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Many people believe that addiction and substance abuse are only problems young people struggle with. That is sadly, a huge misconception. In reality, substance abuse in baby boomers and older generations is a growing public health concern and
Does the thought of the upcoming holidays fill you with dread instead of joy? Does seeing all the sparkly commercials with bright eyed children playing pianos and cute dogs snuggled by the fireplace wearing hats make you question your own life
Most caregivers and adults know about the importance of a good diet, exercise and respite as pillars of maintaining good health. But, did you also know that getting a good night sleep is just as important, and maybe even more important as a ri
Jennifer Levin was a caregiver for her father who had Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare degenerative brain disease. Since then, she has gone on to write about her experience as a Millenial caregiver for Cosmopolitan and created and moder
Caregivers often run in so many different directions they don't have a chance to take a breath. Being so busy, is also a recipe for burying feelings of loss instead of feeling what is going on in your life.My guest Beth Scibienski is the Pasto
Does this sound familiar to you - a caregiver shoulders most of the responsibility for a parent and feels "deserted" and not supported by his or her siblings? How about a local caregiver receiving advice from a long distance relative who doesn
Most of us do not think of humor when we think about Alzheimer's disease. But, that is going to change if my guest Dani Klein Modisett has anything to do with it!Dani is a former comedian who finds herself like so many of us - being the caregiv
Sharon Hall is a caregiver for her 96 year old mother who has dementia and her 66 year old husband who has Frontal Temporal Dementia. She received the "Advocate of the Year" at the 2017 National Caregiving Conference and will be a presenter at
Quinn Early played 12 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers, the New Orleans Saints, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. After his time in the NFL, he moved on to become highly skilled in the Martial Arts and no
Ron Simons is a three-time Tony Award-winning producer, four-time Sundance Film Festival selected producer and actor of stage, film and television. Ron is also the Founder and CEO of SimonSays Entertainment. SimonSays is a film, broadway and re
Christopher MacLellan is affectionately known as the "Bow Tie Guy". This podcast explores the story of Chris and his partner Richard who were navigating the world of caregiving before marriage equality. Because many in the medical and legal c
As a caregiver myself, I know that it is not always easy to know how to talk about dying. It can be awkward, embarrassing and can cause a lot of fear. This can lead us to miss opportunities to connect on a deeper level with those who are dying
My guest is John Leland who is a Metro reporter for the New York Times. Since joining The Times in 2000, he has covered topics ranging from the poetry of rock lyrics, to the housing crisis.Mr. Leland is the author of 3 books: "Hip: The Histo
Denise Brown has been advocating and educating caregivers since 1996. She is also the author of 8 books on the topic of caregiving. In addition to being a sought after speaker she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney.com,
Did you know that according to AARP, in 2017, there were 40 million caregivers in the United States? Of this number, 40% are men and this number is increasing. Today, my guest and I try to discover if there are differences in the way men and
On a personal level, and professionally working with caregivers for the past 16 years, I believe that guilt is something the majority of caregivers carry around with us. Dr. Julie Davelman, a psychologist with Abrams Psychological Services expl
On a personal level, and professionally working with caregivers for the past 16 years, I believe that guilt is something the majority of caregivers carry around with us. Dr. Julie Davelman, a psychologist with Abrams Psychological Services expl
Under the best of circumstances, traveling by air is often a stress filled experience. Quadruple this, when flying with a passenger with special physical needs or an illness like Alzheimer's disease. In today's Summer Escape for www.caregivin
On my show today we are going to delve into the awful time in caregivers lives when they need to discuss talking to their loved ones about no longer driving. It hits so deeply on so many levels - self worth, independence, end of life, etc. Th
The day to day stresses of caregiving can often lead to a feeling of total exhaustion and burnout. Today we will discuss practical tips to do to alleviate these feelings of helplessness and make us stronger and healthier. My gues is Virginia
This podcast is part of the This is part of the Summer Escape series for the Caregiving Podcast Network. Pretty much on every given day, we Caregivers have this little voice in our heads which tell us about all the things we SHOULD be doing ev
Let's all take a break from all the emotional baggage we carry around with us as caregivers. I say - leave that baggage on the airport carousel!
HaveHealth, LLC helps family caregivers improve patient outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and reduce costs. Beth Suereth has developed a wonderful guide "How to help your loved one in the hospital." Beth joins me today to discuss her
Lisa Marie Chirico is on a mission to empower families to enhance their nursing home care experience. Having experienced this herself with her Dad, Lisa knows having a family member in a nursing home is extremely challenging. This motivated her
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