. We also talk about trends in aging include Artificial Intelligence and capturing our life stories. You’ll also learn how this working parent of six children infuses self-care into his daily routine and how their organization helps their employees carve out the time and space to invest in their health and happiness.
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Tracey Shorthousewas diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and Posterior Cortical Atrophy in 2015 at age 45. A staff nurse in the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, she had to retire due to her diagnosis.
Not being one to give up, she started to write short stories but found writing poetry was easier for her brain to contend with. Although at first her poems were about how she coped with her dementia, she then started writing about life, nature, and other things. In 2017 she published a book of poetry named I Am Still Me.
She stays active on social media, Facebook and Twitter, and is a well-known speaker on dementia in her community.
In this episode we discuss her life after being diagnosed at such a young age, what she’s lost and gained, how she came to write poetry post-diagnosis, and her hopes for the future.
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Island Treasures for Caregivers Mini podcast where Alison van Schie, Certified Caregiver Consultant and the host of Island Treasures shares a few thoughts on the most recent full-length episode (#13 Skills Retained: Strengths-based Approach to Dementia Care) where guest and creator of thedawnmethod.com Judy Cornish explained the strengths-based, person-centred and kind approach to dementia care. Alison speaks about a story from Chicken Soup for the Soul's "Navigating Eldercare and Dementia" entitled 'More Than Just a Blanket' written by Brenda Leppington and how this blanket worked its magic in boosting the person-centred approach to care.
Jodi sits down with LA Musician and producer Honoré about the craft of writing and producing music, along with the values that drive his success.
The changing nature of secrets during illness can be a challenge. A rule, a website, and an old adage await you today.
Today my guest is Larisa Gilbert, Elder Law attorney at the Estate Planning & Elder Law Group of Duncan Galloway Greenwald in Louisville, KY
Larisa has extensive professional and personal experience in elder law.
Along with being a brilliant attorney, Larisa knows first hand the challenges caregivers face when it comes to not only planning for current or anticipated needs, but also protecting their care partners assets.
Larisa and I discuss the importance of Properly-drafted and robust powers of attorney, protecting assets, end of life planning, and the importance of Trusted Helpers.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Rachel Davis. Rachel is a volunteer retreat leader with No Barriers USA and a full-time caregiver for her husband Jay. Jay suffered a spinal cord injury during a plane crash. This event completely uprooted their lives. Learn how Rachel is coping and moving forward. Rachel shares what a typical day looks like, where she found her supportive tribes of people, how she receives some pay for her caregiving responsibilities, and how chickens play a role in her self-care.
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This is the third and last in our Summer Book Series with HFC, aka Hilarity for Charity, for 2021. In this session Loretta Woodward Veney joined us for a discussion of her book Being My Mom’s Mom: A Journey Through Dementia from a Daughter’s Perspective. We talked about her work as a LEGO Ambassador and how that fits into her dementia care for her mom, and discussed other activities to help caregivers connect and engage with their loved ones.
About Loretta Woodward Veney
Loretta Woodward Veney is a special friend to AlzAuthors and was one of the first authors to appear on our blog in July, 2016. Her mission is moving caregivers from "I give up" to "I've got this"! She recently retired from a 35-year career in security management and corporate training and is embarking on a new full-time career as a motivational speaker and trainer for those caring for a loved one with dementia. She is also a LEGO Ambassador, sharing her lifelong love for the little plastic building blocks with strategies to nurture creativity, communication, and connections between those with dementia and their loved ones.
In 2006, when Loretta's beloved mom Doris was diagnosed with dementia, she began learning everything she could about the disease, and hoped to share that information so others could be better prepared than she was for this diagnosis. In 2013, that hope turned into her first book, Being My Mom's Mom, which highlights the first six years of the family's dementia journey. An updated version was published in December 2019 and includes a new chapter that picks up at the end of the first book until late 2019.
Soon after publishing Being My Mom’s Mom, Loretta began receiving requests for presentations on her caregiver experience, and since that time has given more than 275 presentations and keynote addresses to audiences across the United States.
She has published two additional books for caregivers: Refreshment for the Caregiver's Spirit, a motivational photo book, and Colors Flowing from My Mind, an easy-to-use coloring book for those with dementia.
Read Loretta’s AlzAuthors posts:
Meet Loretta Woodward Veney, Author of Being My Mom’s Mom, July 7, 2016
Loretta Woodward Veney Updates Her Memoir, Being My Mom’s Mom, May 26, 2020
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Connect with Loretta Woodward Veney
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/lwveney
Conquering
Life Blog: https://lwveney.wordpress.com
Website:
https://lorettaveney.com
About the Podcast
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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I spoke with C Grace Whiting, while she was serving as the president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving. We spoke right after the infrastructure bill had been passed but the provisions that addressed caregiving and other social services had been removed. We had such an extensive conversation covering many issues and emotions that caregivers deal with including where caregivers can find support, the range of emotions and trauma we experience in our journey and even how Wonder Woman fits into caregiving.
October 5, 2021 marks one year since airing the trailer for Island Treasures. This episode celebrates the development of the podcast by introducing each episode and each of the guests. There is a video version of this podcast on https://youtu.be/aEDZYSFYHuI with the added bonus of seeing each of the guests who have provided such great content for this past year. Join me in celebration and on this occasion if you like the episode, please provide a rating and a review; and be sure to share with your friends.
Jodi sits down with George Kalantzis to talk about his book Nowhere to Go, released on Sept. 28thand the journey that fueled his mission.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Lauren Dykovitz. Lauren is a writer and author, who lives in New Jersey with her husband and two black labs. Lauren’s mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s in July 2010 at the age of 62. Lauren was only 25 years old at the time. She quit her full-time job and became a caregiver for her mom at age 28. Although her mom passed in April 2020, it is Lauren’s mission to help others on their Alzheimer’s journey by sharing stories and lessons from her personal experience. In many ways, she feels like she is just getting started! In this episode we chat about what it's like to include your mother with Early Onset Alzheimer's in the wedding-planning process, why she started her blog, giving voice to the hard emotions of caregiving, and storytelling as a form of advocacy.
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This is the second in our Summer Book Series with HFC, aka Hilarity for Charity. In this session Daniel Potts, MD, FAAN, and his wife Ellen Potts joined us for a discussion of their helpful book A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver.
Daniel C. Potts, MD, FAAN is a neurologist, author, educator, and champion of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and their care partners. Selected by the American Academy of Neurology as the 2008 Donald M. Palatucci Advocate of the Year, he also has been designated an Architect of Change by Maria Shriver. In 2016, he was chosen by the University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association as a recipient of the Martha Myers Role Model Award, which honors physician alumni whose lives epitomize the ideal of service to their communities.
Along with his wife, Ellen W. Potts, MBA, he co-authored A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver, which is recommended by the Alzheimer’s Association, the American Academy of Neurology and Maria Shriver.
Inspired by his father’s transformation from saw miller to watercolor artist in the throes of dementia through person-centered care and the expressive arts, Dr. Potts seeks to make these therapies more widely available through his foundation, Cognitive Dynamics.
Additionally, he is passionate about promoting self-preservation and dignity for all persons with cognitive impairment. He practices neurology at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
Read Dr. Potts’ AlzAuthors post: https://alzauthors.com/2017/02/21/meet-daniel-c-potts-physician-author-and-dementia-advocate/
Listen to Dr. Potts podcast on Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia: https://alzauthors.com/podcast
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Additional books by Dr. Potts:
“Finding Joy in Alzheimer’s: New Hope for Caregivers,”with Marie Marley, https://amzn.to/2KIAi4h
“Treasure for Alzheimer’s: Reflecting on experiences with the art of Lester E. Potts, Jr,” with Richard Morgan, Ph.D., https://amzn.to/3mBxjYr
“Seasons of Caring: Meditations for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers,” https://amzn.to/2LVFySH
“The Unlatched Door: A Collection of Poetry,” https://amzn.to/37AZe6L
“A Heart That Knows Your Name: Poetry Inspired by Persons Living with Dementia and Care Partners,” https://amzn.to/3nDWRFB
“The Second Crossing: A Poetry Anthology,” https://amzn.to/3r8Ngc6
“At End of Day,” https://amzn.to/2KFznkX
“Verses of Recovery,” https://amzn.to/2LOtFh7
“Soul Fire: Celebrating life and creation through word and image,” https://amzn.to/3p862i2
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Connect with Dr. Potts
Blog: https://danielcpotts.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.potts.92372
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielCPotts
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcpotts/
Cognitive Dynamics: www.cognitivedynamics.org
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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My conversation today is with Dr Katherine Shear, from Columbia's Center for Prolonged Grief. We talk about normalizing grief, the differences between grief and prolonged grief, and the challenges it creates for caregivers . Dr Shear also shares techniques the center uses to assist people in their grief, our psychological immune system and the importance of support.
In this episode you will hear about the strengths-based, person-centered approach to dementia care from my guest Judy Cornish.
Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® of dementia care, and a retired elder law attorney. Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia. Through DAWN, Judy Cornish provides online training programs for families and professional caregivers, as well as certification courses for agencies and facilities. Her goal is to see dignified dementia care and aging in place become available for all.
This strengths-based approach offers the listener the opportunity to choose to look at dementia from a functional and experiential perspective instead of focusing on what the person with dementia can no longer do because of the skills they have lost. Judy offers meanings and suggestions to help us understand how to lessen our guilt, stress, conflict, pain and exhaustion as caregivers by recognizing the skills that are still present in our loved ones or care recipients who have dementia.
For more information on the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network® (DAWN) and the DAWN Method® contact judy@thedawnmethod.com
www.thedawnmethod.com
And her social media links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judycornish/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theDAWNmethod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theDAWNmethod
Sometimes the doctor doesn't know what's wrong with the patient. But that doesn't mean there aren't options. Here's what you can do if the doctor doesn't have a diagnosis.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I chat with my sister Susie ten months after our mom's death - an event that also ended her primary caregiving role for mom. Susie shares what the weeks before and after mom's passing was like and reflects on her 4.5 years of caregiving. We talk about what she's proud of, what she would have done differently, and where she is focusing her energy now.
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AlzAuthors has again partnered with HFC, (Hilarity for Charity) to present a Summer Book Series for Alzheimer’s and dementia families and caregivers. Each month one of our authors meets with readers and caregivers online to discuss their book. The authors talk about their own dementia journeys and why they chose to write about them. They also answer questions from the attendees. It’s a wonderful way to learn more about dementia and caregiving.
Peter Berry kicked off the first in our series on June 8th. Peter’s book, “Slow Puncture: Living Well with Dementia,” was written by his friend, Deb Bunt. Peter and Deb both participated in the book club, and it is a lively discussion. Peter discussed the deep depression that engulfed him after his diagnosis and shared how he managed to not only climb out of it but learned how to live well with dementia, and to inspire others to do the same. He is an important voice in dementia world and one can learn a lot from him about positive living.
About Peter Berry
Diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at age 50, Peter took an early retirement from his job working in the family’s timber business. After the devastating diagnosis, he became depressed but, being a ‘glass half full’ personality, battled through his depression and focused on his lifelong passion for cycling. He has used this passion to raise awareness of the condition, particularly in younger people.
Peter’s philosophy is to live well with dementia and to inspire others to do the same. He maintains an active lifestyle due to his love of cycling, which keeps him fit both below and above the eyebrows, he says.
Along with his friend Deb Bunt, Peter cycles nearly every day. Their travels throughout Suffolk, England have led them to have many serious heart-to-hearts about his disease, which Deb put together in Slow Puncture.
“It's a book about me,” Peter says, “but a book I have never read and never will read as my short-term memory means I have forgotten the previous sentence as soon as I have started a new one.”
Read Peter’s AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2020/12/29/early-onset-alzheimers-bunt-berry/
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Website:
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Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DebBuntAuthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeterBerryLivingWithAlzheimers/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/PeterBe1130
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterberry8/
Join us on August 10th for the third and last session in the series with Loretta Woodward Veney, author of Being My Mom's Mom. Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqfuCqrTsqH9V-vyV2F3ydmnLrY6BgRbzH
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Island Treasures for Caregivers - MINI podcast, where Alison van Schie, the host of Island Treasures, shares a few thoughts on the most recent full-length podcast episode, which was "A Parting Gift" with guest Arlene Jacobs. Alison reflects on how meaningful the parting gift can be as this episode was fresh in her mind as she attended a family member's Celebration of Life. The mini format offers a brief introduction to the topic of the full episode so listeners know what to expect when they have more time to listen to the full episode.
Jodi summarizes the beauty of her first season as a podcaster.
In loving memory of a dear friend, Sara Erin Katherine Cooper.
Remember the poster of the cat hanging onto the rope? Season 2 / Episode 2 is about the rope.
Rajiv Mehta is the CEO of Atlas of Caregiving, a non-profit, which envisions a world where caregiving is valued and is supported, as a fundamental to a healthy society.
Rajiv and I discuss the Atlas Care Map which helps caregivers better understand their current situation, plan for potential difficulties, identify missing people and services and provide empowerment going forward.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, host Elizabeth Miller talks about her 50th milestone birthday. The big 5-0! She time travels a bit and walks you down memory lane. Elizabeth shares stories and highlights her proudest moments, aging fears, thoughts on getting older, plans for her 50th, and provides a few ways you can help her celebrate.
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On June 15, 2021, 5 of our authors came together for our first Virtual Q&A called “Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Living with Early Onset Dementia but Were Afraid to Ask.” We talked about their diagnoses, and they answered questions regarding their daily lives, how they cope with their condition, how they manage to keep a positive attitude, and so much more. You will learn a lot!
For a transcript, please email marianne@alzauthors.com. Let’s get started!
Our Panelists:
Michael Ellenbogen was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 49, after experiencing symptoms for 10 years. This led to an early retirement from his career in information technology. Following his diagnosis, he has become an outspoken advocate for those with dementia and has written articles and blog posts in addition to his book, From the Corner Office to Alzheimer’s. He has appeared on podcasts and television and has testified before the United States Congress.
Gerda Saunders was the Associate Director of and taught in the Gender Studies Program at the University of Utah; she also taught gender and literature courses in the English Department. At the age of 61, she was diagnosed with cerebral microvascular disease, a precursor to dementia. She retired a year later. She maintains an active lifestyle, writing and speaking about the disease in a variety of settings. She is the author of Memory’s Last Breath: Field Notes on My Dementia, and blogs at Living With My Dementia.
Wendy Mitchell started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? after being diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014. She was 58. Her blog eventually became a memoir, Somebody I Used to Know. Wendy remains active in the dementia community, participating in workshops and lectures across England. She has a very active Twitter presence, which she calls her lifeline.
Dr. Jennifer Bute, FRCGP worked in Africa as a doctor before working as a GP (Family Doctor) for 25 years and was involved in medical education. She was diagnosed with dementia ten years ago. She speaks at conferences and on radio and has been involved in television programs raising awareness and understanding of dementia. She passionately believes more can be done to improve both the present and the future for those living with the disease. Her book Dementia from the Inside: A Doctor’s Personal Journey of Hope is her story and explains these principles. Her website GloriousOpportunity.org includes many videos where she discusses different aspects of the condition, and she also blogs on Facebook at Glorious Opportunity.
Peter Berry ran the family’s timber business for decades before being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s at age 50. He immediately stopped working and fell into a deep depression. After some time, he realized that he still had a life to live, overcame his depression, and now fills his days with cycling across the English countryside with his friends, and advocating for those with dementia in his community and on social media. To date he has raised more than £20,000 for dementia charities through cycling challenges. He tells his story in Slow Puncture: Living Well with Dementia, with Deb Bunt.
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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From a caregiving perspective, Arlene Jacobs talks about the benefits of pre-planning final arrangements and how to broach those difficult topics. Arlene was a full-time caregiver for her son who passed away at 18 months of age. She was then the caregiver for her mom and talks about her mom's situation and how she was able to prepare for her passing; and now Arlene continues to be the primary caregiver for her father who is 103 years of age. Arlene shares what she learned when she went to pay for her son’s funeral with the intention to use his life insurance. This podcast contains considerations regarding how beneficial it is to keep the lines of communication open with your family and why it makes sense to give “A Parting Gift" for your family. You can reach Arlene at Arlene.Jacobs@DignityMemorial.com
Jodi sits down with her friend Donna Valente to talk about her podcast Giving Heart Beat, her family and working alongside Christopher and Dana Reeve.
Welcome to Season Two! Let’s take a moment to enjoy the tiny delights of summertime. Every sense can bring a smile when you take a moment to slow down and enjoy.
Questions and Answers with Dr Jessica Zitter regarding issues surrounding those last moments, days, weeks before death of someone you are caring for. We discuss morphine, hospice's role, the lack of support for caregivers and the shock and trauma of the events leading up to death.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver, Ashley Jackson. Ashley cared for her husband Troy (who was diagnosed with and treated for stage four cancer) while planning their wedding. In this episode, we chat about lodging services during cancer treatments, how she reclaimed her identity, family legacies, her 5 minute daily self-care practice, and why you may want to visit a rage room.
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Today’s guest is Australian Kate Swaffer, a humanitarian and activist for disability rights in dementia and aged care. She is the Chair, CEO and co-founder of Dementia Alliance International, a global advocacy and support group for people living with dementia. Kate is also living with younger onset dementia, diagnosed in 2008 at age 49.
She has won many awards for her work, including the 2018 Australian 100 Women of Influence Global Leader, and the 2017 South Australia Australian of The Year. Kate is an elected board member of Alzheimer’s Disease International, and a current PhD candidate at the University of South Australia. Her first dementia book, What the Hell Happened to My Brain? Living Beyond Dementia, and her second book, Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, co-authored with Associate Professor Lee-Fay Low, were released in 2016. She has also written and published a book of poetry, Love Life Loss - A Roller Coaster of Poetry Volume 2: Days with Dementia.
Since 2010, Kate has given many keynote presentations on dementia, human rights, disAbility, discrimination, stigma, the lived experience of dementia, dementia-enabling design principles, language, Prescribed Disengagement®, Information Technology for people with dementia, dementia policy, and loss and grief.
In this episode we discuss how she managed to complete two master’s degrees and part of a PhD post diagnosis, her life as an “accidental activist,” and how to break down the wall of silence that surrounds a dementia diagnosis.
Read Kate’s AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2016/07/19/meet-kate-swaffer-author-of-what-the-hell-happened-to-my-brain/
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Connect with Kate Swaffer
Website: https://kateswaffer.com/
Dementia Alliance: https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org/
Blog: https://kateswaffer.com/daily-blog/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.swaffer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateswaffer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateSwaffer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-swaffer-502a5b13/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZQitZb0pttEpGxNLwldjg
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Jodi sits down with her friend Jon Samnick to talk about the joys of coaching, the power of volunteerism and the night he got serenaded by Paul McCartney.
You can find Jon at:
linkedin.com/in/jonsamnick
pivotcoach.com and
https://www.maddyloo.com/
Howard Gleckman is a senior fellow at the Urban Institute, where he is affiliated with the Tax Policy Center and the retirement Policy Program. In 2016, Next Avenue named Howard, one of the nation's top 50 influencers in aging. Howard and I spoke about the policies surrounding the caregiving crisis, how we got here, and his hope for going forward.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Rayna Neises, who coaches other caregivers to live their lives without regret. Rayna cared for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is a new author and a fellow podcaster. In this episode, we discuss creating manifestos, enduring a long-distance care situation, establishing a care team, and how to live a season of caring without regrets.
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Judy Cornish is the founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®) in Moscow, Idaho. Through her hands-on work with dementia, she developed a proprietary method for working with people who have dementia—one that helps them develop and retain a sense of security and wellbeing. She is the author of Dementia with Dignity and The Dementia Handbook.
The DAWN Method® is simple enough to be used by caregivers in the home and works in care facilities as well. It targets the emotional distress that accompanies cognitive decline so that behaviors are avoided, and caregiver stress is minimized.
Judy is an attorney licensed in Idaho and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Before becoming a lawyer, she worked in vocational rehabilitation with people who have brain injuries and as a Qualified Mental Health Associate with the mentally ill. With her background in traumatic brain injury, mental illness, elder law and disability law, Judy brings a distinctive set of abilities to her work with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
In this episode, we discuss the importance of intuitive thinking skills, which Judy calls “the seat of our souls,” the medical model of dementia care vs. the experiential model, and how her desire to help a neighbor with dementia remain in her home launched a philosophy and program that helps families dealing with dementia worldwide.
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The Dementia Handbook: Judy Cornish Answers How to Care at Home: https://alzauthors.com/2017/06/27/meet-judy-cornish-author-of-the-dementia-handbook/
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Having served as a Pastor and public school special educator, my life changed when I became a caregiver for his wife and child.
Holding a Master's degree in counseling, and a Dr. of Ministry, Sam was not prepared for this life-changing responsibility.
Now, as a Board Certified Master Mental Health Life Coach, Sam has created a 501(c3) program focusing on caregivers and grief.
Listen in and learn how Sam is creating Healing Ties all around us!
To learn more about SamTimbrook's non-profit visit Sam Timbrook
Multitalented Sara Cooper has been a commercial real estate lender, an event planner and a marketing guru in her professional career. The founder of Cooper Creative Group has even mastered the culinary arts.
Mary Oliver quote: "Watch now how I start the day: in happiness, in kindness."
Icebucket challenge video:
Jodi and Sara talk ALS: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1431811063660783
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We are turning the corner on one of the most immense moments of the history we will live through. We can build a lot of memory.
Caregivers have innumerable questions when it comes to dealing with challenging behaviors throughout the dementia journey. From everyday issues with eating and sleeping and wanting to go home, to changes in personality and communication. Today I speak with Judy Cornish, elder law attorney, home care provider, and founder of The Dawn Method, a strength based, person centered approach to dementia care.
Judy shares not only her techniques on dealing with these behaviors but also why they develop and how we as caregivers can learn to embrace not what is lost, but what is left.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and fellow podcaster Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter of women who have suffered from Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Jennifer is the host of the Fading Memories podcast - a supportive show for people caring for a loved one with memory loss. Through her own experiences and by interviewing many dementia experts and caregivers, Jennifer has accumulated much knowledge. Topics discussed in this show include different types of dementia, lying to our loved ones, decision fatigue, Peloton bikes, incontinence, senior living facilities, and life after caregiving ends.
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Elizabeth Miller is the creative genius behind Happy Healthy Caregiver, a community built for caregivers who may be overwhelmed with their responsibilities and long to find others to connect with as well as resources to make life easier. Her mission is to help caregivers become happier and healthier while caring for others. “We can do hard things,” she says, “but we don’t need to do them alone.” Her years as a former caregiver for both parents and a certified caregiver consultant have given her a wealth of experience which she shares on the Happy Healthy Caregiver website and podcast, as a caregiver consultant, and much more. She is a sought-after speaker at caregiver conferences nationwide and coordinates a Daughterhood Circle in Atlanta. She’s also the author of Just for You: A Daily Self-Care Journal.
In this podcast, we discuss juggling caregiving with a full-time job, commuting, and raising children, finding time for self-care, and the beauty of life after caregiving.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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38 years ago, Claire Sachs' healthcare journey began with a near-fatal illness that put her in a wheelchair for 18 months. This experience evolved into a life that includes balancing 13 chronic and recurring conditions followed by caregiving for her mom.
Angry, combative, and frustrated for a long time, Claire didn't want to talk about her personal health story, but that all changed when she was invited to speak about her experience and found her voice and path to Patient Advocacy.
Listen in and learn how Claire Sachs is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Introducing Island Treasures for Caregivers - MINI podcast, where Alison van Schie, the host of Island Treasures, shares a few thoughts on the most recent full-length podcast episode, which was "Through the Lens of a Long-Haul Caregiver" with Chandra White-Cummings. Alison adds some personal reflection and suggests how there are nuggets/treasures within each episode for listeners to glean from the content to apply to their own caregiving situation. The mini format offers a brief reflection for the listeners and hopefully entices folks to listen to the full episode when their caregiving schedule permits.
Jodi chats with Dr. Jeremy Jon Van Tress about ALS, his mission work, his non profit, his service to our country in the U.S. Army, as well as his new political aspirations.
Adult Day Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for older adults who need assistance or supervision during the day. Programs offer relief to family members and caregivers, allowing them to go to work, handle personal business, or just relax while knowing their relative is well cared for and safe.
Patty Winstead Director of Community Relations from Saracare in Malvern Pa shares the importance of day services, how to access them and more.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Alyssa Kuzins. It hasn’t even been a year since her husband Brad’s bike accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury – Alyssa is just coming up for air. She shares about her unwanted caregiving role, her dedication to Brad’s therapy, the question people asked that made her want to punch a wall, and how her embodiment practices have helped her healing. Alyssa also delivers messages of hope by sharing a few of her poems
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What happens when two dementia advocates from opposite sides of the Atlantic who have each written books and blogs and host podcasts on the condition get together for a chat? The conversation flows and grows into a wealth of storytelling and sharing. This is what happened when Pippa Kelly joined me for a Zoom call.
Pippa is the author of Invisible Ink, a novel that explores a man’s relationship with his mother who has dementia. She also blogs on all things dementia, and hosts the popular podcast, “Well I Know Now,” featuring a variety of guests sharing their dementia stories.
Her dementia journey started when her father became ill and she needed to step in to care, not only for him, but for her mother, who had dementia. She was thrust into caregiving unexpectedly and says she felt ill-equipped for the role. Like most caregivers she had to learn everything on the spot and tackled such issues as moving her mother out of her home against her will and convincing the National Health Service to provide services for her father at home. A journalist, she soon began writing about their experiences, won an award for her writing, and became known across England as a campaigner and trusted speaker on the subject.
In this discussion we touched on all of these topics, as well as the emotional chaos of dementia, and what you can get back from dementia care.
Read Pippa’s AlzAuthors Posts:
Meet Pippa Kelly, Dementia Writer and Advocate https://alzauthors.com/2016/06/16/meet-pippa-kelly-dementia-writer-advocate/
Meet Pippa Kelly, Author of Invisible Ink
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Practicing gratitude can make a big difference in your life. It can improve your physical, emotional and mental well being. Learn what gratitude can do for you.
Meet Chandra White-Cummings, a self-described long-haul caregiver with vast experiences from her own caregiving journey of 33 years and counting. Chandra delves deeply into lessons about the ethos of care emphasizing how important it is to care for others. She couples her experiences as a long-haul caregiver caring for her chronically ill son, caregiving coach for a second son; and caregiving partner with her mother; with her certification from the Trauma Healing Institute to facilitate trauma healing groups. If you have experienced trauma especially in caregiving, this episode is for you as you will hear how Chandra helps folks mine through the layers of pain caused by trauma, including catastrophic and repeated trauma, with the goal of healing.
Chandra is a professional writer and editor and 2020 Caring Across Generations Care Fellow. She exemplifies her belief in the importance of caring for others by sharing her wisdom and insights on Island Treasures through many nuggets -including how important it is for folks to retain their own identity and not lose themselves completely in their caregiving role and responsibilities.
You can connect with Chandra by email at Caring4ourfamilies@yahoo.com.
Gudjon Sigurdsson and Jodi talk about the power of gratitude, Icelandic volcanoes and LIVING with ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Kzdz2lutxs
A job that is half happy and half sad, and a year of shifting support systems. Jill Crunkleton guests on Anchor and Flame.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Elizabeth shares tips for long-distance caregivers who are supporting family members. Listen to this episode if you are a primary local family caregiver looking for more help or if you are a member of the long-distance care team requesting additional ways to support your loved ones.
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Richard Creighton began his blog, “Living with Alzheimer’s: A Real-Time Account of Dementia Caregiving,” the day his wife Kate was diagnosed in 2011. His goal was to keep a record of their experience for their children. He and Kate cared for family members together for 24 years, which included both his parents and his in-laws throughout various illnesses. Now he cares for her, deep into her dementia, at home with the assistance of paid caregivers.
Richard and Kate recently made a major life change, leaving their home of many years to start anew at a Continuing Care Retirement Community, where they can age in place. Richard made this decision to make life easier for himself and for Kate, and to make sure their children’s responsibilities for their care would be minimal. He wanted a plan for an easy transition to the last chapter of their lives.
In addition to his blog, which he writes under a pseudonym, Richard is also an AlzAuthors Associate, creating videos for our Dementia Caregiving During COVID video series.
In this episode we talk about making a residential move late in life, their traumatic bout with COVID-19, how he keeps himself active and busy while caring for his wife at home, and what he’s got in his “Caregiver Toolbox” that may also be helpful to other caregivers on the dementia journey.
Read Richard’s AlzAuthors post: https://alzauthors.com/2019/01/15/meet-blogger-richard-creighton-living-with-alzheimers/
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The quality of the doctor-patient relationship makes a difference. It's a special pleasure to watch a good doctor in action.
Erin Galyean, author of "Badass Advocate: Becoming the Champion Your Seriously Ill Loved One Deserves" shares her insights from lessons learned as her sister and dad's patient advocate. Erin's experiences and professional skills equipped her to create strategies to help other patient advocates and caregivers build on the foundation she has laid so they can start strong in their caregiving journeys. Caregiving is hard and Erin's passion is to reduce the stress for others by sharing what she has learned. She invites the listeners to cherry-pick from her strategies to tailor their approach to individual caregiving situations. This episode will help prepare the listener, whether a patient advocate, a caregiver, or future patient advocate or caregiver to start strong when the time comes.
Jodi sits down with her friend Dave Howell to talk about parenting, singing, faith and the standard of excellence in all things.
Adult Day Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for older adults who need assistance or supervision during the day. Programs offer relief to family members and caregivers, allowing them to go to work, handle personal business, or just relax while knowing their relative is well cared for and safe.
Patty Winstead Director of Community Relations from Saracare in Malvern Pa shares the importance of day services, how to access them and more.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Michelle Seitzer. Michelle is a special needs mom, lifelong caregiver, writer, cancer thriver, and founder of Caregiving Advice. In this episode, Michelle shares how she told her daughter with special needs about her cancer diagnosis, what words are comforting to hear from others during her treatments, and how her creative bursts of self-care are helping her cope during the pandemic.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Jennifer Bute who lives in a dementia inclusive retirement village in Somerset, west of London. Previously she worked in Africa as a doctor before working as a GP for 25 years in England and was involved in medical education. Her career was cut short when she was diagnosed with young onset dementia ten years ago. She speaks at conferences and on radio and has been involved in television programs raising awareness and understanding of dementia. She passionately believes more can be done to improve both the present and the future for those living with the condition. Her book Dementia from the Inside: A Doctor's Personal Journey of Hope is her story and explains these principles. Her website GloriousOpportunity.org includes many videos where she discusses different aspects of dementia, and she also blogs on Facebook at Glorious Opportunity.
In this episode we discuss the Japanese Memory groups she runs at her retirement village, how to find someone in their dementia, why she insists on always telling the truth to those with dementia, and the wonders of Alexa.
Read Jennifer’s AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2020/09/15/dr-jennifer-bute-dementia-from-inside/
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Chris Maclellan, founder of the Whole Care Network shares his story about his heartfelt caregiving experiences for his partner, Richard, through to the next chapter of his caregiving journey where he is now advocating for all caregivers.
As a family caregiver advocate, Chris reminds caregivers that we know our loved ones best – we are their Chief Everything Officer (CEO). He also reminds family caregivers that caregiving is all emotional and when we focus intensely on our care partner/loved one we often neglect ourselves. Being a CEO or wearing a Caregiving Cape does not mean we can do it all ourselves; and what better place to obtain supports and resources than through reliable and credible information from other caregivers and their stories.
The importance of conversations and relationships are both topics we discuss in this episode. Listen to Chris speak about a unique caregiving approach he implemented and how this approach provided an opportunity for difficult conversations to take place during the vulnerable yet trusting “poop-a-rama” conversations.
Jodi sits down with Christopher MacLellan, founder of the Whole Care Network about his journey as a loving caregiver to his late partner, Richard.
You start the day tired, and end the day tired. Start the week tired, and end the week tired. Sometimes it is a season of life, and other times a little inspiration to name and tend to your tiredness differently is just the ticket you need.
P.K. Beville founded Second Wind Dreams®, the first organization to focus on granting dreams for elders living in long-term care in the United States. PK also created the internationally-acclaimed Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®). Experienced by three million people in 20 countries, the Virtual Dementia Tour® is a scientifically-proven training method designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia.
Secondwind.org
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet former family caregiver and veteran Pat Moffett. Pat cared for his wife Carmen, who had early-onset Alzheimer's. I was inspired to reach out to Pat after watching the movie about his and Carmen's life: 'Ice Cream In the Cupboard.' Pat shares the story of how the movie came to be and what he is currently doing to help support and educate others about early-onset (or younger-onset) Alzheimer's.
We’re doing something a little different on the podcast today. It’s AlzAuthors 6th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by bringing the entire team together to talk about what goes on behind the scenes of this global organization of authors. We’ll talk about upcoming events and projects and plans for the coming year. You’ll learn about our acquisitions process, which is how we find the great books and blogs in our collection, how to become an AlzAuthor, our new book club with Amazon, and how you can help to support our mission to bring quality resources to caregivers and others concerned about these conditions. Be sure to check the show notes as they are packed with information on how to get more from AlzAuthors.
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Lisa Kendall, the caregiver to caregivers and social worker specializing in gerontology, brings a wealth of knowledge as she speaks about challenges during caregiving. Not every caregiver’s relationship with their care recipient is idyllic. There may be painful family functioning in your past and adverse childhood experiences that impact the adult child when called upon to provide care. If this is the case, how can you cope with caregiving when there is pain in your past? Lisa explains how to promote healing and growth, reminding us that growth comes in many forms, such as gaining the ability to set boundaries or being assertive when expectations are made. There is hope after trauma and you will hear how it is possible to grow and heal through trauma informed approaches that can help you not only survive but thrive after trauma. Relationships are key for support, especially for caregivers, and care partnerships are a great example of caregiving relationships where everyone in that relationship has the opportunity to give and to grow. If there’s pain in your past and you’re called upon to be a caregiver for someone who caused that pain, this is the podcast for you. If you need more information from Lisa, her website is www.LisaKendallConsulting.com
Jodi and Hope Loves Company Ambassador Samantha Mongiello sit down to chat about ALS, gratitude, journeys and celebrating the little things in life.
KC Davis said that "laundry is morally neutral" and opened the eyes of thousands of TikTok followers. She is an author, a counselor, and mother and she spent time on Anchor and Flame talking about Struggle Care and building a space that functions for the family, no matter the season of life.
Brooks Kenny, Executive Director of the Women’s Network of Us Against Alzheimer's talks about their newly developed Brain Guide a free, comprehensive new platform that offers resources and questionnaire to assess our own brain health. At BrainGuide.org or 855-BRAIN-411
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver Heather Zoccali. Heather is a three-time caregiver. First, for her dad, who had a stroke, multiple sclerosis, and mental illness. Then, for her son, Connor, who was injured in a vehicle-pedestrian accident while walking to school, resulting in a catastrophic spinal cord injury. Most recently, Heather cares for her mom, who has Alzheimer's disease, while also advocating for other caregivers through the No Barriers Caregivers program. Listen to the show to find out how Heather's tragic optimism, unique date nights, planned getaways, and boundaries help her show up for herself and others. You'll also want to find out how you can apply or nominate a family caregiver for an amazing No Barriers Caregiver retreat.
Today’s guest is Katya De Luisa, an artist, expressive arts program designer, freelance writer, and author with 20 years’ experience working with those living with dementia and their families. She firmly believes that when we change the way we look at something what we look at changes.
Katya’s experience working in long-term care facilities as both a caregiver and as an art director has given her a wealth of insight into the dementia diseases, family dynamics, communication, miscommunication, and more.
Her passion is communicating with people in late-stage disease using the visual arts, collage in particular. She believes that no matter how advanced a person’s dementia may be there is still a person inside who is reachable if we use the right tools and methods.
She is the founder and director of the non-profit The Infinite Mind Dementia Project in Costa Rica, and the author of the book Journey Through the Infinite Mind: The Science and Spirituality of Dementia.
In this episode overflowing with practical advice and much to think about, we discuss how to connect with those who have dementia, why we should “move into the now,” tips on how to evaluate a nursing home, and why dementia instills such paralyzing fear in all of us, as individuals and as societies.
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Website: https://www.theinfinitemind.org
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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The Dementia Puzzle is an idea that originates in this episode as a way to understand what is going on as you travel through caregiving for your loved one with dementia. This episode highlights the bond of a mother and daughter relationship, and speaks to the reality of the changes and losses caused by the slide of dementia. You will meet Sue Johnston as she recounts her experiences through the stages of caregiving and as she offers suggestions for the listener to consider for your caregiving journey.
Jodi sits down with Laurice Duffy, a new friend with many connections. In this episode, Jodi and Laurice remember their late husbands, who were both named Kevin and who also died of ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease, and checking the widow box for the very first time.
A few minutes to sit back and enjoy what your hard work has brought into your life. Celebration is good and good for you, so let's give you three cheers!
Jason Karlawish is a geriatrician, a writer, a professor of medicine, medical ethics and health policy and neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, and is co director of the Penn Memory Center where he cares for patients. I couldn't wait to speak to Dr. Karlawish about his compelling and eye opening new book, The Problem of Alzheimer's How Science, Culture and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It. It answered so many of my questions regarding research, policy and how we got here.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet caregiver advocate Erin Galyean. As a young adult, Erin lost her dad to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and in 2018 lost her sister, Meghan, to a rare lung disease. In this episode, we talk about Erin's eight badass strategies to help care and advocate for a loved one who is either home-bound or hospitalized. We also talk about how to prepare to take a planned break, our badass songs, morning routines, and one of the most underutilized resources in healthcare.
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Our WCN-Fluencer podcast is pleased to welcome Sean Holohan from SafeGuardian ™
Built by caregivers for caregivers, SafeGuardian™ keenly understands the demands placed upon caregivers as they care for their loved ones while balancing life/work responsibilities.
SafeGuardian™ empowers seniors to enjoy their lives while providing their caregivers peace of mind with innovative wellness tools that are user-friendly.
Through their groundbreaking technology, SafeGuardian™ wellness toolscontain innovative features not yet widely found in traditional help alert devices.
Listen in and learn why SafeGuardian ™ is a WCN-Fluencer!
Today’s guest is Renée Brown Harmon, MD, author of the teaching memoir “Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright.” She and her husband Harvey created, developed, and shared a thriving family medicine private practice in Birmingham, Alabama, for more than twenty years. In 2010, Harvey, at age 50, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and forced to retire. Renée became “The Queen of Everything” at work and at home. She was a solo physician at their practice as well as Harvey’s primary caregiver, and primary parent to their two teenaged daughters. With reluctance and resentment, she also took on the role of head of household. It was a lot, but she managed to “surf the waves,” which she shares in her insightful book. Harvey’s dementia journey ended in memory care in 2018. Renée retired in 2019 and uses her time and talents to write and speak on Alzheimer’s and dementia while advocating for caregivers.
In this episode we discuss how being a physician affected her caregiving journey, how she tried to do it all herself but learned to reach out for help, and the creative ways her friends helped her and Harvey.
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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For Toni Gitles her 14-year long experience as her mother's caregiver provided opportunities to learn how to become a powerful advocate and how to apply her skills to make it the best caregiving journey possible. She did this while intentionally creating moments both Toni and her Mom would treasure. Toni learned the importance of many things such as listening to her intuition and being honest about her feelings. Toni provides helpful ideas for any caregiver to adopt and I suggest taking notes from this podcast to help in your own caregiving journeys. Toni's website is Heart Light Enterprises.
When Jodi first decided to create a podcast, she immediately knew who her first guest would be. Once a podcast name was in place, she called Peter Hall and confirmed him as her very first guest. Pete is a friend, pilot, survivor and USAF officer with over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Join me as I learn from Pete's enormous wisdom, integrity and strength.
Peter Hall is a dedicated friend and volunteer of HLC. He is also a retired USAF officer and pilot with over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. Hall is an entrepreneur with extensive business and non-profit experience and a peer counselor for crisis and conflict resolution. He is currently a pilot for Delta airlines in Minnesota and is building his own plane! In his free time, he plays piano, guitar and does woodworking too.
For a lot of people disruption creates this really wild energy and a sense of loose ends. It comes on really quick and dissipates or evolves nearly as quickly. Disruption can turn into all sorts of things, including needing to make new plans and needing to take a different path. But the moment of disruption creates its own energy. Let's grab a Go Bag and work through the feeling so we can finish the day with a sense of strength.
Susanne White is the Caregiver Warrior. She believes caregivers are fearless, courageous and passionate about protecting those they care for. Susanne’s goal is to offer strategies based on the experience, strength and hope she found while surviving her own caregiving journey.
Susanne and I talked about the many obstacles that are so common in caregiving - such as shame, judgment, the importance of finding time for ourselves, and the three ways we can become more self-confident caregivers.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet family caregiver and author Ann Campanella. For almost fifteen years, Ann cared for her mom who had Alzheimer's and also cared for daughter who had Celiac disease. In this episode, we talk about Ann's takeaways from her caregiving years which were sadly also comprised of chronic miscarriages. Ann also shares about her horses being a huge part of her emotional and physical self care, her gluten-free household, keeping the romance in her marriage, the message from above to write her Alzheimer's memoir and her new book about caring for a daughter with Celiac, an autoimmune disease.
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Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper journalist, the author of two memoirs and four collections of poetry, and an AlzAuthors manager and director. Her award-winning writing has appeared in literary journals, newspapers and magazines across the country and around the world, and she has discussed her work on numerous podcasts.
Ann’s first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, was twice named “One of the best Alzheimer’s books of all time” by Book Authority. In 2018, she was recognized by her hometown newspaper as one of the Most Influential Women in her community. She has a degree in English Literature from Davidson College and lives with her family and animals in North Carolina.
In this episode, we discuss her heartbreaking journey to become a mother while losing her own mother to dementia at the same time, the healing power of horses, and the “season” of caregiving.
Read Ann’s AlzAuthors Posts:
Motherhood: Lost and Found https://alzauthors.com/2017/01/18/meet-ann-campanella-author-of-motherhood-lost-and-found/
The Beach Poems https://alzauthors.com/2017/11/08/what-flies-away-poetry-byann-campanella/
What Flies Away
https://alzauthors.com/2019/09/17/meet-ann-campanella-alzauthors-manager-and-author-of-what-flies-away/
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, and marketing expenses to promote our authors, expand our content, improve our reach, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Do you ever wonder what your doctor is scribbling in the file or typing into a device during your visit? Learn about a new federal rule requiring healthcare providers to share that information with their patients.
This episode came about because of the original song "Doesn't Know Me", by Pat Thibodeau. Pat is a singer/songwriter and a friend of mine and I had reached out to ask her to write a jingle for the podcast. What she wrote surpassed my expectations with the creation of "Doesn't Know Me" - a song about the losses of Alzheimer's disease. Pat's father had Alzheimer's and the family of 10 siblings rallied around him and their mother following his diagnosis. I invite you to hear Pat's account of the family's journey together with her original song. If you'd like to listen to more of Pat Thibodeau's music, check out her YouTube channel by searching her name.
Jodi talks about the WHY of her new podcast and why you should tune-in!
Jodi O'Donnell-Ames is a national speaker, empowerment and wellness coach and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). She is also the founder of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives. She lives with her husband Benton in Titusville, NJ. Their children, all young adults, have lost a parent to ALS before the age of 11.
Jodi has written two books, The Stars that Shine and Someone I Love has ALS. She was chosen as People Magazine's "Hero Among Us” and is the recipient of many awards including the Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award, the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Founder’s Award, the TIAA Difference Maker Award, the New Jersey Governors Jefferson Award, the TCNJ Alumni Humanitarian Award and the Princeton/Mercer Chamber of Commerce Women in Achievement Award. In addition, she was invited to give a Tedx talk on Leading a Life with Purpose. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_o_donnell_ames_living_a_life_with_purpose/up-next
Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKoshpecmco
On the Today Show: https://www.today.com/video/hope-to-it-kids-learn-to-cope-with-parents-als-at-camp-696665667876
Taking care of other people needs a strong anchor and a burning passion. Professional and family caregivers are invited into the community where we really want to know the answer for "How are you doing today?
Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH, specializes in Critical Care and Palliative Care medicine, and practices at a public hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the author of Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life. Her essays and articles have appeared in the New York Times, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and other publications. Her work is featured in the Oscar and Emmy-nominated documentary, Extremis, as well as her ilm, Caregiver: A Love Story. Which you can view virtually. She is a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of dying in America. Dr Zitter is also a fierce advocate for raising awareness of the difficulties family caregivers have through their caregiving journey and even turned the tables on me, in this interview.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, I share how even the smallest habits that you add, subtract, swap, and batch stack up for self-care success. Try on some of these healthy ideas and see if they work for you
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Vincent Zappacosta has been a writer and photographer ever since he was a little boy back in Catholic school. His professional background has been in theatre, yoga, and graphic design. All of these skills came to be a blessing when his mother, Mama, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and he and his husband Douglass became her caregivers.
Erin Dwyer, Certified Beyond Driving with Dignity Professional summarizes what to look out for ……. touches on how verify our suspicions ……. how to have THE driving talk with a loved one ….. and how to work towards a smooth transition to the passenger seat. You learn how your loved one will be assessed, both in and out of the vehicle.
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Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully present with anyone who is dying, and sharing in the mystery and wonder of death—and after.
When there is someone at our side, challenging times become more bearable. Whether it is an unexpected life-ending diagnosis, loss of employment or even of the ability to go places and see people, the presence of another alongside us offers reassurance and a confirmation of our value and membership in a circle of compassion, caring and love.
Through the great work of Rev Lind, she is helping us keep love in hearts, because love is music for the soul
Listen in and learn how Rev. Linda and the chorus of Bedside Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
For more than thirty-five years, Author Susan Ryan has been in roles of non-professional (unpaid) caregiving support for family and loved ones.
Through her experience as a family caregiver, (currently navigating her husband’s care with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease), Susan has moved from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and yes - sometimes frightened, to confident and balanced navigating the transitions being care receiver, those who support us, and I are on in our journey.
As a dynamic and international speaker, Sue's free caregiving tips are a must-have no matter where you are on your caregiving journey.
Listen in and learn how Sue is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW, and Jennifer Henius, LCSW are caregivers and social workers embarking an ambitious and much-needed project to launch the LGBTQ Caregiver Center as a new online resource hub as part of the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc, a new nonprofit startup based in greater Tampa Bay, Florida.
The LGBTQ Caregiver Center aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by #LGBTQCaregivers and those who care for #LGBTQ individuals, empower LGBTQ Caregivers to live with #pride and #dignity, and serve as a conduit for education, wellness, training, and research. The Center provides information and resources, delivers training and innovative services to enhance the health and wellness of LGBTQ Caregivers.
Listen in and learn how Jennifer and Zander are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Jodi O’Donnell–Ames is a professional speaker, wellness and empowerment coach, author, podcaster, and tireless advocate for Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Jodi is also the founder and current board member of Hope Loves Company, a non-profit organization committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS in their lives.
Now on her second career after caregiving has ended, Jodi is helping people change their lives by empowering people to live happily through wellness in body, mind, and spirit.
Listen in and learn how Jodi is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Marianne Suicco is a registered nurse, dementia daughter, and author of the novel Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. She is also a founding member and manager of AlzAuthors.com, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experiences.
On Alzauthors.com you’ll discover hundreds of inspirational stories which span all Alzheimer’s and dementia stages to off you keen insights and better understandings of this insidious disease.
Marianne also hosts and produces the popular Untangling Alzheimer's and Dementia podcast.
Listen in and learn how Marianne and the entire team of contributors at AlzAuthors are creating Healing Ties all around us!
What are your priorities when planning for your future care?
We conclude Season One of Your Future Self by "Putting It All Together" so you can find your path to Healthy Aging.
That's because "Your Future Self is in your control!"
Dr. BJ Miller is a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physician and educator. He currently sees patients and families via telehealth through Mettle Health, a company he co-founded with the aim to provide personalized, holistic consultations for any patient or caregiver who needs help navigating the practical, emotional and existential issues that come with serious illness and disability.
BJ has worked in all settings of care: hospital, clinic, residential facility, and home. Led by his own experiences as a patient, BJ advocates for the roles of our senses, community and presence in designing a better ending. His interests are in working across disciplines to affect broad-based culture change, cultivating a civic model for aging and dying and furthering the message that suffering, illness, and dying are fundamental and intrinsic aspects of life. His career has been dedicated to moving healthcare towards a human-centered approach, on a policy as well as a personal level.
Listen in and learn how BJ and the staff at Mettle Health are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Award-winning author Trish Laub’s expertise is derived from the full-time care of her parents, one with Alzheimer’s and one with stage 4 cancer, for whom she delivered the care and end of life they desired. She served not only as a hands-on caregiver but also as the manager of both of her parents’ daily and medical care, as well as their in-home caregivers and overall care team. She has gone on to assist many others through their care journey.
Trishs' "Comfort in Their Journey" book series provides the clear, concise, and easily accessible information that she wishes had been available to her. She now leads presentations and workshops and offers consulting services on the subjects covered in the books, and hosts a bi-monthly live radio show A Cup of Comfort™ during which she and her guests talk about everything related to providing dignified care, including sometimes the uncomfortable topics.
Listen in and learn how Trish is creating Healing Ties all around us!
What are your priorities when planning for your future care?
In this episode of Your Future Self, we introduce you to our Spiritual Pillar of Care,
On the Whole Care Network, we understand spirituality can have different meanings for everyone. And we respect and embrace all spirituality.
Our spiritual pillar is focused on the entire person, rather a holistic point of view of all the aspects of you that are revealed in your role as a caregiver.
Our Spiritual Pillar will demonstrate the healing power of storytelling and how sharing one's story can bring you inner peace and comfort.
Dr. Hsien Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker have worked their entire careers helping those who are facing serious illnesses.
For years, they often heard patients and families say they felt unprepared and overwhelmed.
Despite years of education, research, and advocacy, they continued to hear patients and families say “Why didn’t anyone tell me that sooner…”
They started the Waiting Room Revolution movement because they wanted to improve the patient and family illness experience.
They wanted to educate …and build a community to share deeply human stories about caring for others. Because Palliative care shouldn’t be a scary word.
Listen in and learn how Hsien and Sammy are creating Healing Ties all around us!
What are your priorities when planning for your future care?
In this episode of Your Future Self we introduce you to our Financial Pillar of Care, which features special guests, The Caregiver Attorney, Amanda Singleton, and her husband Ryan Singleton who is a Consumer Affairs attorney from Singleton Legal
Financial stress is overwhelming and can impact your overall well-being. Assessing the long-term financial impact of caregiving is critical.
Reduction or loss of income and increased healthcare costs often go hand-in-hand with caregiving. Ideally, financial plans were made by your loved one in anticipation of a need for long-term care, however, that is not the norm.
Our Financial Pillar is filled with real-life stories and expert advice to help you put a plan in place that will keep your financial pillar level and strong.
Download Your Future Self Financial Care tips from Singleton Legal for this episode HERE
Ellen Prober Rittberg is an award-winning journalist whose humorous essays and features have appeared in the NY Times, HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and other major platforms.
After being a caregiver to her mother for six years and realizing even though as an attorney she'd represented senior citizens for many years and had written reports and recommendations for judges on other cases, she felt overwhelmed and largely clueless when she began caregiving.
From her personal and professional experience ….Ellen wrote Why is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Aging Parent….in a practical and humorous way because of her belief that all caregivers are stressed to some extent, and humor can lighten the burden.
Listen in and learn how Ellen is creating Healing Ties by sharing her story and special humor in a practical and humorous way because of her belief that all caregivers are stressed to some extent, and humor can lighten the burden.
LGBTQ seniors are among the most important and rapidly growing segment of our community.
Understanding LGBTQ history can help us be better caretakers and advocates for LGBTQ older adults.
Our guest, Amy Whelan has been a Senior Staff Attorney at the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) since 2011 and works on NCLR’s full range of litigation, policy, and public education work.
Amy litigates complex civil cases around the country regarding marriage equality, employment discrimination, Title IX, family law, access to healthcare, prisoners’ civil rights, the First Amendment, and other constitutional matters.
Amy and the entire staff at NCLR keenly understand the special needs of the LGBTQ community, especially our LGBTQ seniors and their caregivers.
Listen in and learn how Amy and the National Center for Lesbian Rights are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Susie Singer Carter is a writer/director/producer who has an intense passion for projects that emphasize girl power of all kinds - for all ages. Above all that... Susie is an extraordinary caregiver too!
Featuring the late great Valerie Harper, Susie's critically acclaimed film…My Mom and the Girl is based on her true story of caring for her Mom, is a heart-warming, uplifting film that gives an unexpected and joyous look at Alzheimer's, diversity, and caring.
Listen in and learn how Susie is creating Healing Ties through her Love Conquers Alz podcast and awarded winning film My Mom and the Girl.
What are your priorities when planning for your future care?
In this episode of Your Future Self we introduce you to our Social Pillar of Care.
All too often, and unnecessarily, caregiving is a lonely undertaking for you and your loved one.
Over time and all too often, caregiving breeds isolation. Loss of social outlets and limited interactions with family and friends are common which can lead to depression and despair.
While caregiving can be hard, there are great joys too.
Our Social Pillar will provide you with the tools to help you stay connected to your hobbies, your friends, and family and how to create a care team to help alleviate some of the caregiving burden and maintain those vital social ties.
Download Your Future Self Social Pillar of Care tips for this episode HERE
What are your priorities when planning for your future care?
In this episode of Your Future Self, we introduce you to our Physical Pillar of Care.
The Physical Pillar is often most prominent because it is usually a physical ailment of a loved one that results in you becoming a caregiver.
Unfortunately the focus on addressing the physical needs of your loved ones causes you to ignore your own physical needs, limiting your ability to manage your stress and provide optimal care.
Self-care is easier said than done, however self-care is not selfish, it's a priority and our goal is to help you plan for your future care by allowing you to make self-care a priority in your life.
Download Your Future Self Physical Pillar of Care tips for this episode HERE
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Elissa Lewin is a licensed psychologist, licensed marriage and family therapist, who has been in practice over 30 years, and she’s the Founder and Executive Director of Nancy’s House.
Nancy’s House is a program designed to break the isolation and exhaustion that can come with being a family caregiver. The program evolved from Elissa’s own experience as a “serial caregiver”.
Nancy’s House is a unique program in the US. It combines rest and nurturing with self-care skills, connection and support for caregivers in 1-day and 3-day retreat.
Throughout the episode you'll learn about all the wonderful programs available at Nancy’s House, the annual conference (virtual this year) on Saturday, Nov 6, and bi-weekly informal call-in support groups.
Listen in and learn how Elissa and the entire staff at Nancy's House are creating Healing Ties
At any age, a dementia diagnosis is difficult to grasp... But a dementia diagnosis at age 42?
This episode of Healing Ties features special guest David Benedetto who shares his important story about being diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at 42 and Dementia Care expert Gary Joseph LeBlanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation .
Listen in and learn how David and Gary are inspiring other and creating Healing Ties by sharing their stories and critical resources to help those with faced with this diagnosis be better prepared for their own personal journey.
Monica Stynchula and Christopher MacLellan team up again for another informative podcast series to introduce you to the Whole Care Network's 4 Pillars of Care by asking you one simple question: How do you want to be care for as you age? By planning now, successful aging is in your control!
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Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney.
Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia.
Through DAWN, Judy provides counseling, private classes and an online video program for families and home caregivers.
Judy's goal is to help families learn how to truly support their loved ones and enjoy more companionship as they live with dementia.
Listen in and learn how Judy is creating Healing Ties through a person centered approach to dementia care.
Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is an occupational therapist who has spent her career advocating for and treating the needs of clients and caregivers.
As an educator at Texas Woman's University Master of Occupational Therapy program, and as a clinician working in settings as diverse as the ICU, acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing, home modification, home health, and outpatient clinics, Emilia came to see two well defined truths.
Caregivers are foundationally vital to our healthcare system.Caregivers are rarely, if ever, given the tools, knowledge, and skill-set they need to safely care for others and themselves.
Acknowledging her own ability to address this problem, Emilia set about creating an organization that could provide vital, practical, accessible training to caregivers all over the world.
Using education to empower others, Emilia's mission is to improve the safety and quality of life of caregivers and the people they care for.
Listen in and learn how Amelia is creating Healing Ties through her work at Higher Standards Caregiving Training.
We've all heard the phrase, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" ...cancer coach and motivational speaker is Revolutionizing Growth and making lemonade all over the world with his inspiring story of hope and love.
As a two time cancer survivor and kidney transplant recipient , Jeff Studzinski shares his inspiring story that will warm your heart and fill you with hope.
Listen in and learn about Jeff's "angel" and how he is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Irvine Nugent has spent the majority of his career helping leaders and organizations and people like me harness the power of their emotions.
Irvine's new book Leadership Lesson's from the Pub was born out of the unique Irish wisdom Irvine learned growing up in his family’s pub in Northern Ireland. Journey through Ireland’s rich pub culture and back to the boardrooms and offices of the organizations you lead or manage. It’s a journey into the struggles and joys of leadership that will show you how to harness the power of your emotions to have deeper connections, make better decisions, and increase your influence.
Listen in and learn how Irvine is creating Healing Ties by providing us with the skills to harness the power of our emotions.
Caregiving is not simply a local issue, Caregiving is a universal issue impacting the lives of millions of people from around the globe.
Through their work at Care.ly and Caregiving.com Mike Eidsaune and Christina Best are providing Caregivers from across the globe the opportunity to gather valuable resources and share their stories to help manage their caregiving day.
Listen in and learn how Mike and Christina are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Ben Rao is the author of Paying For Long Term Care , Co-Founder of Mom's House enterpriser, philanthropist, lover of music, art, and cool shoes whose positivity and energy are contagious.
After going through the journey of placing his beloved step-father, Tom, in to long term care, Ben discovered how difficult and taxing the ordeal was and decided to use the experience he has gained working in the senior space, to help make other families’ journey easier, less stressful, and provide clear direction so that they can focus on what is important to them, and to him, family.
Listen in and learn about Mom's House and how Ben in creating Healing Ties through is book and sincere efforts to make transitions to senior living easier for the entire family.
Melanie Maynor grew up in a small town in south Louisiana surrounded by the love and care of her grandparents and great-grandparents.
That love and care lead Melanie on a path to become a Geriatric Care Manger who is a willing and capable advocate for her clients and families, because of her innate passion for everyone to Age Gracefully.
Listen in and learn how Melanie Maynor is creating Healing Ties through her work as a Geriatric Care Manager in St. Louis, MO.
Memories are truly the heart of family history and the soul of every person.
Realizing seniors have so many colorful stories and secrets to share, Authors Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin wanted to connect families, friends, and caretakers to spend precious time − possibly over a cup of tea − to reignite these memories.
Deb and Jan passion for people as coaches and counselors sparked their desire to create The Teacup Project because some of the best conversations between family and friends are over a delightful cup of tea.
Listen in and learn how Deb Holton-Smith and Jan Martin are creating Healing Ties by preserving your Keepsake Story
It is a stressful decision. But you know that it will be the best decision for your loved one.
You know that someday you may have to think about bringing your loved one in a place that can provide more care. It may be a rehab facility, an assisted living facility (ALF), or a nursing home.
Your loved one comes first and most important.
I want to help you to prepare NOW for the crucial questions. WHEN? WHERE? HOW?
•When will be the right time? •Where is the best place? •How will you be able to afford it?
YOUR FIRST STEP – Listen to this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers. My two guests are EXPERTS at helping you find the best answers for you and your loved one. The advice they share on this podcast will give you the answers and directions you need.
Esther McMillan is the Daily Money Management Manager at Aging True Community Senior Services. She also is a National Certified Guardian. Aging True can help you to know when is the right time – or whether there are OTHER OPTIONS. (Visit their web site https://www.agingtrue.org/)
Michael Saffy is owner of Silver Link consulting. They help you find the care your love one deserves (Visit their web site https://www.silverlinkconsulting.com/).
Both have important suggestions on how to afford this care.
I know how wrenching the decision will be. When we had to place my Mom in a memory care facility, it broke my Dad’s heart. When we placed my Dad in an assisted living facility, it broke my heart.
I recognized how important that the advice and support from knowledgeable professionals would help me – and you – to make the best decisions for our loved ones.
They are my guests on this podcast so that you, will be better prepared when the time comes to make that decision.
When that time comes, I encourage you to seek out Aging True and Silver Link Consulting.
If you need more, I am always here for you.
Blessings
Toula Wootan
Lauren Dykovitz became a caregiver for her mother who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s when she was in her twenties. In the beginning, she says, she had a difficult time coping with her mom’s disease and felt she had nowhere to turn for advice and support. As a younger caregiver, it was difficult to find anyone who could relate to what she was going through. To help herself understand and process her dementia journey she started sharing her story on a Facebook page, then on a blog, both called Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s, and finally in a book, titled Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer's. Her goal was not only to share her story and the lessons she’s learned but to let others know they are not alone.
In many ways, the blog serves as her online journal. She finds it therapeutic to write down her thoughts and feelings as she navigates her way through life with this horrific disease and the aftermath of her mother’s death. The name of the blog says it all: She tells stories of life, love, and Alzheimer’s, and warns that she might make you cry at times, but she promises to make you laugh, as well. And, to always, always, always keep it real.
“I’m not an expert on Alzheimer’s,” she says. “I’m an expert on loving someone who has it.”
In this episode we discuss the particular difficulties of being a Millennial caregiver, how connecting with other caregivers via social media makes it easier, and why her mother’s forgetting her wasn’t the worst thing that happened.
Read Lauren’s AlzAuthors post: https://alzauthors.com/2018/01/24/meet-lauren-dykovitz-author-of-learning-to-weather-the-storm-a-story-of-life-love-and-alzheimers/
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Website: https://lifeloveandalzheimers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifeloveandalzheimers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeloveandalzheimers/
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We begin season 9 of Healing Ties with best selling author Ken Stern.
Formally the CEO of National Public Radio is is the founder and Chair of the Longevity Project, which he founded in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity.
The Longevity Project fosters public conversation and research on the impact on longer lives on civil society.
Ken is the host of multiple podcasts, including When I’m 64, from the Stanford Center on Longevity and is launching a National Conversation on Caregiving starting on March 31 to highlight the challenges facing family caregivers.
Listen in and learn how you can participate in the National Conversation on Caregiving, and how Ken is creating Healing Ties all around us by his words, actions and deeds!
The tables have turned for you. Are you okay?
It used to be that work was the most important duty in your life. Your family and loved ones were there for love and support.
Now, you are caring for that most important loved one. But you still have to work.
I understand. The tables turned on me in 2012, when I became the main caregiver for my parents.
But I still had to work, providing outreach and support for caregivers in Northeast Florida. And I still had to do my live radio show, every week.
I admit. Sometimes the stress almost overcame me.
The tables turned in this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, also. I am the “guest” of the day, being interviewed by Nicole Egan, Care Services Director for Aging True. She wanted to hear more of my caregiving stories with my parents, especially while still working. As we talked, I shared some important tips that helped my success as a working caregiver.
You are not alone. There are others going through what you are. There is help and support. Some of the valuable tips we talked about will help you:
Talk to your bosses. Let them know your situation. Ask how they could accommodate.
Know your company’s policies and programs. They are changing to keep valuable employees like you.
Talk with other working caregivers.
Find local agencies – like Aging True – whose mission is to provide care and support for you.
You already know. Caring for your loved one will be the most meaningful and rewarding work you will ever do. But you don’t have to do it alone.
You can learn more about Aging True’s services by visiting their web site (https://www.agingtrue.org/) or calling 904.807.1203. Their Customer Relations line for more detailed information, is 904.807.1225.
If you need more, I am here for you. And Aging True is here for you, also.
Blessings
Toula Wootan
Paula Spencer Scott is a long-time journalist and health and family-life specialist focusing on self-care, eldercare, and baby care. She's the author of the bestseller “Surviving Alzheimer's: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers” and the recently released “When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician's Step-by-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety Worries, & More” with Dr. Leslie Kernisan.
Paula experienced dementia in five of her immediate family members, including her live-in father-in-law, and took on a variety of caring roles. This gave her the precious insight and advice that flows throughout her caregiver guides.
Paula’s work may be familiar to you. She’s been published in a variety of mainstream magazines and online platforms, including Woman's Day, Parade, AARP Bulletin, Newsweek, PBS Next Avenue, Glamour, Reader's Digest, USA Weekend, Caring.com, and WebMD, to name a few.
She has earned writing awards from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the Arthritis Foundation, the National Political Women's Caucus, and the Western Publishing Association.
Her other books include “Momfidence” and a series of interactive journals for Peter Pauper Press: Pregnancy Journal, An Oral History: Preserve Your Family's Story, Mother and Son, and Like Mother, Like Daughter: A Discovery Journal for the Two of Us (written with her daughter, Page).
In this episode we discuss the Cardinal Rules of Dementia Care, three things you can change about your dementia journey, and how knowledge can be a form of self-care.
Read Paula’s AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2016/12/28/meet-paula-spencer-scott-author-of-surviving-alzheimers-practical-tips-and-soul-saving-wisdom-for-caregivers/
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Websites: Surviving Alzheimer’s…Together: https://www.survivingalz.net/ Paula Spencer Scott: https://www.paulaspencerscott.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/survivingalz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSpencerScott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forpaulaspencerscott/
Paula’s Recommended Resources
Better Health While Aging: BetterHealthWhileAging.net. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Colorado State University: https://courses.online.colostate.edu Mindspan: Stay Sharp All Your Lifetime Through Better Brain Health Dementia Together: dementiatogether.org
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Today’s guest is Susan Straley, author of the dual memoirs "Alzheimer's Trippin' with George" which memorialize her 10,000-mile cross-country trike trips after her husband’s dementia diagnosis.
When Susan and George semi-retired from their machine design and manufacturing business in Waukesha, Wisconsin in 2008, they moved all their belongings into storage except for what they needed for a long bicycle trip on their recumbent tricycles and pedaled around Wisconsin for 40 days. Throughout their travels, Susan uploaded pictures and stories to an online journal to keep family and friends informed of their whereabouts. This journal began her writing career.
Born with an urge to wander, Susan thought it only natural to want to run away when dementia entered their lives in 2015, so she and George took off on their trikes for a three-month trip around the States. She again kept an online journal of their adventures, but this time she included the deepest, most personal details of the progression of George’s disease. Her readers, followers, friends, and family encouraged her to tell all.
"It will be so helpful to others who have loved ones with dementia," they said.
This became her first book.
When Susan and George arrived home she was encouraged to continue writing about their experiences, and the second half of their dementia journey turned into a love story, the love between the two of them, but also the wonderful outpouring of love and support they enjoyed from friends, family, and their community.
In 2018, George succumbed to Alzheimer’s. Susan still enjoys riding her recumbent tricycle and traverses the country in her camper, sharing her travels and adventures online all the way.
In this episode we discuss life after Alzheimer’s caregiving, the value of support groups, and turning a travel blog into a book.
Read Susan’s AlzAuthors post: https://alzauthors.com/2019/10/01/susan-straley-alzheimers-trippin-george/
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Website: https://www.susanstraley.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrippinwithSusan Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanStraley
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When both of her parents were diagnosed with dementia, Vicki Tapia, a lactation consultant who had coached around 10,000 mother-baby pairs, found her energies redirected to the other end of life. A lifelong writer, she soon began journaling as an outlet for the stress and strain she encountered as their long-distance caregiver. Over time, this journal became a book-length work, a memoir detailing her family’s rocky road through this devastating disease.
She was inspired to seek publication after many friends told her that reading her words helped them on their own dementia journeys. Her story was then published by Praeclarus Press as Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. It became a finalist in the 2015 High Plains Book Awards and was named "One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time" by Book Authority.
Vicki is a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, happily serving as treasurer, acquisitions editor, and whatever else is needed. She’s a lifelong traveler and has been all over the globe and the United States. When she’s not busy writing, you’re apt to find her out walking her dog or off on an adventure with her husband on their tandem bicycle.
In this episode, we discuss the dilemma of being a long-distance caregiver to two parents with dementia at the same time, the trauma of moving her parents not once but twice, and how journaling helped her keep her sanity.
Read Vicki’s AlzAuthors blog post: https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/15/meet-vicki-tapia-alzauthors-admin-and-author-of-somebody-stole-my-iron/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicleetap
Website: https://vickitapia.com/
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Today’s guest is Gerda Saunders, author of the mesmerizing memoir Memory’s Last Breath: Field Notes on My Dementia, in which she describes in great detail her descent into cerebral microvascular disease, a precursor to dementia. A gifted writer, she is also a woman of many talents and has had a remarkable career in higher education.
She grew up in South Africa during apartheid, the child of a farmer in a family of six children. In spite of her family’s lack of resources, she succeeded in earning a B.S. in Math and Chemistry from the University of Pretoria. She then worked as a research scientist at the South African Atomic Energy Board for three years and left that to become a teacher. She taught Science and Math at Kempton Park (Afrikaans) High School, and Math and Physics at the Kempton Park Technical Institute. In 1984, she emigrated to the United States and settled in Utah with her husband Peter and their two children.
She continued her education at the University of Utah and earned a PhD in English while teaching Business and Creative Writing. After graduation, she worked for seven years in the business world as a technical writer and program manager. In 2001, she became the Associate Director of Gender Studies at the University of Utah. In addition to her administrative role, she taught classes in gender studies and English Literature.
In 2002, SMU Press published her first book, Blessings on the Sheep Dog, a collection of stories about which Nobel laureate J.M. Coetzee said, "With cool intelligence, laconic wit, and deep feeling, Saunders explores the moral chaos of South Africa and the pain of a new generation of...exiles."
In this episode we discuss what led to her seeking a diagnosis for the peculiar and worrisome behaviors that surfaced at the age of 61, how she’s lived joyously for almost a decade with the d-word, and her carefully crafted end-of-life plan.
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Read Gerda’s post on AlzAuthors: https://alzauthors.com/2017/10/31/meet-gerda-saunders-author-of-memorys-last-breath/
Read Gerda’s article in Slate: My Dementia - Telling who I am before I forget http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/family/2014/03/dementia_and_aging_diary_of_a_sufferer_of_microvascular_disease.html
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Website: https://www.gerdasaunders.com/ Blog: https://www.gerdasaunders.com/blog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerda.saunders Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16645330.Gerda_Saunders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerda-saunders-a85381100/detail/recent-activity/shares/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gerdasaunders/my-dementia-my-fashion/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GerdaMSaunders
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort, and support on their own dementia journeys.
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For too many people, it's hard to get an appointment for a Covid-19 vaccination. The system needs to be improved, but there are a few tips to help in the meantime.
Caregiving is a reflection of your love.
All that you do for your loved one (often unappreciated), and all the mistakes you feel you made by trying to be a better caregiver. The times you resist the urge to fix your loved one’s problems.
That is your Valentine Story.
In this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, my guest shares her Caregiver Valentine Story with you.
Terri Barton, CEO of Aging True, Inc, also cared for her husband, Bill, for five years, until his death in 2019. In the podcast, she shares her Valentine Story about those times and the lessons she learned.
Terri explains why she is so appreciative of being given that time as Bill’s caregiver. She also admits that she made mistakes. She learned that it was important for to make Bill feel as independent as he could be. She also recognized that it was important for her to take time for herself, through diet, exercise and time away.
In this Month of Love, highlighted by Valentine’s Day, Terri’s Caregiver Valentine Story will inspire you and encourage you.
Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day and a Blessed month of love and good care for you and your loved one.
Today’s guest is Florrie Munat, author of the memoir “Be Brave: A Wife’s Journey Through Caregiving,” in which she shares the story of caring for her husband, Chuck, during their 6-year ordeal with Lewy Body disease due to an ischemic stroke. "Be Brave" was selected as one of the Top 100 Indie Books of 2017 by Kirkus Reviews, who described it as, "A beautiful, richly panoramic book that should reassure caregivers and delight memoir readers."
Already a published author when their journey started, Florrie began chronicling their new story right away with honesty, humor, compassion, and a desire for self-discovery. After Chuck succumbed to complications from Lewy Body disease, she sifted through her random notes, journal entries, and written observations and wove them into this moving memoir, a tribute to a loving marriage tested by unanticipated and transformational challenges.
Florrie is the author of numerous children’s books, nonfiction articles, short stories, and poems. She worked as a reference and young adult librarian, taught high school English, and worked for a university press. She and Chuck raised four children, and her family hosted four foreign exchange students. She is currently a volunteer radio reader and Young Adult book reviewer; and writes and edits for the Lewy Body Dementia Association and several community groups. She lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, where she enjoys photography, the New York Times crossword puzzle, hiking, reading, and following Seattle’s underdog sports teams.
Read Florrie’s AlzAuthors post: https://alzauthors.com/2019/01/29/meet-florrie-munat-author-of-be-brave/
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Website: https://florriemunat.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/FlorrieMunat Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/author.florrie.munat Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fmunat/
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
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In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Bob Rowland. Bob cares long distance for his 84 year old mom along with the support from his siblings. Bob has been in the health care space for over 30 years and talks about a medication management service that may be available for your loved one and help simplify your caregiving life. Bob has also been implementing small healthy habits and lost 60 pounds in 2020 and was able to get off a few of his personal medications.
Matt visits with nurse and author Jan Dougherty for travel strategies when dementia impacts a family. Visit the Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_35_Travel
Today’s guest is Krysten Lindsay Hager, who writes funny, charming, irresistible dramas for tweens and teens. Her stories are about friendship, self-esteem, fitting in, frenemies, crushes, fame, first loves, and values. She also writes about dementia, especially Lewy Body, in the teen novels “Competing with the Star,” a Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist, and “Dating the It Guy.”
Krysten’s experience with dementia started in her sophomore year in high school when her grandfather was diagnosed with “hardening of the arteries.” She helped her parents provide care for him, which affected her college years and led her to write “Competing with the Star.” Many years later her father was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia which inspired “Dating the It Guy.”
In this episode we discuss why fiction is an excellent medium for educating teens about serious topics, why Robin Williams’ story helped her understood her father’s illness, how the vulnerability of dementia affects loving relationships, and the positivity to be found in saying “the long goodbye.”
Read Krysten’s AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2017/02/01/krysten-lindsay-hager-how-young-adult-fiction-helps-heal-and-educate/
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Website: https://www.krystenlindsay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrystenLindsayHagerAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystenlindsay/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystenLindsay Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/krystenlindsay/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClIQCsRcKc97-25oXvabZ8A
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Jean Lee is a co-founder and director of AlzAuthors. and author of the brave, inspirational memoir "Alzheimer’s Daughter," written from a journal she kept during her years of caring for both parents diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day. At the time, she was working full-time as an elementary school teacher and took over their care. Throughout her caregiving years she experienced the heartbreak, confusion, and exhaustion common to all dementia caregivers. Readers of her deeply personal and painfully written memoir travel a journey beginning with a sweet WWII romance through family life, aging, and a daughter’s first suspicions that something’s not right with Mom and Dad, ending with her parent’s final breaths. “I wrote the book I needed to read while caregiving for my parents,” she says. "Alzheimer’s Daughter" is a beautiful but poignant tribute to her parents and a source of support for caregivers everywhere. Jean is also the author of a delightful series of children’s books based upon the family dogs: "Lexi’s Triplets," "Lexi’s Litter of Three," and "Julia’s Journey to her Forever Home."
Read Jean’s AlzAuthors blog post: https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/08/jean-lee-author-of-alzheimers-daughter/
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AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
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In today’s podcast, I speak with Leeza Gibbons, author, entrepreneur, Emmy-winner, pop culture icon and former caregiver. Leeza was thrust into the world of Alzheimer’s when her mother was diagnosed in 1999. Throughout her journey, she observed the many challenges of caregiving and the importance of caregivers taking care of themselves. She created Leeza’s Care Connection, a non-profit organization to offer support to family caregivers by providing support groups, educational workshops and wellness activities.
I invited my 21 year old daughter Natalie on the show. In this episode, we talk about what our family caregiving situation looked and felt like from her perspective as a teenager and young adult (I shed just a few tears...). We also talk about college, self-care, and we each take turns sharing our '21 for 2021' lists....essentially what we are planning to do to have more FUN in 2021!
If you go to the hospital alone, you have to advocate for yourself. Here are tips for how to prepare and what to do when you are in the hospital to make sure you get the best possible care.
You are not alone in your caregiving role.
I know. You hear me say that all the time. That is why I introduce new people who are here to help you.
In Northeast Florida, there is another MAJOR PLAYER for caregivers and seniors like you. Aging True is a non-profit, charitable organization that enables seniors to stay home and be independent.
In this podcast, I talk with Megan Taylor, Care Transitions Program Manager, about all the services that Aging True is providing to support seniors and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meals. Household items. Counseling. RESPITE. Home Health aides. RESPITE (yes – I said it twice. You need a break). Their Caregiver support program assists clients and/or caregivers in crisis.
Aging True has a legacy of providing concern, compassion and care for seniors and caregivers. Megan and the Care Transitions Program team have been at the forefront of helping seniors and caregivers during the pandemic.
You can learn more about Aging True and their programs by visiting their web site, http://agingtrue.com/, or by calling them at (904) 807-1203.
I am proud to connect you with Aging True. I encourage you to get in touch with them today.
Blessings
Toula
Robin Perini is an award-winning author of heart-stopping suspense and poignant romance novels. When not writing she works for an advanced technology corporation. When not writing or working she helps care for her mother who has Alzheimer’s and lives just across the street with Robin’s father. An advocate for Alzheimer’s education, Robin has woven the topic into two of her novels, “Forgotten Secrets” and “Forgotten Legacy,” books one and two in her Singing River Series. Her goal was to both entertain and educate her readers about the disease, and to raise needed funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. She happily donates a portion of the royalties from these books to the organization.
As a writer, Robin is devoted to giving her readers fast-paced, high stakes adventures with a love story sure to melt their hearts. Her strong characters and tightly woven plots made her a seven-time Romance Writers of America Golden Heart® finalist. In 2011, she won the Golden Heart®, and that title became her first Harlequin Intrigue novel, “Finding Her Son.” There are now ten. She’s written two other series, including Montgomery Justice and Carder Texas Connections, as well as several stand-alone novels.
Robin resides in the southwestern United States. In her spare time, you might find her giving one of her many nationally acclaimed writing workshops or training in competitive small-bore rifle silhouette shooting. She’s a voracious reader and a die-hard fan of the T.V. series, BONES. She’s also an AlzAuthors Associate, bringing her advanced tech skills to cataloguing our bookstore, a work-in-progress.
In this episode we discuss how her mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis changed her life, the challenges of caring for her mom at home while balancing work and writing, thankfulness, and the joys of finding the best home healthcare provider you can find.
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Read Robin's AlzAuthors blog post: https://alzauthors.com/2016/12/07/meet-robin-perini-author-of-forgotten-secrets-more-than-a-romantic-mysterythriller/
Connect with Robin
Website: http://www.robinperini.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RobinPeriniAuthor/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4900163.Robin_Perini
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
No matter one's age, misusing medications and other household items can be dangerous. Amanda Ruback from the Missouri Poison Center provides essential information and tips to help keep us (and our loved ones) safer in our homes. Topics we discuss include: Polypharmacy; Multiple Medications; Household Chemicals; and much more. Watch this video, to get the national 800 number that will connect you to your local poison center - available 24/7 - staffed by pharmacists and/or nurses.
My latest podcast is because I care for you.
I share this message with you every year – Take Care Of Yourself, especially during the holidays.
ESPECIALLY DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
My podcast is the recording of my presentation during the Caregiver Coalition of NE Florida’s recent webinar.
I talk about how you can be COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS. I share some important information and advice.
This year I discuss extra precautions we are asked to take (and should follow) to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the COVID-19 virus.
I wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. I look forward to working together with you (and, hopefully, seeing you in person again) in 2021.
Our special Holiday edition of Healing Ties features the soothing words of Author and Psychotherapist Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren shares her story about losing her husband and son this year, while finding comfort in remembering them during the Holidays. When life transitions, recognizing our grief and talking about our love for the person you are missing, is one of the steps in our healing process that helps you take back your life. No matter what faith base you are coming from, the Holiday Season is intended to be a joyful time for everyone. This is an upbeat conversation, filled with real life stories, about a taboo topic that is often swept under the table. Listen in and learn how Loren Gelberg-Goff is creating Healing Ties all around us! Happy Holidays everyone!
Our special Holiday edition of Healing Ties features the soothing words of Author and Psychotherapist Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren shares her story about losing her husband and son this year, while finding comfort in remembering them during the Holidays. When life transitions, recognizing our grief and talking about our love for the person you are missing, is one of the steps in our healing process that helps you take back your life. No matter what faith base you are coming from, the Holiday Season is intended to be a joyful time for everyone. This is an upbeat conversation, filled with real life stories, about a taboo topic that is often swept under the table. Listen in and learn how Loren Gelberg-Goff is creating Healing Ties all around us!Happy Holidays everyone!
Are you wondering about what objective driving assessment is available to test your loved one's abilities? Sometimes it takes such an assessment to help him or her see their limitations. Join Matt and Larry as they discuss this option to driving retirement. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_34_Driving
Karin Murphy, bereavement and grief counselor, and I discuss the challenges of dealing with grief while caregiving - whether it’s anticipatory grief, the difference between grief and depression or how judgment plays into grief, Karin offers practical strategies we can use to help us cope on a daily basis.
Lisa Skinner is the author of "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,," a caregiver guide full of real-life stories and practical advice.
Her dementia journey started when she was a teen and her grandmother displayed bizarre behaviors, diagnosed as senile dementia. At the time, resources for families were practically nonexistent and she dedicated her life to becoming an advocate and ally for those on the dementia path. She has witnessed 8 family members succumb to Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and with her husband served as a “relief caregiver” for his mother. She also provided dementia care for her beloved cockapoo, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Canine Dementia.
Professionally, she is a Behavioral Specialist devoted to helping families understand the stages and related behaviors that are associated with dementia illnesses. She considers her career in elder care a calling and has more than 25 years’ experience starting up memory care programs, counseling patients and their families on dementia care, training caregivers, and working in sales and marketing.
In this episode we discuss dealing with dementia behaviors, how to understand and communicate with those who have dementia, and canine cognitive dysfunction.
Start reading "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost" Now! https://amzn.to/2EC5iA3
Read Lisa's AlzAuthors Post: https://alzauthors.com/2016/10/19/meet-lisa-skinner-author-of-not-all-who-wander-need-be-lost/
Connect with Lisa Skinner
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Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.In our Capstone Episode (which completes Season 8 of Healing Ties), I am joined by our Executive Producer Bill Odman, as we give thanks to all our guest and our listeners during our 30 Podcasts In 30 Days, while providing insight to what lies ahead for the Whole Care Network and Healing Ties. Listen in for a sneak peak at Season 9 commencing in January 2021 as we ask...Beyond Caregiving, How Do We Care...How Do We Heal...We do this by creating Healing Ties all around us!See you in January of Season 9 of Healing Ties!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 30 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In our Capstone Episode (which completes Season 8 of Healing Ties), I am joined by our Executive Producer Bill Odman, as we give thanks to all our guest and our listeners during our 30 Podcasts In 30 Days, while providing insight to what lies ahead for the Whole Care Network and Healing Ties. Listen in for a sneak peak at Season 9 commencing in January 2021 as we ask...Beyond Caregiving, How Do We Care...How Do We Heal...We do this by creating Healing Ties all around us! See you in January of Season 9 of Healing Ties!
Irene Frances Olson writes both fiction and non-fiction, the latter of which can be found on her personal blog "Baby Boomers and More," also known as "Living: the ultimate team sport." Ms. Olson is also a feature writer for "Grandparents Day Magazine," where she has her own byline: IN YOUR CORNER
Much of Irene's early non-fiction pieces found on her personal blog focus on a family caregiver's journey, especially as that journey relates to taking care of a family member with a terminal illness such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementias.
She started her fiction-writing career five years after her father's 2007 death from Alzheimer's disease. "Requiem for the Status Quo" is inspired by her years of dedicated caregiving during her father's dementia journey. If ever there were an occasion to make lemonade out of lemons, the author's caregiver experiences certainly qualify.
"Requiem" was a Finalist in the prestigious 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards contest.
Irene also served on the Board of Directors for AlzAuthors where she steered the organization toward their 501(c)(3) status. She also served as Coordinator of Global Outreach, connecting it with caregiving and dementia-care organizations that support the much misunderstood and underappreciated unpaid caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
Ms. Olson lives in Washington state with her husband, 3 daughters, and two grandchildren.
For more information about the author's projects, please go to www.irenefrancesolson.com. Her ebook and 2019 2nd edition paperback are available through Amazon and your favorite bookstores.
Start reading “Requiem for the Status Quo” now! Available in Kindle, audiobook, and paperback on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34BjHXj
Connect with Irene Frances Olson:
Blogs: Baby Boomers and More https://babyboomersandmore.com/, Grandparents Day Magazine http://www.grandparentsdaymagazine.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedmondWriter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Boomer98053
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-frances-olson-59b86648/
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 29 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome caregiver extraordinaire Roseanne Corcoran for the Daughterhood Circle and Podcast. Rosanne in a primary in-home caregiver for her mom since 2009, sandwich caregiver and Daughterhood Circle Leader. Leveraging her skills from a Bachelor’s degree in English Communications, she created Daughterhood The Podcast to bring her empathetic view of caregiving, from a first person perspective, to help others navigate these uncharted, disorienting and tumultuous waters. You are going to love Rosanne! Listen in and learn how Rosanne is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 29 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome caregiver extraordinaire Roseanne Corcoran for the Daughterhood Circle and Podcast. Rosanne in a primary in-home caregiver for her mom since 2009, sandwich caregiver and Daughterhood Circle Leader. Leveraging her skills from a Bachelor’s degree in English Communications, she created Daughterhood The Podcast to bring her empathetic view of caregiving, from a first person perspective, to help others navigate these uncharted, disorienting and tumultuous waters. You are going to love Rosanne!Listen in and learn how Rosanne is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 28 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White! Susanne White was blessed with the opportunity to care for her parents and ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may survive caregiving with grace and empowerment.Listen in and learn how Susanne is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 28 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White! Susanne White was blessed with the opportunity to care for her parents and ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com and shares her experience, strength and hope with others so that they too may survive caregiving with grace and empowerment. Listen in and learn how Susanne is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 27 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome Matt Estrade who is an author and host of two podcasts centered around dementia. Inspired by his mother who was the sole care partner for his grandfather with dementia, Matt Estrade discovered his calling. He began facilitating care partner support groups, writing a blog, educating communities and care teams, producing The Peace with Dementia Podcast, and completing graduate school in Gerontology. Now Matt offers The Peace with Dementia Rosary: Education, Intentions, Community, along with free daily, weekly, and monthly education on Facebook, YouTube, and other social platforms. Listen in and learn how Matt Estrade is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 27 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. On this episode of Healing Ties I am pleased to welcome Matt Estrade who is an author and host of two podcasts centered around dementia. Inspired by his mother who was the sole care partner for his grandfather with dementia, Matt Estrade discovered his calling. He began facilitating care partner support groups, writing a blog, educating communities and care teams, producing The Peace with Dementia Podcast, and completing graduate school in Gerontology. Now Matt offers The Peace with Dementia Rosary: Education, Intentions, Community, along with free daily, weekly, and monthly education on Facebook, YouTube, and other social platforms. Listen in and learn how Matt Estrade is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Happy Thanks-Caregiving and welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. Our special Thanksgiving podcast features Deb Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson from Nourish Caregivers. Enriched by faith together, Kelly and Deb founded Nourish for Caregivers whose mission is to support and empower caregivers through the gift of faith. Nourish provides tools and resources to churches and healthcare organizations to minister to family caregivers’ practical, emotional and spiritual needs, addressing the most common and challenging issues caregivers face. Nourish, today, is in 70+ locations across the country. Deb and Kelly’s mission is to see family caregivers have the resources and spiritual support they need in their very own local communities. Listen in and learn how Deb and Kelly are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Happy Thanks-Caregiving and welcome to Season 8, Episode 26 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.Our special Thanksgiving podcast features Deb Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson from Nourish Caregivers. Enriched by faith together, Kelly and Deb founded Nourish for Caregivers whose mission is to support and empower caregivers through the gift of faith. Nourish provides tools and resources to churches and healthcare organizations to minister to family caregivers’ practical, emotional and spiritual needs, addressing the most common and challenging issues caregivers face. Nourish, today, is in 70+ locations across the country. Deb and Kelly’s mission is to see family caregivers have the resources and spiritual support they need in their very own local communities.Listen in and learn how Deb and Kelly are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar. Victoria (Tia) found her passion for geriatrics as one of the pioneer participants in the groundbreaking Students-in-Residence program, spending a year living with the older adults of an assisted living community. Tia has brought her unique perspective to a state and national level, advocating for Alzheimer’s research, education, and political reform and serves as a Community Dementia Educator. Tia continues to work towards positively influencing care and re-frame how others view aging, as she pursues her medical education at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she hopes to continue to improve outcomes and infrastructure.Listen in and learn how Tia is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 25 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Geriatric Patient Advocate and Medical Student Victoria Kozar. Victoria (Tia) found her passion for geriatrics as one of the pioneer participants in the groundbreaking Students-in-Residence program, spending a year living with the older adults of an assisted living community. Tia has brought her unique perspective to a state and national level, advocating for Alzheimer’s research, education, and political reform and serves as a Community Dementia Educator. Tia continues to work towards positively influencing care and re-frame how others view aging, as she pursues her medical education at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she hopes to continue to improve outcomes and infrastructure. Listen in and learn how Tia is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice. Not only is Lindsay an excellent voice coach, Lindsay was an excellent caregiver for her Grandam, Grandam Angel. Grandma Angel, was always by her side. She helped Lindsay by giving her rides, making sure she was fed, helping her memorize lines for acting scenes, making beautiful costumes for her performances and above all else gave her the love and support that only a grandmother can. Then in 2017 Grandma Angel health began to change and she needed more help than every before. Lindsay was there to insured that Grandma's Angel final wish was granted. This is a story about love, care and commitment.Listen in and learn how Lindsay is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 24 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is my pleasure to welcome Lindsay Carretero from Point Blanc Voice. Not only is Lindsay an excellent voice coach, Lindsay was an excellent caregiver for her Grandam, Grandam Angel. Grandma Angel, was always by her side. She helped Lindsay by giving her rides, making sure she was fed, helping her memorize lines for acting scenes, making beautiful costumes for her performances and above all else gave her the love and support that only a grandmother can. Then in 2017 Grandma Angel health began to change and she needed more help than every before. Lindsay was there to insured that Grandma's Angel final wish was granted. This is a story about love, care and commitment. Listen in and learn how Lindsay is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Steve Besserman from AirJoe Productions.Following a career in network television and healthcare marketing communications, Steve founded AriJoe Productions, LLC, for the purpose of realizing his lifetime ambition of bringing his parents’ Holocaust Survivors’ love story to the screen. He served as Executive Producer, Writer and Director of this award-winning independent documentary, "Only A Number," which has appeared at film festivals, has been broadcast on PBS stations across the country, and is being used in the curriculum of New Jersey schools through the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. In 2015, Steve expanded AriJoe Productions to provide affordable video documentary storytelling for small-to-mid-size businesses, non-profit organizations and people who wish to capture, share and preserve their family history. Listen in and learn how Steve is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 23 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Steve Besserman from AirJoe Productions. Following a career in network television and healthcare marketing communications, Steve founded AriJoe Productions, LLC, for the purpose of realizing his lifetime ambition of bringing his parents’ Holocaust Survivors’ love story to the screen. He served as Executive Producer, Writer and Director of this award-winning independent documentary, "Only A Number," which has appeared at film festivals, has been broadcast on PBS stations across the country, and is being used in the curriculum of New Jersey schools through the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. In 2015, Steve expanded AriJoe Productions to provide affordable video documentary storytelling for small-to-mid-size businesses, non-profit organizations and people who wish to capture, share and preserve their family history. Listen in and learn how Steve is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Today’s guest is Kathryn Harrison, who is not only an AlzAuthor but our Creative Director and a member of our management team.
Kathryn was compelled to create her award-winning children’s book "Weeds in Nana’s Garden" following her mother’s passing from frontotemporal dementia in 2010.
During her family’s journey with the disease, Kathryn noticed how much involving her two young children in caregiving added value to the experience, so she decided to create an engaging picture book that could reach many children, enhance their understanding of dementia, and perhaps encourage them to connect more with those on this journey. The enchanting illustrations in Kathryn’s beautiful book enhance the poignancy of the loving story.
What’s more, Kathryn has collaborated with Dementia Care Expert, Jaclyn Guenette, to launch another book for children about dementia, "I Smile For Grandpa."
Start reading "Weeds In Nana's Garden" now! https://amzn.to/3mrKvPS
Read Kathryn’s AlzAuthors Post https://alzauthors.com/2016/09/07/childrens-book-alzheimers-kathryn-harrison/
Follow Kathryn on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KathHarrisonArt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryn.harrison.art/ Website: http://weedsinnanasgarden.com
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome my very good friend and caregiver advocate extraordinaire, Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for Caregivers! Caregiving, Covid19, Thanksgiving and the Holiday's approaching...OH MY!!!Toula is an author, radio show host and is a well-known national advocate for caregivers, Toula's soothing style and her special "Timely Tips for Caregivers" is just the prefect recipe caregivers need as move into a very different Holiday Season. Listen in and learn how Toula Wootan is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 22 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.
In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome my very good friend and caregiver advocate extraordinaire, Toula Wootan from Toula's Tips for Caregivers!
Caregiving, Covid19, Thanksgiving and the Holiday's approaching...OH MY!!! Toula is an author, radio show host and is a well-known national advocate for caregivers, Toula's soothing style and her special "Timely Tips for Caregivers" is just the prefect recipe caregivers need as move into a very different Holiday Season.
Listen in and learn how Toula Wootan is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 21 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Executive Director of the Tennessee Respite Coalition, Dr. Megan Schwalm! The Tennessee Respite Coalition provides respite services to caregivers across the entire state of Tennessee. This important state-wide agency strives to provide caregivers with the tools to care for themselves so that they can better care for their loved one. "You can't pour from an empty cup." Additionally, One of Dr. Schwalm’s core values as a leader is providing support for her staff in their own wellness journey. Listen in and learn how Dr. Schwalm and the entire staff at the Tennessee Respite Coalition are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 21 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Executive Director of the Tennessee Respite Coalition, Dr. Megan Schwalm! The Tennessee Respite Coalition provides respite services to caregivers across the entire state of Tennessee. This important state-wide agency strives to provide caregivers with the tools to care for themselves so that they can better care for their loved one. "You can't pour from an empty cup." Additionally, One of Dr. Schwalm’s core values as a leader is providing support for her staff in their own wellness journey.Listen in and learn how Dr. Schwalm and the entire staff at the Tennessee Respite Coalition are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 20 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network.
In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome a good friend of mine Rich Scharf. Rich is a native West Virginian living in St. Louis Mo, and is the only child raised by a single mother, Carolyn, who resides in a Memory Care facility with mid-to-late stage dementia. Rich practices dentistry at a federally qualified health center (FQHC), providing services for those who normally wouldn’t be able to afford them. Rich started to see a change in his Mom's cognitive abilities a number of years ago and thought he might have to return to West Virginia to care for her (which is was more than willing to do). Now a long-distance caregiver, Rich and his mom are enriched by the care and concern of his Mom’s church which has made long-distance caregiving just a tad bit easier. Listen in and learn how Rich Scharf if creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 20 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome a good friend of mine Rich Scharf. Rich is a native West Virginian living in St. Louis Mo, and is the only child raised by a single mother, Carolyn, who resides in a Memory Care facility with mid-to-late stage dementia. Rich practices dentistry at a federally qualified health center (FQHC), providing services for those who normally wouldn’t be able to afford them.Rich started to see a change in his Mom's cognitive abilities a number of years ago and thought he might have to return to West Virginia to care for her (which is was more than willing to do). Now a long-distance caregiver, Rich and his mom are enriched by the care and concern of his Mom’s church which has made long-distance caregiving just a tad bit easier. Listen in and learn how Rich Scharf if creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Caremerge, Josh Studzinski. Josh leads the marketing, branding, and event strategy at Caremerge and Caremerge mission to ensure the aging experience is filled with peace of mind and joy. CareMerge and its applications are bridging the gap between families and their loved ones and improving communication with staff in senior living communities across the nation. Listen in and learn how Josh and the entire staff at Caremerge are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 19 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Caremerge, Josh Studzinski. Josh leads the marketing, branding, and event strategy at Caremerge andCaremerge mission to ensure the aging experience is filled with peace of mind and joy.CareMerge and its applications are bridging the gap between families and their loved ones and improving communication with staff in senior living communities across the nation.Listen in and learn how Josh and the entire staff at Caremerge are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Gary is the director of education for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, but there is much more to his story. Gary has been a good friend for many years, a mentor and was one of my original guest on my first podcast, "Be A Healthy Caregiver" way back in 2012. An accomplish author and columnist, Gary shares his dementia caregiving story without hesitation and is someone who is globally respected for the love, care and commitment he had to his parents and to the entire caregiving community. Gary also owns one of the best bookstores in all of America!Listen in and learn how Gary is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 18 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Gary is the director of education for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, but there is much more to his story. Gary has been a good friend for many years, a mentor and was one of my original guest on my first podcast, "Be A Healthy Caregiver" way back in 2012. An accomplish author and columnist, Gary shares his dementia caregiving story without hesitation and is someone who is globally respected for the love, care and commitment he had to his parents and to the entire caregiving community. Gary also owns one of the best bookstores in all of America! Listen in and learn how Gary is creating Healing Ties all around us.
The Popular Healing Ties podcast is celebrating National Family Caregivers with 30 episodes in 30 days and was delighted to welcome Aging In Place specialist Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America for a recent episode! Get to know Fritzi and the great work being accomplished at Age Safe American and be on the lookout for new episodes of Age Safe Life Well in early 2021!
Working with Age Safe America, Frtizi developed the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification and co-created an online Family Caregiver Essentials program. Her Master’s in Business from Columbia University, combined with CAPS and UDCP, gives her the experience, perspective and expertise to work with multi-discipline professionals and clients of all ages.
Fritzi is a successful entrepreneur in Senior Move Management, Environmental Consulting and Aging in Place Home Safety and Modification. Named Educator of the Year by NAHB for 2019, she teaches aging in place and universal design courses.
Listen in and learn how Fritzi and the entire staff at Age Safe America are creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, show host Elizabeth walks us through her loss experiences from this past year and ultimately realizes what was gained in this unusually emotionally draining year. 2020 is one we will never forget!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 17 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller from Healthy Happy Caregiver! Elizabeth's personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses as well as caring for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her consulting services, podcast, book and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers integrate caregiving and self care with their busy lives. Elizabeth's story and resources have been featured in Woman’s Day, Health Magazine, and the Washington Post. She is the host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal, and facilitates an Atlanta support group for family caregivers called the Atlanta Daughterhood Circle. Listen in and learn how Elizabeth is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 17 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller from Healthy Happy Caregiver! Elizabeth's personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses as well as caring for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver in 2015. Through her consulting services, podcast, book and online community, Elizabeth helps family caregivers integrate caregiving and self care with their busy lives. Elizabeth's story and resources have been featured in Woman’s Day, Health Magazine, and the Washington Post. She is the host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast on the Whole Care Network, author of Just for You: a Daily Self-Care Journal, and facilitates an Atlanta support group for family caregivers called the Atlanta Daughterhood Circle.Listen in and learn how Elizabeth is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer for Genworth U.S. Life Insurance, Larry Nisenson. One of Larry's main roles at Genworth is to oversee their fantastic CareScout®Caregiver Support Services, an innovative program designed to provide expert guidance and personal support for those struggling to find the right help for their loved one. The program leverages a network of 100,000+ healthcare professionals and facilities nationwide to provide employees unlimited access to personalized care advice and help finding suitable care solutions for their aging loved ones. This is one of the best resources for caregivers I have ever come across! Listen in and learn how Larry and the entire team at Genworth - CareScout® Caregiver Support Services are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 16 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode it is a pleasure to welcome the Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer for Genworth U.S. Life Insurance, Larry Nisenson. One of Larry's main roles at Genworth is to oversee their fantastic CareScout®Caregiver Support Services, an innovative program designed to provide expert guidance and personal support for those struggling to find the right help for their loved one. The program leverages a network of 100,000+ healthcare professionals and facilities nationwide to provide employees unlimited access to personalized care advice and help finding suitable care solutions for their aging loved ones. This is one of the best resources for caregivers I have ever come across! Listen in and learn how Larry and the entire team at Genworth - CareScout® Caregiver Support Services are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Jay Kweskin, Certified Senior Advisor specializing in care management shares how we can help a loved one from a distance. Learn the valuable role that care managers play on caring and advocating for older adults and those with special needs. From just keeping an eye on things, doctors appointments, med management, bill paying, and care giving, care managers are an affordable solution.
When her beloved mother, Doris, was diagnosed with dementia in 2006, Loretta Woodward Veney began learning everything she could about the disease and hoped to share that information so others could be more prepared than she was for this devastating diagnosis. In 2013, that hope turned into Loretta's first book, "Being My Mom’s Mom: A Journey Through Dementia from a Daughter’s Perspective," which highlights the first six years of the family's dementia journey. This book was recently updated to include the second half of her family’s dementia journey.
Loretta is a trainer, author, and motivational speaker. She’s a 35-year security management professional who spent the first 15 years of her career managing security personnel before starting her own training company offering topics including security management and operations, leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills. By mid- 2013, Loretta began receiving requests for presentations on her caregiver experience, and since that time has given more than 275 presentations and keynote addresses.
Loretta and her family’s story have been featured in a PBS special called "Alzheimer’s: The Caregiver’s Perspective," and in articles in the Washington Post, the New York Times, and AARP’s feature page on caregivers. She was selected as the 2019 Trailblazer of the Year by Johns Hopkins Medicine. She has also authored a coloring book for seniors entitled "Colors Flowing from My Mind," and an inspirational photo book entitled "Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit."
Start reading "Being My Mom’s Mom: A Journey Through Dementia from a Daughter’s Perspective": https://amzn.to/2BCS18s
Connect with Loretta Veney
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lwveney Conquering Life Blog: https://lwveney.wordpress.com Website: https://lorettaveney.com
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Welcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to visit Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar from Nova Southeastern University on a topic we are both passionate about: LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers. Dr. Sklar is an associate professor in the Department of Health Science at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and has worked as an educator, researcher, and leader of community-based health programs in the US and Canada for over 15 years. Dr. Sklar teaches a wide range of courses in health science, and supports caregivers through innovative programs that he leads for the Wellmed Charitable Foundation. Listen in and learn how Dr. Sklar is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 15 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to visit Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar from Nova Southeastern University on a topic we are both passionate about: LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers. Dr. Sklar is an associate professor in the Department of Health Science at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) and has worked as an educator, researcher, and leader of community-based health programs in the US and Canada for over 15 years. Dr. Sklar teaches a wide range of courses in health science, and supports caregivers through innovative programs that he leads for the Wellmed Charitable Foundation. Listen in and learn how Dr. Sklar is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Reiners from Eversound. Eversound is a technology company dedicated to ending social isolation for older adults by giving every resident the gift of hearing! As the co-founder at Eversound, Matt recognized the frustration his grandmother was having with hearing loss and decided to take on the issue first hand to create a product that is improving the lives of seniors all over the country. This is a "feel-good" story that I know you're going to enjoy. Listen in and learn how Matt and the entire team at Eversound are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 14 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Matt Reiners from Eversound. Eversound is a technology company dedicated to ending social isolation for older adults by giving every resident the gift of hearing! As the co-founder at Eversound, Matt recognized the frustration his grandmother was having with hearing loss and decided to take on the issue first hand to create a product that is improving the lives of seniors all over the country. This is a "feel-good" story that I know you're going to enjoy. Listen in and learn how Matt and the entire team at Eversound are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Aging In Place specialist Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America. Fritzi is a successful entrepreneur in Senior Move Management, Environmental Consulting and Aging in Place Home Safety and Modification. Named Educator of the Year by NAHB for 2019, she teaches aging in place and universal design courses. Working with Age Safe America, she developed the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification and co-created an online Family Caregiver Essentials program. Her Master’s in Business from Columbia University, combined with CAPS and UDCP, gives her the experience, perspective and expertise to work with multi-discipline professionals and clients of all ages. Listen in and learn how Fritzi is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 13 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcasts in 30 days celebrating National Family Caregivers month featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Aging In Place specialist Fritzi Gros-Daillon from Age Safe America.Fritzi is a successful entrepreneur in Senior Move Management, Environmental Consulting and Aging in Place Home Safety and Modification. Named Educator of the Year by NAHB for 2019, she teaches aging in place and universal design courses. Working with Age Safe America, she developed the Senior Home Safety Specialist certification and co-created an online Family Caregiver Essentials program. Her Master’s in Business from Columbia University, combined with CAPS and UDCP, gives her the experience, perspective and expertise to work with multi-discipline professionals and clients of all ages. Listen in and learn how Fritzi is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiving Educator Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving. As a caregiver for her 99 year old father, Theresa works with family caregivers on both the emotional and practical challenges of caring for an aging parent. Her passion is to help each family caregiver balance the trials and tribulations with care and compassion and a healthy dose of love and laughter. Listen in and learn how Theresa is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 12 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Certified Caregiving Consultant and Certified Caregiving Educator Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving. As a caregiver for her 99 year old father, Theresa works with family caregivers on both the emotional and practical challenges of caring for an aging parent. Her passion is to help each family caregiver balance the trials and tribulations with care and compassion and a healthy dose of love and laughter. Listen in and learn how Theresa is creating Healing Ties all around us!
My conversation with Loren Gelberg-Goff, MSW, LCSW, CHt, provides caregivers with the information they need to develop real, practical, self-care. Loren is the author of Take Back Your Life, A Caregiver's Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way. Listen in and learn how Kate Fassbender is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 11 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Kate Fassbender from the Dementia Letters Project. Kate realized at an early age when her grandmother was diagnosis with Vascular Dementia that she destined to make a difference with people living with this insidious disease. Digging into her ArtBin as a classically trained musician, studio artist, theatre-maker, and using her academic foundation in the Creative Arts Therapies, Kate serves others on the pillars of Education, Life Enrichment, and Support. With 20 years of living in service to those with dementia, she has experienced both sides of the dementia coin, learning what it means to be both a family and a professional care partner. This experience has impacted the way she becomes relational with others in both a creative and dignified way. Listen in and learn how Kate Fassbender is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 10 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren has become best known for creating the powerful, life-changing program for caregivers: “Take Back Your Life”. Loren is also a long-time family caregiver, so she comes to this space both personally and professionally. She counsels individuals as they learn new life skills so that they are able to live free of chronic, daily anxiety and overwhelm without having to constantly feel guilty, angry &/or resentful. Her latest book, written especially for caregivers, Take Back Your Life: The Caregivers’ Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm, teaches readers how to take as good care of themselves as they do of those they love. Listen in and learn how Loren is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 10 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is psychotherapist, author and keynote speaker Loren Gelberg-Goff. Loren has become best known for creating the powerful, life-changing program for caregivers: “Take Back Your Life”. Loren is also a long-time family caregiver, so she comes to this space both personally and professionally. She counsels individuals as they learn new life skills so that they are able to live free of chronic, daily anxiety and overwhelm without having to constantly feel guilty, angry &/or resentful. Her latest book, written especially for caregivers, Take Back Your Life: The Caregivers’ Guide to Finding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm, teaches readers how to take as good care of themselves as they do of those they love. Listen in and learn how Loren is creating Healing Ties all around us!
While tech companies may have inauspicious beginnings, Fahad Aziz, CTO and co-founder of CareMerge, shares with Pod-Pourri host Chris MacLellan the story behind CareMerge. Spending three months living at an assisted living community enabled Fahad to witness seniors’ challenges using technology while learning the needs of the community’s staff. The result, CareMerge and its applications, that are bridging the gap between families and their loved ones and improving communication with staff.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in today’s senior care system. Over the last 10 years, Katherine has directly experienced the communication breakdown between senior living facilities, providers and family and is on a mission to solve it. Listen in and learn how Katherine and the entire staff at Serenity Engage is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in today’s senior care system. Over the last 10 years, Katherine has directly experienced the communication breakdown between senior living facilities, providers and family and is on a mission to solve it. Listen in and learn how Katherine and the entire staff at Serenity Engage is creating Healing Ties all around us!
A lot of older adults have chosen to stay put (age in place). Sometimes, due to lack of desire, awareness, or energy, the home is not always well maintained. When this occurs, the home's value may be compromised and issues that could impact safety can arise. Home warranty and home repair improve the odds that your home will be well maintained.
Featuring: Kevin Pannebecker - www.upkeep.homes Moderator: Ted Gottlieb, CSA®, REALTOR®, Advocate
Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At the time, he was just 55.
At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out to learn all she could about the condition and sought support through her local Alzheimer’s Association. She soon became the expert on her husband’s diagnosis and began advocacy work to help others on the dementia journey. This included creating and publishing the book "Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia" and becoming one of the co-authors of the series "365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers." She is also an AlzAuthors Associate, volunteering her time and skills as an acquisitions editor and producer of helpful, hopeful videos for caregivers.
In addition, Gincy is an advocate for a full, enriched life and keeps busy with a variety of activities and interests. She teaches classes for older adults at a community college, is a Senior Commissioner for Cypress, CA, speaks at conferences and on panel discussions, and volunteers at her public library and with Alzheimer’s Orange County.
Gincy is a vibrant, uplifting speaker with a hopeful message and a smart approach to life with cognitive difficulties. In this episode we discuss how she and her husband grew to accept a diagnosis that typically affects older people, and the power of positivity and active engagement in the face of MCI.
Purchase "Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia" https://amzn.to/3oBAaTy
Purchase "365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers" https://amzn.to/31Mt5FZ
Read Gincy's post on AlzAuthors: https://alzauthors.com/2019/01/23/meet-gincy-heins-editor-of-before-the-diagnosis/
Follow Gincy on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gincyheins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GincyHeins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gj.heins
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. As founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, Matt’s mission is to provide strategies and guidance to seniors that will help them to continue driving safely until the decision is made to retire from their driving career. He also provides an excellent array of services and resources for both families and professionals as they deal with this very sensitive issue. Matt's creative, innovative and common sense approach, combined with his uncanny ability to bring calm and resolve to stressful situations without ever jeopardizing the dignity of others, has contributed greatly to the success of Keeping Us Safe's programs. Listen in and learn how Matt Gurwell is creating Healing Ties all around us!.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. As founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, Matt’s mission is to provide strategies and guidance to seniors that will help them to continue driving safely until the decision is made to retire from their driving career. He also provides an excellent array of services and resources for both families and professionals as they deal with this very sensitive issue. Matt's creative, innovative and common sense approach, combined with his uncanny ability to bring calm and resolve to stressful situations without ever jeopardizing the dignity of others, has contributed greatly to the success of Keeping Us Safe's programs. Listen in and learn how Matt Gurwell is creating Healing Ties all around us!.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly grown into an International Volunteer Service Project to make yoga, meditation and mindful-movement readily accessible to Caregivers on the front lines of COVID-19. You will want to know about this FREE service for caregivers! Listen and learn how Jennifer and Ellen and all the volunteers at Yoga For Caregivers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly grown into an International Volunteer Service Project to make yoga, meditation and mindful-movement readily accessible to Caregivers on the front lines of COVID-19. You will want to know about this FREE service for caregivers! Listen and learn how Jennifer and Ellen and all the volunteers at Yoga For Caregivers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 6 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days,featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guest on this episode is the Founder and Principle Celebrant at Anchor and Flame, Heather Slutzky. Heather uses her experiences as a family caregiver, and a healthcare professional to build support and understanding between clinical caregivers and family caregivers. Heather works with healthcare organizations directly to create meaningful culture and celebration to help sustain their workforce and with families directly, as a celebrant for all the moments we need to put a frame around. Listen in and learn how Heather Slutzky is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 6 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days,featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guest on this episode is the Founder and Principle Celebrant at Anchor and Flame, Heather Slutzky. Heather uses her experiences as a family caregiver, and a healthcare professional to build support and understanding between clinical caregivers and family caregivers. Heather works with healthcare organizations directly to create meaningful culture and celebration to help sustain their workforce and with families directly, as a celebrant for all the moments we need to put a frame around. Listen in and learn how Heather Slutzky is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 5 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome caregiver advocate Gincy Heins. Gincy is the creator and editor of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and one of the co-authors of the 365 Caregiving Tips series of books. She is the caregiver and advocate for her husband who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment when he was 55-years-old. Listen in and learn how Gincy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 5 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome caregiver advocate Gincy Heins. Gincy is the creator and editor of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and one of the co-authors of the 365 Caregiving Tips series of books. She is the caregiver and advocate for her husband who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment when he was 55-years-old. Listen in and learn how Gincy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 4 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Jodi O'Donnell-Ames and Cara Haggerty from Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit organization in America committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig's disease. Many of these children and grandchildren become loving caregivers to their parents and grandparents. Listen in and learn of the beautiful mission of Hope Loves Company while learning how Jodi, Cara and their entire staff are creating Healing Ties all around us.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 4 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Jodi O'Donnell-Ames and Cara Haggerty from Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit organization in America committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig's disease. Many of these children and grandchildren become loving caregivers to their parents and grandparents. Listen in and learn of the beautiful mission of Hope Loves Company while learning how Jodi, Cara and their entire staff are creating Healing Ties all around us.
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Cathy Braxton. Cathy cares for her son who has autism and has worked in the aging industry for over 20 years. Her specialty is helping individuals and organizations better communicate with persons with dementia. She shares how the rules of improv can help communication in any relationship and walks through several real life examples.
We are most fortunate to have David Schanz, CSA, of Senior Care Authority as a guest on Keeping Us Safe's "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast. In today's episode, David will help us gain a better understanding of available transportation options as we help a loved-one prepare to relocate into the perfect senior living community. To review the show notes, please visit https://www.keepingussafe.org/transportation-considerations-within-senior-living-communities/
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 3 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates. Lea Ann has a unique combination of experience as a certified oncology nurse and as an accomplished leader within the health care and business sector. With her tremendous background and insights, Lea Ann created a concierge care management model that treats individuals living with cancer holistically – as an individual person, not as a patient. Listen in and learn how Lea Ann Biafora is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 3 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates. Lea Ann has a unique combination of experience as a certified oncology nurse and as an accomplished leader within the health care and business sector. With her tremendous background and insights, Lea Ann created a concierge care management model that treats individuals living with cancer holistically – as an individual person, not as a patient. Listen in and learn how Lea Ann Biafora is creating Healing Ties all around us!
East Ridge Director of Community Relations Mary Scott Russell sits down with Pod-Pourri host Christopher MacLellan and shares how the life plan community’s leadership team has adapted during the pandemic and the many benefits of the East Ridge lifestyle. Engaging residents each day has required their team approach and she talks about the creative programming they have used for resident referrals.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 2 of Healing Ties 2.0 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to feature family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson. Author of "Plan for Aging Well" and the founder of the Erickson Resource Group, Stephanie is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge while encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Erickson is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 2 of Healing Ties 2.0 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to feature family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson. Author of "Plan for Aging Well" and the founder of the Erickson Resource Group, Stephanie is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge while encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Erickson is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Medication Dispensers can help folks live independently at home and beyond. When it is time to take your medications, the device will alarm, prompting the user to take her/his medication. Les Tainter, Around The Clock Medical Alerts, discusses how these dispensers work and how they can be linked to other devices to monitor compliance.
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 58. At the time she worked for Britain’s National Health Service as a non-clinical team leader. Her diagnosis led to an early retirement. Post diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness surrounding young-onset dementia in both the community and the clinical world, and started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? to document and share her dementia journey. This led to her travelling around the country as a respected speaker, raising awareness and encouraging others to embrace her passion for research. She eventually published a memoir, Somebody I Used to Know, with the help of author and journalist Anna Wharton, which became a national bestseller. Reviewers call it “Revelatory” (The Guardian), “A Miracle” (Telegraph), and “A Landmark Book” (Financial Times). She is the recipient of two honorary doctorates ( Hull University, “Doctor of the University” and Bradford University, “Honorary Degree of Doctor of Health”) and playfully refers to herself as “Doctor Doctor Wendy Mitchell.”
Purchase Somebody I Used to Know on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dmxTWh
Interview: How Do You Write a Memoir When You Can’t Remember? By Wendy Mitchell & Anne Wharton, published in Granta https://granta.com/how-do-you-write-a-memoir-when-you-cant-remember/
Wendy Mitchell on AlzAuthors.com:
Which Me Am I Today? https://alzauthors.com/2017/12/12/meet-author-wendy-mitchell/
Somebody I Used to Know https://alzauthors.com/2018/05/29/welcome-back-wendy-mitchell-author-of-somebody-i-used-to-know/
COVID-19 Video of Hope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4azNld5CBI&feature=youtu.be
Follow Wendy on Twitter https://twitter.com/WendyPMitchell
Each season our podcast brings you six of our authors sharing their dementia journeys. Please subscribe so you don’t miss a word. If our authors’ stories move you please leave a review. And don’t forget to share our podcast with family and friends in need of knowledge, comfort and support on their own dementia journeys.
AlzAuthors is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization totally reliant on donations to do what we do. Your generosity will help cover our many operating costs, which include website hosting and maintenance fees, service charges to keep things running smoothly, marketing expenditures to improve our reach, expand our content, and promote our authors, and more. Our ongoing work supports our mission to lift the silence and stigma of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To sustain our efforts please visit https://alzauthors.com/donate/ .
Thank you for listening.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 1 of Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast featured on the Whole Care Network. Episode One introduces our new executive producer and voice of the Whole Care Network Bill Odman. Christopher and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and Bill brings a wealth of Health Care and technology experience to the Whole Care Network. On this episode, we talk about our new Healing Ties format, new podcast cover, new sound, new intro, new features all while learning how our guests are creating Healing Ties in their community by their words, actions or deeds.
Welcome to Season 8, Episode 1 of Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast featured on the Whole Care Network. Episode One introduces our new executive producer and voice of the Whole Care Network Bill Odman. Christopher and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and Bill brings a wealth of Health Care and technology experience to the Whole Care Network. On this episode, we talk about our new Healing Ties format, new podcast cover, new sound, new intro, new features all while learning how our guests are creating Healing Ties in their community by their words, actions or deeds.
One of the best ways that an older adult can feel safer in (and out of) the their homes is to wear a medical alert system. These small, yet reassuring devices, are indispensable. Learn how these Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) can add years of independent living for you or a loved one.
These PERS systems of often used by those who have chronic health issues, such as Heart Disease, Strokes, Respiratory Disease, Cancer, and/or Diabetes. These conditions would warrant medical attention in a timely fashion. Additionally, they may be living alone, recently widowed, or their children are concerned about their safety and well-being.
Statistically, a medical alert type system can enable people to stay in their homes longer, because they don’t become the statistic of someone who has an event and cannot get help for hours … or days.
Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney
Eversound's innovative technology solutions are improving the lives of aging seniors as their sense of hearing diminishes and risk of social isolation increases. Now in use in over 800 senior living communities across the country, the company’s products are significantly impacting senior living community residents’ abilities to engage and socialize. Eversound’s co-founder, Matt Reiners, joins Pod-Pourri host, Chris MacLellan, to share the story behind the company and how the COVID-19 pandemic created new opportunities to connect residents with their loved ones.
Jay Grosman, Founder and CEO of iAutoAgent, shares his insight as to how to safely sell that no longer needed car for more - hassle free.
Are you or an elder adult loved one safely medicating? Here are some things to consider (and look for).
Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP founded HbL PharmaConsulting in 1995 to promote the safe and effective use of medications among all persons, but particularly with a focus on older adults. She is actively involved in educating patients, caregivers, senior service providers and other professionals, both locally and nationally, about medication use issues and other pharmacotherapy topics.
In our inaugural episode of Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast, Christopher MacLellan welcomes podcast host Marianne Sciucco for a preview. The podcast is featured on the Whole Care Network and will showcase a new author each week who shares their personal story to help those living with the disease, or who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Meet family caregiver and healthy aging advocate Anne Tumlinson. Anne’s experiences caring for her grandma led her to work in the aging industry and start a national support group for caregivers called Daughterhood. In this episode, we talk about how we are coping with life’s disruptions, what employers can do to support working caregivers, setting family priorities, and we confess our self-care secrets.
Our podcast, Pod-Pourri, is pleased to bring listeners an enlightening interview with Michael Starke, President and CEO of PMD Advisory services. Michael shares his experience as a consultant in market feasibility analysis for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He delves into his philosophies and how his firm evaluates both new development and repositioning senior living communities across the country.
We are most fortunate that Laura D. Adams, MBA, has taken time out of her very busy schedule to appear as a guest on Keeping Us Safe's "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast to talk with us about how insurance rates for older drivers are calculated. Laura even offers a few tips to help older drivers save on their next insurance premiums!
Licensed clinical social worker Chloe Schechter shares some tips that caregivers can implement to help them cope (and thrive) in their caregiving role.
This podcast addresses topics like: Stress relief strategies; The importance of frequent communication and adaptation; The benefits of mental health check-ups.
Chloe received her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Missouri- St Louis and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a certificate in Gerontology and has worked with the older adult population in many different settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult day centers. Chloe provides therapy for seniors with feelings of depression or anxiety, or who are experiencing adjustment issues, grief or memory loss. She also has significant experience counseling those combating a variety of medical challenges, including vision loss and terminal illness. Chloe uses a holistic approach that involves family and caregivers when needed. She can provide services in the office, a care facility or the client’s home.
Ted Gottlieb - Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA®)
Pod-Pourri is pleased to feature Kephart Architect’s Len Segel, the director of the senior housing design studio within the award-winning architectural firm based in Denver, Co. Len talks with Pod-Pourri host Chris MacLellan about how architects create the quality of life of senior living communities and the changes taking place as a result of the corona pandemic. The innovative firm is at the forefront of incorporating new trends to create a more purposeful life within communities from safe zones and smaller neighborhoods to technology and touchless points for greater health and wellness.
Stop what you are doing and sit down!
You are amazing. You don’t tell yourself that enough, but you are.
Do you feel happy? With all the craziness of caregiving that you deal with every day, and the frantic pace you set for yourself from morning to night, it may be hard to be.
Happiness is overrated. So, sit down, be still, and listen.
My guest and I talk about this on my latest podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers. For 35 years, Peter Rosenberger has been caregiver for his wife, Gracie, who lives with severe disabilities. Through his books, music, radio show and podcast, Peter demonstrates an unswerving commitment to strengthen fellow caregivers. LEARN MORE ABOUT PETER and his show, books and music at https://hopeforthecaregiver.com/music/
Peter knows that happiness is fleeting. What is more important is to feel JOY. Feel PEACE. Find Joy and Peace in the knowledge that you are doing something wonderful for your loved one. Joy and Peace in the knowledge that God is with you, supporting you, protecting you.
Peter encourages you to take time for yourself. Find an activity you like just for yourself, even if for just a few minutes. Find your Joy. Find your Peace.
Take time to feel God’s presence. Listen to the Lord supporting you, helping you, encouraging you. God is saying that He is proud of you.
Remember Scriptures.
• Psalm 46:10. Be still and know that I am God
• Psalm 62 5,6 Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress; I will not be shaken.
So many find their worth in business. Joy and strength only in Him.
I know you will find a new peace after listening to this podcast.
Many Blessings
Toula
We’ve all see the commercials on tv regarding Medicare, how complicated it is, how many options there are & the importance of having the RIGHT Medicare plan for your health care needs but how do you pick the right plan? What are the options for your situation.
Today I speak with Amy Kokoles, a Medicare counselor For The Apprise Program, nationally known as SHIP, which is comprised of health insurance counselors that help you understand your health insurance options. This is a federally funded program designed to answer questions older adults have about Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and preventive care.
A great place to start with modifying the house to age in place is the bathroom. Converting the bathtub, so that you no longer have to climb into it, is fast, affordable, and reversible (when it comes time to sell the home).
Becky Behlmann-Bilyeu is third Generation and the current owner and President of Lasting Impressions Home Remodel Center, Ltd., St. Louis, MO. Becky took a liking to the remodeling side of the business and in 1979 she bought the business from her father. Becky is a board certified ASID Interior Designer, Aging in Place Specialist and a Designing for Autism Specialist.
Cheryl Green, CaptionCall Account Manager, shares how using internet technology can help seniors and those with hearing issues stay engaged and in touch. With the CaptionCall phone you can hear and read what the other person is saying. The CaptionCall phone works like a regular phone while displaying captions during your conversation. Best of all - it's available at NO COST (for those with hear loss that qualify).
Our Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast guest in this episode is used to the Hollywood spotlight. You probably know Leeza Gibbons from Entertainment Tonight, her talk show Leeza, Dancing With the Stars, co-host of the Rose Parade and as the winner of Celebrity Apprentice. You may not know that Leeza is a family caregiver. She cared for her mom and her grandma who had Alzheimer's and is caring for her dad who has heart disease. Leeza's passion is pouring her resources and energy into her non-profit, Leeza's Care Connection, which helps family caregivers. In this episode we talk about boundaries, optimism, self-care, and big dreams.
The Ehlers Group welcomes Kristin Kutac Ward, Founder & CEO, Solutions Advisors Group to Pod-Pourri, a podcast. Kristin shares her story with host Chris MacLellan in a one-on-one conversation. She talks about her transition from hospitality to senior living, lessons learned and memorable moments. When SAG formed during the Great Recession, she was able to draw on her experiences and form new programs during COVID.
A new Pod-Pourri episode features interior merchandiser Lita Dirks, CEO and Founder of Lita Dirks & Company, the award-winning national interior design and merchandising company. Lita shares her design philosophies and explains how merchandising helps people fall in love with a model residence - whether these are senior living communities or homes for 50+ buyers. Join our host, Chris MacLellan, for his one-on-one conversation with Lita.
Medicare Insurance expert Randy Schrupp reviews the benefits of having a Medicare Part D Drug Plan (as well as the drawbacks of not having one). Listening to this short conversation will provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
Medicare Insurance expert Randy Schrupp discusses the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage Plans. Listening to this short conversation will provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
Traditional Medicare can be complicated. We know that Medicare Part A covers hospitalization and Medicare Part B covers Doctors and other skilled care. What is less clear is what's free, what's not, and how much out of pocket exposure do we have. This conversation is all about how Medicare Supplement Insurance policies work and why most people get them (to cover what could be a huge financial liability).
Featuring: Randy Schrupp, MO Licensed Insurance Agent Moderator: Ted Gottlieb, CSA
This short podcast summarizes how "Traditional Medicare" is structured by breaking it down into its essential parts - Part A (Hospitalization Coverage) and Part B (Medical Coverage). We discuss how Part A is FREE (for most), but comes with out of pocket expenses. Part B is optional but essential. Other videos in our collection go into Drug Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Watch the whole series of 5 and you'll be well informed.
Featured Speaker: Randy Schrupp Moderator: Ted Gottlieb, CSA
People of color, and Black people in particular, in the US suffer greater, more serious health effects than White people. The explanation for this is called weathering. Now what can we do to correct this injustice?
Meet the team team at Oasis Senior Advisors South Florida and learn how their free services help guide you to the best senior living options in South Florida.
A fascinating and informative conversation with Tommy Dunne, from Liverpool England. Tommy was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at 58 and has made it his mission to raise awareness about living with dementia, and supporting communities in improving dementia care.
Guardianship is a legal process used to protect individuals who are unable to care for their own well-being due to infancy, incapacity or disability. A court will appoint a legal guardian to care for an individual, known as a ward, who is in need of special protection.
Conservatorship is a legal concept whereby a court appoints a person to manage an incapacitated person or minor's financial and personal affairs. The conservator's duties include overseeing finances, establishing and monitoring the physical care of the conservatee or ward, and managing living arrangements.
Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Debra K. Schuster breaks these concepts down for us in bite size morsels.
Debra Schuster has practiced Elder and Disability law since 1999, having practiced health law since 1991. Ms. Schuster’s practice focuses on elder law issues, a growing area of law with few experienced practitioners. Ms. Schuster works with and advises social workers, geriatric and care managers, financial planners and accountants, psychiatrists and geriatric physicians about incapacity issues and financial exploitation. Ms. Schuster’s practice focuses on multi-disciplinary collaboration with these professionals to address the complex, myriad age and disability issues her clients face.
Ms. Schuster’s personal experience with her mother and grandfather, both of whom had dementia, has given her insight into the stresses that caregivers and families endure when caring for a loved one with dementia, which led her to become a certified Elder and Adult Mediator. Ms. Schuster assists families with facilitated conversation about difficult end-of-life issues when someone should stop driving, move to assisted living or a skilled nursing facility, delegate financial matters to someone else to high conflict matters involving contested guardianship, financial exploitation and the removal of appointees under Durable Powers of Attorney and trustees.
Ms. Schuster is passionate about volunteering in the community. She is past president of the Breakthrough Coalition, a multidisciplinary group of senior care and disability community providers. She is the past Vice President of Operations for Memory Care Home Solutions, past Board member for Brith Shalom Kneseth Israel, was the Co-chairperson of the BAMSL Elder Law Committee.
Ms. Schuster was a finalist as “Best Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 by St. Louis Magazine and is the “Face of Elder Law” in the June 2017 issue of St. Louis Magazine. Since 2014, Ms. Schuster has been the chairperson of an ad hoc committee of the Missouri Bar Association that has authored proposed legislation for the passage of the Designated Healthcare Decisionmaker Act.
Meet former personal and professional caregiver Helen Bauer. Helen had to use her years of registered nurse and hospice nurse experience when she was the sole decision maker for a close friend. Now, Helen's mission is to teach hospice caregivers, both professional personal about self-care. Helen also busts many myths about hospice.
Sought after Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney Debra K. Schuster speaks on the essential estate planning tools that all of us should have in place. Doing so, helps assure that timely decisions can be made and your wishes honored. A small up front investment can save you big money - if you choose to not to plan. Remember, not having a plan in place is actually a plan - one with uncertain outcomes and costs.
Debra Schuster has practiced Elder and Disability law since 1999, having practiced health law since 1991. Ms. Schuster’s practice focuses on elder law issues, a growing area of law with few experienced practitioners. Ms. Schuster works with and advises social workers, geriatric and care managers, financial planners and accountants, psychiatrists and geriatric physicians about incapacity issues and financial exploitation. Ms. Schuster’s practice focuses on multi-disciplinary collaboration with these professionals to address the complex, myriad age and disability issues her clients face.
Ms. Schuster’s personal experience with her mother and grandfather, both of whom had dementia, has given her insight into the stresses that caregivers and families endure when caring for a loved one with dementia, which led her to become a certified Elder and Adult Mediator. Ms. Schuster assists families with facilitated conversation about difficult end-of-life issues when someone should stop driving, move to assisted living or a skilled nursing facility, delegate financial matters to someone else to high conflict matters involving contested guardianship, financial exploitation and the removal of appointees under Durable Powers of Attorney and trustees.
Ms. Schuster is passionate about volunteering in the community. She is past president of the Breakthrough Coalition, a multidisciplinary group of senior care and disability community providers. She is the past Vice President of Operations for Memory Care Home Solutions, past Board member for Brith Shalom Kneseth Israel, was the Co-chairperson of the BAMSL Elder Law Committee.
Ms. Schuster was a finalist as “Best Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 by St. Louis Magazine and is the “Face of Elder Law” in the June 2017 issue of St. Louis Magazine. Since 2014, Ms. Schuster has been the chairperson of an ad hoc committee of the Missouri Bar Association that has authored proposed legislation for the passage of the Designated Healthcare Decisionmaker Act.
Listen in as therapists Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss explain how improving your balance and coordination can subsequently help you extend your safe driving career. Other episodes of the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show are available at https://www.keepingussafe.org/podcasts/
No matter the genes we’ve been dealt, we have the power to influence our health, wellness, and longevity. As a child, spouse, caregiver, or friend, of an older adult, you too have the power to help.
This program features experts in the fields of nutrition, foot care, pharmacy, and physical therapy provide food for thought, that help you take even better control of yours (or a loved one's) health.
Featured panelists - Reshaunda Thorson, RD - Hedva Barenholtz Levy, Pharm D, BCPS, BCGP - Krista Sieve, RN, BSN - Beth Templin, PT, DPT, GCS
Moderator: Ted Gottlieb, CSA®, REALTOR®, M.B.A.
Ted Gottlieb is a licensed Real Estate Broker who's been selling homes since 2003. Ted uniquely understands real estate investors ("as-is" buyers) because he used to be one. Ted will protect your best interests and you'll get MORE™!
Don't be fooled by the "fast closing", "we pay cash", "leave what you want" song and dance.
There is a better way!
Trust In Ted!
Ted Gottlieb, REALTOR® Full time Broker-Salesperson with MORE™, REALTORS®. Licensed in MO, since 2003 314.690.9922 www.trustinted.com
Meet Catherine Hodder, former long distance caregiver for her dad who had Alzheimer's. Catherine's years of experience as an Estate Planning Attorney and caregiver prompted her to write a book to help Sandwich Generation caregivers. In this episode, we talk about the important role long distance caregivers play as part of the care team, the conversations and documents which help to get everything in order, and how listeners can participate in a book giveaway.
On episode seven of Pod-Pourri we spotlight Lea Swetloff who is a resident at The Palace Coral Gables, in Coral Gables, Florida. Lea was one of the first residents to move in to the The Palace Coral Gables (over seven years ago) and offers a resident perspective on her moving decision and adapting to senior living. Lea shares what her days are like at the active retirement community during the coronavirus pandemic and finding a silver lining by hand painting personal birthday cards for her neighbors.
During this time of Covid-19 shutdowns and social distancing, caregivers need breaks more than ever. But finding ways to do that can be challenging. Here are some suggestions.
The service industry for delivering groceries and essentials is growing. There are great, affordable, and convenient options available for those who do not want to/or can not shop for themselves. Follow Ted Gottlieb along as he takes you through his first on-line grocery purchase and provides helpful tips for you to consider - if you decide to give it a whirl.
Sarah Bilbrey, Hope Hospice of St. Louis, shares how hospice providers strive to provide an assortment of personalized services, compassionate care and expert pain management to people nearing the end of their lives. Hospice care is family focused, physician driven care for those with life-threatening illnesses and their loved ones. Hospice provides physical, emotional, spiritual and psychosocial care for persons with a prognosis of six months or less to live.
A lot goes into selling your home. This seminar takes a bird's eye view of the process and focuses on: How to price and prepare the home; The value of decluttering and staging; The Inspection Process; The role of Title Company (including the closing process).
Watching this seminar will more than likely result in you deciding to hire an experienced licensed real estate agent who will guide you down the path towards the successful outcome you deserve. No matter if your home is pristine or is a fixer-upper, you owe it to yourself to seek expert advise. Odds are good that you'll end up happier, when you let the experts do their thing. Yes, there is a cost to working with an agent, but we suggest that it could cost you more, if you don't (time, money, aggravation come to mind)
When it comes time to sell the home, The Senior Learning Institute will connect you with a qualified real estate agent in your area. And as always, we do this without cost or obligation to you - www.freaf.com or 800-956-0424
Erin Dwyer, Certified Beyond Driving with Dignity Professional summarizes what to look out for ……. touches on how verify our suspicions ……. how to have THE driving talk with a loved one ….. and how to work towards a smooth transition to the passenger seat. You learn how your loved one will be assessed, both in and out of the vehicle.
On this episode six of Pod-Pourri podcast, we welcome Gary Sisler who is resident at the East Ridge Senior Living Community in Cutler Bay, Florida. After a successful career in commercial Real Estate, Gary and his wife made the decision to move to East Ridge when caregiving became challenging for Gary. Listen in and learn how Gary has become one of the most active residents at East Ridge, while offering important tips for those who are considering senior living.
Anne Tumlinson, founder of ATI Advisory and Daughterhood, explains why the coronavirus was so deadly in nursing homes, the strategies that were involved in trying to contain the spread, and the changes that are needed going forward. Anne is a nationally recognized expert in the economics of an aging society. She advises government officials, business leaders and investors on innovations in financing and delivery of health and long-term care to older adults.
In this caregiver spotlight episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast we shine the light on family caregiver Geoff Grant. Geoff has been a caregiver for over 20 years. First, he helped care for his mom after her stroke and now cares for his wife, Karen, who was diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer just 3 years into their marriage. Geoff shares his journey which includes two rounds of caregiver burnout. Now, self-care plays a vital role in his caregiving journey. Learn how he made this transition and has grown and learned much about himself in the process.
Show Notes: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/geoff-grant/
Sarah Routman knew just what to do with her MA in adult education: She became a laughter professional. The Founder of ‘Laugh for the Health of It’, a sought-after keynote speaker and conference presenter, Sarah has wowed audiences for over 15 years with her expertise, enthusiasm and highly interactive laugh-it-out approach toward life. Sarah choreographs an experience that activates childlike play for a vibrant, uplifting and delightful result that has a ripple effect of positivity. Included in the recent anthology, ‘Can’t Someone Fix What Ails Me?’ of 21 stories of living with chronic illness, Sarah is the person you want to work with when you are faced with serious illness but want and need to find joy.
On episode five of Pod Pourri we welcome Jane Marie O'Connor from 55 Plus Marketing. Jane has been assisting builders in the senior living industry to rethink and refine their strategies and products since 1996. For over two decades, Jane has provided guidance to public and private builders and recognizes the current shifts in the industry. Jane's compelling story and industry success is complemented when she talks about the impact of her Grandmother's mission during World War One.
Meet family caregiver and author Cynthia Lim who cared for her husband for fifteen years after he suffered a heart attack and brain injury. In this episode, we talk about how Cynthia found the people and resources she needed to help her navigate her caregiving years. She also shares how she began to maintain her self-identify and integrate self-care without the feelings of guilt. Now a widow for two years, Cynthia gives us a glimpse of what her life has been like after caregiving ended.
On episode four of Pod-Pourrie we welcome the Social Director at The Place Coral Gables, Pam Parker. Winner of the best Senior Community Lifestyle Director in the country by the Association of Senior Home Builders in 2016, Pam has been creating memorable events at the Palace Coral Gables for 25 years! Now maneuvering through coronavirus, Pam's dedication to her residents is only surpassed by her enthusiasm to create meaningful events for everyone to enjoy.
You can make your business life less stressful.
You can when you listen to my guest on Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations, Elizabeth Pampalone. She has helped her clients to feel better and sleep at night. She says that, in just one to five days she can automate your marketing for a whole year.
Can you make a similar promise to your customers? In the podcast, Elizabeth shares many of her secrets, and tools that you can apply to your business. As you listen to our conversation, think about how you can apply the same principles to grow your business.
Elizabeth created her firm, Beyond The Cause, Inc. to connect with non-profit and small business clients to improve their time management and increase productivity, all without breaking the bank. (to learn more, https://www.beyondthecause.co/)
How can she make such a promise? Elizabeth created her own system, which she calls Absolute Marketing. She used it to grow her own business. Now she uses it to help small businesses and non-profit organizations to grow. (HINT: she can adapt the system to your needs by asking the questions that your customers would ask.)
Some of the important advice Elizabeth shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Determine your “foundational system” that can be adapted for each client •When preparing marketing, ask questions that your clients would ask •Don’t pause your marketing. You never know who you are affecting until you are not there •Having a process will relieve your client’s stress, provide peace of mind •A Free e-book, report or checklist, with valuable content, encourages customers to want to learn more
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •You must take the initiative to keep communications with customers ongoing •Always use stories; Real people doing real things make more sense •Write your materials to make your message more clear, concise •Use your written materials to learn to eloquently, concisely ad-lib your oral presentations
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Nobody buys from Facebook. They buy from you, on your website •To introduce new activities, you must already be talking with your network •Constant, consistent communications get results •Cash Flow is crucial to small business success •Have a diversified marketing plan; a little of each thing; do them well •HINT: find or create a unique emoji; use every time you post answers on Facebook
Do you think you could benefit from Elizabeth’s help? Visit her web site (www.BeyondTheCause.co) to Book a FREE discovery call and see if it’s right for you
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
On episode three of Pod Pourri we welcome Senior Housing Expert Bruce Rosenblatt. Bruce is the owner of Senior Housing Solutions in Naples, Florida and has been helping seniors and their families make the correct decision on senior living for over 30 years. From initial contact to move in and beyond, Bruce has an impressive Tool Box of information and referrals which create a smooth path to move in for all his clients.
On episode two of Pod-Pourri we welcome award winning Senior Living Community marketing expert Rick Barrow. Rick has a tremendous background in journalism, marketing and branding and his expertise is sought out by Senior Living Communities across the country. Rick's marketing insights are spot on target and you'll hear about one of his most successful campaigns for a Senior Living Community in South-East Florida.
You are not the only one dealing with this stress.
There are millions of working caregivers like you, struggling to be a good, productive, and valuable employee while still giving your loved one the care and attention necessary for a life of quality.
I understand. I worked for five years while taking care of my parents. Sometimes the stress was overwhelming.
I have one strong suggestion for you. My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers shares the same advice in our conversation.
TALK TO YOUR EMPLOYER. Let them know of your needs. Ask them about programs they have that can help you.
Larry Nisenson is the Chief Commercial Officer for Genworth Financial, one of the largest national Life Insurance companies. They also have a unique program for employers, called CareScout® Caregiver Support Services. (FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT https://www.carescout.com/) CareScout is an innovative program designed to provide expert guidance and personal support for working caregivers struggling to find the right help for their loved one.
When you listen to the podcast, make note of the advice and resources that Larry and I reveal.
There is NO COST to employees to use the CareScout® Caregiver Support Services. Your employer can purchase it from Genworth as a benefit to you and your fellow employees.
Your employer should understand: It SAVES the company money and productivity to help and keep a productive employee (like you).
You should not have to sacrifice your job to take care of your loved one. You should not have to neglect your loved one to keep your job.
CareScout and Genworth can help you. I will help you.
Blessings
Toula
An update from host Elizabeth Miller. Topics include: Covid19 pandemic happenings, mom's health decline, Michigan vacation, No Barriers Caregivers Retreat, and empty nesting.
Covid-19 is claiming the lives of the young and old. Parents can help their adult children prepare for difficult end-of-life decisions with advance directives and other documents.
Join me for my conversation with Daughterhood Founder Anne Tumlinson as we talk about the many facets of caregiving. We talk about the issues caregivers face, guilt, isolation, dealing with being "the one in charge" and even how Daughterhood got its name.
Would you like to increase your revenues without spending more on marketing?
My guest on Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations, Krishna Mohan, CEO of Genius Visionary, can show you how. He has helped Fortune 500 companies as well as start-up businesses to be more profitable and successful. His specialty is helping clients generate more revenues and funding and financing their business needs.
Krishna promises to show you how you can find $10,000 to $50,000 without spending more on marketing.
In this podcast, Krishna shares some of the secrets with us. I will summarize them in a moment.
Throughout our interview, Krishna stresses the need to “Add Value.” He talks about providing implementable solutions for free even before they purchase anything. He encourages building relationships: engage your customers, show them that you care, and show them why they should work with you.
In summary, Krishna is telling us that, to succeed, you should (in my words), “Give Them More Than They Paid For.”
He explains three important secrets to achieve your success, which he calls “Interrupt – Engage – Build Relationships”. 4.Show them that you care for them and can help them 5.ADD VALUE: make a difference to them even before you begin the sales process 6.Continue to interact with customers. Relationship do not end once you get the money.
Do you struggle with doubts? Krishna reminds you to recognize that “confidence comes from feeling good because you are helping others, making a difference.”
Is it difficult to ask your customers for money? He wants you to remember that “you are providing value to them. You have a cost. They will gladly cover your cost to help them.”
This podcast is filled with wise advice from the “Genius Visionary”
Some of the important advice Krishna shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Today’s prospects look for people who understand them, and can help them right away •Access to information is NOT a problem; Clients want interaction, to be understood •Your goal is to build relationships with your prospects, customers, staff •Help clients to recognize that communications skills are important aspect of business •Introduce clients to others who can help with problems that you don’t address
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Have a conversation, ask questions; share an implementable call to action •Have a formal way to communicate with prospects, clients, staff; build relationships •Be convinced about yourself; you are doing something great. Make a difference to them •Have a message for your prospects, a message for your customers, a message for your staff
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Engage to add value; show them why they should work with you •Start with existing relationships (your “back yard”); you know their problems; find solutions for them. •It’s not about price; it’s about the value that you provide to your customer •Start with free to add value (book, consult); provide more education at low cost; advance to services (DIY, DWY, DFY) •Create systems and processes implementable in many environments; same base concepts, customized for the client
At the end of the podcast, Krishna shares his own “ADD VALUE” offer – a Free 45-minute phone conversation with you in which he will show you how to find from $10,000 to $50,000 in revenues for your business. Simply email him at Krishna@geniusbusinesscoach.com.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Trevor launched Man Up to Cancer on Jan. 1, 2020, to help men connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. A husband and father of two teenage daughters, Trevor has been living with stage IV colorectal cancer since March of 2018. He is a writer, speaker, and community builder with a background in newspaper journalism and public relations. Trevor is incredibly grateful for the support of the cancer wolfpack! Howl!!
Meet former family caregiver and senior advisor Lynette Whiteman who has cared for her mom who had Alzheimer's for the past eight years. Lynette's mom recently passed away during the Covid19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about the Covid19 issues she has been addressing both personally and professionally. Lynette is currently on staff with Andy Kim, one of New Jersey's House of Representatives where they are working to lower prescription drug costs and advocate for more dementia communication training for law enforcement. Lynette shares tips with each of us on how we can become informed voters, play a role in policy changes in our communities, and take time for ourselves.
Show notes: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/podcast/lynette-whiteman…-spotlight-ep-94/
In our inaugural Pod-Pourri Podcast, we introduce you to Janis Ehlers, founder and president of The Ehlers Group. Celebrating 25 years in business, Janis Ehlers is an award-winning pioneer in marketing strategies and communications for the senior living industry. Listen in and learn how Janis launched The Ehlers Group while bringing fascinating stories and timely insights for the senior living industry.
In her article titled, "Dementia at 100MPH", dementia expert Jill Couch discusses the interesting practice of caregiving by stealth. Because this approach is so innovative, we decided to invite Jill to appear as a guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show to discuss both her article as well as the caregiving by stealth approach to providing assistance to our elders as they progress through the natural aging process. Visit the Keeping Us Safe website to read the show notes and to find links to the organizations mentioned in the podcast https://www.keepingussafe.org/caregiving-by-stealth/.
Do you still want to Make More Money?
My guest on Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations, Paul Moore, has built his own fortune and is helping others build theirs. In the podcast, Paul shares some of the secrets to his success.
Paul co-hosts two wealth-building podcasts, The Art of Investing and How to Lose Money. He also is a contributor to Fox Business and BiggerPockets, and author of several popular books on real estate investing.
Paul could only be successful if he could reach new audiences, convince them to believe in him, and motivate them to follow his recommendations. Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations.
Some of the important advice that Paul shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Know what you want to do; stay hyper-focused on that area •Be a local subject matter expert; write blogs, compile into a “definitive guide” book •You cannot chase your audience; find where they are and let them come to you •Identify specific criteria to know your audience •Teach others to learn from your mistakes, the mistakes of others
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Audience often does not know what it wants; you must educate then on what they need •Don’t just share successes; share your problems, pains, losses •Be vulnerable: Telling the truth (including your mistakes) gives hope to your audience •Focus on stories with messages; use analogies •Use analogies that are relatable to, familiar with the audience •TACTIC: read aloud the speeches of great speeches to teach your brain to think like them
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Don’t keep chasing “shiny objects” (don’t keep starting new business ventures) •Become an expert, someone that everyone goes to •Use stories, analogies to announce your lead-generating webinars •In your Webinars: focus on telling stories; make numbers available to the side •For a Lead generator, create a “5-Day Free Course” on your topic •Have a resource library of ebooks for prospects; encourage them to reach out for more
Do you want to learn more about making money? Are you interested in investing in real estate? Paul has a Free 5-Day Investment Ecourse for you, as a subscriber to my podcast. You also will find special report on mobile home park investing, another special report on self-storage investing, and an effective corporate Airbnb rental strategy. You will find this TREASURE of information at Paul’s website, http://WellingsCapital.com/resources.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Meet family caregiver and elder law attorney Cathy Sikorski. Cathy has been a significant caregiver for 8 different family members. In this episode we talk about how caregiving inspired her career, what documents every person needs to have, humor as a caregiver coping mechanism, and the importance of sharing our stories.
Still struggling with growing your business?
My guest on this podcast, Nicole Shaefer, was just like you. But she has learned how to make a mark for herself, how to protect her brand, her business and her property, and to find success.
She shares some of her secrets on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS.
Nicole offers a unique perspective, powerful suggestions and different opportunities for you to grow your business or advance your career.
She earned her law license in 2015, and started her own practice in 2017. Over time, she recognized the need to stand apart from her peers (her competition). She found her own niche – Trademarks.
Finding her unique identity was only the start. She still had to let others know. She had to find clients. She had to grow her business.
Nicole also recognizes that YOU can cost yourself if you do not protect your business name, your brand, and even your products and services. That is why she focused on Trademarks. She shares valuable insight in this interview.
Some of the important advice that Nicole shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Find a “niche” (a unique approach, position, role) to set yourself apart from your competition •Having a unique brand requires reaching out to, and educating your potential clients/customers •Little things make a big difference (as, “Thank you” notes; invite guest blogs; invite as podcast guests; meet for coffee) •Look like an expert: write articles; blog; create podcasts; write an e-book or report •New businesses should be creative, reach out to people and organizations
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •#1 requirement – be confident, show confidence (audience picks that up) •Get over “imposter” syndrome (feeling inadequate to peers); Focus on your strengths •NO IMPROV - Be prepared: know as much as you can about your topic (be prepared for questions)
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Start by talking for free, educating audiences; get clients from talks •Work for opportunities; do not expect them to come to you •Reach out to established peers (for coffee); ask them how they succeeded; ask for referrals •Learn (take classes?) to network effectively, how to request referrals •As success grows, create “DIY” Kits for sale; create membership groups (programs) •Protect your business, your brand, your products/services with trademarks (trademark everything that you have public) •Keep going even if you think you are annoying people
Nicole has a special offer for you as a subscriber to my podcast. When you email her at yellowdoglegal@gmail.com, she will send you her free EBOOK, “DIY Trademarks And The Coronavirus”. You want to be prepared.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
Teepa Snow is an occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience and is regarded as one of the world's leading educators on dementia and the care that accompanies it. Today Teepa shares why it is so important for caregivers to practice self-care and put themselves on their own to-do list while caring for their loved ones.
States are opening up. But cases of COVID-19 are increasing in some areas. There are more things you CAN do. But what is SAFE to do? There's good advice from experts.
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Will this become one of your favorite interviews, too?
Pablo Gonzalez, my guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, offers a unique perspective, powerful suggestions and different opportunities for you to grow your business or advance your career.
Pablo believes in more than partnerships. He believes that you can create your own stages, and then allow your partners and clients the opportunity to shine. You build strong communities by adding value.
Pablo Gonzalez is an Audience Strategy and Growth Advisor and a “Human Connection Expert”. He is Founder and Chief Executive Connector of “CONNECT WITH PABLO”. He knows how to develop businesses by building relationships and nurturing communities.
Throughout the podcast, Pablo keeps emphasizing, “It’s all about the other person, and it’s about adding value”. He suggests a powerful strategy to find future partners: Volunteer to help at philanthropies; then, use their “stage” to connect with other leaders; make philanthropies your stage.
Pablo offers exceptional advice throughout the podcast. You will want to take notes throughout.
Some of the important advice that Pablo shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Human beings are happiest when they are being of service to others •First – Provide value, be authentic •Recognize the value of the stage; make it value for somebody else •Build a Community of people to help each other
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Hear their pain point; connect them with their solutions •Become a good public speaker through iteration (keep practicing) •Provide value at the start •It is impossible to start a communication; best hope is to catch up to the conversation going on inside their head
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Volunteer to help at philanthropies; use this to connect with other leaders; make philanthropies your stage •Create stages to be heard; give your clients, partners the opportunity to shine •Make your clients and partners the stars of your stage •Authenticity is the best form of currency
You should want to connect with Pablo. He can help you to advance your career or grow your business. It is simple to do that, by going to his web site, ConnectWithPablo.com. Even better, email him at YouShould@ConnectWithPablo.com
Do you struggle at Networking events? Do you want to connect with everyone you want to meet at your next conference? Request Pablo’s FREE eBook on how to network effectively at conferences!
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
Meet Lenore Tracey who helped care for her dad, grandmother, mother-in-law and most recently her mom who had Alzheimer's. In this show we talk about caring for individuals with strong convictions, sibling support, long distance caregiving, an employee benefit that helps caregivers, and what to do with all the stuff after your loved one dies.
Be recognized as someone who makes this world a better place.
If you are passionate about a cause (and I hope you are), you can use your communications skills to educate us, and inspire us to help you to take action.
Money does not have to be the primary goal.
On this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, my guest, Bonnie Friedman, shares her insight and tips on how she has helped others to advocate for the best hospital care for your loved ones. Bonnie became a passionate crusader on this cause helping others to get the best hospital care for their loved ones. She is the after many years of advocating for her husband Bob through the course of 14 separate hospitalizations … some very serious and life-threatening. You can learn how to be prepared through her HOSPITAL WARRIOR book, blog and podcast.
In the podcast, Bonnie shares 14 steps to become a persuasive advocate and how to ADD VALUE to your audience:
How can you ADD VALUE? 1.You must be passionate about your topic 2.Must be authentic and comfortable on stage 3.Know what your audience is looking for from you 4.Ultimately you are telling a story
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? 5.First step is to create your speech on paper 6.Keep practicing until you INTERNALIZE your speech; make it come from the heart 7.Know what your end point is (what do you want your audience to do) 8.Have a basic set of talking points; adjust to fit each audience’s needs 9.Use Q&A format to get to the heart and soul of what your audience needs
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? 10.Find your unique message, write a book, blog, podcast, speak 11.As a local advocate, make the issue pertinent to the local audience 12.Use social media to get the message out 13.Do research, follow-up to determine if the message is resonating 14.Media prefers authors with books available through publishers (not self-published)
Bonnie has a special offer to help you. When you contact her on her web site (http://HospitalWarrior.com), or email her (Bonnie@HospitalWarrior.com) to request her special report. The first chapters of her book, Hospital Warrior, include a Road Map to navigate the complicated pathways you will encounter during any hospital stay.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com
Life is better together with Co-Living for Grown Ups! Listen in and learn about the innovative ways UpsideHōM is creating shared living options for older adults.
Your Primary Goal Is To Add Value and Make More Money
The best way to make more money is to Add Value to your audience. You first must know how to convey value your audience; then they will be drawn to you.
That is the message that my guest, Derek Lott shares on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS Derek is a master communicator and an award-winning speaker, who is using those skills to help others to achieve their personal and professional goals through his GOAL CAMP podcasts and boot camp.
Derek Lott has been mentoring professionals for over 30 years while working for corporations in technology and retail, and through his own coaching business. Derek confides that he is more concerned now about his legacy: what will he leave behind for Family, Friends, Future Generations. He defines his legacy as wisdom, well-being and wealth (the 3-W’s)
In the podcast, Derek shares 7 strategies on how to ADD VALUE and MAKE MORE MONEY:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Focus on what you know; Master what you already have •Find Your “Value Proposition Platform” – the topic(s) you have mastered, that you can ADD VALUE to your audience •Organize your knowledge; Systematize your content •Find mentors; mentors are the cornerstone finding your value to others •Don’t be afraid to work, do what others are afraid to do (fortitude, tenacity, persistence)
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Draw your audience in with speaking skills (eye contact, rate, annunciation, metaphors, similes, etc.) •Interact with your audience before you speak (gather information, be comfortable) so you can connect when on the stage •Vulnerable personal stories resonate, build a connection •You don’t have to be perfect; you have to be real •Give yourself time to grow your public speaking skills
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? 8.To be successful, you first must know how to convey value (add value to your audience) 9.Start with a message 10.Think about your legacy: what will you leave behind for Family, Friends, Future Generations (3-Fs) 11.Your legacy is defined by your wisdom, your well-being, your wealth (3-Ws) 12.Your customer is your past self; know how to market to your past self 13.Be able to identify your audience if they walked into a room 14.You get fulfillment by sharing value with others
Your next step is to visit Derek’s web site, DerekcLott.com (http://DerekCLott.com), and sign up for his podcast, GOAL CAMP. I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Meet former family caregiver Katherine Miles. Katherine cared for her mom who had rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative disc disease and cared for her brother before he passed away. Out of necessity to help her mom travel by car, Katherine used her sewing skills to create a product that she named after her mom. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Katherine is helping her community by sewing masks for essential workers.
Will I remember you?
When you speak at the staff meeting, or at your presentation, will others listen? Will they want to act?
It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to let people know who you are, what you do, what makes you special. Your ability to stand in front of your peers, contribute an idea, and affect change is crucial to your career success.
That is why Sima Dahl was my guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS. Sima knows that you are in charge of letting people know who you are, what you do, what makes you special. In the podcast, she shares Your Sway Factor, which is the degree to which you’re in demand for who you are and what you do.
In the podcast, Sima shares 15 strategies on how to be memorable, affect change and advance your career or grow your business:
How can you ADD VALUE? 1.Competing for achievement is a good way to grow and stretch your skills 2.You are here to help others 3.You don’t have to be perfect; you have to be human; you have to be you. 4.Everyone you meet becomes an extension of your virtual sales force 5.People are wired to connect dots to help one another
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? 6.Introducing yourself with passion and confidence can be the difference between whether the conversation stops or becomes more meaningful 7.Ask a peer in advance to provide feedback of your scheduled presentation 8.SWAY FACTOR Mindset: you are in charge of letting people know who you are, what you do, what makes you special 9.You have to be memorable to be remembered by others 10.Overcome fear: use your body to tell your brain “this is a good thing”
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? 11.Enroll others into personal brand stories so we become known, become the “go-to” person, the expert 12.Secret to success is making success a mission, remaining coachable 13.The ability to stand in front of your peers, contribute an idea, and affect change is critical to any career 14.Make people remember you by introducing yourself in a memorable way, staying in touch online 15.The #1 soft skill to catapult your career is communications (verbal and written)
Your next step is to visit Sima’s web site (http://SimaDahl.com). Learn more about her and her Sway Factor™. Then do what I did – sign up for 5 Days Of Tips To Help You Stand Out, Stay Relevant, And Be In Demand!
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
Stumped Town Dementia, written by the talented and hysterical Lickety Glitz, is a personal blog chronicling the dementia adventures of Girl and The Other Girl, sharing hilarious, heartbreaking, bittersweet and courageous moments of life with their Mom who has vascular dementia. They celebrate the insanity and relish the laughter in their journey. This blog helps them make it through the days when there are no smiles to be had.
While standing in the kitchen of his Fargo home around the age of 12, Bryan had a thought pop into his mind that caused him to question who he is at the core. Little did he know at the time, that it was an early sign of his struggle with anxiety and OCD. A little over a year ago after experiencing panic attacks on live television, Bryan decided to shift his role as a news anchor at KARE 11 in order to make his mental health a priority. Today he remains a producer at the NBC station and is also the co-founder of the Refresh Network where he holds open and honest conversations about mental health. We discuss our suspicion that many caregivers “push through” very treatable mental health disorders but they become unable to when faced with the stress of caring for a loved one with cancer. We also discuss how he copes with uncertainty (a theme in every caregiver’s life) as a major challenge with his OCD is excessive ruminating. He unpacks for us each tool in his mental health toolkit and shares his fundamental strategy of coping which is to allow his thoughts, emotions and sensations in the body to be part of the ride - rather than trying to push them away.
Coming home from the hospital may be more complicated during the corona virus pandemic. These tips can help pave the way for a smoother transition for the patient and family.
Podcasting is your future.
You should consider being a guest on podcasts about your area of expertise. If you cannot find one, consider starting your own podcast.
My guest on this podcast, Andrew Allemann, shares many benefits about podcasting. Most important is that, as a guest you gain exposure to a new audience. You also achieve credibility as an expert.
Even if you are an employee working for a small business or a large corporation, being a guest will help you to build your reputation. If you are a podcast host, you can gain access to many more people, even community or industry leaders.
Andrew can help. He is an expert in podcasting. He helps other experts to become recognized authorities in their fields and shows them how to spread important industry news and information online. Andrew created the website, PodcastGuests.com, to connect podcasters with guests for their shows. Over 20,000 people use his service to both find guests for podcasts and for experts to get booked on podcasts.
Some of the important advice that Andres shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Know their audience; share important content that will help them •As a guest, provide content that will help the audience •Provide sample questions, an introduction (make it as easy as possible for host) •Simple steps can improve your sound quality (USB mic, sound baffling; recording in a clothes closet)
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Use podcasts as opportunity to practice public speaking •Prepare for podcasts the same as preparing for a live speech •Have talking points prepared in advance •Make it conversational •Podcasts are recorded, not live, will be edited (less stress, less risk)
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Being a podcast guest is all about exposure – you are introduced to a new audience •You become an expert; you increase your credentials and credibility •As podcast host, you can gain access to more community or industry leaders •Podcasts are always available; others can hear you online at any time
Your next step is to visit Andrew’s web site, PodcastGuests.com. Review some of the other guests’ pages. Then, create your own “1-Sheet”, a one-page introduction of yourself, providing your expertise, credentials, and contact information. Andrew recommends that it also include sample questions and information on how you can help the podcaster’s audience AND the podcaster.
To help you more, get Andrew’s FREE GUIDE to being a podcast guest (http://podcastguests.com/guide).
If you want more help, contact me.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Debra Hallisey. After her dad passed in 2015, Deb became the primary caregiver for her mom who is diabetic, legally blind, and has mobility issues. In this show we discuss how her brother is able to help her from 12 hours away, how she is able to stay informed about the pandemic without getting derailed, her creativity to secure the necessary supplies that are in high demand, and how she manages and sets expectations with her mom and her mom's professional caregivers during these uncertain times.
Take care of yourself first.
That has always been my message to you. I care for you. Take care of yourself so that you can take good care of your loved one.
But there is more. Some day you will no longer need to be a caregiver. Are you prepared for that reality?
On this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, my guest Chris MacLellan (“The Bow Tie Guy”) and I talk about adjusting to life after caregiving. Chris lost his partner, Richard, in 2015. As you know, I lost both of my parents in the last two years. The transition is difficult.
Chris transferred his grief into a role as a spokesperson and advocate for other caregivers. He is using his podcast, “Healing Ties”, and his Whole Care Network (https://www.thewholecarenetwork.com/), which brings together other caregiver advocates, to share advice, resources and encouragement to you and all caregivers.
Listen as we talk about how all the tips we share with you for taking care of yourself will also help you after your role as a caregiver is over. Taking time for yourself, staying involved in activities you like, having caregiver buddies. These will help protect and prepare you.
By protecting your identity now, as a caregiver, you are also protecting your individual identity for that time.
Protect Your Identity: Now and After Caregiving
Blessings
Toula
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Amy Neu shares how she helps older adults and their support network decide if driving remains remains a safe option. Learn about proven strategies to consider using and/or when it's time to bring in a licensed professional to help. Driving is often perceived as one of the last ways we can remain independent. Fortunately, ride share and other options are viable and affordable solutions that put that fear to rest.
Speaking Opportunities are Business, Career, Leadership Opportunities: No Sweat
The research doesn’t lie.
•Speaking Opportunities are Business Opportunities. •Speaking Opportunities are Career Opportunities. •Speaking Opportunities are Leadership Opportunities.
If you want to grow your business or advance your career, you must be able to give clear, concise and consistent presentations. The people who take and make those Speaking Opportunities, and do it well, grow the perception they are Experts. We like to work with Experts.
My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS can help you to with NO SWEAT PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Fred Miller is a speaker, international coach, and author. Businesses, Individuals, and organizations hire Fred because they want to improve their Networking, Public Speaking, and Presentation Skills. I love Fred Miller’s brand name: NO SWEAT PUBLIC SPEAKING: taking the fear out of talking in front of a group, and speaking more confidently and effectively.
Some of the important advice that Fred shares in this podcast includes:
How Can You ADD VALUE? •Join Toastmasters, Buy Books And Videos •Doing Is Learning •Learn More By Teaching •We Expect Leaders To Speak – And Speak Well!
How Can You GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Your Speeches Should Be Audience-Centered •Make A Point, Tell A Story •Your Elevator Speech Is A Mini-Presentation •All speeches should be clear, concise, consistent
How Can You MAKE MORE MONEY? •Key Words In Elevator Speech: “Hire Me.” “Because” •People Who Speak Well Are Perceived As Experts (experts are paid more) •Create Your Own Signature Speech •In Your Introduction, Reference Your Book (Or “Upcoming Book”) •Never give a “free” speech; always request something •Price yourself (slightly) above your competition (don’t be “Walmart”)
One lesson you will notice when listening to Fred is, “Make a Point. Tell a Story.” Each time Fred provided some advice, he followed up with a specific story. This made his message stronger and more personal.
I encourage you to learn more from Fred Miller, and NO SWEAT PUBLIC SPEAKING. CLICK HERE to visit his web site (https://www.nosweatpublicspeaking.com). You can find his books on Amazon.com. Send your receipt to Fred and he will send you his workbook for free.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
My conversation with Judy Cornish, elder and disability law attorney, speaker and founder of The DAWN Method, a strength based care approach to dementia. Focus on what is left, not what is lost.
Are you stuck in a “job”, under-appreciated and under-employed?
That is the unfortunate situation that many veterans find when they leave military service.
My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS is changing that, with coaching and life-long support that allows veterans to transition into life-changing careers.
You also can apply her lessons to help you to become more successful.
Michele McManamon is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Operation New Uniform (ONU), a non-profit organization that prepares veterans to wear a “new uniform” in the civilian corporate world, and supports them in their pursuit of their professional goals. ONU boasts a 97% success rate among the students who completed the program. To learn more, visit their web site, https://onuvets.org/ .
Some of the important advice that Michele shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Relate to your audience as adults, equals; use first names over titles •When communicating, “It’s Not About You”; adapt to your audience’s needs •Know the results you have achieved, you can achieve
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Communicate in the audience’s “language” (learn their acronyms, jargon, terms) •For interviews and presentations, PRACTICE – PRACTICE – PRACTICE •Stop talking, listen more, ask questions •Prepare STAR Stories: Situation, Task, Actions, Results
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Preparation and better communications lead to better pay and positions •Sell yourself, your results (take personal credit) •It’s Okay To Fail •Your attitude toward money is tied to your “programming” •You have the power over the money; negotiate to earn your true value
I encourage you to SUPPORT Operation New Uniform. ONU is making a difference to many veterans, to help them find careers, not just “jobs”. Some of these could be your future clients/customers. CLICK HERE https://onuvets.org/support-onu/
Michele has a special offer just for you. When you become a Loyalty Brigade Program Sponsor (for only $20 per month), you will receive an ONU Polo Shirt in your choice of colors.
If you prefer smaller, one-time donations, you will still receive a special gift from ONU. AND you will know that you are helping veterans to achieve successful careers in the corporate world.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
In this special COVID-19 themed caregiver spotlight episode, meet healthcare worker and family caregiver Jessica Sima. Jessica helps care for her mom with end stage liver disease and diabetes and is the guardian for her brother with developmental disabilities. Jessica's mom recently fell and is recovering in a skilled nursing facility and her brother resides in an Illinois state-operated developmental center. Jessica shares how she made the tough decision between bringing mom home or keeping her in the skilled nursing facility. She also shares her criteria to select a nursing facility, how she is communicating with her isolated family members, and how she is managing expectations with each facility regarding her family member's care.
You are not alone.
I know the stress can be overwhelming. You have more demands as a caregiver while doing your part to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an uncertain time. We feel forced into isolation.
There is HOPE. I want to help you learn activities that will help you, and resources to support you.
In this podcast of TOULA’S TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, I talk with two authorities on caregiving and dealing with stress. They also have the resources to help you.
Dr. Christine Caufield is CEO of LSF Health Systems and Executive Vice President, Lutheran Services Florida at Lutheran Services Florida. Terri Barton CEO Aging True, Jacksonville FL which provide seniors in Duval and Clay Counties, Florida, with the care and assistance they need to live independently.
Chris and Terri reminded us of several crucial resources for you:
•Aging True’s Telehealth Mental Health Counseling Program is available by calling 904.807.1243 (You Need To Talk To People) •Lutheran Services Florida a “24/7 Access To Care” Line available at any time, by calling 877.229.9098. •Aging True can conduct regular “Wellness Checks” to make sure you or your loved one are safe. •Aging True is still delivering meals to seniors; for some, they are delivering three meals a day for seniors. •Several organizations provide in-home respite (you can get help to take a break)
We also collectively identified actions that you can take to help you and your loved one: •Find a “safe place” (as, your back yard) to retreat, enjoy nature and fresh air •Exercise (go for a walk or jog; tune into YouTube or TV exercise videos) •Read books has •Journal every day; make notes of your day, of your feelings, and of your dreams •Start a Gratitude Journal; every day list 3 blessings or joys •Pray. Meditate. •WATCH LESS NEWS •Focus on what you can control; adjust your daily routines •If you feel sad, or overwhelmed, REACH OUT FOR HELP
You are stronger than you know. You are a caregivers (caregivers are strong). You are older (you needed strength to get this far). You ask for help when needed (a major sign of strength).
Remember what HOPE means: Hang On. Pain Ends. This will end.
Blessings
Toula Wootan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Amy Neu shares how she helps older adults adjust to moving to a senior living community. Learn about proven strategies to consider using and/or when it's time to bring in a licensed professional to help. A move to senior living can just was needed to bring the joy for life back.
This episode features a February 27, 2019 talk by Matt Estrade at the annual caregiver conference for Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area regarding Benefits of Religion and Spirituality For Families Experiencing Dementia. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/Ep_32_ASCA
What is the most important characteristic of a good leader?
My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS says Listening is first. Active listening helps you to understand what your audience needs. As she says, “Know Your Audience” so that you can “Add Value.”
Trina Martin is a motivational speaker and leadership development consultant (and a Naval Officer with 30 years of service) who helps military veterans to advance careers, and helps their corporate employers to grow their businesses.
Trina explains that, for military veterans transitioning into the civilian corporate world, communications is everything for success. Each corporation, each division may be different. Veteran leaders must know who they are dealing with and how to get them to produce or take action.
In this podcast, Trina says that her first task with her veteran clients is to help them to understand who they are, so that they can be confident, happy in themselves.
Some of the important advice that Trina shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Share a little about yourself, your mistakes to build relationships •Leadership involves patience and resilience •You are an informational speaker, so that your audience can make a better decision
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Know your audience; actively engage with them for better listening •Share your mistakes; the audience can relate and connect •Listen to your audience; understand their needs
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Learning your audience (or organization) is like learning to dance with a new partner •Learn: Take classes to improve your communications skills •Know your organization. Understand their needs. Find your spot
In Trina’s new book, From a Mess to Amazing: 7 Steps to Create the Life You Deserve, she shares her own personal stories of struggle, and the lessons she learned along the way to becoming a Lt. Commander in the Navy, and a successful author, speaker and coach. (available on Amazon).
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
During the Covid-19 crisis, it may be especially hard to talk to the doctors about the condition of a loved one in the hospital. Here are tips to make the most of what may be very difficult circumstances.
How can you reach the most people?
As my guest says in this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, “By being online, you can speak to The Whole World”!
That means you can also sell more (if that is your goal).
As a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), Ellen Finkelstein is an expert, speaker, trainer, and best-selling author on PowerPoint and presentation skills. She specializes in training speakers to present effectively.
As she grew her business, Ellen became an authority in helping online entrepreneurs to reach more people through writing and speaking (like my ToastMentor business).
This podcast is FULL of very helpful tips on how to effectively present online and grow your business by being online. Ellen outline steps to run your own webinar. She also shares five exceptional actions to finding partners and affiliates to grow your audience.
Some of the important advice that Ellen shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Speak online to display expertise, reach more people •Webinars are to speaking as self-publishing is to writing books •Build a relationship to create partnerships (5 Steps) •If you are speaker, use YouTube often
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Online presentations: be more engaging, more vocal variety •PowerPoint slides should change often, be more visual (few words) •Engage your online audience with polls, questions, feedback •Standing when presenting online give you energy that your audience hears •CONTENT – DESIGN – DELIVERY
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Use webinar summits with other experts (who are also affiliates) •Have the right offer for the right people at the right time •You refer your audience to partners’ offers; they refer their audiences to you •Be an affiliate; partners as affiliates (receive commissions from sales)
At the end of the Podcast, Ellen makes a special offer to you: a FREE Video Training program, “13 Techniques That Will Make Designing Your Slides EASY”. Simply visit her website, (https://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/pptblog/getstarted/).
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. Fred Haley ToastMentor.com
Most older adults want to stay in their current home as long as possible. That’s open to debate. Aging-In-Place is the term used to describe staying put wherever you call home - a house, apartment, condo, independent living community.
It’s a common belief that if we stay put, we’re independent. Thought it’s often the preferred way to go, it’s not always in your best interest - especially if we’re frail, tend to fall, become malnourished or lonely, or the home is in disrepair.
This seminar addresses some those challenges and also touches on the importance of staying social, transportation, meals, and care management.
The idea of paying for long term care can be overwhelming. In this short Podcast, Bill Comfort discusses the basics of Long Term Care Planning, how it might be something to add to your portfolio, and what to look for if you decide to dig a bit deeper.
As a former radio and TV journalist, Bill has a unique ability to take the complicated world of long-term care and communicate planning and insurance implementation options clearly and directly. Bill's mission is to help individuals and families properly protect themselves from the financial and emotional costs of a long-term care disability. He has trademarked the phrase, The LTCpro(R).
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Kiersten Regele who currently cares for both of her parents with the help of her siblings. Learn how Kiersten's day job intersected with her family's current needs and how a smartphone app is saving their sanity when it comes to keeping up with all the caregiving related responsibilities. You'll also hear some vulnerability from Kiersten as she shares what it's like to be a millennial caregiver juggling work and family and how she is determined to bring in some fun to her new caregiving role.
A panel of decluttering, organizing, packing, moving, appraisal and estate sale specialists discuss how you can organize you home to either age in place more successfully or downsize with ease. Featuring: Denise Lee, Carolyn Parmer, Kristen Lund, Jeff Randall
In this podcast, Randy Schrupp provides a bird's eye view of Medicare Insurance Options. In subsequent podcasts, Randy goes in depth into Traditional Medicare Insurance (Part A, Part B, Part D, and Medigap Insurance) and Medicare Advantage Plans.
Do you have the Attitude, Expertise and Drive for success?
On this podcast of “MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS”, Business Growth Coach Kenny Harper explains why right mindset are the keys to amplifying your business.
Kenny is a Certified Marketing Advisor and Trainer for Business Growth. He has published several books on marketing and sales, including Amplify Your Business™, and “Business Breakthroughs in 45 Minutes”. Kenny co-founded his marketing agency, Rock My Image to help small businesses – like yours, and like mine with TOASTMENTOR - to create marketing and sales systems that generate predictable cashflow and profits.
Kenny explains that systems work, as long as we believe in them and, more importantly, believe in ourselves. As a Growth Amplifier Coach, Kenny helps his clients to find their “blind spots”, and to build systems and processes that help them go From Good to Great.
Some of the important advice that Kenny shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Provide valuable content in all presentations and communications, •Create a unique message that resonates with your target market •Identify one action you want audience to take; build a case •Identify your unique gift, style, message
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Gain experience. Join Toastmasters. Find coaches •Be vulnerable, authentic; share your imperfections; be transparent •Have a clear message that explains how they benefit, and the results they will achieve
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Identify your IDEAL clients; find the organizations they join (through GOOGLE) •Have a plan to follow; create a system •Need positive mindset; if you don’t believe it can happen, it won’t. •Small steps, small improvements will make significant improvements
Kenny invites you to join his GROWTH AMPLIFIERS community web site (https://growthamplifiers.com/). Listen to the Growth Amplifiers podcasts. Sign Up for Your Free Playbook to Double Your Sales!
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Fred Haley is a certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker for the John Maxwell Program, and owner of ToastMentor, a communications training firm. He conducts public workshops and mentors business professionals to improve their presentations. Fred has published several books on public speaking. Follow Fred on Twitter @ToastMentor. Learn more on his website, ToastMentor.com.
Would you like to make 50% more money?
My guest on today’s podcast will help you to achieve the Next Level of Success, by improving your leadership skills and your communications skills.
As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, Mark Missigman is a Leadership and DISC Expert, Founder and CEO of Mark Missigman Enterprises. As Mark will explain, DISC is a personality test that helps you to determine your communication style, so that you can gain more sales, and lead your team more effectively.
Mark also describes why you will benefit by creating and telling your own stories. As he says, “Touch a heart before you ask for a hand.”
Mark’s experience includes 20 years in the Navy, where he cultivated his leadership skills. After retiring, he continued to serve his country as a consultant, where he grew his business line from one employee and $100,000 in revenue to ten employees and $2.2 million dollars.
Some of the important advice that Mark shares in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •The personality of your audience determines your communications approach •After presentations, ask self what lessons you learned •Practice good stories •Believe in yourself
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Tell stories that create pictures •Talk about something that audience cares about •Understand the communication style of the person you are talking with •On stage, talk as if you are having a conversation with one person
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •At events, at end of presentations, promote yourself •You can make 50% more money by becoming a better speaker •Touch heart before you ask for a hand
To help you to create better stories, Mark is offering for FREE his STORY COURSE, which is the first lesson of his 26-week Speaker’s Club program. Simply visit this link on his website, (https://mark-missigman.mykajabi.com/Storycourse).
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com
Dennis Cooper has over twenty-five years experience in insurance and financial planning. For the last eight years focusing all of his efforts in assisting active adults in understanding and properly utilizing the equity in their homes to reach their financial and retirement goals, with several of the leading Reverse Mortgage organizations in the country.
In this Senior Learning Institute Education Moment, Shawn Estep, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney provides insight into the importance of having a Healthcare Power of Attorney and HIPPA Release in place. Ideally, it's part of a comprehensive estate plan.
Eileen Lambert - Oasis Senior Advisors, Chesterfield, MO shares her thoughts on how seniors and their loved ones can successfully navigate choosing the best senior living community for their needs - current and future. We also discuss how to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this Senior Learning Institute Education Moment, Shawn Estep, Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney provides insight into the importance of having a Financial Power of Attorney in place. Ideally, it's part of a comprehensive estate plan.
There's senior living and there's senior living. Once of the best ways to pick the right community the first time by working with a local expert who can narrow the down the field and share their insight to each community. Nancy McClure, owner of Greater St. Louis Care Patrol, speaks on the different types of senior living options and how to pick the best one (based on your short and long term needs) the first time.
Another Senior Learning Institute Educational Moment | www.seniorlearninginstitute.com | (314) 400-8102 | Ted Gottlieb, Founder
Denise B. Lee, Certified Professional Organizer®, Coach, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, Owner of Clear Spaces, LLC discusses: The buying mindset; If fear drives excess buying (does stocking up on toilet paper during a pandemic ring a bell?); What someone can do to break the buying habit.
Clear Spaces, LLC | www.clearspaces.org | 314-956-2282
Another quality Senior Learning Institute Educational Moment
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Denise B. Lee, Certified Professional Organizer®, Coach, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, Owner of Clear Spaces, LLC discusses: The common mistakes people make with their paper; Some rules we can follow to make dealing with paper easier; The special needs some seniors have when it comes to managing their paper. http://www.clearspaces.org
Brad Kohlbrecher and his team take a client-focused approach to identify and implement the best mobility solutions for many families and businesses - with the purpose of improving quality of life. In this podcast, Brad discusses how through the use of universal design concepts, stay put longer.
Brad Kohlbrecher and his team take a client-focused approach to identify and implement the best mobility solutions for many families and businesses - with the purpose of improving quality of life. In this podcast, Brad discusses how chairlifts can help folks age-in-place longer and safer.
Sharon Gorman is the President of Certified Care Management, LLC. As a Certified Care Manager and Advanced Professional with the Aging Life Care Association, she brings over 14 years experience to the field of senior care and family advocacy. Her responsibilities include an initial assessment, creation of care plan and the ongoing management of changing needs for individuals of all ages. Her clients receive personalized care consultation in making health, wealth and legal decisions that impact their everyday lives.
Sharon Gorman is the President of Certified Care Management, LLC. As a Certified Care Manager and Advanced Professional with the Aging Life Care Association, she brings over 14 years experience to the field of senior care and family advocacy. Her responsibilities include an initial assessment, creation of care plan and the ongoing management of changing needs for individuals of all ages. Her clients receive personalized care consultation in making health, wealth and legal decisions that impact their everyday lives.
Senior Learning Institute Founder, Certified Senior Advisor® and REALTOR® shares why selling a home "as-is" to an investor could cost you big time.
Home Sweet Home is a Senior Relocation moving company assisting clients and their families during the entire transition before, during and after their move into a smaller home, apartment or retirement community. Specializing in offering a stress free one day moving experience. We offer peace of mind during an often difficult and overwhelming time by coordinating the entire move and referring professionals to help provide additional services where needed.
Home Sweet Home also helps downsize and Declutter to help keep older adults wanting to stay in their homes remain there safely and comfortably by simplifying and organizing their surroundings.
In 1999, with a passion for antiques, collectibles and helping others in need, Jeff and Regina Randall established an estate sale business in the St. Louis area. Regina grew up in West Virginia learning the trade from her parents and their antique store. Jeff’s professional career, including estate planning for over 25 years, combined with Regina’s experience helped mold a great relationship across the St. Louis community and the business took off.
In 2013, Pennies In Your Pocket Estate Sales was recognized as having the largest percentage of growth in sales by the national organization EstateSales.NET.
Regina and Jeff are certified personal property appraisers, members of CAGA (Certified Appraiser Guild of America)Two sons have joined the company full time now. Ford Randall began working for PIYP in 2012 and Noah Randall joined in a full time capacity in 2016.
Jeff Randall, MBA, Webster University Regina Randall, BS, Recreation Management, Marshall University Ford Randall, UTI, Chicago Noah Randall, BS, Media Communications, Webster University.
Occupational Therapist Gretchen Kingma introduces strategies you can take to successfully age in place.
Mr. Cordell earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in accountancy from Oklahoma State University. He is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and holds a Missouri CPA license. He received his LL.M. from Washington University.
Mr. Cordell is also an adjunct faculty member at Washington University School of Law. Additionally, Mr. Cordell is the past president of the American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants.
He is frequently featured in national media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and CNN. He is the founder of MensDivorce.com and DadsDivorce.com, popular websites for divorced men and divorcing fathers, and is the author of “Your Civil War: A Father’s Guide to Winning Child Custody,” “Divorce Full Force,” and “The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce.”
Mr. Cordell speaks at various seminars for the public and fellow attorneys dealing with topics from domestic relations to bankruptcy to estate planning.
Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO
Full-time coach, trainer, speaker, and real estate broker dedicated to serving senior adults, caregivers, and professionals in the disciplines of real estate, senior living, and aging.
"My personal mission is to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to consider new ways of thinking and behaving, so they can experience new and better results, both in the current and next chapters of life".
"Over the past two decades, I have taken an active stance toward helping individuals, both young and old, embrace a more positive view of the aging process. Challenging outdated beliefs and stereotypes surrounding age in today's society, I encourage people to consider new paradigms about aging and to live each day with purpose and passion, regardless of the age printed on their driver's license."
"People often tell me they appreciate my direct and candid approach to these issues, as well as my sense of humor -- something that is often beneficial and necessary when dealing with pressing or difficult topics".
I have a new challenge for you.
I want you to get out of your comfort zone; do something different.
It will energize you. It will make you a better caregiver. It may even inspire others who you have never met.
My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers is a great role model for you. Lynette Hipsher is Ms. Senior DIVA 2019. Although she had never even thought about being in a pageant before, she challenged herself. Now she has found that she is encouraging and influencing others, and gaining more confidence in herself.
Lynette is also a caregiver, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. That has been her platform as Ms. Senior DIVA for the past year. As Ms. Senior DIVA, Lynette has been an advocate for the State of Florida for Alzheimer’s and dementia causes.
Lynette is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She started by caring for her grandparents. For 15 years, Lynette owned and operated her own private in-home daycare business. Now she is a private professional caregiver, specializing with Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
As her one-year term ends, Lynette asks YOU to compete to be the next Ms. Senior DIVA in Jacksonville. She believes in you. And, she wants you to experience the joys of growing bolder, learning more and continuing to flourish.
The Ms. Senior DIVA Pageant is open to all women ages 50 to 59. For women 60 or better, you can compete for the Ms. Senior Jacksonville title.
Visit www.aseasonedaffair.com/senior-pageants.html to learn more and to submit your application. If you have any questions or concerns, email the Founder and Director, Kenyonn Demps at aseasonedaffairpageants@gmail.com or call (904) 323-2063.
One way to be a better caregiver, to take better care of yourself, and to inspire more people, is to have more experiences.
I hope you will accept my challenge. I promise that, if you do, I will have you on my podcast next year.
Blessings
Toula
Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD!
Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T.
There is help. Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s.
In this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, my guest Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), explains the many resources that AFA provides for you.
The AFA web site offers many online resources for caregivers, with home therapeutic activities to help you stay engaged during Coronavirus isolation. VISIT The Web Site (https://alzfdn.org/)
Their National Toll-Free Helpline (866.232.8484) is staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care.
In my podcast, Dr Fuschillo talks about the many simple activities that the web site can show you how to do at home, such as:
• Reminiscence activities, as looking through family picture albums, listening to music, or dancing to favorite songs • Tactile sensory stimulation, as flower arranging, small tasks or chores • Brain exercises to keep your mind active, enhance memory. • Social stimulation: as, video chats, text messaging, sending emails, telephone calls, or mailing letters.
We care about you and your loved one. Check out the AFA resources. CALL THE Toll-Free Helpline (866.232.8484)
I want you and your loved one to be safe and healthy. You are not here alone.
Blessings
Toula
Described by his caregiver as a “mystic”, Sean’s been stripped down to nothing. He’s lost his job, he’s infertile, and he often can’t take care of anyone or even play with his daughter. In our conversation he asks himself, “if he is nothing to this world, is he worth the dignity and the resources it has to offer?” His answer will inspire you! Diagnosed at the age of 32 with a rare condition called Fanconi Anemia, cancer is a “no end in sight” reality for him, his daughter Maya, and his spouse/primary caregiver Allison. He’s had cancer of the gums, throat, tongue, bladder, and over 150 occurrences of skin cancer. He’s experienced over 10 years of treatment and literally thousands of appointments including a bone marrow transplant, having his tongue rebuilt from a flap of his arm and the removal of his bladder and prostate. His wife Allison, inspired by her experiences with Sean, created a blog and online community for caregivers called The Negative Space. As a result of her work she’s become a sought after thought leader and speaker on caregiving. You can follow the their day to day ups and downs on FB and IG at @negspacelife. You can learn more about the caregiving coordination tool that Sean shares in the episode at https://www.ianacare.com/.
What to do when you can't be at the hospital, nursing or rehab facility to advocate for your loved one in person because of the corona virus. There are still ways to remain involved and supportive.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jean Lee whose parents were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day. Jean took care of her parents while working as a teacher. Her personal journal documenting her parents' 'oddities' later helped her write her memoir. Jean also found support in reading other people's personal experiences with Alzheimer's which led to her connecting with other authors and creating AlzAuthors - a community of over 200 authors. In this episode, we discuss the struggle between wanting to remain private and loyal to your family and yet connect with and support other caregivers.
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast is Mr. Mark Bott, P. E., Traffic and Safety Engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Mark's responsibilities include the integration of senior mobility, pedestrian and bicyclists, and safety initiatives into everyday activities to reduce fatalities and serious injuries as part of MDOT’s Toward Zero Death initiative. Read the show notes at https://www.keepingussafe.org/michigans-toward-zero-deaths-safety-initiative/
Are you ready for a new adventure?
My special guest on this podcast, Brenda Griffin, Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2019, wants you to try something new.
She also wants you to be financially secure..
Brenda is an inspiration to us all. She is an ordained minister, Bible Teacher, Financial Wellness Advocate, Information Broker, and an Influencer. She is most proud of being a wife, mother and grandmother. She is also a caregiver for her father, helping him navigate the health insurance programs, protecting his finances, protecting him from scammers.
In the podcast, Brenda leaves us with several helpful suggestions from her years as a caregiver.
Brenda shares a secret: having been named Ms Senior Jacksonville has given her a unique advantage to promote her cause and influence others to achieve more.
YOU, too, CAN HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY. Brenda encourages you to be a contestant in this year’s MS SENIOR JACKSONVILLE PAGEANT and the INAUGURAL MS. SENIOR DIVA PAGEANT (for women 50 to 59). To learn more, visit the website, ASeasonedAffair.com.
One way to be a better caregiver, and to take care of yourself, is to have more experiences, so that you can inspire more people.
I speak with Kim Cover, MS, LPC, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S, LDN about the struggles with food, feeding issues and the challenge of proper nutrition in the elderly. Kim also offers tips for how we as caregivers can help ourselves in the same way.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet ‘recovering caregiver’ Breeda Miller who cared for her mom from the independent living stage through home hospice. Like many, Breeda found herself in the sandwich generation. She was helping her Irish mom while working full time and raising her children, two with special needs. Listen to the show to find out how Breeda’s slam caregiving story went viral and learn what she is doing now to help caregivers carry on.
We all have to wash our hands, especially with the coronavirus spreading. But we also need to make sure doctors, nurses and other medical personnel wash their hands and put on gloves before touching our loved ones.
You can stop feeling isolated.
As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood.
That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College Disparities Center and community volunteers to help the New Town/College Gardens neighborhood become a dementia caring community.
My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, Catherine Powell, is an Assistant Coordinator for events at the New Town Memory Café. Catherine talks about the mission and the upcoming activities designed to respond to the needs of dementia patients and their caregivers.
The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. It is free and open to all community members with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementia & their care partners.
I am excited to share this information with you about the New Town Dementia Friendly Community and the Memory Café.
Blessings
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet experienced family and professional caregiver Sheryl Smith, R.N. In this episode we discuss family dynamics,long distance caregiving, navigating the aging process for ourselves and our loved ones, and what life is like living in Puerto Rico post earthquake devastation.
Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show is Ms. Kathryn Eyring, producer and host of the Aging Gracefully TV program. Listen in as Kathryn helps us gain a better understanding of the vital role exercise plays in older driver safety. Be sure to visit https://www.keepingussafe.org/exercise-and-older-driver-safety/ for links related to this podcast and for the show notes!
As an author, blogger and advice columnist Carol has spent over 25 years caregiving. We spoke about some of her caregiving journey and the lessons she learned along the way, the importance of having compassion for your loved one, as well as for yourself, the sadness that comes with being a caregiver and the resilience to get you through - you can find all of that in part 2 of my interview with Carol Bradley Bursack
In this episode meet former family caregiver Beth Marshall who shares with us about hope, healing, and finding joy in the grieving process.
Nominated for our podcast by his wife Natalie, Nick is just a guy in love with his girls. A Twin’s season ticket holder since 2001, he's also a firm believer that the only things you can control in life are your actions and your attitude. That belief proved very valuable in 2018, when, with their daughter less than a year old, he became a partner in his sales firm and soon after Natalie was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now even with Natalie in remission, cancer is never far from their minds. As an inheritor of the BRCA1 gene mutation the Meysembourg’s are living their lives on high alert.
As you get older, are you noticing that your memory is not as good as it used to be? Do you want help?
Does your loved one have of a memory disorder, as Alzheimers or Dementia? Do you pray for help?
BE ENCOURAGED. There are amazing people working on helping you.
That includes my guest on this podcast of _Toula’s Tips for Caregivers_. Dr. Alan Snow is at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of brain aging and memory disorders. He has over 340 issued patents on new drugs, nutraceuticals, and screening technologies.
He and his professional partner, Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, have created new programs and new medications to improve your memory. They are finding new medications to slow those diseases.
In the podcast, Dr. Snow shares some exciting news about new treatments for memory disorders, both current and in the near future.
His new “Vitamin For The Aging Brain” is PERCEPTA, a natural plant-based dietary supplement, available on their web and on Amazon.
In the podcast, Dr. Snow also shares an important way that you can change your brain TODAY. Dr. Snow and his partner, Dr. Tanzi encourage you to change your lifestyle with SHIELD: Sleep, Handle Stress, Interact, Exercise, Learn New Things, and Diet.
I hope you to be encouraged, and be changed by my interview with Dr. Snow.
Blessings
Toula Wootan
We review the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zone and trying new things. Be bold. Live your best life.
Today my guest is Denise Valerio from Valerio Care management in Ambler PA - Denise is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified and Accredited Aging Life Care Manager. Denise provides care management services to the aging population, elderly and disabled adults age 21 and over. Aging Life Care managers offer solutions to the challenges of navigating your healthcare needs.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet yogi Gael Chiarella Alba who was the primary caregiver for her adult son who suffered a traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident. In this show, we talk about weighing difficult health options, relaxation techniques, camping, writing a memoir and the Yogi Caregiver podcast.
If you truly want to be a success, you must improve your “emotional intelligence”.
According to my guest on this podcast of “MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS”, your emotional intelligence will account for 70% of your success.
NOW do you want to know more? Listen to the podcast.
Jan Lipsky is an executive coach with her firm, Jan Lipsky Coaching. Jan excels in developing exceptional leadership teams, identifying and developing talent for promotional opportunities. Jan has earned her certification credentials in emotional intelligence.
Jan explains that the first step to success is to Know Your Audience. That means understanding what the person (or group) is thinking and feeling, and how each is responding. Success is achieved when you effectively respond or adapt to your audience’s needs.
Jan is a strong proponent, and a certified coach for emotional intelligence. She recognizes that you may know your content, and be able to explain all the facts; but, to be influential, you must know why your audience – or that person – has that perspective or response.
Some of the important advice that Jan shared in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Self-awareness: be aware of your emotions and learn to manage them effectively •Recognize the emotions of your audience; identify the triggers that cause their responses •Before reacting, keep in mind your answer to, “How Do I Want To Be Remembered?”
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Know Your Audience: Research, prepare; learn how to relate to people •Know what they will walk away with (Know Your Message) •Watch the audience as you present; pay attention to their body language •Engage your audience; make eye contact to one person at a time (“Have A Conversation”) •Tweak each presentation for the specific audience •PRACTICE – PRACTICE – PRACTICE
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •Be willing to speak for free to hone skills •Get names and contact information; ask for referrals •Set a “quota” for free speeches in a period; re-schedule or offer packages •Work with a coach
It is not how much you know, or how well you know your craft; it is how well you can relate to others that is most important to your success. That is the gift of emotional intelligence.
Do you want to know more? Follow Jan on LinkedIn. Contact her, or email her at JanLipskyCoaching@gmail.com. She will send to you a worksheet and article on identifying emotional intelligence triggers.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Larry Arceneaux is a successful business owner and philanthropist wants to share his secrets on how to Make More Money!
His first secrets: ADD VALUE with Public Speaking. To do that, Know Your Audience, and their “WHY” (what they want from you).
I invited Larry to be my guest today so that he can share the secrets he learned as a business owner, leader and philanthropist, and to help you to advance your career or grow your business.
Larry founded TRIAXIOS in 1986 by merging two separate family businesses, one in construction, property management and real estate development, and another in entertainment. Along the way, he served two tours in the U.S. Navy, and completed a successful business career in health care management. Larry also is active in fundraising for non-profit community service organizations.
Larry encourages Servant Leadership: first care for your employees and customers. He recommends that, to improve your public speaking skills, become a mentor. You will help others as you build your communications skills. To further your business or career, become a philanthropist: help to raise money and find volunteers for important community causes.
IF you really want to grow your business or advance your career, at the end of the podcast, Larry offers to help you with training and certification.
Some of the important advice that Larry shared in this podcast includes:
How can you ADD VALUE? •Take your craft and share your craft •Be a Servant Leader: put your employees and customers first •Believe in yourself and the value you provide to your audiences
How can you GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •Know Your Audience: Know their “Why” (why they listen; “what’s in it for me?” (WIIFM)) •Tell stories to connect with each person in the audience •Become a mentor: help someone else, whether someone in need or a business associate.
How can you MAKE MORE MONEY? •“Old Fashioned” Marketing is key: meet people in person; go to where they are; get referrals. •Be authentic; make eye contact; believe in yourself •Before you speak, set one goal to have audience accomplish •End with a Call To Action; Help the audience something learn something, (a) for self, (b) for team, (c) for family/friends
Larry wants you to achieve operational excellence. Contact him to learn more about the training and certifications that Triaxios offers. Visit the Triaxios web site (CLICK HERE) (www.triaxios.com), or email him at: larry.arceneaux@triaxios.com.
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Fred Haley ToastMentor.com Fred@ToastMentor.com
Kelly is an oncology psychotherapist with a fellowship in grief counseling, a keynote speaker, and an accomplished author who’s been in the clinical field of palliative care and hospice for 25 years. She’s witnessed hundreds of deaths, including her own mother’s when she was 11 years old. Her mom had collapsed from a massive heart attack as they shopped for groceries, she helplessly watched as CPR was administered. They spent 3 months in the ICU before her mom ultimately died in the hospital as a result. She was even teased at school because her mom died! These experiences built her resiliency muscles, informed her caregiver perspective, and taught her that end of life care must be done well. Recently she’s shifted the focus of her work to sharing the lessons she’s learned from the real experts, her patients. She believes the dying have the most to teach us about how to live. And she enjoys sharing those lessons through her book, “A Comforted Heart”, “Conversations with Kelly” events and podcasts, and training other therapists to specialize in oncology where many more experts are needed.
Growing your business, or your career, is a matter of “quality over quantity”. It’s a matter of trust.
When a business owner tells you that s/he has “a LARGE contact (or email) list”, ask him/her, “tell me about one of them.”
Does it matter if they have built up a large contact list or email list?
My guest on this podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, Jerry Gitchel, proves that it is more important to have a smaller list, but to build a relationship with them.
Jerry is CEO of Leverage Unlimited. For three decades, Jerry has helped business professionals make technology work and businesses grow. He has helped Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and solo entrepreneurs.
Working as a consultant, he has seen how many organizations spend money on technology, but not “Live Ware” – the staff and the clients/customers who most impact their success.
Currently, Jerry helps his clients to make more effective use of CRM (Contact Relationship Management) platforms to truly build relationships. He helps them to develop strategies to complement the CRM systems. I that way they grow their careers or businesses.
If you really want to grow your business or advance your career, Jerry CHALLENGES you to RECONNECT with old clients, or old friends or distant relatives. Learn more at CRMSuccess.com/reconnect (or CLICK HERE).
Here are some of the important messages that Jerry shared with us:
How does Jerry ADD VALUE? •He invests the time to get to know his contacts (even before they become clients) •He values the quality of the relationships more than the quantity of his client list •He promotes digital technology as a tool to build relationships (Digital Leverage)
How does Jerry GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •He keeps his audiences involved; he knows they have something to say •He identified his specific niches so that he can have a more focused message •He keeps his audiences involved and active during his presentations
How does Jerry MAKE MORE MONEY? •He builds relationships over time that eventually may become clients •He uses a CRM (Contact Relationship Management) platform to keep •He uses his speaking engagements to present himself as an expert •Attendees at his free “Showcase” events are mostly persons he has met and included in his CRM
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
When do you call 911? What happens when you arrive at the the Emergency Department of a hospital? Today my guest is Dr Bob Czincilla, Medical Director of the Emergency Department of Einstein Hospital Mongtomery in East Norriton, PA.
This Holiday Season is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year. For most people. But not for all of us.
How do you feel, Toula? Are you singing, "HO. HO. HO.", or "NO. NO. NO."?
Do you know others who are dealing with the STRESS of the season? Or the GRIEF of missing a loved one now? Or maybe someone having “anticipatory grief” for someone who is very ill?
I understand. I still miss my Mom and Dad, and my son.
But there is still joy to be found in this Season. And, it is okay to feel sad and glad.
My special guest on this podcast is a friend who can help you. Rachel Weinstein is an authority on the topic of grief. She holds a Master's Degree in Education, with a specialty in Counseling and Counselor Education, from Indiana University. Rachel spent the early part of her career as a general psychotherapist, and later began specializing in the area of grief, loss, and life transition.
Rachel is also an expert because she has lost people close to her, and has had to deal with those conflicting emotions.
In this podcast, Rachel shares some practical ways we can cope with our feelings. She offers some simple actions we can take during the holidays to honor those we are grieving.
Rachel is here to help you. If you find yourself having difficulty coping with a loss, and coping with the Holidays, contact Rachel by calling: (409) 540 – 4950, or email her at JaxCenterForGrief@gmail.com.
I hope you also will gain some insight and comfort from this podcast
Holiday Blessings Toula Wootan
Mr. Shoholm is from an African American and Cherokee father, and a very Scandinavian mother and family. Which meant as a child growing up in the 70s that where he was also from was not from much acceptance. Never quite enough of one community to be considered entirely from that community. That led him to having this record playing for him that he was “always almost good enough”. But prior to attending the James P Shannon Leadership Institute he was largely unaware that was how he was feeling. As a participant of the program, he didn’t feel worthy of it. And now, one the accomplishments he’s proudest of is that he is now leading that very same program! His ability to be fully present with people in meaningful spaces is what defines him. His work is about helping people discern what it is that defines or outlines them as their best self. Helping them show up with energy and interest as they deploy their gifts for the world. Helping them decide what their core values are and understand what they require of them. We discuss with Damon how caregivers can start their journey toward better alignment and show up as their best selves. He shares practical tips for experiencing renewal and we get to imagine ourselves as one of his 9th grade soccer players as he gives us his 'locker room' pep talk as a coach on staff at Washburn High School in Minneapolis
Get inspired to create your '20 for 2020' list of things which will make you happier and healthier! At the 4th annual National Caregiving Conference Elizabeth held an interactive breakout session sharing how as caregivers we can make 2020 a Delightfully Different Year. In this playback, you'll hear Elizabeth's recap of the progress she made on how her '19 for 2019' list and what ideas she is thinking may spark joy for her in 2020. We also hear many great ideas from the session attendees.
We are most fortunate that Jennifer Beach, founder of Advocate For Elders, has taken time out of her very busy schedule to appear on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show to speak on the issue of fibbing to a loved who may be living with dementia.
Are you scared every time your loved one gets behind the wheel of the car?
Are you sure there is something wrong? Are you ready to have “the talk”? Will you be able to do what is needed?
Let’s face the truth. Some seniors should not be driving any more. But it is so difficult for family to do anything about it.
My guest on this podcast, Matt Gurwell, CEO of Keeping Us Safe, LLC, can help you “have the talk”. He can help you to know whether your loved one should still be driving. He even created a comprehensive “Self-Assessment Program for Older Drivers” to objectively evaluate driving performance.
Matt knows why this is important. He is retired from a very distinguished and successful 24-year career as an Assistant District Commander with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. He says he started “Keeping Us Safe” because, “It was the result of 20-plus years of holding dying people in my arms at terrible car accidents, and delivering dozens and dozens of death notifications to families. I would much rather work with families to bring a peaceful resolve to this sensitive and uncomfortable issue now, rather than have them deal with it when a State Trooper is knocking on their front door".
If you want to know more, visit Matt’s web site, www.keepingussafe.org.
Blessings
Toula
Jan Spence will soon become one of your favorite people. After you listen to my conversation with her, you why she is one of mine. More importantly, you will be inspired. You will be motivated to advance your career, grow your business.
When I first met Jan Spence about 10 years ago, she was working tirelessly to grow her speaking business.
Today Jan is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant. She is a successful motivator and leader.
Jan uses her early life lessons to become successful. She and her family introduced peach Jell-O to the world in the 1970’s. At age 10 she sold donuts for summer camp. At age 18 she sold vacuum cleaners door-to-door. Jan even fulfilled a life-long dream to play women’s professional full-tackle football.
Whether one-on-one or from the stage, Jan inspires her audiences to “Dare to be Different” and embrace a new way of thinking and acting that will increase their quality of life.
In this Podcast of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, Jan shares with you some of the lessons she learned on her way to her successful speaking career.
Here are some of the important messages that Jan shared with us:
How does Jan ADD VALUE? •She learns about her audiences before her presentations •She uses their names, their stories, and their acronyms to help them to understand her message
How does Jan GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •She uses her stories, and relates them to her audience •She keeps her audiences involved and active during her presentations
How does Jan MAKE MORE MONEY? •She asks organizations to sign a contract, even for free presentations. •For free presentations, instead of asking for money, she asks for other valuable contributions, as testimonies, emails to their members. •As part of the feedback survey, she asks her audience for a referral name or organization
Jan is ready to help you. Visit her website, janspence.com (https://janspence.com)
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
Navigating the holidays while caring for someone with dementia, at home or in a facility. Today my guest is Carol Bradley Bursack, author, blogger, advice columnist, caregiver of many elders over twenty years. www.Daughterhood.org
Hospice, don't be afraid. What is it, who qualifies for it? Today I will be speaking with Carly Benjamin, Inpatient Services Director and Mallory Grivner Social Worker and Staff Development Manager from Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenixville Pennsylvania. www.Daughterhood.org
You are probably thinking the answer is middle-aged or older adults, in our 40s, of 50s or better.
Sadly, more and more millennials (20s to mid-30s) are becoming caregivers every day. Actually, up to 25% of caregivers in the U.S. are millennials, caring for their aging parents. That is 30 years earlier than you expected!
In this podcast of TOULA’S TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS, Adrienne Glussman shares her caregiving story with us. Adrienne became a caregiver for her mother at the age of 29, and, ten years later, is still caregiving for her mother while trying to manage her own career.
The challenges of being a millennial caregiver are unique as this role comes unexpectedly at a time in their lives when they may be in college, just starting their careers, getting married or planning a family. Adrienne and I discuss these challenges and list ways others can support them.
Is being a millennial caregiver different than for older caregivers? Tune in to the podcast to find out.
This important subset of caregivers needs more attention from social organizations who support caregivers. Listen to this bright young lady tell her story, and think about ways we can support millennial caregivers.
Connect with Adrienne on social media @JourneyCaregivers
Do you want your WILDER dreams of success to be realized?
Then listen to my interview with Coach and Leader Doug Wilder.
Doug coaches extraordinary business owners and honest attorneys who want wild success with less stress. He also turns valuable geniuses who have become difficult to work with, into productive, profitable workers
In this Podcast of “Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations”, Doug shares how he transitioned from a financial planner to an executive coach, focusing on helping his clients to become more successful.
As president and founder of WILDER BUSINESS SUCCESS, Doug’s purpose is to help great people find and live their purpose, and inspire them to unlock their full potential. (That includes YOU.)
Here are some of the important messages that Doug shared with us:
How does Doug ADD VALUE? •He tailors his coaching programs specifically for his clients •He makes himself available to his clients, even after scheduled appointments. •He introduces his clients to other business contacts
How does Doug GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •He does research about the client, including talking with others who know the client, so that Doug can know him/her better •He asks probing questions to get his clients to have a different perspective and discover their own answers. •He encourages his clients to set goals, and remain responsible and accountable for achieving those goals.
How does Doug MAKE MORE MONEY? •He is an active member of local organizations, including Chambers of Commerce (and a women’s business organization). •He started out with two NARROW niche target markets (“honest” attorneys, and women-owned businesses) •He creates coaching “packages”, often six-months in term or more, that are structured to help his client achieve the results desired (“Wilder Success”!)
Doug is ready to help you. Visit his website, wildersuccess.com
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.
This episode will take you through everything you need to legally protect your loved one, and their assets, after a dementia diagnosis. From wills to power of attorney to Medicaid & more.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Sharon Prentice who lost her daughter a few hours after birth and was the primary caregiver for her husband for 8 years with pancreatic cancer. In this episode, we talk about the discomfort of seeking a diagnosis, spiritual health, sacred words and how her unique shared death experience changed everything for her. Now she's a 'sweatshirt doc' who helps terminal patients and their families.
Have you learned how to turn your life's lemons into a Professional Speaking career?
In this ‘week’s episode of MAKE MORE MONEY BY GIVING BETTER PRESENTATIONS, my guest, Leesa Askew, talks to us about her trauma after being laid off from a major bank, and, using her experience to transform herself into a professional speaker to help more people like us.
Leesa has some great advice for you. Listen to the podcast to hear her guidance on:
How to ADD VALUE To Your Audience: * Research to Know Your Audience * Do your homework * Listen to her story about the AAUW survey
How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills: * Why Toastmasters can help you * Always remember to ADD VALUE to your audience * Find your unique message
How to Build Your Public Speaking Career * Find your best niche audience * Use social media, and posting “action photos” often * Take advantage of sponsored posts and ad campaigns * Create a media kit
Why does Leesa say, “stop making lemonade”? You will have to listen, but I promise the answer will be transformational!
Mark Gai is an executive communications coach who wants you to experience failure!
Actually, he wants you to take risks, challenge yourself, learn and grow. His advice works whether you are improving your communications skills, making more sales or growing your business.
Mark is founder of Mark Gai, Inc. He helps executives, business owners and sales professionals on the front line of influence to tell better stories so that they can close more sales and grow their businesses.
In “Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations” Podcast #5, Mark shares how he challenges his clients to test their limits, and overcome their uneasiness in telling stories, so that they can connect with their audiences and close more sales.
Mark also encourages new you, and others starting to grow their businesses, to take risks, and use any failures to grow your business and career.
How does Mark ADD VALUE? •He attends improv classes so that he can improve his skills •He follows up every week with his clients (and past clients). •He shares with his clients information he has learned from conferences and meetings.
How does Mark GIVE BETTER PRESENTATIONS? •He teaches storytelling to his clients, using the winning formula he developed •He says that 1-to-1 coaching is more “energy intensive” •His group and individual training classes are interactive, with exercises •He gives his presentations as “conversations”; he wants to ADD VALUE; •He focuses on helping his audience, and making them part of his “community”
How does Mark MAKE MORE MONEY? •He conducts free 1 to 2 hour seminars, with detailed handouts •He uses Facebook ads to promote his seminars •He belongs to several business organizations, and participates in their events •He has created several Packages (instead of hourly training), with low, medium and high value
In addition to being an executive communications coach, Mark is also a keynote speaker, workshop presenter, seminar leader and TedX presenter. MARK CAN HELP YOU. Learn more about Mark on his website, MarkGai.com (https://markgai.com/).
I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
Chris MacLellan is just like you. Chris has had several different careers, including a bowling professional and a seminarian. He also was a caregiver for his partner. That story was followed on a Pulitzer Prize nominated series by the Orlando Sentinel.
In “Make More Money” Podcast #3, Chris talks about his early struggles, and the lessons he learned on the way to becoming a successful Professional Speaker in the caregiving arena. He talks about starting the Whole Care Network, and creating multiple streams of income. This interview will help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
Yes – You Can Make More Money by giving better presentations. It does not matter what job, what role or what challenge you have now.
In “Make More Money” Podcast #2, your host, Fred Haley will explain how you can give better presentations, and how that will result in more money for you. He also shares real life examples of people in my career who have improved their marketability. Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations.
Fred want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations.
Do you know Rule #1 for Public Speaking? I will give you a hint – if you ask an experienced speaker, s/he will NOT tell you it. But, when you tell them what you heard, s/he will agree with you completely. On the first podcast of my new series, Make More Money By Giving Better Presentations, I will reveal Rule #1 and why it is important to you. In future podcasts, I will interview professionals in all lines of work, from professional speaker, to consultant, manager, and even front line worker. They will share their experiences and advice on how they have become successful, so that you can follow their examples. I want to help you to give better presentations. I want to help you make more money by giving better presentations. START NOW. Listen and download the audio podcast.
Our personal fears and emotions can teach us a lot about ourselves and what we value. Processing our fears and emotions is healthy. Bottling them up can be detrimental. In this episode, Elizabeth shares some of her personal fears and ways she is learning to process her emotions. When we share our emotions with others we realize we aren't alone and there is power in numbers.
Mr. Cramer is one of the few men on the planet who’s beard has its own Instagram page. And as if that weren’t enough, he was recently selected as one of the 50 most inspiring and accomplished leaders from across Minnesota in 2019. But when we asked about his accomplishments, the one he’s proudest of is his “amazing marriage.” Proud dog parents to a basset hound named “Doc”, he and Cassie are roughly one year into her metastatic breast cancer journey. And at over 21 years into their marriage they still refer themselves “newlyweds.” The native Chicagoan and co-founder of Grassroot Solutions has an intense desire to make the world a better place. One of the many ways he’s doing that is by joining Jack’s, not only as a member, but also as a volunteer leader on our Klatch team. We explore with him what it was about Jack’s macho language on our website that almost prevented him from reaching out. We also take a deep dive into what it is about our Caregiver Klatches that inspires him and where he sees opportunities to take the Klatch in the future. He also shares with us his single biggest takeaway from our programming, what inspired him and Cassie to start their important blog for couples facing cancer meaningandstuff.com, and what it’s like to be a competitive backgammon player!
Matt chats with Michael Ellenbogen, an international advocate living with dementia about his mission to fight the stigma and assumptions of dementia, especially of what he can teach medical providers. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/30_CrushingStigma
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Adrienne Glusman who is an only child millennial caregiver for her mom who has Multiple Symptom Atrophy. Adrienne uprooted her life as a young adult in NYC to move back to her childhood home to help care for her mom. We cover many topics including asking for help, managing guilt, Halloween obsessions, and the importance of just being present.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Beth Suereth who cared for her father for over five years through hospitalizations, dementia, cancer and diabetes. Beth shares how her family came to realize that hospitalizations and additional surgeries for her dad weren’t the only options. Listen to the show and hear Beth’s passion shine – she is on mission to help improve the health care culture by better educating and preparing family caregivers.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jenn Chan who literally makes caregiving a party. In this show, Jenn shares how caring for her grandma for a decade inspired her to want to celebrate caregivers and help them be prepared for their caregiving journey. Learn how Jenn as a millennial caregiver coordinated her care with her local family members so she carved out time for her own health and happiness.
This episode is a recording of a live program event we held on August 18th, 2019. Our second annual Kick Ass Brunch Buffet. An event in which a panel of three of our members (Mr. Anderson, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. Robertson), all actively caring for their spouse with cancer, is moderated by one of our founders, Mr. Dustin Cesarek who’s also an active cancer caregiver for his spouse. These men were selected for their leadership not only as inspirational caregivers, but also for their leadership on our mission. All but one of them are past guests on the show, and the one who isn’t, Mr. Cramer, will be featured in a future episode. You can read the bios of our moderator and panelists on the event page, https://www.jackscaregiverco.org/kickassbrunchbuffet.html
The program starts off with intriguing statistics like how more marriages facing a serious cancer diagnosis end in divorce rather than in death. How if it’s the woman who’s diagnosed, the divorce rate is six times higher than if it’s the man. And how 78% of men who are caregivers report having no help. The panelists each address questions like how their roles with their loved ones have changed since the diagnosis. How they answer the question, “how are you doing?”. What was their pre-cancer plan and how have they adjusted? What their identity was before cancer, and how it may have changed? And how do they bring their broader network into their caregiving life? The outer ring of the people they know.
What if you have a loved one in a facility as a storm is approaching? Listen to Matt and Amy discuss what you need to know before choosing a facility and what to expect as a hurricane threatens. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/29_Hurricane_Prep
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver, nurse, and writer Marianne Sciucco. In this episode we talk about the sweet couple that prompted her to write an Alzheimer's love story as well as her personal experiences caring for her mother and mother's husband. We chat about topics include asking for help, coming off hospice to go to rehab, what medicare does and doesn't pay for, and how lunch may just rekindle a romance.
Depending on storm conditions, it may be best to stay home, also known as 'sheltering in place.' If you have a loved one living with dementia, you will want to be prepared by listening to my conversation with nurse Amy Avery. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/28_Hurricane_Prep
On this episode of Healing Ties, I have the pleasure of visiting with Liz O'Donnell from Working Daughter. Liz has been a champion for caregivers, especially Working Daughters and in her new book, Working Daughters, Liz provides her readers with timely tips and real life stories to help balance your caregiving day. Listen in and learn how Liz O'Donnell is creating Healing Ties all around us?
On this episode of Healing Ties, I have the pleasure of visiting with Liz O'Donnell from Working Daughter. Liz has been a champion for caregivers, especially Working Daughters and in her new book, Working Daughters, Liz provides her readers with timely tips and real life stories to help balance your caregiving day. Listen in and learn how Liz O'Donnell is creating Healing Ties all around us?
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet pastor Beth Scibienski who provided 14 years of care for her husband Pete who had Multiple Sclerosis. In this show, Beth shares a tip the helps her stay present and we also talk about why caregivers often struggle to truly answer the basic question ‘how are you?’. Elizabeth and Beth discuss a few stories from Beth’s memoir and talk about her latest project where she is diving into experiences where people have either spoken to dead people or felt their presence.
On this episode of Healing Ties, we welcome Zachary White and Donna Thomson, Co-Authors of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver. Personal transformation is usually an experience we actively seek out—not one that hunts us down. Becoming a caregiver is one transformation that comes at us, requiring us to rethink everything we once knew. Informed by original caregiver research and proven advocacy strategies, The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver provides caregivers with essential tools they need to succeed on their unexpected journey. Listen in and learn how Zachary White and Donna Thomson are creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, we welcome Zachary White and Donna Thomson, Co-Authors of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver. Personal transformation is usually an experience we actively seek out—not one that hunts us down. Becoming a caregiver is one transformation that comes at us, requiring us to rethink everything we once knew. Informed by original caregiver research and proven advocacy strategies, The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver provides caregivers with essential tools they need to succeed on their unexpected journey. Listen in and learn how Zachary White and Donna Thomson are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Steve Lorberbaum, owner of Assisting Hands Home Care in Montgomery County, MD, shares a wealth of information and advice on how to make aging in place decisions, including the big one -- Is it right for you? For more information on his services, go to www.assistinghands.com/potomac
It's certainly a challenge to evacuate for a hurricane. Imagine having to evacuate with a loved one living with dementia. Find some valuable tips as we interview Amy Avery on the top tips. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_27_Hurricane_Prep
Mr. Nicolay was holding his late wife Michelle when she lost her battle with melanoma as their almost 2-year old son played outside the room. A founder of Jack's Caregiver Coalition we catch up with him 5 years later in the summer of his life at 36 years old married to the new love of his life Monica. He unpacks what it's like to suddenly become a child's Dad and Mom, and how Jack's mission was born from helping him cope with the entire experience. We also explore in detail what it was like to enter the online dating world as a widower holding a kid while all the other dudes on Tinder are holding fish. He also shares simple yet profound online dating hacks that would save anyone planning to re-enter the dating world a lot of head and heart aches.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Margaret Fitzpatrick from Chicago who found her experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist to greatly help her as a family caregiver. She cared for both of her parents as they aged into their 90's and helped care for her ex-husband...after she was remarried. In this show we talk about sharing the care with siblings (Margaret has 15 siblings!), guilt, caregiver burnout, when to call 911, palliative care and the greatest gift you can offer a loved one.
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show is Dr. Alan Mendelsohn, MD and renowned eye surgeon from South Florida. Dr. Mendelsohn explains how your annual eye exam can save your life! Read the show notes at https://www.keepingussafe.org/how-your-annual-eye-exam-can-save-your-life/
In this episode, meet Lisa B. Capp who is a Writer, Activist and Dementia Caregiving Survivor. Lisa traveled the world for her job as a business transformation consultant for a Fortune 100 company but helping executives embrace change was much easier than the 18-year personal journey of transformation she and her mom shared when dementia altered their lives. In this episode we talk about grace, working while caregiving, and what we can do to help other caregivers.
Mrs. Yokanovich is the Founder and Executive Director of Cancer Legal Care. A mom to 4 children, she grew up among the strawberry fields and surfers of Southern California and went on to become a lawyer and practice law in San Francisco. That’s where the pro-bono work she did with the AIDS community changed her. Those experiences, coupled with the impact cancer had in her own family, inspired her to dedicate her career to work that she cares about as much as her family. Her vision was an organization that engages the law to resolve the complex challenges facing people and communities affected by cancer. Listen as she unpacks why you need a lawyer on your healthcare team, statistics like 42% of cancer patients depleting their life saving within two years of diagnosis, and where people can go for similar legal services that don’t live in Minnesota. We also discuss a recent branding journey her organization completed that unlocked their enormous potential and we close with the hard-won wisdom she’s earned as a founder. If you have an idea that you’re in love with we promise, she’ll inspire you!
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ten signs of caregiver burnout and provides resources for family caregivers to prevent or reverse burnout.
Sara Merwin, MPH, talks about the power of information, communication and engagement in the hospital. She is co-author of The Informed Patient: A Complete Guide to A Hospital Stay.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about her struggles with meditation and mindfulness and what has been working to help this become a self-care habit. The benefits of meditation and other helpful resources are shared.
When is the last time you had a drink?
I don’t mean alcohol. When was your last glass of WATER? When was the last time your loved one had some water?
You know that you and our loved one need to stay hydrated. It may be difficult to convince your loved one to drink. But it is critical to their health. It can easily lead to health problems that will put your loved one in the hospital.
On this podcast, we will talk about how to persuade your loved one to drink water and stay hydrated. There are simple ways that will keep you sane and your loved one calm.
Toula’s guest, Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, is a passionate physician, educator and innovator, who cared for his mother through two hip surgeries, knee replacement and heart attack. He is someone you will want to hear.
Need more help? Dr. Rodriguez co-founded Care|Mind® an award-winning iOS (Apple iPhone) app that helps caregivers like you to monitor the activity, medications and vital information of their loved ones so that they can then share this with healthcare providers. Imagine how helpful this will be to optimize the care they receive.
As a caregiver, YOU play a critical role in keeping your loved one healthy. Dr. Rodriguez and Toula want to help you to be prepared and stay healthy.
Today’s guest, Vicky Rose, MSW and Memory Disorder Clinic Coordinator for the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare system explains the vital role a healthy brain plays in older driver safety. Vicky also provides us with actionable steps we can begin taking immediately to help keep our brains healthy as we progress through the natural aging process. For more great information on this episode (including the show notes) please visit https://www.keepingussafe.org/the-vital-role-a-healthy-brain-plays-in-older-driver-safety/
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dr. Nicole Rochester who cared for her dad who had several chronic illnesses including diabetes, heart disease and vascular dementia. She witnessed the complicated healthcare system from the other side of the stethoscope. Her dual perspective as a doctor and family caregiver inspired her to want to help aging individuals and caregivers navigate the fragmented healthcare system. In this episode we talk about asking for help, coping with holidays, understanding caregiver rights in the hospital discharge process, and pushing for more family-centered medical communication.
Dr. Theresa Spinello, a therapist practicing in NY and FL, talks about service, therapy and emotional support dogs, including her special dog Biscuit and the work he does.
Mr. Woody is the host of Real Men and leader of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition. In this episode he gets grilled by Charles Wuest, the best man in his wedding who’s known him since their band nerd days in junior high school. Kyle unpacks his personal core values, his personal caregiving story, and the events that inspired him build the team that would go on to make Jack’s a reality. He tells stories about the early years on the mission and how those experiences made our programming what it is now. We close with conversations about new programming that’s still in beta mode, where Jack’s is on its journey to bring its mission beyond the Twin Cities, and what good day looks like for Kyle.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Dannelle LeBlanc who cared for her father-in-law with Parkinson’s disease. In this episode, Dannelle shares about the challenges she overcame when caring for an interracial family member. Her personality shines when she speaks about the importance of perseverance, joy, meditation, and her new gift registry program for family caregivers to recognize and prepare them for their meaningful life-changing journey.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Denise Brown who is a family caregiver for her parents and she has been providing help and resources to other caregivers for over twenty years. In this episode we talk about letting go of expectations, entrepreneurship, collaborating as caregivers, the National Caregiving Conference, and the benefits of becoming a Certified Caregiving Consultant.
Karen R. Koenig, MEd, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who specializes in eating psychology. She's also an author, blogger and speaker who talks about the many aspects of normal eating. Tune in and learn a lot. More information is on her website: www.karenrkoenig.com.
Are you ready for your role when you bring your loved one to the doctor (or hospital)?
It is hard. The medical staff look to you to be the voice, to answer their questions, and to make the critical decisions. You feel overwhelmed, and feel like you are invading on someone else’s personal issues. But when you are prepared, you can help optimize the care they receive.
This is even a formidable task for a physician who is also a caregiver. So, who better to give advice that will help you (and me)?
In this podcast, Toula’s guest, Dr. Oscar Rodriguez, is a passionate educator and innovator, who became frustrated by the ever-growing gaps in formal healthcare he experienced as a physician, patient and while caring for his mother through two hip surgeries, knee replacement and heart attack. He is someone you will want to hear.
Dr. Rodriguez co-founded Care|Mind® an award-winning Smart Phone APP that helps caregivers like you to monitor the activity, medications and vital information of their loved ones so that they can then share this with healthcare providers. Imagine how helpful this will be to optimize the care they receive. (To Learn More, go to: http://caremindapp.com/)
As a caregiver, YOU play a critical role in the healthcare system. Dr. Rodriguez and Toula want to help you to be prepared to be an effective advocate for the best care for your loved one.
Blessings
Toula Wootan
Mr. Christensen is a big-time talker whose best man in his wedding wasn’t a man at all. He’s also a technologist whose favorite season is baseball season. As his wife Sara faces a rare cancer called an angiosarcoma he often finds himself more afraid of her medical procedures than she is. And while he also often finds himself flying solo as a caregiver, no one would accuse him of lone-wolfing it. Alan has reached out to his neighbors who responded in kind with food, snow and debris removal and even cards for encouragement! Being a talker and not a texter, Alan is able to reach out via phone calls to his Uncle Dave, Uncle Jim and sister Becky for countless hours of support. Alan is also a proud volunteer for Rein in Sarcoma and a member of Jack's Caregiver Coalition.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet writer and roller derby referee Sherilyn Lee from LA who became a caregiver 24 hours after attending Burning Man. Sherilyn has cared for her grandparents, her father and her lifelong friend and has provided simultaneous care from different locations. In this episode we discuss relentless advocacy, intentional writing, grief, Hawaiian culture, the importance of play, email overwhelm, and the unexpected gifts from overhearing conversations.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Purze from Chicago. She became a family caregiver when her parents had health issues suddenly and simultaneously. In this conversation we discuss being prepared for end of life decisions, letting others help, establishing boundaries, and how our technology careers became a caregiving advantage and disadvantage.
Mr. Cesarek is a co-founder of Jack’s Caregiver Coalition who fancies himself a trophy husband. He lost his sister to Leukemia when he was 11, his bride was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer when their daughter was 8 months old, and his mom recently developed endometrial cancer. Recently he completed a 4-year stint as a stay at home dad. Now he’s in law school and actively supports the mission of numerous cancer focused non-profits. He spends his spare time winning cool stuff like the Heffelbower Fellowship and the University of St. Thomas Law School’s 2018 “Living the Mission” award.
Listen in as today's guests on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show (Dr. Andrew Whitman and Dr. Cory Perry, both of the University of Virginia Health System), explain the increasing use of cannabis in older drivers, and how its use can impact an individual's safe driving abilities. https://www.keepingussafe.org/the-increasing-use-of-cannabis-in-older-drivers/
Paige O'Mahoney, MD, a health and wellness coach, discusses confronting weight stigma in the medical setting including how it hurts patients and their doctors. More information and resources are on her website: www.deliberatelifewellness.com.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved one independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Amy Goyer who has been a family caregiver her entire adult life. She’s provided care for her grandparents, parents and sister. Amy’s professional career is also related to caregiving. In this episode, we talk about acceptance, government resources for caregivers, keeping our loved one independent, creating joy, the Grateful Dead, and how our personal self-care is not unlike how we care for our cars.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on balancing work and family, Liz writes and speaks frequently on these topics. Her passion for working daughters is evident throughout this episode where we talk about integrating all our competing responsibilities and creating time for self-care.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Liz O'Donnell. Liz provided care for both of her parents while juggling a demanding full-time job. An expert on balancing work and family, Liz writes and speaks frequently on these topics. Her passion for working daughters is evident throughout this episode where we talk about integrating all our competing responsibilities and creating time for self-care.
Beth Peshkin, a genetic counselor, talks about counseling, professional and commercial testing, and the many issues people may consider for themselves and their families. She is Professor of Oncology, Director of the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center as well as a researcher and teacher of genomics and disability, policy and ethics.
Mr. Anderson has been motorcyclist since he was 5 and had a full kitchen in his bedroom by age 10. Now he’s a father, a 210 average score bowler, a primary caregiver for his wife with colorectal cancer, and CEO of a technology company. Hear him unpack how he does it all and us unpack what we learned at our recent “Under the Sheets, Intimacy and Cancer for Couples” workshop at Smitten Kitten in Minneapolis. Guybrators (vibrators for guys) and advanced lube science is just the tip of the intimacy iceberg.
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast is Mrs. Jennifer Dahmer of Healthy Hearing. In this episode, Jennifer provides older drivers (and their families) with tips on remaining a safe driver even with hearing loss.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain injury one morning before they left for work. In this episode we learn how their date nights have evolved, what moving cross country looked like, and about Donna's dream to get her children's books published.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Donna O'Donnell Figurski. In 2005, Donna's life was forever changed when her husband David suffered a dramatic brain injury one morning before they left for work. In this episode we learn how their date nights have evolved, what moving cross country looked like, and about Donna's dream to get her children's books published.
On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Senior Housing Consultant Theressa Forster. With 10 years of experience working in senior housing, Theressa's mission is to make senior housing communities operate efficiently, while providing a warm home environment with compassionate care for seniors. Listen in and learn how Theressa compassionate care is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Senior Housing Consultant Theressa Forster. With 10 years of experience working in senior housing, Theressa's mission is to make senior housing communities operate efficiently, while providing a warm home environment with compassionate care for seniors. Listen in and learn how Theressa compassionate care is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast is Mr. Mark Wright, co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council. In today's show, Mr. Wright helps us gain a better understanding of just exactly what storefront crashes are, how big of a problem they are, who is causing them, and what we can do to help prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
Rare Disease Day is approaching and we are shining the Caregiver Spotlight this week on rare disease advocate Kerry Hughes. Kerry was inspired to start her organization Harmony 4 Hope because she wanted to help families who are impacted by rare diseases after witnessing her friend's experiences.
Advocacy 2.0 - From caregiver to case manager for your loved one. Sometimes a family member has to become more than an advocate when someone is in the hospital, connecting all the dots and making sure everyone is on the same page. Hospital Warrior Bonnie Friedman talks with Nancy Elisburg who has a PhD in common sense and plenty of tips and experience to share.
Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show is Cameron Mott. Mr. Mott is a senior research analyst with the Southwest Research Institute (San Antonio, Texas) and will be sharing with us some of the advancements being made in technology to reduce tragedies involving wrong-way drivers.
Mr. Baumgart is a PhD, a father, and an educational psychologist that loves his pick-up truck and his cowboy boots. His mantra is if something needs to be done, do it. Like adding onto his own house, where his first attempt at drywall was so shoddy he decided to cover it up with a bookshelf. Hear about the different roles his caregiving team of Joe, Lee, Dave, Rich, and Kyle play to help him face his bride’s metastatic colon cancer.
Meet family caregiver Adrienne Provost. Adrienne lives in Chicago and is a mother of three children. Her youngest, Caroline, has a rare genetic disorder called Epidermolysis Bullosa, commonly referred to as ‘EB’. In this episode, we learn more about EB and how this family works together as a team. We also learn about Caroline's Make a Wish event and the rare disease advocacy work that Adrienne does with Harmony 4 Hope.
In today's show, Jake Nelson, AAA's National Director of Traffic Safety Advocacy & Research, is going to offer some insight on a recent AAA study titled "Medication Use in Older Adult Drivers; Findings from the AAA LongROAD Study".
(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune disease and is the Executive Director of Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. In this episode we discuss moving near extended family to obtain support, the power of resilience, how his wife's disease has impacted their two children and the monthly self-care practice that Bruce hasn't missed in over a dozen years.
(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Bruce McIntyre. For over 14 years, Bruce has helped care for his wife Kathy who has a rare autoimmune disease and is the Executive Director of Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. In this episode we discuss moving near extended family to obtain support, the power of resilience, how his wife's disease has impacted their two children and the monthly self-care practice that Bruce hasn't missed in over a dozen years.
Please join us as today's guests, Rich Granger (DriveOhio), and Randy Cole (Ohio Turnpike Commission), share with us how DriveOhio is driving Ohio’s preparation and leadership for the future of smart mobility. In today's podcast, Rich will explain how DriveOhio is not only working to provide the current workforce with mobility options, but also how the DriveOhio initiative is creating emerging smart mobility jobs. Randy will share with us how a 60-mile stretch of the Ohio Turnpike is being used as a testing grounds for autonomous vehicle technology.
In this episode of Healing Ties, we welcome dementia caregiving expert Gary Joseph Leblanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation. The Dementia Spotlight Foundation is proudly presenting a day of FREE dementia education on March 8th and a day of music and fundraising on March 9th at the Alzheimer's Music Fest in Tampa Bay, Florida to raise money for FREE respite care for families in the Tamp Bay area! To learn more about this exciting event and how you can get involved, listen in and learn how Gary and the Dementia Spotlight Foundation is creating Healing Ties all around us! Get
In this episode of Healing Ties, we welcome dementia caregiving expert Gary Joseph Leblanc from the Dementia Spotlight Foundation. The Dementia Spotlight Foundation is proudly presenting a day of FREE dementia education on March 8th and a day of music and fundraising on March 9th at the Alzheimer's Music Fest in Tampa Bay, Florida to raise money for FREE respite care for families in the Tamp Bay area! To learn more about this exciting event and how you can get involved, listen in and learn how Gary and the Dementia Spotlight Foundation is creating Healing Ties all around us! Get
Mr. Kieffer was told his fiancée had two months to live one month before their wedding. Ovarian cancer took his bride from him in June of 2018. The 26-year-old diesel mechanic boldly shares what their wedding was like, a blow-by-blow on what surprised him about the end of her life, and why he loves fixing things. Artificial intelligence fails miserably at helping us understand exactly what a caregiver is.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Deb Kelsey Davis. Learn how Deb discovered how caregiving required way more than her extensive professional health and medical training. She felt unprepared for the emotional journey of caregiving and her experiences sparked a spiritual quest and business to help others focus on what truly matters. In this episode, Deb shares about leaving her corporate job, seeking help with depression, how she is now powered by gratitude, her love of journaling and her daily self-care practices.
Listen is as Dr. Andrew Whitman, Clinical Pharmacist in Oncology/Palliative Care at the University of Virginia Health System appears on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" show and explains the dilemma posed by polypharmacy and the effects it may have on older drivers. Dr. Whitman will also introduce us to the practice of "deprescribing" as a viable solution to the issues posed by polypharmacy.
On this episode of Healing Ties we welcome National Home Expert Caroline Blazovsky! With over 18 years of experience working with the public and physicians to create healthy living spaces and improve wellness. Caroline loves making people healthier! She is also CEO of MY HEALTHY HOME®, a green company that offers testing services, products and consultations for homes throughout the US. Listen in and learn how Caroline is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties we welcome National Home Expert Caroline Blazovsky! With over 18 years of experience working with the public and physicians to create healthy living spaces and improve wellness. Caroline loves making people healthier! She is also CEO of MY HEALTHY HOME®, a green company that offers testing services, products and consultations for homes throughout the US. Listen in and learn how Caroline is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this episode of the Love NOT Fear podcast, Jeff Johnson explains why Love Not Fear held its recent event, “Loving Through Disagreement.” "You are what you eat"... Jeff Johnson explains why that mantra applies not only to the food you eat but the images and stories you take in. Jeff offers a few tips on how you can shape your Facebook and Twitter feeds so they give you more love and less fear. Manage your media or it will manage you!
Mr. Robertson is a dad facing his wife’s metastatic breast cancer. He believes that creativity is what makes the world happen. Hear him unpack why becoming a caregiver is like becoming a martian, why he wants to make men wiser, more intriguing, and harder to kill, and creative parenting tips like “Disco Baths”. The “one thing” he asks people to do that wanna help him is shockingly simple.
The holidays are a time for family and celebration. But for caregivers, they are also a time of added stress. Sister Kathy, Coordinator of the Holy Cross Resource Center in Montgomery Country, MD, shares her advice for coping and keeping the holidays special.
The Weight of Honor is the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the lives of families caring for their catastrophically wounded solders returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Over the course of five years, Stephanie Howard followed the arc of what happens when some of America's best and strongest volunteer to protect our nation, but return home physically and emotionally broken. What happens when they return is not only a personal journey, but also the story of their family caregivers who have no training other than the love for their wounded. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Howard and the Weight of Honor are creating Healing Ties all around us!
The Weight of Honor is the first comprehensive documentary to chronicle the lives of families caring for their catastrophically wounded solders returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.Over the course of five years, Stephanie Howard followed the arc of what happens when some of America's best and strongest volunteer to protect our nation, but return home physically and emotionally broken. What happens when they return is not only a personal journey, but also the story of their family caregivers who have no training other than the love for their wounded.Listen in and learn how Stephanie Howard and the Weight of Honor are creating Healing Ties all around us!
December 1 is World AIDS Day and Roland Chesters was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2006 and given two weeks to live at the time of his diagnosis. In his book, Ripples from the Edge of Life, Roland gathers stories from 13 other people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS between 1982 and 2015 and how they have managed their diagnosis and the in particular, the mental ill health created by the stigma that still surrounds HIV/AIDS. In this episode of Healing Ties, Roland shares his story about his diagnoses while encouraging others to do the same. Listen in and learn how Roland Chesters is creating Healing Ties all around us.
December 1 is World AIDS Day and Roland Chesters was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2006 and given two weeks to live at the time of his diagnosis. In his book, Ripples from the Edge of Life, Roland gathers stories from 13 other people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS between 1982 and 2015 and how they have managed their diagnosis and the in particular, the mental ill health created by the stigma that still surrounds HIV/AIDS. In this episode of Healing Ties, Roland shares his story about his diagnoses while encouraging others to do the same. Listen in and learn how Roland Chesters is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Elizabeth shares an update on what is happening health wise with her mom, her need for an extended break, and her plans to press pause on the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast until 2019.
On this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Toula visit with Anne Cordes, Clinical Pharmacist at the AgeWell Institute/Baptist Health helps caregivers learns ways to manage our loved ones medications. How easy it is to forget if we gave them that last dose!!
What gift or surprise would a family caregiver want? Essentially anything that will provide the caregiver more time for themselves and a bit of peace. Unwrap this episode to hear about twenty unique and special gift ideas that would brighten a caregiver's day.
Women's health is public health. And public health is women's health. Dr. Sara Imershein, a board-certified OBGYN, is a women's health policy expert, an educator and a passionate advocate for women's health.
How many songs do you know about a “broken heart?”
Do they bring a tear to your eye?
One heart-wrenching song is “Tears in Heaven”, by Eric Clapton. He wrote it after losing his four-year old son.
………….Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees ………….Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please ………….Beyond the door there’s peace I’m sure ………….And I know there’ll be no more tears in heaven
We know that death and loss is part of life. That doesn’t make losing your loved one any easier. When our loved one has a long-term illness, the grieving process starts earlier, and hurts more.
A broken heart is not a fantasy. A broken heart is painful. It can lead to a medical condition, “Broken Heart Syndrome.” Symptoms actually mimic a heart attack.
My guest on TOULA’S TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS will help us to recognize the symptoms of, and recover from “Broken Heart Syndrome.”
Cornelia Rappoport, is a Board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health RN with Apex Home Healthcare Services of Jacksonville. Cornelia works with clients and family members, helping them through the grieving process.
On this episode of Healing Ties, I have the pleasure of visiting with writer and journalist, Michelle Seitzer. Passionate about care, Michelle writes about caregiving and lives the caregiving life too. She's a co-moderator for the once weekly #CareChat, cares for her daughter with special needs, and helped care for her beloved grandparents, who passed away in 2009 and 2017. Listen in and learn how Michelle is making room in the margins while creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, I have the pleasure of visiting with writer and journalist, Michelle Seitzer. Passionate about care, Michelle writes about caregiving and lives the caregiving life too. She's a co-moderator for the once weekly #CareChat, cares for her daughter with special needs, and helped care for her beloved grandparents, who passed away in 2009 and 2017. Listen in and learn how Michelle is making room in the margins while creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Susanne White. Susanne helped care for both her parents for over 4 years. In this episode, we talk about caring for loved ones from a distance, how caregiving improved the relationship with her mom, and how a horse named Scooby and a group of women who were also caregivers became a lifeline for Susanne during her caregiving journey.
Laura Boedges is an experienced wealth manager, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, who, as a divorcee herself, dedicates a large portion of her time to working with women and men in transition. She is also a Caregiver! Listen in and learn how Laura Boedges is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Laura Boedges is an experienced wealth manager, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, who, as a divorcee herself, dedicates a large portion of her time to working with women and men in transition. She is also a Caregiver! Listen in and learn how Laura Boedges is creating Healing Ties all around us!
There are things that you can do so that it does not happen as often. Did you know that exercising your brain can help? Who would have thought? (pun intended.) BRAIN HEALTH.
This is such an important topic for you that I have three special guests. Nicole Jones is the Senior Care Counselor for Arbor Terrace San Jose. Johanna Smithers is an Occupational Therapist and owner of Silver Rehab Services. Greg Trace is a Physical Therapist with Silver Rehab Services. They have over 20 years of experience with the geriatric population in a variety of settings. On this podcast, they will share with us some practical ways to keep our brains healthy as we get older. They also will reveal some simple steps to reduce falls in our homes. YES, – these topics are related.
Leda Rosenthal is a 22-year-old caregiver and entrepreneur dedicated to making life-enhancing technologies accessible to caregivers and their loved ones. Leda became passionate about innovative caregiving methods when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease during her first year at Colgate University. As the Founder & CEO of Alz You Need, Leda has both built and used dementia assistive technology, now it is her mission to share it with others. Listen in and learn how Leda Rosenthal is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Leda Rosenthal is a 22-year-old caregiver and entrepreneur dedicated to making life-enhancing technologies accessible to caregivers and their loved ones. Leda became passionate about innovative caregiving methods when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease during her first year at Colgate University. As the Founder & CEO of Alz You Need, Leda has both built and used dementia assistive technology, now it is her mission to share it with others. Listen in and learn how Leda Rosenthal is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Fueling our bodies with healthy options can be a challenge when we don't plan ahead. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a dozen snack ideas for you and the whole family that are tasty and energizing. Many of these can be kept in your purse, car or at the office.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet millennial caregiver Lisette Carbajal who helps care for her dad who has Alzheimer's. Lisette shares how this disease has impacted her college and young adult years and inspired her to be an ambassador for other young caregivers. Recently, Lisette got married and she shares how she and her family incorporated her dad into the ceremony even though he wasn't well enough to attend.
On our 6th episode of Candid Conversation About Care Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, discusses one of the most important roles of caregiving; Advocacy. Advocacy comes from knowing exactly the needs and desires of the person who is entrusted in your care. Knowledge now, helps avoid turmoil later. It is important to know that advocacy does not end, when caregiving ends. Listen in and learn how Amanda Singleton continues to advocate while creating Healing Ties all around us! (Conversations in this podcast are not intended for legal advice and are for information only)
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the importance of planning multiple evacuations routs in the wake of a natural disaster in order for everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.
Learn why you want to attend the National Caregiving Conference either in person or virtually. Host Elizabeth Miller shares what she has gained at the conference the last two years and gives you a taste on what you can expect to see, do, and learn this year.
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the importance of identifying people who can help you before, during and after a natural disaster in order for everyone to Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.
Jay Newton-Small is the founder of MemoryWell, a national network of more than 500 journalists who tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to improve their care. MemoryWell grew out of Jay's experience with her father, who was living with Alzheimer's disease. Our network of more than 500 professional writers works with families, senior living communities and home care providers to replace burdensome intake questionnaires with brief, intimate stories which build empathy and are poignant keepsakes for families. Listen in and learn how Jay Newton-Small and the entire staff at MemoryWell are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Jay Newton-Small is the founder of MemoryWell, a national network of more than 500 journalists who tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to improve their care. MemoryWell grew out of Jay's experience with her father, who was living with Alzheimer's disease. Our network of more than 500 professional writers works with families, senior living communities and home care providers to replace burdensome intake questionnaires with brief, intimate stories which build empathy and are poignant keepsakes for families. Listen in and learn how Jay Newton-Small and the entire staff at MemoryWell are creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Angela DiAnna. Angela works full-time and is an only child. She cares for her mom who has MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). We talk about looking for a job while caregiving, the a-ha moment that Angela received from the National Caregiving Conference and how she learned to ask for help.
Matt Gurwell, founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, shares tips and advice for helping older drivers and their families ensure dignity, independence and smooth transitions during a difficult process.
Kindness Leaders in Education Series - Part 1 Host Allison Elkow Lazicky chats with Melinda Buchanan, a high school teacher in Krum, Texas who starts off the year by sharing the most kind, loving thought to her students as to why she is wearing Christmas socks. Together Allison and Melinda discuss modeling kindness as a high school teacher and encouraging them to be kind to each other. Melinda's passion for teaching and love of books makes her a great influence on her students. She chats about a positive project in which she encourages the class to look for the best in other students. What word would her students use to describe her? Melinda weighs in on that as well. Get ready to fall in love with the generosity and positivity of this Kindness Leader. She is truly a gift to the world of education.
In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares which smart phone apps have been helpful for her as a family caregiver. You've got them with you all the time. Your phone is essentially a caregiver toolbox that contains a variety of resources - from practical, to self-care to just plan fun.
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she kicks off her "Kindness Leaders in the World of Education" series with Jane Mintz the Director, Educator Support and Effectiveness for Ventura County's Office of Education about her role setting up all new teachers in the county with a mentor and how she supports the teachers that serve as mentors. They discuss the attributes needed to be an effective teacher. She identifies the kindness leader who influenced her to be a teacher and the student that she herself influenced to be a teacher. Jane shares a few teaching stories that will surely make you smile and takes on the 10 Question Challenge at the end of the show. Oh, and did we happen to mention that Jane is Allison's sister?
Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26
Two Irishman came into a bar...NO! Two Irishmen joined together on a podcast to talk about something that they are both passionate about...Caregiving! My guest on this episode of Healing Ties is Ryan McNniff. Ryan is owner of Minute Women Home Health and the host of The Caregiver's Toolbox podcast and has quite a story to share about his personal journey into caregiving and home health. Listen in and learn how Ryan is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Two Irishman came into a bar...NO! Two Irishmen joined together on a podcast to talk about something that they are both passionate about...Caregiving! My guest on this episode of Healing Ties is Ryan McNniff. Ryan is owner of Minute Women Home Health and the host of The Caregiver's Toolbox podcast and has quite a story to share about his personal journey into caregiving and home health. Listen in and learn how Ryan is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Virginia Sampson who is currently helping her aging parents and cared for her husband who had ALS. Virgina is passionate about compassion - both for yourself and for others. Learn more about her caregiving journey and how reaching around and giving yourself a hug can scientifically improve your health and happiness.
As corporate finance attorney and raising two children of her own, Catherine Hodder was thrusts in the role as family caregiver for her father after he suffered a series of mini-strokes. Suddenly balancing a career, raising children, and taking care of her father, Catherine joined millions of Americans in the Sandwich Generation. Through her experience as a caregiver, Catherine shifted her focus from corporate finance to estate planning and helps guide family caregivers along their journey of caregiving. Listen in and learn about Catherine’s new book, Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids, her caregiving experience with her father and how she is creating Healing Ties all around us!
As corporate finance attorney and raising two children of her own, Catherine Hodder was thrusts in the role as family caregiver for her father after he suffered a series of mini-strokes. Suddenly balancing a career, raising children, and taking care of her father, Catherine joined millions of Americans in the Sandwich Generation. Through her experience as a caregiver, Catherine shifted her focus from corporate finance to estate planning and helps guide family caregivers along their journey of caregiving. Listen in and learn about Catherine’s new book, Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids, her caregiving experience with her father and how she is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the essential components every family needs to prepare in the wake of a natural disaster in order for everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.
In caregiving we like to say, "the best resources are usually from one caregiver to another!" In Episode 6, we introduce you to Betty who is a resident at The Palace Gardens and hear first-hand, her experience with activities, meals, and the seamless move-in process she experienced as a resident of The Palace Gardens. By the time you are finished listening to this podcast, you'll just want to reach through the your speakers and give Betty a hug!
In Episode 5 of The Palace Gardens Senior Living Network Podcast, we welcome back the Director of Sales and Marketing, Elizabeth Martinez to discuss the financial component of Assisted Living. Elizabeth's calm approach and detailed information provides everyone with accurate information along with a variety of options to help pay for Assisted Living at The Palace Gardens.
It is comforting for family members to know that their loved ones are being taken care of on a regular basis. In Episode 4, we visit with Indira Cerda who is the Assistant Director of Nursing in the Memory Care Unit where you will learn detailed information about the medical team at The Palace Gardens. As you listen to this podcast, you will be assured of not only Indira's dedication and love for her job, but you will also learn of the heart-felt care provided by all the staff at The Palace Gardens.
There is an old adage that says the way to someone's heart is through their stomach! In Episode 3, we visit with Executive Chef Ken Wilbanks and discuss the importance of proper nutrition for seniors. We cover the variety of foods The Palace Gardens offers for residents, "brain food" for dementia residents and how Chef Ken and his staff cook from the heart! Your mouth will be watering after hearing about all the delectable delights Chef Ken offers to the residents at The Palace Gardens.
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Paula Zackeru about resiliency and going on with life after losing her brother, her husband and her Dad all within 17 months. Paula talks about creating her travel company, Sapphire Tours and the happiness she gets when providing people with a true New York City experience. She also shares a fun tale about the day NYC closed due to snow and what she did to make her customers have a "bluetiful" experience despite the weather. This podcast will show you what resiliency after loss looks like, for sure. Prepare to be inspired.
In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better.
Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).
Studies have shown one of the major concerns people have as we age is losing our independence and being isolated. In Episode 2, we visit with Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director and Frank Dunbar, Activities Director for Assisted Living residents and discuss the variety of activities to enhance socialization while building a strong sense of community with the residents. You'll also hear about a wonderful weekly program called "keeping up with Frank" which has more attendance than bingo! Listen in and learn how The Palace Gardens makes it easy for a family to move in and be part of the community!
In Episode 1, we feature Elizabeth Martinez, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director. Elizabeth and Jennifer will introduce you to the overall services and amenities offered at The Palace Gardens, while exploring the benefits of moving to an Assisted Living Community. The Palace Gardens is one, of only five Senior Living Communities in the state of Florida accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). That is a very big deal! Throughout the podcast not only will hear the love and care Elizabeth and Jennifer have for their residents, you will also hear the love and passion they both have for their jobs which is why The Palace Group is one of only 39 companies in the world were selected for the Gallup Great Workplace Award “reserved for the world’s most extraordinary workplaces.” Listen in and learn how The Palace Gardens makes it easy for your family to move in and be part of the community!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring for her partner with breast cancer. Janet recognized she experienced depression and caregiver burnout and in this episode she shares about how mindfulness, meditation, and highlighting the caregiving stories of others in her book have helped her return to her happy place. She is so intentional in helping others on their caregiving journey that she is offering her book as a free download for the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast listeners.
Chris MacLellan, founder of the Whole Care Network, shares his story about caregiving, lessons learned and giving back to the caregiving community.
Join Bluetiful host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she interviews McKayl Novak on her job working in Promotions and Fan Engagement with the NY Jets, her goal to make a positive impact on everyone she meets and the ultimate job she someday dreams of doing! You will be entertained by McKayl's quick wit and your heart will be warmed by her positivity. Listen as she chats about being the youngest of three and the only girl and how that made her love being the center of attention. This young lady is going to take the world by storm on her quest to impact the lives of everyone she meets. Prepare for a healthy dose of positivity as you listen...
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process into eight themes that she evolved into a 8 week action plan that is available for family caregivers in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community (currently complimentary). She also shares about her writing journey and the book she is currently working on.
Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD
Janet Fouts has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and a caregiver for her partner, diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 12 years ago. The combination left her burning the candle at both ends; burnout comes quickly and stays. Over time, Janet discovered how to use mindfulness to reduces stress and anxiety. Now Janet brings what she has learned to other caregivers, through book "When Life Hit's The Fan - A mindful guide to Caring For Yourself While Caregiver for Others" sot that caregivers can be their best selves and take good care of themselves, too. Listen in and learn how Janet Fouts is using mindfulness as a way to create Healing Ties all around us!
Janet Fouts has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and a caregiver for her partner, diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 12 years ago. The combination left her burning the candle at both ends; burnout comes quickly and stays. Over time, Janet discovered how to use mindfulness to reduces stress and anxiety. Now Janet brings what she has learned to other caregivers, through book "When Life Hit's The Fan - A mindful guide to Caring For Yourself While Caregiver for Others" sot that caregivers can be their best selves and take good care of themselves, too. Listen in and learn how Janet Fouts is using mindfulness as a way to create Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His experiences with caregiving led to a career change - he now owns a home health care business. In this show, Ryan and host Elizabeth discuss coping with grief, podcasting, and finding the positives in a negative situation.
While in the midst of caregiving we are all looking for the one tool that will make our caregiving day just a little less worrisome. And with technology changing the way we live at an alarming rate, what if the two collided? On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest is Jerry Wilmink from CarePredict. CarePredict is changing the way we care so caregivers can worry less, while catching indicators that impact care. Listen in and learn how Jerry Wilmink and the entire team at Care Predict are creating Healing Ties all around us!
While in the midst of caregiving we are all looking for the one tool that will make our caregiving day just a little less worrisome. And with technology changing the way we live at an alarming rate, what if the two collided? On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest is Jerry Wilmink from CarePredict. CarePredict is changing the way we care so caregivers can worry less, while catching indicators that impact care. Listen in and learn how Jerry Wilmink and the entire team at Care Predict are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Support for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you can find support. Both in-person and online options are available.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey. She also shares products that have have helped her mom.
Sally White, Executive Director of Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC, talks about the many services her organization provides to help residents and their families respond to the challenges of aging. How wonderful it would be to have an Iona everywhere!
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Christine Rucci, a woman who, following a car accident in the early 1980's has endured 30+ facial surgeries as a result. Christine talks about her life, the highs, and lows following the surgeries and the psychological impact of it all. Today she works as a nurse and talks openly about how her experience and the challenges that she has overcome have made her incredibly empathetic. This show is a range of emotions but whether you are hearing the lows or the highs, one thing is consistent, and that is the strength, intelligence, positivity and both inner and outer beauty of Christine. This is an episode you won't want to miss.
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how the loss of touch and smell impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how Low Hearing impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well.
On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how Low Vision impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well with low vision.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jodi Hempel from Tucson, Arizona. At the age of 19, Jodi started caring for her mom who suffered a stroke. Her experiences as a corporate trainer and family caregiver lit a path for her to help support and educate other family caregivers through her book, blog, and training programs. In this episode we talk about dating while caregiving, partnering with your aging parent, and how to ask for help.
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she chats with Faigie Horowitz about her passions...advocacy, writing, motivational speaking, her faith community and her work at Caring Professionals. Faigie talks about Rachel's Place a shelter she helped create in Brooklyn, NY for homeless girls. Faigie discusses what traits make great leaders able to connect with the people they serve. She shares some great real-life "kindness leadership" examples of empathy and understanding at Caring Professionals Home Care where employees have displayed great leadership going above-and-beyond for the seniors they care for. This is an episode packed with insight on leadership and giving that you won't want to miss.
As many sandwich generation caregivers are beggining to send children back to school, it's a great time to reflect on putting some focus back on us. In this episode, we talk about setting goals and adjsuting our routines to incoroporate more self-care into our lives.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about the final week of her dad's life on Earth. She shares about her family's experience with hospice and the steps her family took to celebrate her dad's life in his presence.
As caregivers, we understand sometimes just getting through the day can be challenging, yet music can help bolster our spirits! On episode 6 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee asks us to dwell in the spirit of YES! It's a little Gospel, it's a little Irish Blessing, its a song that raises our hearts to whatever life brings us! Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On episode 5 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces to two songs that continue us on the path of self thought and self-enrichment. When I Die and Living in the Light are two very personal songs that talk about a taboo subject, our own death. Or is our own death a taboo subject? Could you write your own death song? While the topic matter might seems out of sorts, after you listen to these two wonderful songs, you'll learn about the bond between two friends and how music brings healing, even in the most difficult of times. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
On episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Those voices in our head. We hear them, we've all experienced them.... those darn Brain Rats! On our our 3rd episode of Songs For The Caregiver Soul, we focus in on Barbara McAfee's popular song, "Brain Rats" and learn how to combat and eliminate all that "junk in our head." Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On our second episode of Songs for the Caregiver Soul Barbara McAfee presents one of her classic songs Living Dying Man. Living Dying Man is a song written for one of Barbara's best friends, Jamie. One of Jamie’s passions was authentic conversation – it was the subject of the first book he and his wife, Maren, wrote. With beautify lyrics that touch the soul, Barbara's song takes authentic conversations to a new meaning, allowing us to be present at one of the most meaningful times in life. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us. (No only can you hear the song on this podcast, you can see Barbara preform this song at www.thewholecarenetwork.com/songsforthecaregiversoul)
Barbara McAfee is a voice coach, singer/songwriter, keynoter, and author who merges lessons from 12 years in organization development with the transformative power of sound. Barbara's music soothes the soul with thought provocative lyrics written from real life experiences. As you listen to The House on Sherburne Street, not only will you get to know Barbara's musical talents, you'll learn a few things about Barbara's father too. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
As caregivers, we understand sometimes just getting through the day can be challenging, yet music can help bolster our spirits! On episode 6 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee asks us to dwell in the spirit of YES! It's a little Gospel, it's a little Irish Blessing, its a song that rasies our hearts to whatever lift brings us! Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
As caregivers, we understand sometimes just getting through the day can be challenging, yet music can help bolster our spirits! On episode 6 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee asks us to dwell in the spirit of YES! It's a little Gospel, it's a little Irish Blessing, its a song that rasies our hearts to whatever lift brings us! Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christina Britton Conroy. Music became Christina's sanity while caring for her father and now her husband with Parkinson's. In this episode, we talk mindset, humor, compassionate lies, writing, and how music is really therapy.
Gretchen Kingma. Occupational Therapist and owner of Empowered Homes discusses strategies to safely age-in-place, at any age.
Join us as host Allison Elkow Lazicky talks with Susan Anderson about her special needs daughter Kara. Susan talks openly about the challenges they have faced with Kara's care journey and the Kindness Leaders that have supported them both at Woods Services in Bucks County, PA where Kara resides and those in their hometown of Hillsborough, NJ. As you listen, you will be inspired by Susan who is truly an advocate, a warrior, a fighter and a hero when it comes to her special needs daughter. Allison and Susan discuss congregate care, advocacy and the positive changes with the new CEO at Woods Services, Tine Hansen-Turton. They also discuss the creation of Kara's Quilts, an initiative started by some of the friends and supporters in their neighborhood. Whether or not you live in the world of people with special needs, you will want to listen to this moving and motivational podcast.
On episode 5 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces to two songs that continue us on the path of self thought and self-enrichment. When I Die and Living in the Light are two very personal songs that talk about a taboo subject, our own death. Or is our own death a taboo subject? Could you write your own death song? While the topic matter might seems out of sorts, after you listen to these two wonderful songs, you'll learn about the bond between two friends and how music brings healing, even in the most difficult of times. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
On episode 5 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces to two songs that continue us on the path of self thought and self-enrichment. When I Die and Living in the Light are two very personal songs that talk about a taboo subject, our own death. Or is our own death a taboo subject? Could you write your own death song? While the topic matter might seems out of sorts, after you listen to these two wonderful songs, you'll learn about the bond between two friends and how music brings healing, even in the most difficult of times. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Family caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go breakfast and lunch options. Product and recipe links can be found in the show notes.
Franca Posner, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, works with the George Washington University Medical School's Professional Development Program to teach medical students how to develop sensitivites, awareness and understanding of their patients.
People often think of the elderly when discussing caregiving and end of life. But there are parents, who give birth to a child, discovering their precious child will need lifelong care and have challenges they were not expecting. This sets us off on a journey we never imagined and often feels isolating and frightening. There are countless families and individuals living with extra challenges. On this episode of Healing Ties we visit with Lois Swope, as she shares her story of caring for her daughter Karly who was born with Rett syndrome; Karly blog, music and story continues to inspire all of us! Listen in and learn how Lois Swope is creating Healing Ties by sharing sharing their life story. Stick around until the end where you'll hear a track from Karly's CD In My Own Voice!
People often think of the elderly when discussing caregiving and end of life. But there are parents, who give birth to a child, discovering their precious child will need lifelong care and have challenges they were not expecting. This sets us off on a journey we never imagined and often feels isolating and frightening. There are countless families and individuals living with extra challenges. On this episode of Healing Ties we visit with Lois Swope, as she shares her story of caring for her daughter Karly who was born with Rett syndrome; Karly blog, music and story continues to inspire all of us! Listen in and learn how Lois Swope is creating Healing Ties by sharing sharing their life story. Stick around until the end where you'll hear a track from Karly's CD In My Own Voice!
Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Erica Hornthal, the Founder and President of Chicago Dance Therapy about the effects of dance and movement on seniors with dementia and movement disorders. Erica shares real-life stories from working with this population and how the small breakthroughs during their sessions make a big difference to the patients and their families. Prepare to be amazed at Erica's passion for what she does in this heartwarming podcast.
Whether you are preparing to sell your home or simply want to keep up with the maintenace, you'll want to listen to this podcast (featuring Kevin Pannebecker from Mister Fix-It). Home buyer tips to give you a better idea as to the condition of the home.
Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
Tracey Lawrence is a serial caregiver who survived helping both of her parents through their illness with love, compassion and humor. Tracey shares her insights with readers through her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks", and through her family coaching practice, Grand Family Planning. Having been through caregiving both of her parents who each had different types of dementia, Tracey turned her experience into a platform for helping others so they will not have to walk the caregiver road alone. Listen in and learn how Tracey Lawrence is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Tracey Lawrence is a serial caregiver who survived helping both of her parents through their illness with love, compassion and humor. Tracey shares her insights with readers through her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks", and through her family coaching practice, Grand Family Planning. Having been through caregiving both of her parents who each had different types of dementia, Tracey turned her experience into a platform for helping others so they will not have to walk the caregiver road alone. Listen in and learn how Tracey Lawrence is creating Healing Ties all around us!
You won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there isn't time for it. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a simple solution to help carve out more time for your independence.
On episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
On episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
You will want to meet the new “Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease”.
YES. There are Leaders around the world who are working together FOR YOU and your loved one.
The LEAD Coalition (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease) has over 100 multi-national organizations committed to stopping Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. They are making progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
You will be thoroughly captivated by all that you will learn In this interview with Ian Kremer, Executive Director of the LEAD Coalition.
There are 5.7 million people in the US with Alzheimer’s disease. Today, another person develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds.
The LEAD Coalition do not just want to find a cure. Yes, they are working to increase funding for Alzheimer’s research and support for those living with this disease
They also are supporting efforts to make your job as a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient easier and more effective. They are supporting legislation that will fund training and support services for family members and caregivers.
You can learn more about the LEAD Coalition on their web site, Leadcoalition.org. You will be encouraged and excited about the major changes, new programs and funding, and worldwide attention that is being given to Alzheimer’s. You will enjoy this interview with Ian Kremer.
Blessings
Toula
As a full-time photographer from Canada, Jay Perry has traveled the country and beyond to capture the moments and memories that matter. Then "My Dad Got Sick" and in 2013 I decided to pretty much give up my life to take care of my dad full time. Jay believes his time with his Dad was "way more valuable than money". Listen in and learn how Jay Perry is creating "Healing Ties" all around us.!
As a full-time photographer from Canada, Jay Perry has traveled the country and beyond to capture the moments and memories that matter. Then "My Dad Got Sick" and in 2013 I decided to pretty much give up my life to take care of my dad full time. Jay believes his time with his Dad was "way more valuable than money". Listen in and learn how Jay Perry is creating "Healing Ties" all around us.!
Estate Planning Attorney Joe Cordell, Cordell Planning, Partners, shares his thoughts about the importance the planning plays as it relates to many of our most valuable asset - our homes. Subjects discussed include: Probate, Trusts, Asset Protection, Estate Planning.
Bluetiful Leader host, Allison Lazicky talks with Cathy Braxton about the Clifton Strengths Finders assessment and how it has helped she and her business partner, Tami Neuman understand each other and the strengths they each bring to their company, Silver Dawn Training. If you are looking for a way to engage your team, this will explain how the Strengths Finder assessment will do just that. This episode is filled with some good information...some great laughs and a most classic answer of how God will react when Cathy Braxton enters Heaven!
Are you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need.
As a long term care specialist for over thirty-five years in Jacksonville, FL, Kim Magdalein has been offering financial plans to protect caregivers' assets during their retirement years. Kim was named one of the top five advisors in America by Senior Market Advisor magazine. He has written two books, and is a leading columnist on income planning to avoid financial catastrophe.
In this podcast, they talk about the important steps you can take to be prepared. We all recognize how financial hardship leads to declining health. Please don’t wait.
When you hear, “football player”, what is the first thought that comes to your mind?
Is it “a caregiver”?
It will be after you listen to this podcast.
Toula’s special guest in this podcast is former Jacksonville Jaguar defensive back Donovin Darius. Donovin was a first-round draft pick for the Jaguars in 1998, and played nine seasons with the team. He retired from football in 2013.
More importantly, Donovin has been a caregiver for his mother, who became ill with various situations. Donovin said, “I knew that I had to do whatever I could do - staying with her, having her live with me, taking her to the doctor and the hospital. To me, it was the least I could do for her.” Since he retired from football, Donovin has been active in other careers, as an author, motivational speaker, fitness trainer and, through his Donovin Darius Foundation, host of empowerment and athletic camps for youth and families (To learn more, go to donovindariusfoundation.com.)
Donovin has an amazing story to share with you and other caregivers. That is why he was named as the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida’s Caregiver Expo. (To learn more, go to MyCaregiverConnection.org)
Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain?
When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear.
May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health.
Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver.
On this interview with Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), he explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. AFA even offers a Free Memory Screening that you can take to give your brain a checkup. They are quick (10 minutes), easy, non-invasive and completely confidential. You can take it on-site at a location near you. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by calling AFA at their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Listen to the full podcast to learn what other programs that AFA has to help you and your loved one.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families!
You can learn more about AFA by going to their web site (https://alzfdn.org), or by calling their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484.
Blessings
Toula Toula’s Tips for Caregivers Toula@ToulasTipsForCaregivers.com
Are you afraid of getting Alzheimer’s? We all are.
What if you could reduce your risk of getting Alzhiemer’s by eating? Would that catch your attention?
Yes! You can. Toula’s guest on this podcast, Cari Eyre, will tell you how. Cari is the Associate Director of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association, North Florida Region.
It is called The Mind Diet! And, it works. Recent studies have shown that following this diet can reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s by 53%
Of course, you cannot just eat anything you want. There are some foods that you should and should not eat (Oh, dear. Steak, hamburgers and French fries are not on the list. But, YAY. Red wine is on the diet (in moderation)).
The MIND Diet is actually a hybrid of the wonderful Mediterranean Diet and the DASH diet, plus some enhancements to help you to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s.
Good news. Even if you don’t follow the diet strictly all the time, by staying on the diet consistently (minimize that cheating), your risk could still be reduced by 35%.
It is true that you need more than just the Mind Diet to reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s. Exercise (your body AND brain) and socialization are also important. Cari and I talk about several ways to help you.
Your next steps are important. Listen to this podcast. Learn more about the Mind Diet. Then begin to change your eating habits.
Toula wants to help you stay healthy by keeping you informed. Cari and the Alzheimer’s Association believe the Mind Diet could change your life. Listen to them.
Blessings
Dr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Bromberg from Brooklyn, New York. Learn how in 2012 Hurricane Sandy catapulted Karen into being the primary caregiver for her parents and how she navigated many difficult decisions to help keep her parents safe. We talk about going through the stuff, long term care facilities, and Karen's love for yoga and essential oils.
That voice in our head. We've all heard it, we've all experienced it. Those darn Brain Rats! On our On our 3rd episode of Songs For The Caregiver Soul, we focus in on Barbara McAfee's popular song, "Brain Rats" and learn how to combat and eliminate all that "junk in our head." Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
That voice in our head. We've all heard it, we've all experienced it. Those darn Brain Rats! On our On our 3rd episode of Songs For The Caregiver Soul, we focus in on Barbara McAfee's popular song, "Brain Rats" and learn how to combat and eliminate all that "junk in our head." Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On our 6th episode of Candid Conversation About Care Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, discusses one of the most important roles of caregiving; Advocacy. Advocacy comes from knowing exactly the needs and desires of the person who is entrusted in your care. Knowledge now, helps avoid turmoil later. It is important to know that advocacy does not end, when caregiving ends. Listen in and learn how Amanda Singleton continues to advocate while creating Healing Ties all around us! (Conversations in this podcast are not intended for legal advice and are for information only)
On our 6th episode of Candid Conversation About Care Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, discusses one of the most important roles of caregiving; Advocacy. Advocacy comes from knowing exactly the needs and desires of the person who is entrusted in your care. Knowledge now, helps avoid turmoil later. It is important to know that advocacy does not end, when caregiving ends. Listen in and learn how Amanda Singleton continues to advocate while creating Healing Ties all around us! (Conversations in this podcast are not intended for legal advice and are for information only)
What's the difference between interior decorating and intertior design? Learn how space planning will help you enjoy your home even more and set the stage when you decide to sell. Thinking about doing some remodeling? Listen to this, first.
Matt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she and Tami Neumann discuss traits to look for when hiring managers in an Assisted Living. From charisma to the power of woo...from empathy to curious...from clarity to persuasion...they discuss what traits they like to see with what leaders. They share stories of their Assisted Living careers and have lots of laughs in this episode. The show ends with Tami answering the 10 "Inside the Actors Studio Questions".
On February 19, 2016, a group of tourist were frolicking in the waters of Colombia, South America. The merriment was interrupted when a boulder came crashing down on top of them. All but one made it to safety - her name is Schuyler. On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Schuyer's mother, best selling author of THE SKY IS THE LIMIT and international motivational speaker Meridith Alexander. Meridith and Schuyler story has impacted thousands upon thousands! Listen in and learn how Meridith and Schuyler are creating Healing Ties by turning a boulder into a water fall.
On February 19, 2016, a group of tourist were frolicking in the waters of Colombia, South America. The merriment was interrupted when a boulder came crashing down on top of them. All but one made it to safety - her name is Schuyler. On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Schuyer's mother, best selling author of THE SKY IS THE LIMIT and international motivational speaker Meridith Alexander. Meridith and Schuyler story has impacted thousands upon thousands! Listen in and learn how Meridith and Schuyler are creating Healing Ties by turning a boulder into a water fall.
Leslie Dach, founder and chair of Protect our Care, and Barbara Zdravecky, former CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central FL, talk about the fight for affordable health care insurance and why it's important.
Now more than ever before, people have the potential to live a long life. As boomers become Caregivers to their aging parents, what happens when the Caregiver becomes ill; who will step in to your caregiver role if something happens to you? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde talks about the importance of having your legal documents up-to-date and introduces us to her “just in case” plan (as featured in her book, Who Will Take Care of Me When I Am Old) to help you engage with your care team and better manage your caregiving role.
Losing a parent or close family member is one of the top 5 most stressful life events. It's been almost four years since our host Elizabeth Miller lost her dad. In today's episode, she honors her dad by recognizing his birthday.
On our second episode of Songs for the Caregiver Soul Barbara McAfee presents one of her classic songs Living Dying Man. Living Dying Man is a song written for one of Barbara's best friends, Jamie. One of Jamie’s passions was authentic conversation – it was the subject of the first book he and his wife, Maren, wrote. With beautify lyrics that touch the soul, Barbara's song takes authentic conversations to a new meaning, allowing us to be present at one of the most meaningful times in life. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us. (No only can you hear the song on this podcast, you can see Barbara preform this song at www.thewholecarenetwork.com/songsforthecaregiversoul)
On our second episode of Songs for the Caregiver Soul Barbara McAfee presents one of her classic songs Living Dying Man. Living Dying Man is a song written for one of Barbara's best friends, Jamie. One of Jamie’s passions was authentic conversation – it was the subject of the first book he and his wife, Maren, wrote. With beautify lyrics that touch the soul, Barbara's song takes authentic conversations to a new meaning, allowing us to be present at one of the most meaningful times in life. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us. (No only can you hear the song on this podcast, you can see Barbara preform this song at www.thewholecarenetwork.com/songsforthecaregiversoul)
Tom Getchman, Founder of St. Louis Radon discusses Radon, it's impact on health, and how to remediate it.
Matt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL
Few experiences are more devastating for older people than having to move out of their home. The subject of housing and all its implication s has the potential to cause a tremendous amount of anxiety for family caregivers. While the ideal place for older adults my change over time, remaining in one's own home is often the most desirable option. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde helps us remove the "elephant" in the room with the key ingredient being clear, consistent and inclusive communication
As a family caregiver, we juggle many competing priorities - our own family, our jobs, the needs of our care recipients, and our own health. It's a lot! So how do we decide what we are willing to take on and what we need to say no to? In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 11 questions to ask yourself before adding a new commitment.
Barbara McAfee is a voice coach, singer/songwriter, keynoter, and author who merges lessons from 12 years in organization development with the transformative power of sound. Barbara's music soothes the soul with thought provocative lyrics written from real life experiences. As you listen to The House on Sherburne Street, not only will you get to know Barbara's musical talents, you'll learn a few things about Barbara's father too. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Barbara McAfee is a voice coach, singer/songwriter, keynoter, and author who merges lessons from 12 years in organization development with the transformative power of sound. Barbara's music soothes the soul with thought provocative lyrics written from real life experiences. As you listen to The House on Sherburne Street, not only will you get to know Barbara's musical talents, you'll learn a few things about Barbara's father too. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Cynthia Hutchins, Director of Financial Gerontology at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, talks about the many costs of caregiving, including financial, and how to prepare for them.
Listen is a Katie O'Toole Smith, better known as "Katie the Car Lady", appears on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" show and shares 3 tips with us that will prove invaluable to older adults (and their families!) as they prepare to purchase or lease their next vehicle. Show notes and more information on Katie are available on the Keeping Us Safe website at https://www.keepingussafe.org/3-tips-for-seniors-buying-a-new-car/
As consumers we often measure our stratification through the lens of hospitality and service. How many times have you said... "The hospitality was great and the service was even better, I'll definitely go back again." Until today, I've never, EVER heard the word Hospitality and Caregiving intertwined and I must say, these two actions together are a prefect fit.
On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Kyle Woody from Jack's Caregiving Coalition. " Jack's Caregiving Coalition mission is "To improve the way men think, feel, and act in their role as a cancer caregiver." The mission of Jack's Caregiver Coalition is accomplished by hospitality and service.
But there is much more to the story...
Listen in and learn how Kyle Woody and Jack's Caregiving Coalition is taking Hospitality and Service to caregivers in Minneapolis (and beyond) while creating Healing Ties all around us.
As consumers we often measure our stratification through the lens of hospitality and service. How many times have you said... "The hospitality was great and the service was even better, I'll definitely go back again." Until today, I've never, EVER heard the word Hospitality and Caregiving intertwined and I must say, these two actions together are a prefect fit. On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Kyle Woody from Jack's Caregiving Coalition. " Jack's Caregiving Coalition mission is "To improve the way men think, feel, and act in their role as a cancer caregiver." The mission of Jack's Caregiver Coalition is accomplished by hospitality and service. But there is much more to the story... Listen in and learn how Kyle Woody and Jack's Caregiving Coalition is taking Hospitality and Service to caregivers in Minneapolis (and beyond) while creating Healing Ties all around us.
Are your parents running out of money? Are you dipping into your own pockets to help pay for their care? What is your money mind-set? Changing a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits is not easy. Many people believe that we should care for each other out of love, respect, and duty; but do we family caregivers have to go broke in the process? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde, talks about the importance of minding your money while in the midst of caregiving while offering up some important tips to help you find extra cash that could help you along the way during your caregiving journey. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Are your parents running out of money? Are you dipping into your own pockets to help pay for their care? What is your money mind-set? Changing a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits is not easy. Many people believe that we should care for each other out of love, respect, and duty; but do we family caregivers have to go broke in the process? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde, talks about the importance of minding your money while in the midst of caregiving while offering up some important tips to help you find extra cash that could help you along the way during your caregiving journey. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Heather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP
Whether you choose to move yourself or hire a professional mover, this podcast is full of insider tips to help you have a successful move.
Join our host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the imaginative and creative Mindy Bolton about her Playscriptions Program. Mindy is an Intergenerational Creative Engagagement Specialist that assists people to tap into their personal sense of peace and play. Mindy talks about giving people permission to play, and just what that looks like. She describes how play can feel across all the generations. `You won't want to miss this show as Mindy is truly an inspiring "Kindness Leader".
Are your parents running out of money? Are you dipping into your own pockets to help pay for their care? What is your money mind-set? Changing a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits is not easy. Many people believe that we should care for each other out of love, respect, and duty; but do we family caregivers have to go broke in the process? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde, talks about the importance of minding your money in the midst of caregiving while offering up some important tips to help you find extra cash that could help you along the way during your caregiving journey. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this Caregiver Spotlight episode meet two long time Starbucks employees who formed a friendship with one of their extra special regulars, John Bozeman, and help provide care for him when he needs it.
When it comes to caregiving, making decisions in a world filled with uncertainty becomes even more difficult where there can be multiple ways of dealing with the same situation. If ever there was a need of the importance of making smarter choices, it is when we are in the role of caregiver and looking ahead to our own old age. In our third episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde discusses how, even in extremely stressful situations we can remain calm and rely on our ability to think rationally. Developing critical-thinking skills now is time well spent in order to thrive in times of uncertainty.
The older caregiver is managing a fragile balancing act – caring for a loved one while thinking about his or her own old age. Change in all respects takes place at such a quick pace -- another loved one dies, neighbor is diagnosed with dementia, a close friend is moving away. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, Author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde discusses the reality of change and how we can transition from change to lead an active and productive live before, during and after caregiving.
Today’s aging parents have us to care for them in their old age. But what about us? Who will take care of us when we need care? Featured in Episode One of "The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde reminds us to GET REAL about the need for planning for caregiving and planning for self-care at the same time equates to gaining better control of the situation at hand.
Memo24 is a voice reminder and alert system intended for medication intake compliance and adherence. By improving medication adherence, we can avoid serious health complications, improve patients' independence and overall quality of life, and reduce healthcare systems' costs due to medication non-compliance. Memo24 is non-intrusive and simple and easy to set up through their web dashboard. The service allows, given a set schedule, to automatically place a phone call and play a previously recorded or typed message to the callee. Memo24 helps takes the worry out of medication management Listen in and learn how Hichem Boudali and Memo 24 are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Memo24 is a voice reminder and alert system intended for medication intake compliance and adherence. By improving medication adherence, we can avoid serious health complications, improve patients' independence and overall quality of life, and reduce healthcare systems' costs due to medication non-compliance. Memo24 is non-intrusive and simple and easy to set up through their web dashboard. The service allows, given a set schedule, to automatically place a phone call and play a previously recorded or typed message to the callee. Memo24 helps takes the worry out of medication management Listen in and learn how Hichem Boudali and Memo 24 are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Adina Katz of Caring Professionals about their Holocaust Survivors Program. Adina talks about qualities needed to care for people who survived the autrocities of the Holocaust as well as triggers that can set them off and why. Adina also shares a story of going the extra mile. The kindness that Adina, her co-workers, and the caregivers show to these patients is inspiring. Enjoy this episode.
Pat Hurley and her late husband Bill recounted through poetry - in real time - their individual perspectives as caregivers and patient through esophageal cancer. With 28 poems written by the caregiver and care-receive,r Pat Hurley's book, Hard to Swallow, takes readers on a real-life caregiving journey about how writing poetry helped her and her late husband Bill Hurley navigate the challenges of newly married life after his diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Listen in and learn how Pat Hurley is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Pat Hurley and her late husband Bill recounted through poetry - in real time - their individual perspectives as caregivers and patient through esophageal cancer. With 28 poems written by the caregiver and care-receive,r Pat Hurley's book, Hard to Swallow, takes readers on a real-life caregiving journey about how writing poetry helped her and her late husband Bill Hurley navigate the challenges of newly married life after his diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Listen in and learn how Pat Hurley is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Geriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo
When it comes to caregiving, making decisions in a world filled with uncertainty becomes even more difficult where there can be multiple ways of dealing with the same situation. If ever there was a need of the importance of making smarter choices, it is when we are in the role of caregiver and looking ahead to our own old age. In our third episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde discusses how, even in extremely stressful situations we can remain calm and rely on our ability to think rationally. Developing critical-thinking skills now is time well spent in order to thrive in times of uncertainty. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us.
When it comes to caregiving, making decisions in a world filled with uncertainty becomes even more difficult where there can be multiple ways of dealing with the same situation. If ever there was a need of the importance of making smarter choices, it is when we are in the role of caregiver and looking ahead to our own old age. In our third episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde discusses how, even in extremely stressful situations we can remain calm and rely on our ability to think rationally. Developing critical-thinking skills now is time well spent in order to thrive in times of uncertainty. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us.
In this episode, show host Elizabeth Miller shares how one simple technology tool helped her family amplify the power of prayer when each of her parents was hospitalized.
Real Estate Investor Julian Hess shares his knowledge of buying and selling investment property
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the inspiring Christian Kane about a tragic car accident that left his young son, Gavin with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Christian talks about the accident, Gavin's progress and how his incredible wife, Mary leads Gavin's care schedule each day. Christian also shares how Gavin's positivity has inspired he and Mary to spearhead a project, the "Toms River Field of Dreams" which will turn 3 acres of land at By Lea Park into a complex for people with special needs. The park will allow them access to rehabilitative stations, a temperature-controlled pavilion, complimentary snack shack, courts for basketball, bocce and shuffleboard, a state of the art all-inclusive playground, a quiet corner, baseball field and rehabilitative fitness station. Prepare to be inspired by this incredible couple's story.
Author CJ Golden returns for an encore appearance on Healing Ties where we learn that having the correct recipe while in the midst of Caregiving will go a long way improving everyone taste. Listen in and learn how CJ Golden is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Author CJ Golden returns for an encore appearance on Healing Ties where we learn that having the correct recipe while in the midst of Caregiving will go a long way improving everyone taste. Listen in and learn how CJ Golden is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Matt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f
While in the midst of caregiving Navigating Health Care can have its challenges. Interacting with multiple physicians on the health care team while ensuring optimal care is problematic when health care systems to communicate effectively. Candid Conversations About Care include conversations with your physician. Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, visits with Dr. Osman Ahmed, Medical Director at WellMed on the challenges of the health care system supporting caregivers.
The older caregiver is managing a fragile balancing act – caring for a loved one while thinking about his or her own old age. Change in all respects takes place at such a quick pace -- another loved one dies, neighbor is diagnosed with dementia, a close friend is moving away. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, Author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde discusses the reality of change and how we can transition from change to lead an active and productive live before, during and after caregiving. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
The older caregiver is managing a fragile balancing act – caring for a loved one while thinking about his or her own old age. Change in all respects takes place at such a quick pace -- another loved one dies, neighbor is diagnosed with dementia, a close friend is moving away. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, Author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde discusses the reality of change and how we can transition from change to lead an active and productive live before, during and after caregiving. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
This episode is all about exploring our wonderful world and quenching your thirst for adventure. Host Elizabeth Miller shares stories about how she has traveled with and without her mom and provides several resources to consider for your next vacation.
While in the midst of caregiving Navigating Health Care can have its challenges. Interacting with multiple physicians on the health care team while ensuring optimal care is problematic when health care systems to communicate effectively. Candid Conversations About Care include conversations with your physician. Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, visits with Dr. Osman Ahmed, Medical Director at WellMed on the challenges of the health care system supporting caregivers. (Conversations in this podcast are not intended for legal advice and are for information only)
While in the midst of caregiving Navigating Health Care can have its challenges. Interacting with multiple physicians on the health care team while ensuring optimal care is problematic when health care systems to communicate effectively. Candid Conversations About Care include conversations with your physician. Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, visits with Dr. Osman Ahmed, Medical Director at WellMed on the challenges of the health care system supporting caregivers. (Conversations in this podcast are not intended for legal advice and are for information only)
70% of people age 65 and older will need Long Term Care at some point in their life. Estimated cost of home health aide is $46K, Adult day care services, $18K, Assisted Living $45K, Skilled Nursing $92K! Amanda Singleton, The Caregiving Lawyer, has a Candid Conversation About Care with family caregiver and Certified Financial Planner Christina Pinto about the importance creating a plan now for Long Term Care Assistance.
Not many of us have the financial security to withstand an unexpected medical event or long-term caregiving. On average, caregivers spend five to ten thousand dollars per year, out-of-pocket, to help their care partners. This can lead to insecurity and significant debt. Consumer debt and bankruptcy attorney, Ryan Singleton, joins Amanda Singleton on this episode of Candid Conversations About Care to talk about your options for managing finances in times of crisis. (Conversation on this podcast is not intended for Legal advice)
We are most fortunate that renowned eye surgeon Dr. Alan Mendelsohn, MD, FACS, has taken time out of his very busy schedule to talk with us about cataracts and how they can adversely effect one's safe driving abilities. We hope you enjoy this episode of the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show! Please visit the Keeping Us Safe website at https://www.keepingussafe.org.
What happens when a medical crisis strikes? Confusion, uncertainty, fear? While we can't anticipate the unexpected, we can put a plan in place to help when a medical crisis arises. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, The Caregiver Lawyer, Amanda Singleton discuses the important legal documents every caregiver needs to help guide us through a medical crisis. ( Information provided in this podcast is not intended for legal advice.)
Even though we cannot control life's circumstances, planning and providing support can help provide security and peace, even during times of uncertainty. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, Amanda Singleton shares her story about how her Mom's cancer diagnosis lead her from a trial attorney into the role of an advocate as the Caregiver Lawyer. (Conversations in this podcast are not intended to be legal advice.)
Mortgage Strategist Daniel Ginsburg educates us on the benefits (and drawbacks) of usings non-conventional home financing options. For many, these loans make sense!
Join host Allison Elkow-Lazicky as she talks with Meredith Sullivan Benton about tragically losing her husband, Jim shortly after adopting their daughter, Addy. Meredith talks about the strength she drew from the support of co-workers and leaders at a job that she had just started. She discusses the specific leadership traits of Jim as a teacher, her co-workers after he passed, and those she has seen in her 5-year-old daughter, Addy. This show will take you through an array of emotions as you hear not only about the kindness of people Meredith knew and was surrounded by but also by people she did not know including baseball great, R.A. Dickey...
As the Director of The Aging Well Hub at Georgetown Univeristy's McDonough School of Business, Liddy Manson is on cutting edge of collaborative efforts to create a shared framework for developing and deploying innovative products and services to enhance the lives of older adults. With 25 years of leading premier technology, health-tech, media and information organizations, Liddy has a keen understanding of how technology impacts all of our lives. Listen in and learn how Liddy Mason and the Aging Well Hub of Georgetown McDonogh School of Business is creating Healing Ties all around us.
As the Director of The Aging Well Hub at Georgetown Univeristy's McDonough School of Business, Liddy Manson is on cutting edge of collaborative efforts to create a shared framework for developing and deploying innovative products and services to enhance the lives of older adults. With 25 years of leading premier technology, health-tech, media and information organizations, Liddy has a keen understanding of how technology impacts all of our lives. Listen in and learn how Liddy Mason and the Aging Well Hub of Georgetown McDonogh School of Business is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Matt presents on Ambiguous Loss and his Master thesis project to an audience at the April 13, 2018 Southern Gerontological Society/ Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/RFsRjG
Today’s aging parents have us to care for them in their old age. But what about us? Who will take care of us when we need care? Featured in Episode One of "The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde reminds us to GET REAL about the need for planning for caregiving and planning for self-care at the same time equates to gaining better control of the situation at hand. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Today’s aging parents have us to care for them in their old age. But what about us? Who will take care of us when we need care? Featured in Episode One of "The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde reminds us to GET REAL about the need for planning for caregiving and planning for self-care at the same time equates to gaining better control of the situation at hand. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christopher-Charles Chaney from Tennessee. Christopher is the author of the witty and inspirational "Mama Peaches" book series. Learn more about how Christopher coped with caregiving for his grandmother and his mother and how he integrates self-care into his routine. He also has a great idea to make asking for help while caregiving fun!
70% of people age 65 and older will need Long Term Care at some point in their life. Estimated cost of home health aide is $46K, Adult day care services, $18K, Assisted Living $45K, Skilled Nursing $92K! Amanda Singleton, The Caregiving Lawyer, has a Candid Conversation About Care with family caregiver and Certified Financial Planner Christina Pinto about the importance creating a plan now for Long Term Care Assistance.
70% of people age 65 and older will need Long Term Care at some point in their life. Estimated cost of home health aide is $46K, Adult day care services, $18K, Assisted Living $45K, Skilled Nursing $92K! Amanda Singleton, The Caregiving Lawyer, has a Candid Conversation About Care with family caregiver and Certified Financial Planner Christina Pinto about the importance creating a plan now for Long Term Care Assistance.
Dr. Beth Arredondo joins Matt to discuss the benefits of seeing the doctor when you have cognitive concerns. Show notes: https://goo.gl/VEAKzd
Death is a natural and important part of our life cycle, yet end of life care is often misunderstood and ignored. In fact, one in three Medicare dollars is spent on people who are in their last 6 months of life.
On this podcast, Toula talks with Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda, author of a new book, "At Death’s Door: End of Life Stories from the Bedside".
Dr. Sepulveda believes there is a better way to navigate end of life care. He specializes in internal medicine, has 17 years’ experience treating inpatients as a hospitalist. He is passionate about end of life care and helping patients and families to deal with dying. . In his book, "At Death's Door: End of Life Stories from the Bedside”, Dr. Sepulveda shares his firsthand accounts of working with dying patients, exposing a profound lack of acceptance of death even under the most obvious circumstances.
During the discussion, he talks about practical options available to patients and their families, how to avoid prolonged suffering when your loved one is terminally ill, and how to avoid burnout while taking care of a terminally ill loved one
Toula lost her dear father, “Papa Nick” last November. She experienced all of these issues. She still feels the pain of his loss. She shares some of her thoughts with Dr. Sepulveda. We hope that you also will gain some insight and comfort from this podcast.
Using a reverse mortgage to buy a home means no more mortgage payments! Find out if it makes sense for you.
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Podcaster and Life Casting Coach, Colleen Kavanaugh about leading the care team for her Dad, a prominent leader, and business owner in the community. Colleen touches on themes of dignity, respect, what to share and how to word it when dealing with dementia issues. She also shares some great tips on how she joined her Dad through his care journey and gives advice she wished she had gotten prior to being a caregiver for him. Colleen's combination of her wealth of knowledge, her extensive family caregiving experience and her love for her parents make this a truly "bluetiful" podcast.
At the end of a lengthy and arduous journey of caregiving, many caregivers are emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. And sadly, many are also financially spent. Just as we are wise to prepare to care, we must also consider what is to be done at the end of the journey. How do we regain our own sense of health and well-being and learn how to care for ourselves once again. On our final episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton reminds us of the importance of self-care as caregiving ends by shares her beautiful Caregivers Benediction with us.
At the end of a lengthy and arduous journey of caregiving, many caregivers are emotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. And sadly, many are also financially spent. Just as we are wise to prepare to care, we must also consider what is to be done at the end of the journey. How do we regain our own sense of health and well-being and learn how to care for ourselves once again. On our final episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton reminds us of the importance of self-care as caregiving ends by shares her beautiful Caregivers Benediction with us.
At the end of a lengthy and arduous journey of caregiving, many caregivers areemotionally, physically, and spiritually exhausted. And sadly, many are also financiallyspent. Just as we are wise to prepare to care, we must also consider what is to bedone at the end of the journey. How do we regain our own sense of health andwell-being and learn how to care for ourselves once again. On our final episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton reminds us of the importance of self-care as caregiving ends by shares her beautiful Caregivers Benediction with us.
Ever consider who are the important women who have influenced who you are today and inspire you to live your best life? Host Elizabeth Miller shares her list of leading ladies and why they hold an important place in her heart and in her life.
Not many of us have the financial security to withstand an unexpected medical event or long-term caregiving. On average, caregivers spend five to ten thousand dollars per year, out-of-pocket, to help their care partners. This can lead to insecurity and significant debt. Consumer debt and bankruptcy attorney, Ryan Singleton, joins Amanda Singleton on this episode of Candid Conversations About Care to talk about your options for managing finances in times of crisis. (Conversation on this podcast is not intended for Legal advice)
Not many of us have the financial security to withstand an unexpected medical event or long-term caregiving. On average, caregivers spend five to ten thousand dollars per year, out-of-pocket, to help their care partners. This can lead to insecurity and significant debt. Consumer debt and bankruptcy attorney, Ryan Singleton, joins Amanda Singleton on this episode of Candid Conversations About Care to talk about your options for managing finances in times of crisis. (Conversation on this podcast is not intended for Legal advice)
Heidi Godman, an award-winning national health reporter, shares insights and tips on how to be an active player in your own health care. Put yourself at the center of your own team, she advocates. Her expertise comes from her years of professional experience as well as from being an advocate for family members.
I believe that grief is a journey that should not be walked alone. Do you agree? All of us will endure grief more than once in our lives. Are you going through that heartache now? I am. My special guest on this podcast is a friend who can help you. Rachel Weinstein is an authority on the topic. She holds a Master's Degree in Education with a specialty in Counseling and Counselor Education, from Indiana University. Rachel spent the early part of her career as a general psychotherapist, and later began specializing in the area of grief, loss, and life transition. Everyone deals with loss in a different way. In this podcast, Rachel shares some of the most misunderstood aspects of grief, and how we can help someone who is suffering from a loss. Our conversation was helpful to me as I continue to grieve the recent loss of my Father. Rachel continues her practice of helping grieving families at convenient hours on evenings and weekends. If you find yourself having difficulty coping with a loss, Rachel can be reached by calling: (409) 540 – 4950, or emailing JaxCenterForGrief@gmail.com.
Do you need a new roof? Storm damage? Insurance claim tips? Leaks? How to get a FREE roof inspection. Roofing material options. Choosing the right contractor. Siding & gutter options - Roofing industry expert Rick Hinkson (Eureka Contracting and Roofing)
Host Allison Elkow-Lazicky chats with Chief "Sparkling" Officer Mary Kaba-Valis about her "Share Your Sparkle Movement." She talks about their upcoming fundraiser, The Roaring Twenties and All That Jazz" to support Toms River's Field of Dreams, a project to help those with special needs have a place to enjoy baseball, wheelchair accessible miniature golf, adaptive playground equipment and basketball. Mary Kaba Valis talks candidly about giving back to others, positivity and those who have gone above and beyond. You will be lifted up with Mary's sense of humor, incredible attitude about serving others and genuine love of people.
When chatting about grief and loss, most people assume the topic of discussion is the ultimate loss - death. However we experience a myriad of losses through the journey of caregiving: good health, independence, freedom, financial security, lifestyle, relationships, employment, innocence, youth, faith and hope. With each loss, we experience a natural, emotional response. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton talks about the importance to recognize each loss and how ignoring grief can delay the healing process.
When chatting about grief and loss, most people assume the topic of discussion is the ultimate loss - death. However we experience a myriad of losses through the journey of caregiving: good health, independence, freedom, financial security, lifestyle, relationships, employment, innocence, youth, faith and hope. With each loss, we experience a natural, emotional response. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton talks about the importance to recognize each loss and how ignoring grief can delay the healing process.
When chatting about grief and loss, most people assume the topic of discussion is the ultimate loss - death. However we experience a myriad of losses through the journey of caregiving: good health, independence, freedom, financial security, lifestyle, relationships, employment, innocence, youth, faith and hope. With each loss, we experience a natural, emotional response. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton talks about the importance to recognize each loss and how ignoring grief can delay the healing process.
Elder abuse is all too common, especial with dementia. From scams by strangers to schemes of family members, Jay Bulot sits down with Matt to discuss. Visit the show notes: https://goo.gl/bMNoVD
Take a trip down memory lane as host Elizabeth Miller shares what a day in the life looked like for her as a working mom in the sandwich generation. Elizabeth also reflects back on the day from where she is now - almost 3 years later.
What happens when a medical crisis strikes? Confusion, uncertainty, fear? While we can't anticipate the unexpected, we can put a plan in place to help when a medical crisis arises. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, The Caregiver Lawyer, Amanda Singleton discuses the important legal documents every caregiver needs to help guide us through a medical crisis. ( Information provided in this podcast is not intended for legal advice.)
What happens when a medical crisis strikes? Confusion, uncertainty, fear? While we can't anticipate the unexpected, we can put a plan in place to help when a medical crisis arises. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, The Caregiver Lawyer, Amanda Singleton discuses the important legal documents every caregiver needs to help guide us through a medical crisis. ( Information provided in this podcast is not intended for legal advice.)
Why is everyone talking about caregiving? As former first lady Rosalynn Carter, founder of The Caregiver Institute, said, "You either Are a Caregiver, Will Be a caregiver, Have Been a caregiver, or will be a Care Receiver." This podcast is replay of Toula Wootan's presentation to the Caregiver Workshop in March 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. In it, she talks about being in all four phases of caregiving.
Nikki Buckelew, Founder of the Seniors Real Estate Institute shares some great tips about how to help older adults decide if aging-in-place or downsizing makes the most sense for them. You'll learn how to have "the converation" and the important role that control, planning, and legacy have in the decision making process.
Join Bluetiful Host, Allison Elkow-Lazicky as she chats with Jon Coords, Campus Pastor of Liquid Church in Somerset County. Jon talks about the Church and many of the programs that make it unique. You will quickly discover that Jon serves his campus with kindness and truly strives for it to be a relaxed, comfortable church setting for all. You will be moved by the programs they provide locally and globally. Jon also shares what his "5-year-old self" would ask him if he came back to visit after all these years. This episode exudes positivity...enjoy it!
Contrary to popular belief, hospice is not a four letter word nor is hospice something to be feared. Hospice is a philosophy and model of health care designed to serve persons in compassionate, life giving ways. So why does the word cause so much angst? More often than not, our reactions are rotted in lack of knowledge, fear of death, denial and avoidance. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton takes us through the first steps to overcome our fears of hospice so that we can Prepare To Care.
Contrary to popular belief, hospice is not a four letter word nor is hospice something to be feared. Hospice is a philosophy and model of health care designed to serve persons in compassionate, life giving ways. So why does the word cause so much angst? More often than not, our reactions are rotted in lack of knowledge, fear of death, denial and avoidance. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton takes us through the first steps to overcome our fears of hospice so that we can Prepare To Care.
Contrary to popular belief, hospice is not a four letter word nor is hospice something to be feared. Hospice is a philosophy and model of health care designed to serve persons in compassionate, life giving ways. So why does the word cause so much angst? More often than not, our reactions are rotted in lack of knowledge, fear of death, denial and avoidance. On this episode of Prepare To Care, Jane Barton takes us through the first steps to overcome our fears of hospice so that we can Prepare To Care.
Robert Bowles has a uplifting perspective to share as someone living with Lewy Body Dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/kjbtoA
There are plenty of variables and uncertainties while in the midst of Caregiving. In the end, the number one job of a caregiver is to take care of self. On our final episode of " It Takes A Team to Care"Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of self-care for the caregiver before, during and after caregiving has ended. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
There are plenty of variables and uncertainties while in the midst of Caregiving. In the end, the number one job of a caregiver is to take care of self. On our final episode of " It Takes A Team to Care"Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of self-care for the caregiver before, during and after caregiving has ended. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
There are plenty of variables and uncertainties while in the midst of Caregiving. In the end, the number one job of a caregiver is to take care of self. On our final episode of " It Takes A Team to Care"Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of self-care for the caregiver before, during and after caregiving has ended. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Judith Henry, author of The Dutiful Daughter's Guide to Caregiving. Learn how Judith received her wake up call to take care of her own health, how she got started with writing and how she has found unexpected joy in herb gardening (part of the fun is in naming her herbs!).
Even though we cannot control life's circumstances, planning and providing support can help provide security and peace, even during times of uncertainty. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, Amanda Singleton shares her story about how her Mom's cancer diagnosis lead her from a trial attorney into the role of an advocate as the Caregiver Lawyer. (Conversations in this podcast are not intended to be legal advice.)
Even though we cannot control life's circumstances, planning and providing support can help provide security and peace, even during times of uncertainty. On this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, Amanda Singleton shares her story about how her Mom's cancer diagnosis lead her from a trial attorney into the role of an advocate as the Caregiver Lawyer. (Conversations in this podcast are not intended to be legal advice.)
Balancing, work, life and caregiving is challenging. We live in an aging society. As families change, so does our workforce. According to the National Partnership from Women & Families, only 15% of today's workforce have designated paid leave, fewer than 40% have personal medial leave through their employers temporary disability medical plan and less than 60% of employees have unpaid protection through FLMA. Listen in and learn how Vicki Shabo and the National Partnership for Women & Families are creating Healing Ties by fostering policy change for all working family caregivers in America.
Balancing, work, life and caregiving is challenging. We live in an aging society. As families change, so does our workforce. According to the National Partnership from Women & Families, only 15% of today's workforce have designated paid leave, fewer than 40% have personal medial leave through their employers temporary disability medical plan and less than 60% of employees have unpaid protection through FLMA. Listen in and learn how Vicki Shabo and the National Partnership for Women & Families are creating Healing Ties by fostering policy change for all working family caregivers in America.
Are you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need.
As a long term care specialist for over thirty-five years in Jacksonville, FL, Kim Magdalein has been offering financial plans to protect caregivers' assets during their retirement years. Kim was named one of the top five advisors in America by Senior Market Advisor magazine. He has written two books, and is a leading columnist on income planning to avoid financial catastrophe.
In this podcast, they talk about the important steps you can take to be prepared. We all recognize how financial hardship leads to declining health. Please don’t wait.
Get the inside scoop on how estate sales work, what they cost, and how to improve your odds of finding the quality estate sale company you deserve.
For most people rooted in Western culture, it is difficult to ask for and receive help from others. However, the reality is that we will all need help due to the challenges posed by aging and/or illness. So, how are we to overcome our resistance to assistance? On this episode of Prepare to Care, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of geese flying in formation in order to provides us with the essential ingredients for collaborative care.
For most people rooted in Western culture, it is difficult to ask for and receive help from others. However, the reality is that we will all need help due to the challenges posed by aging and/or illness. So, how are we to overcome our resistance to assistance? On this episode of Prepare to Care, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of geese flying in formation in order to provides us with the essential ingredients for collaborative care. Listen in and learn how Jane Barton is creating Healing Ties all around us.
For most people rooted in Western culture, it is difficult to ask for and receive help from others. However, the reality is that we will all need help due to the challenges posed by aging and/or illness. So, how are we to overcome our resistance to assistance? On this episode of Prepare to Care, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of geese flying in formation in order to provides us with the essential ingredients for collaborative care. Listen in and learn how Jane Barton is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Uniting patients, families and care professionals is critical to finding solutions while in the midst of Caregiving. On this episode of " It Takes A Team to Care"Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of Intelligent Care Coordination to help maximize positive outcomes for caregivers. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Uniting patients, families and care professionals is critical to finding solutions while in the midst of Caregiving. On this episode of "It Takes A Team to Care" Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of Intelligent Care Coordination to help maximize positive outcomes for caregivers. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Uniting patients, families and care professionals is critical to finding solutions while in the midst of Caregiving. On this episode of "It Takes A Team to Care" Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the importance of Intelligent Care Coordination to help maximize positive outcomes for caregivers. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Marriage can be tough, especially while feeling squeezed in the Sandwich Generation. Host Elizabeth Miller shares 22 lessons learned from her marriage as her 22 year anniversary approaches.
Matt and Ochsner Health System's Dr. Susan Nelson sit down to discuss the how & why of making your healthcare wishes known. Show notes for links/resources: https://goo.gl/dtKFy9
When you hear, “football player”, what is the first thought that comes to your mind?
Is it “a caregiver”?
It will be after you listen to this podcast.
Toula’s special guest in this podcast is former Jacksonville Jaguar defensive back Donovin Darius. Donovin was a first-round draft pick for the Jaguars in 1998, and played nine seasons with the team. He retired from football in 2013.
More importantly, Donovin has been a caregiver for his mother, who became ill with various situations. Donovin said, “I knew that I had to do whatever I could do - staying with her, having her live with me, taking her to the doctor and the hospital. To me, it was the least I could do for her.” Since he retired from football, Donovin has been active in other careers, as an author, motivational speaker, fitness trainer and, through his Donovin Darius Foundation, host of empowerment and athletic camps for youth and families (To learn more, go to donovindariusfoundation.com.)
Donovin has an amazing story to share with you and other caregivers. That is why he was named as the Keynote Speaker for the 2018 Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida’s Caregiver Expo. (To learn more, go to MyCaregiverConnection.org)
Kevin Pannebecker, Mister Fix-It and It's Just Routine discusses why choosing the right repair contractor can make all the difference. Learn: What to look for; Services available; When to pull permits; Making home maintenace easy.
Join host, Allison Elkow-Lazicky as she chats with Julian Hagmann, Director of Operations and Business Development at Caring Professionals Home Care in NYC. Julian tells us how he accomplishes being a Kindness Leader each and every day and what he does to help others grow to be Kindness Leaders. He also shares his best day...and his perfect pizza choice! If you want to grow as a leader, this podcast is for you.
Most people are not fond of change. Instead, we love our routines; we gravitate toward certainty. We are comforted by what is know. Perhaps that is one reason why the journey of caregiving is do daunting. Change is a constant companion resulting in change fatigue for many caregivers. On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of a bridge to helps us understand the process of change and transition, in order to help Prepare To Care.
Most people are not fond of change. Instead, we love our routines; we gravitate toward certainty. We are comforted by what is know. Perhaps that is one reason why the journey of caregiving is do daunting. Change is a constant companion resulting in change fatigue for many caregivers. On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of a bridge to helps us understand the process of change and transition, in order to help Prepare To Care.
Most people are not fond of change. Instead, we love our routines; we gravitate toward certainty. We are comforted by what is know. Perhaps that is one reason why the journey of caregiving is do daunting. Change is a constant companion resulting in change fatigue for many caregivers. On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton uses the metaphor of a bridge to helps us understand the process of change and transition, in order to help Prepare To Care.
Matt visits with Brian LeBlanc, an advocate living with dementia, to discuss how Brian is creating peace with dementia around the country and beyond. Show notes: https://goo.gl/xpK2nW
Matt previews episodes 6-10 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes. Copy/paste https://goo.gl/c1VZvk
Caregivers need three things; Validation, Respite and Resources. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare helps guide us through the massive amount of resources available for all Caregivers. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Caregivers need three things; Validation, Respite and Resources. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare helps guide us through the massive amount of resources available for all Caregivers. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Caregivers need three things; Validation, Respite and Resources. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare helps guide us through the massive amount of resources available for all Caregivers. Listen in and learn how Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare is creating Healing Ties all around us! Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Sometimes when caring for others, life can feel repetitive. In this episode, find out how incorporating new things into your day can help you find joy and happiness.
Margery Pabst Steinmetz is an author, facilitator and expert on caregiving. She provides valuable tips on planning for caregiving -- something she says we will do one day. Her website, www.mycaregivingcoach.com, provides a wealth of resources for caregivers.
Learn about your home's electrical system: How it works; Safety; New Technology; and so on.
Join host, Allison Elkow-Lazicky as she chats with Kindness Leader, Arlieta Hall about how the Rules of Improv have made her a better caregiver for her Dad who has Dementia. Arlieta talks about how she taps in to his past and truly joins his journey to meet him where he is that day. Arlieta's positive attitude and creative approach will leave you totally in awe. This is an episode that you will not want to miss!
Caregiving is a universal concern, and in some form or fashion, we are all called to care. Each one of us will serve as caregivers numerous times in the course of a lifetime. And, just as important, each one of us will need care at some point. But are we prepared to care? On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton soothing style is the perfect motivation for us to accept the call in order to Prepare To Care.
Caregiving is a universal concern and in some form or fashion, we are all called to care. We will all serve as caregivers numerous times of the course of a lifetime. And, we will all need care at some point. But are we prepared to care? On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton soothing style is the perfect motivation for us to Prepare To Care.
Caregiving is a universal concern and in some form or fashion, we are all called to care. We will all serve as caregivers numerous times of the course of a lifetime. And, we will all need care at some point. But are we prepared to care? On this episode of Prepare to Care, author, speaker, and active listener, Jane Barton soothing style is the perfect motivation for us to Prepare To Care.
Matt reviews a research study by Dr. Gennip of the Netherlands and offers a worksheet for maintaining dignity. Show notes: copy/paste https://goo.gl/NPj14Q
Building Safe Environments is critical to aging in place safely. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the concept of Wrap Around Care and the importance of using REUNIONCare's Ability Tracker and Safety Check in order to evaluate safety issues in the home. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Building Safe Environments is critical to aging in place safely. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the concept of Wrap Around Care and the importance of using REUNIONCare's Ability Tracker and Safety Check in order to evaluate safety issues in the home. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Building Safe Environments is critical to aging in place safely. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare discusses the concept of Wrap Around Care and the importance of using REUNIONCare's Ability Tracker and Safety Check in order to evaluate safety issues in the home. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Chris MacLellan, the 'Bow Tie Guy' and founder of the Whole Care Network. Learn how Chris managed his grief after losing his life partner to esophagus cancer four years ago and hear his inspirational story of how a trip to St. Louis broadened his future, shifted his self-care mindset and resulted in healthier habits (including a 45 lb weight loss in the past year!).
What do we do after there is a fall? On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon provides us with important steps for family and friends to follow that will help everyone Age Safe® and Live Well
Insurance industry guru Michelle Bequette, Vice-President, JW Terrill Insurance shares her years of industry experience to help you make wise and cost effective home and personal property insurance decisions.
Join host, Allison Elkow-Lazicky as she talks with Kindness Leader Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute and the Dementia Raw Program. Cathy talks about how she applies this communication approach, not only when working with those who have Dementia but also with her son who has Asperger's Disease. Cathy shares one of Allison's favorite stories regarding "holding the bucket'...listen and find out more!
Suddenly you're a caregiver and you are instantly expected to know unfamiliar medical terminology that might be foreign to you. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula describes some common medical terms that will be helpful to you in your role as a family caregiver. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Suddenly you're a caregiver and you are instantly expected to know unfamiliar medical terminology that might be foreign to you. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula describes some common medical terms that will be helpful to you in your role as a family caregiver. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
Matt discusses Dr. Pauline Boss' construct of Ambiguous Loss of Dementia Care Partners. Visit rhe show notes for links and videos: https://goo.gl/P8xzA3
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how her family approached the topics of aging and lifestyle with her parents, particularly about moving to a safer place where they would receive more assistance.
Suddenly you're a caregiver and you are instantly expected to know unfamiliar medical terminology that might be foreign to you. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula describes some common medical terms that will be helpful to you in your role as a family caregiver. Visit REUNIONCare.com and sign-up for your own Circle of Care account because it does take a team to care!
We may not be able to avoid all falls, but with some properly planning we can prevent some falls. On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon provides us with timely fall prevention tips that will help you and your family Age Safe® and Live Well
Dennis Cooper, Reverse Mortgages guru shares what you need to know about reverse mortgages and why they might be just what your financial/estate plan craves.
Host Allison Elkow Lazicky talks with Marla Brown, a mother of nine who has homeschooled her children through elementary and junior high. Marla talks about her conservative views and her homeschooling thoughts. She explains her thoughts on being John Wayne in a Danny Tanner world.
Matt reads some excerpts from "A View from Within: Living with Early Onset Alzheimer's" written by Dr. Thaddeus Raushi in 2001. At age 57, Dr. Raushi was diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's Disease. Show notes can be found here...https://goo.gl/ZLRwE8
By 2030, 72.8 million ―more than one in five U.S. residents―will be age 65 or older. The greatest growth will be in the numbers of the “oldest old,” the population that is most in need of help because they are most likely to have physical, cognitive and other functional limitation. On our first episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare provides us with the timely tools we need to be successful in our role as a family caregiver.
By 2030, 72.8 million ―more than one in five U.S. residents―will be age 65 or older. The greatest growth will be in the numbers of the “oldest old,” the population that is most in need of help because they are most likely to have physical, cognitive and other functional limitation. On our first episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula from REUNIONCare provides us with the timely tools we need to be successful in our role as a family caregiver.
By 2030, 72.8 million ―more than one in five U.S. residents―will be age 65 or older. The greatest growth will be in the numbers of the “oldest old,” the population that is most in need of help because they are most likely to have physical, cognitive and other functional limitation. On this episode of “It Takes A Team To Care” Monica Stynchula provides us with the timely tools we need to be successful in our role as a family caregiver.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares how flexibility has been the core theme in her career. Living the life of a sandwich generation mom who is caring for children at home and an aging parent while balancing a career, marriage, and household responsibilities is tough. Hours of the day are split, sliced, and diced so that everyone gets a piece of you. Find out how Elizabeth's career path has been different than she thought it would be - but it's been the right path for her.
Spring has sprung and there is plenty of cleaning to do. On this episdoe of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon provides us with some timely Spring safety tips that will help you and your family Age Safe® and Live Well
Shelly Clark, Owner of Cardinal Surveying, helps us understand the importance of having the property you're thinking about buying surveyed. You'll be glad you did!
You will not want to miss this show. Join our host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Mary and Bob McCaw whose son, Billy was murdered in New Brunswick, NJ in 2014. As they share their emotional journey, they talk openly about how they came to a place that they were able to forgive the man convicted of murdering their son. They talk about their commitment to give, forgive and thanksgive every day in Billy's memory. This podcast speaks to the power of forgiveness, faith and the McCaw's message to Billy's friends that #lovealwayswins.
Dr. Ivan Damnjanovic, researcher at Texas A & M University, will provide us with a basic understanding of just what an autonomous vehicle is, and will address some of the challenges facing the development of this new technology, particularly as it relates to older drivers that may be experiencing a diminishment in cognitive processing abilities.
Brian VanHook is the founder and CEO of Home Care Assist, an online compatibility matching service for in-home care. The company was created in 2014 to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships between those giving and those receiving in-home care through mutually compatibility. Home Care Assist is an online compatibility matching platform for in-home care, and the company is revolutionizing the way people connect within the home care industry. Brian’s passion for home care stems from a close family member’s involvement in a near-death accident. Listen in and learn how Brian Van Hook and Home Care Assist are creating Healin Ties all around us!
Matt reviews a qualitative research study that discusses 10 positive themes in dementia caregiving. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/U58Fni
Brian VanHook is the founder and CEO of Home Care Assist, an online compatibility matching service for in-home care. The company was created in 2014 to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships between those giving and those receiving in-home care through mutually compatibility. Home Care Assist is an online compatibility matching platform for in-home care, and the company is revolutionizing the way people connect within the home care industry. Brian’s passion for home care stems from a close family member’s involvement in a near-death accident. Listen in and learn how Brian Van Hook and Home Care Assist are creating Healin Ties all around us!
(Part 2 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation where they talk about how roles have changed, losing two spouses, self-care, letting go, moving forward, and leaving a legacy. Also, find out what Elizabeth's mom thinks about Happy Healthy Caregiver.
(Part 1 of 2) In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Carole Beighey, host Elizabeth Miller's mother. Listen to this intimate mother/daughter conversation where they talk about how roles have changed, losing two spouses, self-care, letting go, moving forward, and leaving a legacy. Also, find out what Elizabeth's mom thinks about Happy Healthy Caregiver.
Dave Mastovich, CEO of MASSolutions, shares insider tips for how to get the health care that you or your love one needs. Communication can make a difference. Listen all the way to find out how to win a free gift from Dave!
Listen in as Brent Currence, Missing Persons Unit Outreach & Education Coordinator with the Ohio Attorney General's office provides us with a basic understanding of how missing persons programs work, what the reporting requirements are and what to do if we locate one of these endangered adults.
Mary Jo Schaper, Choice Home Warranty account executive and home warranty industry veteran, guides us through how can protect the appliances and systems in your home.
Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Kathryne "Kate" Fassbender about being a Certified Life Slips Facilitator and working with seniors living in care communities. Kate discusses how she spends her time looking at how, through the arts, we can inspire, promote and support those seeking healing, validation, and community. She and Allison discuss how art, music, and theatre are great ways to stimulate conversations when working with those with memory loss. If you work with or have family members with dementia, you will not want to miss this Bluetiful...Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast.
Matt gets us started on finding meaningful activites with the Farrington Leisure Interest Inventory. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/yzKcBR
Choosing the right assisted living community for your care recipient is an important task. Learn what to ask and look for when selecting a happy & healthy senior care community.
Matt previews episodes 1-5 without spoilers! See individual episodes for the show notes.
Real Estate industry veteran and renown home stager/restylist Andrea Lenzen shares the simple things you cando to sell your house faster and for money!
Join Allison as she chats with Chris MacLellan, creatively nicknamed, The Bow Tie Guy discussing how the grieving process is different for every person. Chris shares about his journey, his views on the topic of grief and the importance of being able to share your story. The show ends with a different twist as Allison poses a challenging but fun question to Chris and the viewers.
Today's guest is Lauri Scharf. Lauri serves as the Support Services Manager for the Cleveland (Ohio) Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. During today's episode, Lauri does an outstanding job of explaining how the Alzheimer's Association's support groups (available throughout the country!) can be of great value to those afflicted with the disease, and to their caregivers and care partners alike. Lauri will also provide us with information on how to find support groups in your community.
Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7 . Matt discusses Dr. Linda Gerdner's evidence-based protocol for utilizing individualized music to prevent or soothe agitation. This is something that care partners can start using today- no experience required! www.PeaceWithDementia.com/music and visit the show notes at https://goo.gl/Co8Hv7
Music is a great tool for family caregivers because it can quickly help bust a bad mood and turn a day around for the caregiver or care recipient. The right song can shake lack of confidence, put some sparkle in a ho-hum routine, shine light in the remains of a tough day, ignite a happy memory and remind us what we can be thankful for.
Listen, learn and enjoy as our show host, Allison Elkow-Lazicky talks with Kindness Leader, Tami Neumann about her son's diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes at the age of twelve and the six-year journey of learning to manage the highs and lows. Tami talks candidly about how the Rules of Improv helped guide her through the tougher times of managing the overwhelming world of Diabetes. Allison then talks to Tami about being the COO of Silver Dawn Training and the Dementia Raw Method.
Kent MacPeek, Structural Engineer, shares his 30+ years of home foundation knowledge with us. Whether your building a new home or looking to keep water out of your basement, this podcast is for you.
As a novice caregiver for her cyclist husband, author CJ Golden took the journey of her own life, One Pedal at at Time, caring for her husband after he suffered cancer-related strokes. Golden's book, "One Pedal at a Time" follows, in real item, the yearlong journey of a long-distance cyclists during and after his cancer-induced strokes. Listen in and learn how CJ Golden is creating Healing Ties, One Pedal at a Time, all around us!
As a novice caregiver for her cyclist husband, author CJ Golden took the journey of her own life, One Pedal at at Time, caring for her husband after he suffered cancer-related strokes. Golden's book, "One Pedal at a Time" follows, in real item, the yearlong journey of a long-distance cyclists during and after his cancer-induced strokes. Listen in and learn how CJ Golden is creating Healing Ties, One Pedal at a Time, all around us!
Caring for five different family members over a period of fifteen years, Caroline "Lin" Sheppard has a plenty of stories to share. Caroline's just published book, "When Family Calls" provides readers with timely tips for the different challenges caregivers face on a daily bases. Along her journey Caroline has learned that there is healing in sharing. Listen in and learn how Caroline "Lin" Sheppard is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Caring for five different family members over a period of fifteen years, Caroline "Lin" Sheppard has a plenty of stories to share. Caroline's just published book, "When Family Calls" provides readers with timely tips for the different challenges caregivers face on a daily bases. Along her journey Caroline has learned that there is healing in sharing. Listen in and learn how Caroline "Lin" Sheppard is creating Healing Ties all around us.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Colleen Kavanaugh who cared for both her parents for a decade while raising children of her own. Learn how Colleen integrated self-care while caregiving and why she's passionate about sharing people's transformational stories.
Show Notes: https://goo.gl/YZNzVq . Matt discusses 5 evidence-based dementia care recommendations to discuss with your doctor. Use these to be an empowered advocate and consumer.
ASHI home inspector Bruce Albach (Pyramid Home Inpection) shares what you should be thinking about (and looking out for) in the home that you just decided to buy. Home inspections are an essential part of the buying process. Listen now, to learn why.
Listen in as Michael Ellenbogen, after having been diagnosed with dementia at the young age of 49, is leveraging new vehicle safety technologies to help extend his safe driving career. To learn more about Keeping Us Safe and the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show please visit https://www.keepingussafe.org
We discuss the benefits of support groups, why some care partners do not attend, what to look for in a group, and how to find a group in your area. Show notes: https://goo.gl/hMfGez
Our path to health and wellness is as much an art as it is a science. There is no single magic formula to health and wellness, and new combinations of services are likely to yield new forms of enjoyment, fulfillment, and happiness. Marsha Bradford from Diversified Health and Wellness in St. Louis, MO is creating an approach to Health and Wellness that allows us to excel at our own pace and in our own space. Listen in and learn how Marsha is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Our path to health and wellness is as much an art as it is a science. There is no single magic formula to health and wellness, and new combinations of services are likely to yield new forms of enjoyment, fulfillment, and happiness. Marsha Bradford from Diversified Health and Wellness in St. Louis, MO is creating an approach to Health and Wellness that allows us to excel at our own pace and in our own space. Listen in and learn how Marsha is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller celebrates love and dives into relationships by sharing how the five love languages have impacted her life. Identify your love language and contemplate the love languages of the important relationships in your life.
Dr. Elaine Schattner, a journalist, physician and life-long patient, talks about the right to receive modern, compassionate health care. And she shares valuable tips on how to be an effective advocate for yourself.
The author of Just Move! A New Approach to fitness after 50, Jim Owen is living proof that anyone can get in shape and make fitness a part of their routine. Now 77 years old, Jim is a fitness inspiration. Listen in and learn how Jim went from a couch potato at age 70 to the best shape of his life.
The author of Just Move! A New Approach to fitness after 50, Jim Owen is living proof that anyone can get in shape and make fitness a part of their routine. Now 77 years old, Jim is a fitness inspiration. Listen in and learn how Jim went from a couch potato at age 70 to the best shape of his life.
Title Companies play a very important role in the real estate transaction - from making sure that the title is clear to the closing table. Learn more about all of the things that the title company does to protect your best interest.
Today's guest will be Attorney Yan Ross. Yan is Yale Law School graduate and the Director of Special Projects for the Institute of Consumer Financial Education. Attorney Ross will speak on the subject of identity theft as it relates to older adults.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller talks about the importance of attitude, acceptance & gratitude. She shares small everyday events that bring her comfort.
Matt Estrade welcomes Dr. Chris Johnson from Texas State University to discuss dementia personhood, a Trip Back in Time, and exciting research on the horizon. Visit the Show notes: https://goo.gl/xCeWvA
Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Recently AARP published a report that indicated 40% of caregivers are male. While I was happy to be part of this statistic, males are not often associated with the role as a family caregiver. On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Dr. Jean Accius from AARP Public Policy Institute, chat about some of the similarity and differences men and women face in their role as a family caregiver. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jean Accius and the entire staff at AARP are creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Sue Kemple, is the CEO of My Last Soundtrack. Driven by music, empowering people to tell stories of their lives, their way. Music is often the softer gateway to helping people have conversations about End of Life issues. My Last Soundtrack has created has s a legacy tool that brings memories to life. Listen and learn how Sue and the entire staff at My Last Soundtrack is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest, Sue Kemple, is the CEO of My Last Soundtrack. Driven by music, empowering people to tell stories of their lives, their way. Music is often the softer gateway to helping people have conversations about End of Life issues. My Last Soundtrack has created has s a legacy tool that brings memories to life. Listen and learn how Sue and the entire staff at My Last Soundtrack is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Real Estate industry expert Dennis Norman highlights the important items in most real estate contracts.
Robert Reiter, founder of the Storefront Safety Council, talks about how and why older drivers sometimes confuse the brake and gas pedals and end up running into storefronts.
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Elizabeth's sister and family caregiver Susie Morrell who recently moved from Pennsylvania to Hubbard Lake, Michigan. Susie is an oil painter and shares practical tips on how she made and executed plans to move her mom while settling her twins into college. She talks about her current routine and how she is able to integrate self-care while discovering her 'new normal'.
As a weekend anchor for MSNBC, Richard Lui commutes each week from New York to San Francisco to help care for his dad who is diagnosed with Alzheimers. Balancing work and caregiving is difficult enough; but what if your caregiving responsibilities are over 3,000 miles apart? In May of 2017 Richard shared his compelling caregiving story to over 800 caregivers at the Caregiver Expo of Northeast Florida. On this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Toula shares Richard's presentation along with their question and answer session at the Richard's presentation.
Matt Gurwell in in the LimeLite as he joins SpartCaster's Tami Neumann and Chris MacLellan on The Whole Care Network's new variety show, SparkCast. Listen in and learn how Matt Gurwell is sparking conversations that help Keep Us Safe
Real Estate industry expert Dennis Norman discusses how to dertermine the true value of a home. Whether your a buyer or a seller, there's much to be learned via this podcast
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller identifies 9 categories of people and services that are available to ask for help.
Many friends, and sometimes family, scatter when dementia is suspected. Learn why it is important to stay close if you someone who has scattered, or why to try and get back those who have left you. Show notes can be found by clicking on or pasting this link... https://goo.gl/b88iGy.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her personal goals and talks about goal setting and dreaming big.
As a social worker and long distance caregiver for his Mom, John Webb recognized a need to have a system in place to help people remember to take their medication. John's company, Medication Call Reminder helps take's the worry away with a simple phone call or text message to remind us of that simple task, to take our medication. Listen in and learn how John Webb and Medication Call Reminder is creating Healing Ties all around us!
As a social worker and long distance caregiver for his Mom, John Webb recognized a need to have a system in place to help people remember to take their medication. John's company, Medication Call Reminder helps take's the worry away with a simple phone call or text message to remind us of that simple task, to take our medication. Listen in and learn how John Webb and Medication Call Reminder is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Dr. Bill Hudenko of Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth College discusses the use of technology in suicide prevention. And he offers practical advice for those concerned about loved ones or friends.
On this episode of Beyond Driving with Dignity, Matt welcome's Deborah Kogler from Magnifiers and More, offering tips and tools to help older drivers who are experiencing vision concern.
Matt Gurwell is the host of Beyond Driving with Dignity podcast on The Whole Care Network and the founder of Keeping Us Safe. Matt's national team of Certified “Beyond Driving with Dignity” Professionals work to help you bring a peaceful resolution to YOUR family’s particular concerns.. Matt's podcasts are supported by current day, real-life examples, data from recent research projects related to older driver safety, current news events, and live interviews with medical and highway safety professionals experienced in older driver issues. To learn more about Matt and Keeping Us Safe, please visit their website at www.keepingussafe.org and follow Matt's Podcast On The Whole Care Network.
On this episode of Age Safe® Live Well with Age Safe® America's Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Fritzi reminds us why labeling is for jars, not people! Listen in and learn how each one of us can Age Safe® and Live Well with Age Safe America.
My guest today, Kari Henley is an aging enthusiast and the CEO of Age Without Borders, who has organized a Global Caregiving Virtual Summit featuring over 60 people from 17 different countries that is set to debut on January 20, 2018. Listen in and learn how you can be a part of this virtual event and see how Kari is breaking down boarders, and creating Healing Ties all around us! To learn more about Kari visit http://agewoborders.com/
My guest today, Kari Henley is an aging enthusiast and the CEO of Age Without Borders, who has organized a Global Caregiving Virtual Summit featuring over 60 people from 17 different countries that is set to debut on January 20, 2018. Listen in and learn how you can be a part of this virtual event and see how Kari is breaking down boarders, and creating Healing Ties all around us! To learn more about Kari visit http://agewoborders.com/
On this episode of Age Safe® Live Well with Age Safe® America's Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Fritzi explains how when we listen attentively, we learn more about the safety issues in the home. Listen in and learn how each one of us can Age Safe® and Live Well with Age Safe America.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares ideas and systems that have helped her focus on healthier eating.
Sitting down with your real estate agent BEFORE going out to look at property will save you time, money, and aggravation and help you find your next home faster.
In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares tips and systems that have allowed her to make fitness a healthy habit. This episode is also packed with creative ways to squeeze in more physical activity into your busy day.
We need a better way to learn information and to make it stick! My guests today,Tim Buntel from Helpable, Inc and Dr. Ayanna Thomas from Tufts University join me for a conversation on how assistive technology can BeHelpable as we age. Listen in and learn how Tim and Dr. Thomas are creating Healing Ties all around us!
We need a better way to learn information and to make it stick! My guests today,Tim Buntel from Helpable, Inc and Dr. Ayanna Thomas from Tufts University join me for a conversation on how assistive technology can BeHelpable as we age. Listen in and learn how Tim and Dr. Thomas are creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet former family caregiver Beth Phillips from Pittsburgh, PA. Beth learned to not be so hard on herself while caring for her Aunt Linda, who had dementia, for 3 1/2 years and her husband for 8 weeks after he had a catastrophic injury at work. Beth and her immediate and extended family took 'family caregiving' to a whole new level by sharing the care and finding reliable helpers in their community.
What if your body came with a reset button which could erase cellular damage, stimulate regeneration and cure a wide range of diseases? My guest today, Ira Pastor from Bioquark is developing consumer healthcare products targeting the regeneration and repair of complex human organs and tissues. Listen in and learn how Ira Pastor and Bioquark is creating Healing Ties all around us!
What if your body came with a reset button which could erase cellular damage, stimulate regeneration and cure a wide range of diseases? My guest today, Ira Pastor from Bioquark is developing consumer healthcare products targeting the regeneration and repair of complex human organs and tissues. Listen in and learn how Ira Pastor and Bioquark is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Being vulnerable and transparent about our caregiving experiences isn't easy but it has benefits for you and others. Elizabeth shares why she decided her blog couldn't be anonymous and how it helped her find support and resources.
Thrust into role of a Caregiver for her husband, author Robin Albright's compelling story reminds us that finding our path is a road well traveled. Listen in and learn how Robin's participation in AARP's Caregiver Accelerator program helped get her back on track while creating Healing Ties all around us!
Thrust into role of a Caregiver for her husband, author Robin Albright's compelling story reminds us that finding our path is a road well traveled. Listen in and learn how Robin's participation in AARP's Caregiver Accelerator program helped get her back on track while creating Healing Ties all around us!
You do not need a doctor to tell you that you or your loved one is getting old? The aches and pains, the slow reactions, and the full medicine cabinet already tell you that. (I almost forgot – there also may be memory loss.) But you do need a special doctor – a Geriatrician – to make sure that your loved one is getting the proper care. As we get older, and our minds and bodies change, our systems react differently to treatments and medications. What should you do? My guest on this episode of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers is Dr. Raphael Balbino, is a Geriatrician with the AgeWell Institute at Baptist Medical Center. AgeWell is the premier health care program for seniors. More importantly, he can help you to get the best care for you and your loved one, to relieve the stress and sense of loss that we all sometimes feel.
It can be different. You can find strength. You can be a better caregiver this year. I can help you to step into your power. That is why I have asked my good friend, and now a life coach, Carol O’Dell, to be my guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers. Carol will help us to make this a real “new” year. Carol was a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s, which she recalled in her book, Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir. Now Carol is a life coach, helping caregivers and others become more fit both physically and emotionally. Carol will give us some practical tips. She knows that, when we feel better, we can be stronger emotionally as well. We can make the tough decisions. We can handle the difficult times. AND, we can avoid our own serious illnesses. She has achieved what most of us caregivers don’t think that we can. She will talk about how caregiving affected her, and the road to wellness that she has been on the last couple of years. It took determination. Carol will reveal what motivated her.
On this episode of Healing Ties, internationally recognized thriving in place, senior safety expert, author Dr. Jill Bjerke provides us with sound advice on how to cut the clutter and keys to thrive as we age. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jill is creating Healing Ties all around us!
On this episode of Healing Ties, internationally recognized thriving in place, senior safety expert, author Dr. Jill Bjerke provides us with sound advice on how to cut the clutter and keys to thrive as we age. Listen in and learn how Dr. Jill is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to continue your healing process? My two guests on this podcast can show you how. They know because they have gone through major losses. They both have learned through their pain that there can be more. Joni Aldrich, a good friend and regular guest here, lost her husband to cancer in 2009. Chris Jerry lost his daughter to a hospital error the same year. Their message – you can heal and help others by being an advocate. YES, YOU! In fact, they wrote a book about it Advocacy Heals U
Bonnie K. Brown is a Certified Medicaid Planner wants you to Live A Better Life by planning carefully, preparing properly while learning how to advocate for yourself. Listen in and learn how Bonnie K. Brown is living a better life while creating Healing Ties all around is.
Bonnie K. Brown is a Certified Medicaid Planner wants you to Live A Better Life by planning carefully, preparing properly while learning how to advocate for yourself. Listen in and learn how Bonnie K. Brown is living a better life while creating Healing Ties all around is.
Karen R. Koenig, M.Ed, LCSW, a psychotherapist, blogger and international author, talks with Advocates & Experts about the importance of self care and offers practical tips for the holiday season.
Caregivers often layer on more and more responsiblities but eventually something has to give and it can't be your own health and happiness. Instead, find ways to become dispensable to free up more time for your own self-care.
Advanced Illness Care is a topic that most people avoid. In this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Toula Wootan visits with Bill Novelli, Co-Chair of the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), at their national Summit on Advanced Illness Care. Listen in and learn how the Coalition of Transform Advance Care what is helping caregivers and their loved ones.
On this episode of Age Safe® Live Well with Age Safe® America's Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Fritzi explains why Grab Bars are the new seat belts and where to place grab bars in your home. Listen in and learn how each one of us can Age Safe® and Live Well with Age Safe America.
On today's episode of Healing Ties, our special guest is Stephanie Howard, Director and Producer of The Weight of Honor Documentary. The Weight of the Honor Documentary brings the issues of Veternas and their caregivers to life by telling the story of five familes and their injured service members. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Howard is creating Healing Ties all around us.
On today's episode of Healing Ties, our special guest is Stephanie Howard, Director and Producer of The Weight of Honor Documentary. The Weight of the Honor Documentary brings the issues of Veternas and their caregivers to life by telling the story of five familes and their injured service members. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Howard is creating Healing Ties all around us.
On this episode of Age Safe® Live Well with Age Safe® America's Chief Advocacy Officer Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Fritzi provides us with her five top home safety items that everyone needs to keep their eyes on so that we can all Age Safe® and Live Well!
Bereavement is a part of life that is personal to each one of us. Motiviated by her own experience, our guest today, Ronnie Genser from Bereavment Navigators is helping people natigate through their grief one step at a time. Listen in and learn how Ronnie Genser is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Bereavement is a part of life that is personal to each one of us. Motiviated by her own experience, our guest today, Ronnie Genser from Bereavment Navigators is helping people natigate through their grief one step at a time. Listen in and learn how Ronnie Genser is creating Healing Ties all around us!
It's so easy to get off track with our healthy habits over the holidays. We need a plan to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing our health & wellness.
On this episode of Age Safe® Live Well with Age Safe® America's Chief Advocacy Officer, Fritzi Gros-Daillon provides listeners will timely safety tips to avoid in-home fires during the Holidays and beyond. Listen in and learn how you can Age Safe® Live Well! with Age Safe America!
Wendy Miller, an artist, therapist and educator, talks about using creativity in managing illness in the family. Her book, which was written with her late husband Gene Cohen, is Sky Above Clouds: Finding Our Way Through Creativity, Aging and Illness.
Approximately one-third of adults 65 years or older fall in their home each year, resulting in injury, long-term disability and premature loss of independence. Age Safe® America was created in an effort to help reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs by promoting the necessity of making preparations NOW to ensure ongoing freedom and independence.
Holidays can mean even more to-dos on our list. Elizabeth shares ideas to keep our family holidays merry & bright. Tips to simplify decorating, shopping, wrapping, and feeding everyone.
Often overlooked, dental care and oral hygiene are critical component to our health and well-being. But what if you can't travel to the dentist? Dr Joy Poskozim has been traveling all over Chicago treating people who cannot come to her! Dr. Joy has made at-home dental visits a significant part of her practices, helping both patients, loved one and caregivers. Listen in and learn how Dr. Joy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Often overlooked, dental care and oral hygiene are critical component to our health and well-being. But what if you can't travel to the dentist? Dr Joy Poskozim has been traveling all over Chicago treating people who cannot come to her! Dr. Joy has made at-home dental visits a significant part of her practices, helping both patients, loved one and caregivers. Listen in and learn how Dr. Joy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
How to have the best death possible? Through their own personal experience, Katie Ortlip, RN, LCSW and Author Jahnna Beecham have written a no-nonsense, easy to read guidebook LIVING WITH DYING for caregivers everywhere. LIVING WITH DYING: A Complete Guide for Caregivers provides answers to most, if not all questions that might arise as one of the most difficult times in life. Listen in and learn how Jahnna and Katie are creating Healing Ties all around us!
How to have the best death possible? Through their own personal experience, Katie Ortlip, RN, LCSW and Author Jahnna Beecham have written a no-nonsense, easy to read guidebook LIVING WITH DYING for caregivers everywhere. LIVING WITH DYING: A Complete Guide for Caregivers provides answers to most, if not all questions that might arise as one of the most difficult times in life. Listen in and learn how Jahnna and Katie are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Having a plan is essentail for all components of life. Yet many of us do not create a plan as we age. Author Joy Loverde has written a book entilted "Whole Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old" that guides us though the aging process. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Having a plan is essentail for all components of life. Yet many of us do not create a plan as we age. Author Joy Loverde has written a book entilted "Whole Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old" that guides us though the aging process. Listen in and learn how Joy Loverde is creating Healing Ties all around us!
In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Elizabeth's husband Jason Miller and find out how they not only survived their overlapping primary caregiving years but learned many self-care lessons through this journey that have shaped their future goals as a couple.
After four decades of training volunteers to offer comfort at the bedsides of the dying, psychologist and Shanti Project founder, Dr. Charles Garfield has created an essential guide for friends, family and healthcare professionals who want to ease someone's final days but don't know how to begin. Listen in and learn how Dr. Charles Garfield is creating Healing Ties all around us!
After four decades of training volunteers to offer comfort at the bedsides of the dying, psychologist and Shanti Project founder, Dr. Charles Garfield has created an essential guide for friends, family and healthcare professionals who want to ease someone's final days but don't know how to begin. Listen in and learn how Dr. Charles Garfield is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Children are sometimes overlooked when it comes to finding extra hands to help. Like many listeners, Elizabeth is in the sandwich generation caring for aging parents while raising her own family. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how helping her kids to become independent helped her create more time for herself and others.
From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. On this episode Author Ashton Applewhite is creating a movment to Change Ageism. Listen and and learn how Ashton is creating Healing Ties all around us
From childhood on, we're barraged by messages that it's sad to be old. On this episode Author Ashton Applewhite is creating a movment to Change Ageism. Listen and and learn how Ashton is creating Healing Ties all around us
Time is so precious when you are caregiving. Everyone seems to need something from you and there is only so much of you to go around. In this episode, Elizabeth shares four tried and true methods she has used to reclaim some time for herself.
In the first episode of Hospital Warrior, Advocates and Experts, Bonnie Friedman shares how she became an advocate for her husband, Bob, and some of the lessons of advocacy that she learned along the way.
Caregivers come from a variety of backgrounds, with one common goal, selfless care for their career. Listen in learn how these caregivers from AARP Caregiver Accelerator program have created a solution for caregivers from their own personal experience!
Caregivers come from a variety of backgrounds, with one common goal, selfless care for their career. Listen in learn how these caregivers from AARP Caregiver Accelerator program have created a solution for caregivers from their own personal experience!
Introducing The Whole Care Network with Show Host, Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe, Host of Beyond Driving With Dignity on The Whole Care Network!
Introducing The Whole Care Network with Show Host, Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe, Host of Beyond Driving With Dignity on The Whole Care Network!
Matt Estrade delivers education, facilitates support groups to help guide families who are facing diagnosis of dementia. Through Matt's blog, Peace With Dementia and his Nine Tips For Caregivers, Matt provides encouraging words and sound advice for everyone in a caregiving role. Listen in and learn how Matt Estrade is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Matt Estrade delivers education, facilitates support groups to help guide families who are facing diagnosis of dementia. Through Matt's blog, Peace With Dementia and his Nine Tips For Caregivers, Matt provides encouraging words and sound advice for everyone in a caregiving role. Listen in and learn how Matt Estrade is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Elizabeth shares how writing is helping her mentally during her caregiving journey and helping her to connect with her mom. She also shares simple ways that journaling and writing can be a part of your self-care.
Guilt is an unwanted emotion that many family caregivers face. Elizabeth shares her thoughts on guilt and how she comes to terms with it while caring for others.
A general introduction to the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast and its host family caregiver and Certified Caregiving Consultant Elizabeth Miller.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. In this podcast, Toula interviews Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America; Listen in and learn how the Alzheimers Foundation of America can help you.
Five Different Experiences; Five Different People. All in different cities! Author Caroline "Lin" Sheppard takes us through her long distance caregiving journey with five family members spread out over 15 years with her new book, "When Family Calls". Listen in and learn how Caroline "Lin" Sheppard is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Five Different Experiences; Five Different People. All in different cities! Author Caroline "Lin" Sheppard takes us through her long distance caregiving journey with five family members spread out over 15 years with her new book, "When Family Calls". Listen in and learn how Caroline "Lin" Sheppard is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Judy Levy is an Occupational Therapist and Author of "Activities To Do with Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer's Dementia." Judy's book offers sound advice for all caregivers who are caring for someone with dementia. On today's show, Judy coined the phrase "A Hurricane of Cognition" when sharing her experience caring for her mother during a storm. But there is more to her story: Listen in and learn how Judy Levy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Judy Levy is an Occupational Therapist and Author of "Activities To Do with Your Parent Who Has Alzheimer's Dementia." Judy's book offers sound advice for all caregivers who are caring for someone with dementia. On today's show, Judy coined the phrase "A Hurricane of Cognition" when sharing her experience caring for her mother during a storm. But there is more to her story: Listen in and learn how Judy Levy is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Kim Priatano and Stacey Balkanski from Gilda's Club in South Florida have a mission: No one has to face cancer alone! With free, innovated programs Gilda’s Club South Florida for men, women, teens, and children as well as their families and friends who have been touched by cancer, Gilda's Club is certainly fulfilling their mission where no one has to face a cancer diagnosis alone. Listen in and learn how Kim, Stacey and Gilda's Club's innovative programs are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Kim Priatano and Stacey Balkanski from Gilda's Club in South Florida have a mission: No one has to face cancer alone! With free, innovated programs Gilda’s Club South Florida for men, women, teens, and children as well as their families and friends who have been touched by cancer, Gilda's Club is certainly fulfilling their mission where no one has to face a cancer diagnosis alone. Listen in and learn how Kim, Stacey and Gilda's Club's innovative programs are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Balancing work and caregiving is a daunting task. Caregivers face significant challenges both professionally and personally when caring for a loved one. The financial impact on both the working family caregiver and the employer is enormous! On this episode of Healing Ties, Peter Kaldes from Impact Broward and Kim Praitano from Gilda's Club dive into the issues working family caregivers and their employers face as Broward County, Florida prepares for the first Work/Life Caregiving Symposium in Fort Lauderdale Florida, hosted by Impact Broward. Listen in and learn how Peter and Kim are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Balancing work and caregiving is a daunting task. Caregivers face significant challenges both professionally and personally when caring for a loved one. The financial impact on both the working family caregiver and the employer is enormous! On this episode of Healing Ties, Peter Kaldes from Impact Broward and Kim Praitano from Gilda's Club dive into the issues working family caregivers and their employers face as Broward County, Florida prepares for the first Work/Life Caregiving Symposium in Fort Lauderdale Florida, hosted by Impact Broward. Listen in and learn how Peter and Kim are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Ted Gottlieb is more than a Realtor, he is a trusted advisor to seniors and their families, regardless if there is a Real Estate transaction involved! As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Senior Real Estate Specialist, Ted has incorporated a social aspect to his Real Estate business that goes beyond the Real Estate transaction. Listen in and learn how Ted Gottlieb is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Ted Gottlieb is more than a Realtor, he is a trusted advisor to seniors and their families, regardless if there is a Real Estate transaction involved! As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Senior Real Estate Specialist, Ted has incorporated a social aspect to his Real Estate business that goes beyond the Real Estate transaction. Listen in and learn how Ted Gottlieb is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Taking care of self is often forgotten in the midst of caregiving. Learning to say NO is a close second. On this special episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers and Healing Ties, Toula Wootan shares with the listeners on her moment of truth and why it is important to take care of yourself while in the middle of your caregiving role. Toula Wootan is certainly someone who is creating Healing Ties for everyone in the caregiving community and beyond!
Taking care of self is often forgotten in the midst of caregiving. Learning to say NO is a close second. On this special episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers and Healing Ties, Toula Wootan shares with the listeners on her moment of truth and why it is important to take care of yourself while in the middle of your caregiving role. Toula Wootan is certainly someone who is creating Healing Ties for everyone in the caregiving community and beyond!
Music is often the best medicine and my guest today, Irene Leland is a freelance singer/songwriter who specializes is story telling through her music. Listen and learn how Irene Leland is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Music is often the best medicine and my guest today, Irene Leland is a freelance singer/songwriter who specializes is story telling through her music. Listen and learn how Irene Leland is creating Healing Ties all around us.
We all want to age in place safely and securely, yet sometimes we need an objective third person to help us work through the mass of isuess that come about as we age. Fritzi Gros-Daillon is an expert in the field of Senior Move Managemant who understands the needs of both the senior and their families. Listen in and learn how Fritzi is creating Healing Ties all around us.
We all want to age in place safely and securely, yet sometimes we need an objective third person to help us work through the mass of isuess that come about as we age. Fritzi Gros-Daillon is an expert in the field of Senior Move Managemant who understands the needs of both the senior and their families. Listen in and learn how Fritzi is creating Healing Ties all around us.
Care Match Global launch in Los Angeles with a live audience exclusively on Healing Ties with The Bow Tie Guy. Listen in and learn how Carol Chiarito, Pierre Boisse and the entire Care Match Global staff is creating Healing Ties all around us. Including live music from Chris Hall to serenade our listeners as we sign-off the show!
Care Match Global launch in Los Angeles with a live audience exclusively on Healing Ties with The Bow Tie Guy. Listen in and learn how Carol Chiarito, Pierre Boisse and the entire Care Match Global staff is creating Healing Ties all around us. Including live music from Chris Hall to serenade our listeners as we sign-off the show!
Successful teams and healthy work environments are built on trust. But how does a team build trust?. On this episode of Culture Change In A Box, Judy Ryan from LifeWork Systems and Chris MacLellan from the Whole Care Network, Turning a negative into a positive involves understanding the goals of misbehavior in the work place. In this episode of Culture Change In A Box, Judy Ryan from LifeWork Systems and Chris MacLellan from the Whole Care Network discuss Judy's eight values that helps build trust in the work place.
Depression and Anxiety is something that each one of us has dealt with at one time or another in our life. Depression is worrying about what has already happened; Anxiety is worrying about what might happen. What if there was a way for us to learn how to simply live in the present? My guest today, Dr. Robert Blattner is a Licensed Professional Counselor from St. Louis has been in practice for over 38 years specializing in Past Life Regression Therapy. Listen in an learn how Past Life Regression Therapy helps us function at a deeper level of consciousness that allows us to freely live in the present.
Depression and Anxiety is something that each one of us has dealt with at one time or another in our life. Depression is worrying about what has already happened; Anxiety is worrying about what might happen. What if there was a way for us to learn how to simply live in the present? My guest today, Dr. Robert Blattner is a Licensed Professional Counselor from St. Louis has been in practice for over 38 years specializing in Past Life Regression Therapy. Listen in an learn how Past Life Regression Therapy helps us function at a deeper level of consciousness that allows us to freely live in the present.
In our busy world of multi-tasking, we often lose sight of reality right before our eyes. Roy Huff's "Think Smart - Not Hard 52 Keyp Principles to Success and Happiness is like your personal GPS systme to keep you on track to success and happiness
In our busy world of multi-tasking, we often lose sight of reality right before our eyes. Roy Huff's "Think Smart - Not Hard 52 Keyp Principles to Success and Happiness is like your personal GPS systme to keep you on track to success and happiness