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Island Treasures

Alison van Schie

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This podcast provides a platform for caregivers to share their stories, offering encouragement and insights to those who may be on a similar journey. Guests bring wisdom and empowerment to remind caregivers they're not alone. Additionally, guests share valuable information, tips and resources to support caregivers in their vital role.
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Dementia Spotlight Podcast

Bobbi and Michael Carducci

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Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
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Love Conquers Alz

Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess

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2024 #1 ALL TIME DEMENTIA PODCAST /GOODPODS and 2020 WINNER BEST PODCAST - New Media Film Festival. Caregivers have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Having both been caregivers for a family member affected with Alzheimer’s, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess both know this is a disease that cannot be faced alone. In fact, their Oscar Qualified film based on Susie's Mother, MY MOM AND THE GIRL starring Valerie Harper in her final performance - has and continues to touch people all over t ...
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Caregivers and Candid Conversations is a podcast by We Support Caregivers, INC; a 501 (c)(3) organization that encourages and empowers individuals who take care of their elderly loved ones to cultivate and focus on self-care development. Caregivers and Candid Conversations Podcast focuses on discussing various topics related to Self-care and ways to continue to navigate the caregiving journey. WeSupportCaregivers.org| Because Caregivers Deserve Support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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A caregiver community hosted by an Consuela, Occupational Therapist and former caregiver to my mother. I know that providing for the daily needs of your elderly parents or disabled spouse can have its daily challenges. You often feel alone and often risk injury to themselves and your loved ones as you struggle to assist them with daily personal care and mobility tasks. I understand what you are going through and understand that you just need insight on what options are available. The Caregiv ...
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Experiences in Caregiving

Experiences in Caregiving

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This podcast is in partnership with the San Diego/Imperial County chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and is a place where everyday people can speak on their experiences, their struggles, and the everyday highs and lows that come with their family member’s Alzheimer’s journey. The goal of this podcast is to create a space of comradery, connecting listeners with this support group and hopefully encouraging people to ask questions, give advice, and share their own stories.
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Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers

Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield

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Welcome to "Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers," a compassionate and insightful podcast that aims to support and empower caregivers who selflessly devote their time and energy to caring for others. Hosted by Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield, this podcast is a safe space where caregivers can find comfort, guidance, and inspiration as they navigate the challenges and joys of their caregiving roles.
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The Caregiver Cafe' podcast tackles and highlights the daily situations caregivers face with their aging loved ones. We also empower you to navigate the care and challenges of your loved one with relevant topics and through the voices of your peers and their life and experiences.
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Welcome to Spotlight on Care, the podcast where we share stories, experiences, tips and advice on caring for loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Spotlight on Care is produced by the University of California, Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, UCI MIND. Please subscribe to the Spotlight on Care podcast wherever you listen. For more information, visit mind.uci.edu. What would like to hear about next? Email us at mwitbrac@uci.edu.
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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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The Purposeful Caregiver

Emily Reilly, Devon Turnbull

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Welcome to the Purposeful Caregiver Podcast! I’m Dr. Emily Reilly, occupational therapist, and I’m Dr. Devon Turnbull, physical therapist, and we are here to help overwhelmed and burned out family caregivers become confident and empowered in taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Our goal on this podcast is to provide you with resources to support and guide you through your current caregiving situation. We’ll talk about everything from the limitations of our current healthcare syste ...
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Radical Care Podcast

Avis Adele Hitchcock

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Ready to Radically Care for yourself and others? Avis Adele Hitchcock is a Caregiver, Small Business Owner and Creative Entrepreneur gifted in the art of listening and connecting with people and animals. Through their work in Photography and creating safe containers for communities. Radical Care was born in 2020 as Avis was personally seeking balance, boundaries, support, creative expression and connection as a full-time caregiver during a global pandemic. Like so many others who are selfles ...
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Are you over-50 and have a parent with dementia? Do you often wonder how you landed in this season of life? Are you worried that your retirement dreams have gotten lost in your caregiving role? Is your health suffering because you ALWAYS put yourself last? Do you feel defeated and wonder who you have become? Do you resent your parent for something that neither of you can control? I GET YOU! In my early 50’s, my husband and I became empty nesters looking forward to a season of life where we c ...
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Join us, as we pair what it means to be masculine with carefully curated adult beverages. A pub-talk, of sorts, where open and honest dialogue can shed light on men's mental health issues. Promoting positive masculinity whilst attempting to find correlations between the drink and the stigma, if any. Here, where you come from matters. How you're moving forward matters, too. Somewhere in between, before, and after makes up this Dark Blue. It's a bit of the unknown coalescing into h www.intothe ...
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Caffeinated Caregivers

Erica Stearns & Alyssa Nutile

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Welcome to Caffeinated Caregivers, with your hosts Erica Stearns and Alyssa Nutile, two caregivers and parents to medically complex children who are out here, ready to build a community of caregivers to empower each other and advocate for better support — for themselves and those they care for. Each month, we'll bringing you stories, research, resources, and hopefully a few laughs too as we chat with medical professionals, disabled adults, AND other caregivers who are laugh-crying their way ...
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Did you know that 43 million working people in the U.S. are balancing the demands of their jobs with caring for an aging loved one or child who needs extra support? Did you also know that most employee caregivers — 20% of your company’s workforce — suffer in silence and will never mention their caregiving status to you, their employer? It’s time to address the national caregiving crisis, its impact on your company’s bottom line, and the competitive edge a caregiving-friendly workplace provid ...
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Empowered by Hope

Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson

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You want the best possible quality of life for your child regardless of diagnosis or prognosis. Raising a child with medical complexities is often lonely, scary and overwhelming. Join two parents of amazing children with rare medical complexities, Emily K. Whiting and Ashlyn Thompson, to get help and grow with them into empowered advocates for our kids. Here you’ll find a community of support, encouragement, education and resources, equipping you to navigate your child’s medical complexities ...
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Wellness Within Cancer Support

Wellness Within Cancer Support Services

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Join Wellness Within instructors, staff and special guests for relaxing meditations and thoughtful, enlivening conversation about pertinent treatment and survivorship topics supporting wellness in the presence of cancer. This podcast is offered freely to ensure everyone has access to these practices and conversations offered by Wellness Within Cancer Support Services. If you feel inspired to donate to support Wellness Within offerings, please visit wellnesswithin.org.
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This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving for your partner? You are not alone! Tune in to this podcast made just for caregivers like you. Dive into the challenges you're facing with practical tips and uplifting stories to keep you going strong. I'm Marika Humphreys, a Resilience Coach who understands the caregiver journey firsthand. I'm sharing real stories and practical tips to help you navigate this tough time with confidence and compassion. Let's navigate this journey together. Join me as we tack ...
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Tradeoffs is an award-winning nonprofit news organization on a mission to help the folks on Main Street, Wall Street and Capitol Hill have smarter, more honest conversations about health policy. Founded in 2019 by former Senior Health Care Reporter at Marketplace, Dan Gorenstein, Tradeoffs’ journalism combines data, evidence and storytelling to help people better understand the complicated, costly and often counterintuitive world of health care. Learn more about us and find transcripts for e ...
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I went from being a full-time Online Social Seller to the Primary Caregiver of my 81-year-old mother in a blink of the eye. This experience has changed me in so many ways. However, money and mental health has became such a huge issue, I wanted to share my experiences with people beyond just family and friends. Hence, the creation of this podcast. *Update* Now that Mom has passed I've changed the podcast to "Flowers For First-Time Caregivers". I"ve also wrote a book to share tips and informat ...
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**Everyday Caregiver Tips** is a podcast that provides guidance, support, and tips to family members, friends, and loved ones who care for others. If you take care of someone else, you are a caregiver. In each episode, Larissa Trapp, a certified life coach and caregiver herself, shares her own experiences and insights as well as interviews experts on topics such as: * How to manage stress and burnout * How to communicate effectively with other caregivers * How to find support and resources * ...
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A podcast of real stories that will resonate with the Veteran spouse community. Hosted by Hannah O'Brien of the Veteran Spouse Network and in collaboration with Coming Home Well. A community of peer support for military and veteran spouses and committed partners, providing opportunities to engage and connect to helpful resources and a community of support.
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Caregivers are entitled to be seen and heard. We are ready to speak out and come out of the shadows. This podcast series is to support one another and share the tools that will support us in our own wellbeing, mentally and physically, to make not only the lives of the people we are looking after better, but also our lives too. The time is now to be proud and loud about being a caregiver, while staying healthy yourself!
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This podcast is for caregivers and families seeking advice and inspiration on caring for someone with a mental or physical disability. It is hosted by Best Care, a Minnesota-based home care agency that, since 2005, has provided home and community-based services. Join us to discuss ideas, tips, and educational resources to support caregivers and their families. The content on this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or ...
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Cancer Straight Talk

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.
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Cancer Connections is the podcast for anyone who has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Each episode, host Hillary Theakston and her guests have the conversations about cancer that don't always happen, but maybe should, on topics like stress and wellness, clinical trials, "exceptional" patient responses, and more. We will not have all of the answers, but we hope you’ll connect with ideas and inspiration that you need for life with cancer on your own terms. Cancer Connections is brought to ...
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Out of Patients is a no-BS podcast about making healthcare suck less for everyone. Join award-winning host Matthew Zachary each week as he and his guests sardonically deconstruct all the shenanigans in terms normal humans can understand, along with a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia and random pop culture references. So strap in, and let's all make the system less horrible; because advocacy is the only thing that's ever changed anything.
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BeyondHAE Youth Produced Podcast

US Hereditary Angioedema Association

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The BeyondHAE Podcast is a series dedicated to amplifying the voices of young people affected by Hereditary Angioedema and raising awareness about the disease. Hear from a different host each episode as they share stories of perseverance, activism, and support. We hope that you find strength in listening to stories from HAEA community members. Everyone has a story and this podcast series is just that, an opportunity for young people affected by HAE to share their unique stories with you! Vis ...
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Heritage Tree

Dr. Dena Michele Rosko

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Welcome to the show! Rev. Dr. Dena Michele Rosko, ecuminister, writer, author, organizational anthropologist, consultant, coach, facilitator, photographer, instructor, and mom podcasts about heritage from a gospel perspective. Show airs on first and third Tuesdays at 9am Pacific. Like what you here? Tip Dr. Dena at the link below. Support and subscribe for updates about coaching, ministry, and writing events and services. Shop merch, order books, and connect at http://www.denamichelerosko.co ...
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Join Rosaria Kozar, the mother of a warrior, as she interviews oncologists, pediatricians, survivors, parents, and other applicable organizations in the pediatric cancer world. If you need support as a caregiver or are just curious about childhood cancer, this is the show for you. Living With Scanxiety: Cancer Podcast discusses more than scans; it covers life during treatment and post-treatment. Subscribe, and I hope you will get some much-needed support from the show. Rosaria's mission is t ...
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Kulturaness Noun. kulturaness f (plural kultura) A group of intelligent, driven and grounded women who are deeply rooted in their cultural roots, with a whole lot of extra sauce. SASSS! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kulturaness/support
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Discover Health Advocacy

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Discover Health podcast is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of the healthcare system with ease and confidence. Powered by the expertise of Discover Health Advocacy, this series dives into the intricacies of managing personal healthcare, from insurance intricacies and medical navigation to preventative health strategies and wellness programs. It's designed to empower individuals and small business owners alike with the knowledge to make informed decisions, save on healthcar ...
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Kanika Chadda Gupta, a seasoned CNN television journalist, podcaster, and mother of three (including twins), aims to give credit where it's often overlooked - the lasting impact of living your purpose and modeling that for the next generation. She hosts the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense, where she interviews public figures on their life lessons, parenting journey, and legacy. Guests include Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, Bobbi Brown, America Ferrera, Daphne Oz, Sarah Harden, Rebecc ...
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"The Deep Dive Podcast" with Sam Orum is an empowerment and entertainment platform designed to give the host and guests a space to educate, uplift, and empower the audience of listeners. This also gives the listeners tools to continue to grow their lives or to just be entertained. New episodes air every Thursday @ 8 pm ET. SUPPORT THE PODCAST: CASHAPP $lordsamorum
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Do you desperately miss your girls night out? Or just laughing with friends? Friends are invaluable on your caregiver journey! They laugh with you, cry with you, listen to your fears, and just sit with you when there's nothing to say. Today I share 3 tips that have helped me to maintain friend connections - and those friends have helped me more tha…
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Are you a caregiver overwhelmed by financial stress? Discover how to take control of your finances and provide the best care without breaking the bank. Join us to empower yourself with practical financial strategies and support. Dr. Bob Ramirez, a business professor, author, speaker, and CQ Thought Leader. After a significant financial loss in 2008…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could better navigate the challenges of caregiving? This week, I chat with Beth Schibley, a seasoned Program Manager at Aging Matters. Beth takes us through her inspiring path, from her nursing degree to her extensive experience in senior services. The tips and programs she discusses can also be found nationally …
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Younger-onset dementia can be particularly challenging for caregivers, as it impacts individuals younger than age 65. People with young-onset dementia may still be working and raising children when they receive a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s or another form of the disease. This can significantly affect the entire family dynamic. Caregivers …
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This week, we're not bringing you stats or data or research... we're just bringing ourselves and our friend Karley. Because the truth is, data can only tell you so much, but for the three of us, some of the most impactful information we've ever received about navigating this caregiving life is through other's individual experiences. So today, we're…
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Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice an…
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Alternative response teams are being asked to tackle vexing problems: mental illness, homelessness, addiction. How much can they actually do? We explore how Durham grapples with connecting people to long-term care and support, and where the city draws the line between crisis response and social services. Guests: Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Communi…
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It's the last day of Disability Pride Month, which is appropriate considering that we at Caffeinated Caregivers have been avoiding talking about this topic all month. To be honest, Disability Pride has got us up in our feels a little bit, because as disabled adults who are also caregivers to disabled kids, it brings up a lot of conflicting and conf…
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(Jul 31, 2024) A dive into the North Country's political trends and how they've changed over the last decade; the City of Ogdensburg is offering help to residents who have had sewage in their basements after storms; and we listen back to a story on relayball, a sport invented in St. Lawrence County.By NCPR News
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Discover the transformative power of understanding trauma with the expertly insightful Sarah Curry, communication manager for Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House and a certified trauma and resilience specialist. Sarah guides us through the complexities of trauma, particularly as it relates to caregiving for children with complex medical needs. Throu…
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Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode, I offer a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed and undervalued in their caregiving role. I'm sharing a webinar I recorded last year, detailing the three critical steps I took to get support in my caregiving journey. Caregiving often traps us in prolonged survival mode, which isn't sustainable. It…
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 We're taking a couple of weeks off for summer vacation, but that does not mean that we will leave you hanging without an episode to listen to. Instead we've gone back and compiled some of the most meaningful interviews in similar topics. Today we're going to be talking all about the gut. We're going to talk with Dr. Ellen Cutler about how importan…
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On the show today, the legendary Julie Larson, speaker, educator, psychotherapist, and luminary, legacy young adult cancer advocate. As one of the few people who have been consistently working in the same career profession they went to school for, Julie may consider herself a midwestern gal transplant to the big city but, after more than 15 years i…
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As a leading cause of death for women, coronary heart disease deserves our attention and proactive prevention efforts. At Discover Health Advocacy, we want to empower women with knowledge about their unique heart disease risks and steps they can take to protect their cardiovascular health. Discover Health Advocacy Oaklyn, NJ 08107, United States (8…
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Relax and unwind with "Restful Moments: A Guided Meditation for Relaxation," led by Patti Brown, LMFT. This meditation is designed to help you find peace and tranquility, releasing stress and embracing calm. Wellness Within is the realization of a dream for Patti. After 20 years in private practice as a psychotherapist, she decided to honor the tug…
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(Jul 29, 2024) Scott Kotronis, a helicopter pilot in the Adirondacks, has flown thousands of lifesaving missions over his 30-year career; Glens Falls native Jimmer Fredette is hooping in 3-on-3 basketball in the Paris 2024 Olympics; and, a conversation with David Francis, pastel artist and organizer of the Adirondack Pastel Society's 10th Annual Ad…
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Can human connection and dignity survive in a profit-driven healthcare system? On this episode of "Love Conquers Alz," we are joined by the talented artist and filmmaker Teace Snyder, who introduces his thought-provoking film "Hold Me." The film explores the emotionally charged and controversial topic of voluntary euthanasia, focusing on a woman wh…
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Caitlin Melvin’s life changed forever in 2021 when her 3 week old baby Scottie passed away. Having to continue caring for her young son in the face of grief, Caitlin learned how to navigate a situation she never thought she would face. In today’s episode, Caitlin talks about feeling substantial pain and having to continue on while growing her famil…
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(Jul 26, 2024) North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for a lack of oversight along the southern border; members of the Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse team want to compete at the 2028 Olympics under their own flag; and we listen back to an audio postcard from Copperas Pond.…
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Podcast 0116; Season 7, Episode 9; 25 July 2024 Note: Originally Recorded 13 September 2023 Dez Rock: Tech CEO on the Benefits of ADHD Dez Rock is the CEO of SIEMonster, and a neurodivergent leader. Dez knows that having ADHD has been anything but a detriment to her career – her ability to see the world as a puzzle (and manage all of the pieces) ha…
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Does your to-do list feel like it's crushing you? Or do you not even have one because it seems like too big of a task? I have been there, and I'm still a work-in-progress! This is a huge area of struggle for me and one that I am constantly working on! In today's episode, I share a few tips that helped me to get my to-do list to a point that seemed …
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This episode is brought to you by Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was a mom who set out to solve an age old problem - making the best name labels when her son started daycare. She wanted them to be creative, fun, durable, and remain intact when thrown in the dishwasher or washing machine. She did exactly that - Name Bubbles’ is dedicated t…
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How do you keep everyone safe? We look at HEART’s impact on the safety of Durham residents in crisis, the mental health workers responding, and the police. Guests: David Prater, Peer Support Specialist, Durham Department of Community Safety Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Department of Community Safety Yolanda, Durham resident Sgt. Dan Leeder, Durham …
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In the past, we've talked about how caregiving is not location based and that you can be the advocate for your loved one even though you don't live close by. In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Dennis Ranck, co-founder of ViewClix, which is an easy-to-use video calling system that helps families easily stay in touch with their loved one. Click…
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(Jul 24, 2024) New York state has launched a new online portal to help people apply for child care assistance; Forest Rangers managed multiple rescues in the Adirondacks last week; and we meet NCPR's newest reporter, David Escobar, who'll cover diversity issues in the Adirondacks as part of a collaboration with the Adirondack Explorer through Repor…
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Rev. Dr. Dena talks about understanding the gospel from its kingdom stories. Like what you hear? Tip us at https://www.paypal.me/denamichelerosko Subscribe or inquire about how heritage coaching services can benefit you or your organization at http://www.denamichelerosko.com http://www.dogwoodgroup.io Vocals, melody, and beats by Monique Baisden an…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from caregiving? In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. As a caregiver, it's all too easy to focus entirely on your partner's needs, neglecting your own self-care in the process. But here's th…
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How do you navigate the daily challenges of your child's post-surgery recovery when the experts can only provide clinical advice? Join us on Empowered by Hope as Emily and Ashlyn share their heartfelt journeys, illustrating the real-world struggles and triumphs of managing a child's medical condition, side effects and challenging realities after su…
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Ever wish you had a quick, powerful resource to tackle your biggest pediatric caregiving challenges? We promise to make every minute count as we unveil our refreshed, streamlined podcast format designed just for you! Join Ashlyn Thompson and Emily Whiting as they return to Empowered by Hope, eager to share how our bite-sized, focused episodes will …
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It’s human nature to feel called to provide care for a loved one in need. Whether a sick child staying home from school or an aging parent, home care services are a part of all of our lives. When it comes to aging parents, at-home care usually begins with a weekly visit to see if they need to run an errand or to just spend time together. However, t…
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During our summer vacation, we have taken some of the best interviews in the past year and put them together in topics that are related to one another. One of the scariest topics out there is on aging, Alzheimer's, dementia, how to care for ourselves more effectively as we get older. And ultimately, how can our families be taken care of even as we …
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Elizabeth Woolfe is a veteran nonprofit consultant and unmatched sherpa guide in the business, management, and organizational culture of charity. Full disclosure: Liz also one of my best friends in the world and saved my ass more than a few times serving as strategic counsel to Stupid Cancer during the latter half of my tenure. As of this recording…
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Send us a Text Message. ersDaylight shares the story behind her unique name and how it inspired one of her businesses called, Fun Undertakings. We explore the beauty of celebrating life with heartfelt and individualized memorials, even before someone passes away. Discover the process of planning a life celebration complete with a race car themed ca…
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(Jul 22, 2024) A new report looks at working conditions for workers in New York’s solar industry. Many are not unionized, lack healthcare and take stimulants to work longer; the closure of Great Meadow Correctional near Glens Falls could have a big impact on families of staff and the local economy; and, the current opera of the Seagle Festival in S…
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On Task: How Our Brain Gets Things Done (Princeton UP, 2020) is a look at the extraordinary ways the brain turns thoughts into actions—and how this shapes our everyday lives. Why is it hard to text and drive at the same time? How do you resist eating that extra piece of cake? Why does staring at a tax form feel mentally exhausting? Why can your chi…
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At Best Care, we strive to stay current on new information related to activities that benefit home caregivers, and while we focus on helping seniors, children, and individuals living with a disability find quality caregivers, home nurses and personal care assistants that are best suited to support their unique needs, we also like to provide ways to…
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(Jul 19, 2024) Three tornados ripped through the southern Adirondacks on Tuesday, tearing down huge swaths of trees and leaving tens of thousands of people without power; Clinton County is at odds with Greyhound after the bus company's abrupt change in stops over the last week; and, John Warren checks the trail conditions for us in the Adirondacks …
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Patti LaFleur (known as misspatticake on social media) has become a well-known figure in the caregiving space. After leaving her teaching job of many years, she dedicated her life to caring for her father and her mother Linda, diagnosed with dementia. Documenting her journey daily, Patti and Linda were an inspiration and a real view on the happines…
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There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some ass…
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As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. My guest Mara Schiavocampo, three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90…
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How do you convince police officers that it makes sense to send unarmed mental health workers to some 911 calls? Guests: Patrice Andrews, Police Chief, Durham Police Department Ryan Smith, Director, Durham Department of Community Safety Sgt. Dan Leeder, Durham Police Department Abena Bediako, Clinical Manager, Durham Department of Community Safety …
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(Jul 18, 2024) Cleanup continues in Glens Falls after a line of severe thunderstorms moved through the region Tuesday night; we speak with the manager of a Queensbury car dealership where multiple vehicles caught fire due to a downed power line; a group of academics is looking to change the name of a hill in the Tri-Lakes region that currently uses…
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NIKI FERET is the owner and operator of Brickhouse Agency and Chicagoland Medicare (IL, IN, WI), a woman-owned, independent Medicare insurance agency. For over 8 years I’ve been helping people enroll in Medicare products. I have a passion for educating and guiding retirees as they navigate the Medicare maze. Ensuring each client is enrolled in the …
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