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Let's face it, being the family caregiver is not easy and not for sissies. So many emotional landmines - missing the loved one you used to know, being pulled in so many directions, so many needs - so little time, what about me??? This podcast is a place for us to come together and share our stories, our challenges and our small victories. It's also a place where we can learn from experts about how to make our lives manageable with down to earth tips and resources. It's time to be honest abou ...
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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 community didn't recognize the rights of LGBT partners, Chris's journey faced many more challenges. Their sto…
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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 or comfort those who are grieving. Katie Chambers is an End of Life Doula for Holisticare Hospice. In a ki…
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Lessons on Happiness from NY Times Reporter
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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 History" "Why Kerouac Matters: The Lessons of On The Road" and his terrific book "Happiness is a Choice You Make"…
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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, Time Magazine and The Chicago Tribune. Today, Denise joins us to talk about the upcoming 3rd Annual National…
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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 women approach being a caregiver? What can we learn from one another? And, most importantly, how can we supp…
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Caregiver Guilt - A Common, Yet Sad Combination
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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 explains the overlap of guilt and shame in caregivers lives and offers wonderful advice how to manage these fe…
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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.caregiving.com, I offer some tips to help make your travel a bit easier and hopefully, ease you and your loved one's …
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A Dreaded Conversation: It's Time To Stop Driving
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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. There is no easy answer to how to have this conversation, but there are tips we can learn and use to make this…
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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 Sampson, a consultant, speaker and regular contributor to Thrive global.com. Virginia is the author of two b…
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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 even when we’re not doing the million things we do as caregivers. Maybe it’s finally cleaning out the closet …
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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!By Lynette Whiteman
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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 top tips relating to managing communication with hospital staff, ways to prevent common hospital mistakes an…
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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 to create the NursingHomeology website, and provide guidance and support to everyone who is managing a lo…
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My guest this week is Tandy Elisala who is a podcaster, an author, a presenter at the upcoming National Caregiving Conference, a Family Caregiver Coach and Cancer Empowerment Advocate. Tandy's passion is helping family caregivers go from stressed out and overwhelmed to empowered and calm. Boy - can't we all use that!! Today, we are going to discuss…
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Celebrations Never Really Pure for Caregivers
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Host Lynette Whiteman reflects on the mixed emotions that occur for many caregivers when celebrating joyous events in their life. People recognize that after a loved one passes away there will be sadness that they won't be there. But, as Lynette explains, there is also a great deal of sadness when your loved one is still alive, but affected by an i…
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Everyone Has A Story - You Just Need To Know What To Ask!
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Join me as I interview Joan Berger Bachman, the coauthor with her mom of a terrific book titled: If Only You Would Ask: A Guide to Spending Quality Time with the Elderly. As a teenager, Joan recalls her mother’s advice: “When you are in a social situation, always make an effort to ask each person three questions. This shows that you are interested …
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Back to Nature - Using Aromatherapy In Those with Dementia
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Terri Anderson knows first-hand the challenges of caring for an aging parent with a serious illness. While working full time, she helped care for her mother until she succumbed from Vascular Dementia in June 2017. Today, Terri is the founder of The Caregiver's Depot where she posts helpful and thought provoking blogs. Terri's mission is simple - to…
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Who Moved My Teeth? An Interview With Cathy Sikorski, Esq.
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Cathy Sikorski has been a caregiver for the last 25 years for seven different family members and friends! On top of providing care, she was an attorney practicing Elder Law. In her latest book Who Moved My Teeth?, Cathy explores the world of caregiving in human, humorous and easy to understand ways. Cathy also has a blog - "You Just Have to Laugh..…
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A Hit Of Happiness Lives In Helaina Hovitz Regal
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Helaina Hovitz Regal is an inspiration to all who know her and now is your chance to meet her too. In her memoir, "After 9/11" Helaina Hovitz Regal writes candidly about experiencing the devastation and aftermath of this tragedy as a 12 year old. She now is an Journalist, Writer, Editor, Author, and Content Strategist. Her web site - HelainaHovitz.…
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The Joy of Pets In Your Caregiving Journey
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grief and loss Owning a dog can change the lives of seniors, especially those with dementia and their caregivers. Their bonds can be powerful. We will discuss what are some of the things caregivers should consider before taking on this responsibility. Are there any special breeds to consider? How do dogs process someone who might act erratically, a…
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Navigating Healthcare for Your Loved One - An Interview with Dr. Rochester
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Dr. Rochester was the caregiver for her father who developed dementia. She is also a Pediatrician, so thought navigating through the healthcare system and advocating for her dad would be easy. Along the way, she discovered just how difficult this world is and what a nightmare it is to communicate and coordinate with all the different providers invo…
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Mary Shares Her Story of Caregiving While Starting Her New Business
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Lynette Whiteman, caregiver to her own mom and Executive Director of Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey has an honest and open conversation with Mary Valis. While Mary was launching her own business - Your Sparkling Potential, LLC, her mother suffered a series of health set backs which required stepped up care and Mary's attention. Mary shares …
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