Best With Elizabeth Miller on The Whole Care Network Podcasts (2024)

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Improvised Care with Jennifer Cain Birkmose 59:45

2d ago59:45

59:45

Jennifer Cain Birkmose is a sandwich generation caregiver, juggling the responsibilities of caring for loved ones in two different countries and life stages, while employing two distinct caregiving styles. She is also an improv comedian and instructor, with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. In this episode of the Happy Healthy…

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Employee Resource Groups with Gene Lanzoni 58:41

9d ago58:41

58:41

Gene Lanzoni's life centers around caregiving, both at home and at work. As an only child, Gene and his wife of over 30 years, Elizabeth, took on the responsibility of caring for his aging parents. Professionally, Gene leads the development of thought leadership research and produces content on caregiver trends. He is also a co-lead and founding me…

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Supporting Caregiving Mothers with Jessica Patay 55:14

23d ago55:14

55:14

Jessica Patay, a reformed perfectionist and dedicated caregiving mother, provides compassionate support and resources to other moms caring for children with disabilities or unique needs. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jessica shares how she manages and supports her son Ryan, who has a rare genetic condition called Prader-Wi…

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My Caregiving Mission with Mark Wilson 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Mark Wilson, a former senior leader at Taco Bell with a focus on organization and people development. After retiring early to care for his mom, who lived with mixed dementia, Mark embraced the role of a 'Care Leader.' Combining his corporate HR skills with his caregiving journey, he devel…

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Caregiver Recovery with Christina Keys 54:11

2M ago54:11

54:11

Christina Keys was living the American dream until one day in March of 2013, her mom had a life-changing stroke. Within 3 years of caregiving for her mom Pat, Christina was financially, emotionally, and mentally bankrupt. Her doctors told her that the stress of caregiving was literally killing her. Christina took action to make a different choice a…

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Stop Judging with Sabrina Ortolano 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Sabrina Ortolano has been a caregiver for her wife, Cyndi, since 2014 when she was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Sabrina and I talk about her identity crisis that sprouted from caregiving, the importance of body work, fundraising for brain surgery, asking for the right help, and …

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Music Changes People with Anthony Cirillo 52:15

3M ago52:15

52:15

Anthony Cirillo cared for several family member and these experiences prompted him to focus his professional career on helping older adults and advocating for seniors and their caregivers through singing, speaking, consulting and writing. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we learn about Anthony’s new legacy project and product…

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Caring for Dad with Steve Guttenberg 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

Steve Guttenberg is a beloved Hollywood actor, known for his role in films including Diner, Police Academy, Short Circuit, Three Men and a Baby, Cocoon, and television shows including Ballers and Veronica Mars. We have enjoyed Steve Guttenberg in many roles and now I’d like to spotlight maybe the role that was the most difficult for Steve – the rol…

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Aging in Place with Vinnie Venugopal 50:16

4M ago50:16

50:16

Vinnie Venugopal cared for his father and is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist with a passion for entrepreneurship and building solutions. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Vinnie shares how a 2-week vacation to India with his parents turned into an 8-week caregiving nightmare. Then, when his family was able to return home…

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Organizing the Copious Care Data with Tara Ross 52:55

4M ago52:55

52:55

Tara Ross brings a wealth of personal experience and unwavering support to fellow caregivers, drawing from more than a decade of caregiving roles. Having navigated the complexities of caring for a veteran, her in-laws, and balancing the needs of young children and pets, Tara intimately understands the challenges caregivers face. In this episode of …

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Exploring Alzheimer’s Treatments with Dr. Zahydie Burgos Ribot 59:22

5M ago59:22

59:22

Dr. Zahydie L. Burgos Ribot cares for her husband, Francisco, also known as Paco, who is living with Young Onset Familial Alzheimer's Disease. In this episode, Zahydie and Paco share their caregiving journey. They talk about how they took time to understand and cope with Paco's diagnosis and process their feelings of grief before telling others. Th…

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Managing Falls with Steve Powell - Caregiver Spotlight 43:59

5M ago43:59

43:59

Steve Powell cared for both of his parents as their health and mobility declined. His experiences mitigating many falls for his parents, prompted his invention of a device designed to lift individuals safely and comfortably off the floor. In this episode, Steve and I chat about aging in place, fall prevention, perfectionism, and why he has the well…

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Talking to Kids about Dementia with Alder Allensworth - Caregiver Spotlight 59:53

6M ago59:53

59:53

Alder Allensworth cared for her mother who had Alzheimer’s and her father who had vascular dementia. Alder’s inspiration to co-create a children’s tool kit for families came from watching her mother interact with her grandchildren. In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, we talk about the resources Alder and her friend Brenda create…

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Speak Your Truth with Allison Breininger - Caregiver Spotlight 56:53

6M ago56:53

56:53

Allison Breininger has an MA in Education and spent twenty years in the realm of education. At 31, she became a caregiver for her husband, Sean, when he was diagnosed with the rare genetic disease Fanconi Anemia. She has been by his side through countless treatments and experienced firsthand that caregivers are in what she calls ‘the negative space…

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Messy Caregiving with Sisters Natalie and JJ - Caregiver Spotlight 56:24

7M ago56:24

56:24

Natalie Elliott Handy and JJ Elliott Hill are sisters. Together, along with a third sister Emilie, they manage care for their mom who is living with Parkinson’s disease. Natalie is also a caregiver for her spouse, Jason, who receives palliative care to help navigate his cancer journey. In this episode, we discuss all the total messiness around fami…

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Hope for Caregivers with Peter Rosenberger - Caregiver Spotlight 59:57

7M ago59:57

59:57

Meet Peter Rosenberger who has been a family caregiver for over 38 years for a spouse with severe disabilities. Peter is fluent in the language of caregiver and has navigated a medical nightmare that has mushroomed to 85+ major operations—including the amputation of both of his wife Gracie’s legs below the knee. In this episode, Peter recounts his …

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Paying for Long Term Care with Jason van den Brand - Caregiver Spotlight 59:55

8M ago59:55

59:55

Meet family caregiver Jason van den Brand who managed end-of-life care for his grandmother and father over an eight-year span. This experience led him to start his own company, Wellahead, which helps families get matched with the best way to pay for long term care. In this episode we talk about how Jason managed care from a 3,000 mile distance, how…

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Embracing Vulnerability with Nicole Will - Caregiver Spotlight 59:46

8M ago59:46

59:46

Nicole Will cared for her grandma Betty and has dedicated her career to enhancing the well-being of older adults, their families, and healthcare professionals. Nicole's approach blends heartfelt advocacy with strategic innovation, making her a sought-after voice in the care economy. In this episode we discuss how vulnerability instigates change in …

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Remote and Long-Distance Caregiving with Paula Muller - Caregiver Spotlight 54:54

9M ago54:54

54:54

Paula Muller helped care for her grandmother and has a lifelong passion for technology applied to healthcare. Paula grew up in Chile and was very close to her grandmother and remains close to her mother. Her passions for family and technology came together in her product that we learn about called CareLink360. In this episode we discuss the caregiv…

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Shifting Family Roles with Edla Prevette - Caregiver Spotlight 57:09

9M ago57:09

57:09

Edla Prevette is a mental health counselor who cared for both of her parents. Edla’s professional and personal care experiences are being poured into a program she has developed for adult children of aging parents. In this episode, Edla shares ways in which you can increase cooperation and decrease conflict, ideas for a caregiver’s to find their sa…

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Creative Care with Loretta Veney - Caregiver Spotlight 59:52

9M ago59:52

59:52

Loretta Woodward Veney cared for her mom Doris who lived with dementia as well as for her aunt, sister, and husband. Loretta’s care experiences prompted her to write a few books, become a trained LEGO Serious Play facilitator, and inspire others through her speaking events and engaging workshops. In this episode we talk about and how creative play …

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Supporting Adult Children of Aging Parents with Frances Hall - Caregiver Spotlight 48:36

10M ago48:36

48:36

Frances Hall is the founder and executive director of ACAP, Adult Children of Aging Parents, a nationally unique nonprofit organization that she founded when she was the caregiver for her mother. In 2012, Frances began offering monthly educational programs for her fellow faculty and university staff and then for her broader North Carolina community…

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New Perspectives from Caregiving with Matt Perrin - Caregiver Spotlight 58:44

12M ago58:44

58:44

Matt Perrin spent eight and a half years surrounded by dementia as a member of the sandwich generation. He was caring for his mother, Rosemary, who was living with Alzheimer's Disease. And simultaneously helping his wife Lindsay care for her father, Steve, who was living with Lewy Body Dementia. Steve lived in Matt and Lindsay’s home with their thr…

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Balancing Career and Caregiving 56:47

1y ago56:47

56:47

I thought it fitting to publish this episode during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month, and this year’s theme is #caregiversconnect. A great theme since, on this show, we are about creating a connective community of family caregivers and connecting (or I say fast-tracking) you to the help and support you need, crave, or don’t even …

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Healing Powers of Nature with Lisa Nigro - Caregiver Spotlight 57:43

1y ago57:43

57:43

Lisa Nigro describes herself as an ordinary woman with an extraordinary spirit. Before becoming a full-time caregiver in 2015, she was a community activist serving the poor, and undervalued living in Chicago. Currently, she is the full-time caregiver of her adult son, Nick, who on October 31, 2015, suffered a heart attack at home from a virus and b…

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Creating Your Self-Care Team with Nikki Nurse - Caregiver Spotlight 1:03:13

1y ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Nikki Nurse inspires women to live their best lives. As a former family caregiver with 10+ years of practice, Nikki believes that real health and wellbeing come through tending to small moments - in the mundane of our everyday lives. In this episode, Nikki focuses on creating your care team to help you with your self-care and how technology plays a…

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Navigating Caregiving Resources with Alyse Dunn - Caregiver Spotlight 52:40

1y ago52:40

52:40

Alyse Dunn and her sister were young adults when they cared for their parents. Alyse’s caregiving experience prompted her to start a business to help family caregivers. In this episode, we talk about the racial nuances Alyse encountered while caregiving, what she would change in the care space if she had a magic wand, and how caregivers can fast-tr…

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Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs with Debbie Weiss - Caregiver Spotlight 1:03:01

1y ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Debbie Weiss cared for her father, her husband, and currently cares for her adult son. Debbie is an expert in chasing your own dreams despite your circumstances. She is a fellow author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we dive into the steps Debbie took and is still taking to overcome her limiting beliefs and fears. You’ll be amazed at…

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Healthy, Shame-Free Boundaries with Karen Anderson - Caregiver Spotlight 59:40

1y ago59:40

59:40

Karen C.L. Anderson was the chosen family member to be the legal guardian for her grandmother. This decision surprised Karen because her mother and mom’s siblings were also options. Karen shares her caregiving story and how it has informed her life’s work. She is a master-certified life coach and author helping adult daughters with difficult mother…

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Unpacking Family Expectations with Lynn Abaté-Johnson - Caregiver Spotlight 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

54:01

Lynn Abaté-Johnson understands the typhoon of emotions and responsibilities that come with caring for a loved one. For over six years, Lynn was the primary caregiver for her mother. Lynn says she discovered how to blossom through (and after) caregiving rather than let it drown her. Now she helps other family caregivers by giving them the emotional …

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A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker - Caregiver Spotlight 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

59:41

A Nomad Caregiving Life of Traveling and Running with Anthony Copeland-Parker Anthony Copeland-Parker cares for his partner Catherine, who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s ten years ago. Before becoming a family caregiver for Cat, Anthony who goes by Tony was a professional pilot for thirty-seven years, much of his career with United Parc…

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Addressing the Taboo Family Topics with Isabel Melgarejo - Caregiver Spotlight 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

At 20 years old, Isabel Melgarejo became a family caregiver when her dad passed, and her mom fell into depression. For years Isabel has helped her mom in what she needed. As a project manager in her profession, Isabel learned the power of proactive planning. She now applies this practice to all life’s events. In this episode, Isabel and I chat abou…

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Living Bold While Caregiving with Belva Denmark Tibbs - Caregiver Spotlight 1:03:42

1+ y ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Belva Denmark Tibbs is a primary caregiver for her husband, Mark, and a support caregiver for her parents. While she may have departed her career as a senior healthcare executive, she is far from what others think of as retired. Belva serves on several community organizations and boards, including the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She is passio…

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Balancing Life as a Young Carer with Ashley Bendiksen - Caregiver Spotlight 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Ashley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of Time which originated from her personal journals. Ashley served as Chairwoman of her local Walk to End Alzheimer's where nearly $500K was raised for Alzheimer's research. She also testified for the suc…

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Recovering From Burnout with Usha Tewari - Caregiver Spotlight 58:54

1+ y ago58:54

58:54

Usha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for elected officials at the federal and local level. While working full-time, Usha was her mom's caregiver primary caregiver until December 2021 when her mom passed away from end stage dementia. In this…

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Caregiver Mental Wellness with Kris McCabe 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

54:41

Kris has been the full-time family caregiver for her Grams, Mary, since 2017. They started sharing their life and love as they navigate Alzheimer’s together on Instagram that same year. Now with nearly half a million followers on TikTok Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers while sharing the special bond she has with her Grand…

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Staying Afloat While Caregiving with Matthew Cauli - Caregiver Spotlight 1:00:06

1+ y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Matthew Cauli became a full-time caregiver to his wife, Kanlaya, after she experienced two massive strokes and an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Matthew and his wife are in their thirties and raising their 6-year-old son Ty. In this episode, Matthew displays his dedication to keeping his family physically, emotionally, and financially afloat. We chatted…

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Caregiving Secrets with Tena Scallan - Caregiver Spotlight 50:14

1+ y ago50:14

50:14

Tena Scallan cared for her parents and her uncle through hospitalizations and end of life events. She was introduced as a family caregiver very young when her mom was diagnosed with liver cancer. Later, Tena worked in healthcare where she developed her passion for supporting family caregivers and sharing her secrets. In this episode, Tena and I rev…

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Massive Acceptance and Radical Presence with Sue Ryan - Caregiver Spotlight 52:26

1+ y ago52:26

52:26

Sue Ryan has been in roles of family caregiving for more than 40 years. Her mission is to empower individuals to maximize and accept the potential opportunities that change will bring. Sue moved from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and yes - sometimes frightened - to confident, balanced, and supported, navigating the transitions in her life, her c…

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Everything You Want To Know About Hospice with Barbara Karnes - Caregiver Spotlight 47:12

1+ y ago47:12

47:12

Most people run away from the topics of death and dying but Registered Nurse and family caregiver Barbara Karnes runs toward it. She’s a quoted expert in many national media publications and has been awarded the NHPCO Innovator award for her decades as an end-of-life educator. She is a pioneer in the hospice industry and the author of what is refer…

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Seeking Sunshine in Cloudy Days with Sherrell D. Mims - Caregiver Spotlight 44:02

1+ y ago44:02

44:02

In this episode, meet Sherrell D. Mims. She is a family caregiver, registered nurse, entrepreneur, and author. Her passion is empowering caregivers worldwide. In this episode we talk about the importance of securing help in your community, sharing your story, being patient with yourself, seeking a good belly laugh, and proactively dealing with the …

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Helping Your Autistic Brother Create Purpose and Enjoy Independence with Tiffany Chou - Caregiver Spotlight 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

41:45

In 2019 Tiffany moved home to Maui, Hawaii to become primary caregiver to her adult brother Christian. Christian is now in his thirties and has been living with autism. Inspired by her brother's interest in jewelry and wanting to help him find a job, Tiffany created Depo Market, a retail business that provides jobs to other adults with disabilities…

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Caregiving Support From TikTok with Joe Vazquez - Caregiver Spotlight 52:04

2y ago52:04

52:04

Joe Vazquez and his wife Laura live in Texas and have been married over 11 years. In February 2021, Laura suffered a traumatic and anoxic brain injury. With Laura’s freak garden accident, life as they knew it changed. Joe had to find his way as a family caregiver with zero care experience. In this episode, Joe shares his story and we discuss marita…

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Our Long Term Care Crisis with Susie Singer Carter - Caregiver Spotlight 52:02

2y ago52:02

52:02

Susie Singer Carter cared for her mom Norma for 16 years until she passed away last July from Alzheimer’s disease. Susie is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, actor, and caregiver advocate. You can see all of these skills intertwine in her 2018 Oscar Qualified short film, “My Mom And The Girl” starring Valerie Harper in her final performance. Susie a…

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Hemp Benefits with Inesa Ponomariovaite - Caregiver Spotlight 52:09

2y ago52:09

52:09

Inesa Ponomariovaite is a former family caregiver living in Chicago. She is also a holistic health professional and an expert on the benefits of hemp. Inesa is the founder of Nesas Hemp, a company providing full-spectrum CBDa Hemp Oil with preserved healing compounds. In this episode, we learn about Inesa’s caregiving stories, her self-care practic…

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Being a Serial Caregiver with Michele Houck - Caregiver Spotlight 1:09:56

2y ago1:09:56

1:09:56

Michele Houck is a serial caregiver who started her caregiver roles at age 16 with her mother's first breast cancer diagnosis. Over the last 5 years, she's been the primary caregiver for her mother, her sister, AND her father all who passed due to different cancers. Michele also has over 20 years Marketing experience for many companies in the healt…

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Visual Storytelling with Gina Martin - Caregiver Spotlight 44:05

2y ago44:05

44:05

After working at National Geographic for 21 years, Gina Martin saw how important visual storytelling can bring awareness to important issues. Gina helped her dad Bob care for her mom, Diane, who had Alzheimer’s. The Bob & Diane Fund was created to bring a visual awareness and understanding to Alzheimer's and Dementia. In this episode, Gina shares h…

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Medicaid Help with Ben Mandelbaum - Caregiver Spotlight 56:47

2y ago56:47

56:47

Ben Mandelbaum grew up in a home along with his 14 siblings where he witnessed his Mom caring for his great grandmother, and then his grandmother. Ben was also part of his dad’s care team – his dad passed from ALS earlier this year. Ben’s background is in finance for skilled nursing communities. In this episode, we talk about living life while cari…

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Loving Your Caregiving Life with Charlotte Bayala - Caregiver Spotlight 52:34

2y ago52:34

52:34

Charlotte Bayala is a spousal caregiver determined to love her caregiving life and help others along the way. Charlotte’s life changed forever when her husband was diagnosed with an incurable form of thyroid cancer in 2013. She uses her experience as a caregiver and her training as a Yoga and Meditation teacher to help caregivers find easy ways to …

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Helping Your Disabled Child Transition to Adulthood with Kim Albrecht - Caregiver Spotlight 57:19

2y ago57:19

57:19

Kim Albrecht knows what the sandwich generation feels like. She has been her 18-year-old daughter’s primary caregiver since Miranda was born and she helps care for her mom who is living with dementia. Kim is a southerner transplanted to California via the Midwest along with her husband and 2 teenage daughters, the oldest of which has level 3 nonspe…

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