If you’ve listened to this podcast at all or have been following my Caregiver journey, you know I care for my mom who is living with Alzheimer's dementia. Alzheimer's and any other form of dementia is a brain disease. Often, we talk about our physical health, mental health, and even spiritual health, but few people consider or even mention the impo…

On this episode of the podcast, I had the honor of sitting down with Kristal Cooley, the Alzheimer's Association Program Manager for Tallahassee, FL and surrounding areas, to discuss the association and the ways in which they are leading the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementias. Kristal shares the different support services and programs o…

On this episode, my guest Andrea LoPiccolo, shares the story of her dear friend being diagnosed with dementia and how it drew her to becoming an Alzheimer's Advocate.

November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month and all month long, I'll be sitting down talking with some amazing Caregiver Heros who deserved to be celebrated for the selfless care they are giving to their loved ones. On this episode, I sit down and talk with CherylAnn Haley who is serving her mother, Sandy. "Some days in this journey a…

November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month, and Season 4 of the My Favorite Girl Caregivers Corner Podcast will be all about CELEBRATING CAREGIVERS. On this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Tallahassee Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox. Not only does she serve our city in her current role but she is also C…

Hospice began as a response to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and families facing a life-limiting illness. Only one in three eligible patients and families however, experience the benefits of hospice care. There are so many "myths" concerning hospice care that often keep people who need the help from getting it. On this wee…

A report by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving reported that one in 10 caregivers is a married person who looks after their spouse. On thisepisode, I have the privilege of having a conversation with a dear friend and sister, Mrs. Melissa Leon. She is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a full-timeemployee, among other things. She is one--a …

On this week's episode, I have the pleasure of conversing with the President and CEO of Elder Care Services, Inc., Jocelyne "Josie" Fliger. Elder Care Services is the leading provider of community-based senior care. They offer Elder Day Stay, In-Home Services, Nutrition/Meals on Wheels, a Senior Volunteer Program, Senior Outreach Services, Speciali…

On this episode, we're talking, Aging & Amazing--being committed to older adults and strengthening the networks that surround them.

January 29, 2022, 12:09 am, will forever be etched in my memory. That was the day, #OurFavoriteGrandma, transitioned to glory. This week's episode is dedicated to celebrating her life, legacy, and what she means to us. Joining me on this episode is none other than Youth Caregiver Extraordinaire, Radio Show Host, and my baby girl (#TheYoungerOne), K…

Going from working in Hollywood and being on the top of her game, to losing it all and finding her purpose and passion in Caring. Ashoniti Foster shares her journey of caring and how it all led to her founding her company, Puzzled2020. In our conversation, we also discuss getting a yearly "check up from the neck up." Why should we? How important is…

The 2023 Alzheimer's Rally in Tally is being held February 7-8, 2023, in Tallahassee, Florida. The rally brings together advocates from across the state to join together to raise awareness and support legislation and funding for the 580,000 Floridians living with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Jennifer Braisted, Director of Government Affairs fo…

Dear Future Dementia Caregiver, I don't know if you will ever really be prepared for the things that come along with this Caregiver Journey but this season, my and I will share some of my experiences, ways to cope, and some inspiration to help you to Keep Going, Keep Pushing, Keep Loving, and Keep CARING! In this episode, I'm joined by my friend an…

Dear Future Dementia Caregiver, as you begin your Caring Journey, myself and my guests will share with you some of our experiences, ways we cope, and some inspiration to keep you motivated as you travel this road. I'd love to tell you that it'll all be smooth caring and every moment will be "a piece of cake." It just simply won't. But guest what? Y…

Two women. Different roads. Same Journey. We're both family caregivers who are caring for our mothers in our home, who are living with dementia. And, we're both passionate Alzheimer's Advocates. What an honor it was to sit down with Melissa Wos to talk about Caregiver Life! This is Melissa's Journey! No matter what road you're on, by listening to t…

Kaylin and I are caregivers for my 79-year-old mom and 97-year-old grandmother. We decided we'd take you further into our journey of caring by talking about the "happenings" that come along with caring for our ladies. Take a listen to this candid conversation between myself (a middle-aged caregiver) and my daughter (a young caregiver), as we discus…

In this episode, I have a conversation with Yarissa Ortiz Reyes, the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Engagement with the Alzheimer's Association, and we talk Clinical Trials. We bust the myths and discuss what they are, the different types, why participation is important and needed, and how we all can participate. To learn more about th…

High-quality dementia care training can lead to an improvement in communication between caregivers and individuals living with dementia, a reduction in dementia-related behaviors, and an increase in job satisfaction for staff. The Alzheimer's Association's Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program offers just that! It educates professional car…

Research shows that Alzheimer’s disproportionately affects minorities, especially African Americans. African-American older adults are approximately two times more likely than non-Hispanic White older adults to develop Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Eighty percent of adults with dementia receive ongoing care in the home from family care…

June is both Brain Awareness and Alzheimer's Awareness Month. In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of conversing with Sonnie Mayewski, MSW, LCSW, the Coordinator for the Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Memory Disorder Clinic, regarding the very important topic of Brain Health--what is a healthy brain and how do we maintain it? She also shares…

Dementia takes away a lot but as a quote, I found recently states, "There is one thing Alzheimer's can't take away, and that is Love." This week, I chat with my dear friend, Grace Jones Page and we talk about just how special our "Moments With Momma" are still, despite dementia. MY FAVORITE GIRL INSPIRATIONAL CAREGIVER MERCH: https://www.priscillaj…

If you or someone you know is a family caregiver who cares for an aging loved one with dementia, take a listen to this chat with me and my special guest, Katie Rodriguez.