Caregiving Challenges and Solutions

It’s been an entire year of episodes for Caregiving Challenges and Solutions and this is our final one.  I want to thank all of my guests – I’ve learned something from and been inspired by every person I’ve interviewed. Today I will be showing you where to find information on technology that allows you to […]

This quick episode will provide you with a list of resources on financial issues that are specific to caregivers. I found several organizations offering information at no cost.   Alzheimer’s Orange County offers live and recorded webinars, along with lots of other information for caregivers. Their website is: https://www.alzoc.org/   Go to the Resources tab, […]

In this episode, we’ll be learning about essential life care documents and why they are so important.  Attorney Amanda Singleton is an AARP Caregiving Expert who focuses her practice on estate planning, probate and advocating for unpaid family leave. She also draws from her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother who had cancer. […]

Today’s topic is foot and nail care – specifically care of the toenails. Awhile back I overheard a conversation between several elderly gentlemen discussing how hard it was to cut their toenails and that they had to go to a doctor to have this done. Then I met Gina Reich who specializes in treating people […]

In this episode, we’ll be learning about hospice care and caring for people at end of life. Even though this can be a very scary and difficult time for both patients and their families, it can also be a beautiful journey when it is embraced. The more you educate yourself, the easier it is to […]

If you live in an area where you use your car on a daily basis, being told you can’t drive due to a medical condition can be devastating news. Driving gives us independence, whether it’s for socializing, commuting to work or getting through a typical day.  Fortunately, there are driver rehabilitation specialists who can help. […]

Today we wrap up our series on self-care for the caregiver with a quick episode describing some simple things you can incorporate in to your day to help manage stress. They include things like getting creating, going outside and spending time with animals. This will be the last episode for 2019. We’ll be back in […]

In this episode we are continuing our look at self-care for the caregiver. My guest today is Mary Kathleen Rose, BA, LMT, creator of Comfort Touch nurturing acupressure.  You’ll hear what experience inspired Mary to work with the elderly and people on hospice care. The work she does is safe for not only the elderly, […]

Today we are continuing our series on self-care for the caregiver. In this episode, we’ll be learning about Therapeutic Yoga from Cheri Clampett, C-IAYT,  founder and director of the Therapeutic Yoga Training Program and author of The Therapeutic Yoga Kit: Sixteen Postures for Self-Healing through Quiet Yin Awareness. Cheri understands how intense the journey is […]

Today we are starting a new series on self-care for the caregiver. Being a caregiver is one of the most stressful things you can do and taking care of yourself is critical. One of my favorite quotes is “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” Taking care of yourself is […]