Best Patty Cake Podcasts (2024)

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EP 149 Should I Give My Phone Number to the Senior Living Communities I Call & Tour? 14:42

3d ago14:42

14:42

You’re struggling to manage caring for mom or dad. You’re juggling work, trying to manage the dwindling finances that are necessary to care for your aging parent or loved one and the pressure of it all is dizzying. The push to answer questions and make decisions you’re not ready to make can leave you feeling boxed into a corner. And why won’t the p…

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EP 148 Dementia in Public, Caregiver Isolation & Caring for the Caregiver 19:03

17d ago19:03

19:03

Whether it’s a grocery store, a family gathering, or even the doctor’s office—when your mom doesn’t quite act like she used to or dad begins to get agitated, it’s difficult, it’s heartbreaking, and it can leave you not only feeling overwhelmed and anxious but also like maybe you should just stay home. In this episode, I'm outlining strategies for a…

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EP 147 Don't Wait for the Money to Run Out: Finances & Senior Living 12:30

1M ago12:30

12:30

In this episode, I tackle the financial challenges families face with senior care, stressing the importance of early planning to avoid future stress. With assisted living costs averaging $4,500 a month, many are blindsided by the expenses. Open conversations about finances and seeking help from financial advisors or elder law attorneys can make a s…

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EP 146 How Do I Convince my Mom to Leave Her Home? 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

You KNOW your mom or dad isn't safe at home alone but they are refusing to leave their home so what are you supposed to do when you truly believe it’s what’s best? In this episode, we’re exploring one of the most difficult conversations many of us will face: convincing your mom or dad, to leave their home and transition to senior living. CLICK HERE…

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EP 145 Death is Not a Dirty Word! With Special Guest Hospice Nurse Penny 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

No one wants to talk about or even think about senior living and care and I think that goes double for death and dying. I’m so excited to welcome Penny Hawkins Smith to the show. She’s a nationally certified hospice & palliative care registered nurse with over 17 years of experience. You may know her as Hospice Nurse Penny on YouTube, TikTok, Insta…

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EP 144 The Assisted Living Community Said They Would Take Medicaid When We Need it and Now They're Saying No? 15:15

3M ago15:15

15:15

You toured a few assisted living communities …you were very up front with all of them about the money situation. The community your mom chose said don’t worry! When your mom runs out of money, we’ll take Medicaid. No Problem! Until it was a BIG problem. I can’t believe how many times this has happened to my clients and families I’ve met over the ye…

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EP 143 Is the Assisted Living Nurse Assessment a Test? Could your Loved one Fail? 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

Are they going to let my mom in? Is there anything that could come up that would make the community not take my dad? My mom is really nervous. She’s afraid she won’t pass the test. These are all statements I’ve heard from families when it comes to the assisted living nurse assessment. While the nurse assessment may be a requirement and yes there ar…

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EP 142 What's Love got to do with Assisted Living & Memory Care? 9:42

4M ago9:42

9:42

I’ve often heard families say that moving their mom or dad into assisted living or memory care kindof felt like dropping their kids off at daycare that first time. Why would it feel that way? The first time I dropped my son off at daycare is burned in my brain. He cried...I cried…it was terrible! I think one of the reasons moving your loved one int…

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Shirley Unbossed & Unbought 4:53

4M ago4:53

4:53

Excerpts - temporary Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to this lecture. This is a Youtube video lecture: uncensored BOC This is a Brown on Cleveland Production. Follow us on Facebook and Brown on Cleveland NewsBreak.By Doveside Promotions LLC

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Kamala Harris Told Tall Tale: Harris Did Not Fall, but She Failed 11:25

4M ago11:25

11:25

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMX1QdNdmI1iqFJhzRXHS-g Brown on Cleveland's Podcast. Vice President tell tall tale to El Magazine. A reporter from Canada discovered that she took this story from Martin Luther King Jr and Alex Haley and attempted to make it her own. Hear the podcast, and you tell me what you think. If she was in school, and this w…

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EP 141 What's Under Lock & Key in a Memory Care Community 6:32

4M ago6:32

6:32

Why do certain items get locked up in memory care communities and adult family homes? Was there a list of items like medications, vitamins, and even flowers and plants that you were told would be locked up before move-in day? It is vital to understand the importance of these "lock-up" precautions and how to adjust your routines to ensure the safety…

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Ep 140 Family Talk with Special Guest, Patti LaFleur aka Miss Patti Cake - Finding the Right Care Setting, Dementia Caregiving & Grief - Heartbreakingly Beautiful 43:46

4M ago43:46

43:46

Patti LaFleur is the Lorenzo’s House Youth Initiatives and Outreach Lead. Patti is the former carepartner to her mom, Linda, who had younger-onset dementia - and a former elementary educator of over 10 years. Patti designs and leads our youth programming with intentionality, knowledge and love. Her capacity to connect with family members through li…

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Ep 139 Embracing Dementia and Overcoming Denial with Guest Ana Burnes 39:25

5M ago39:25

39:25

Ana Burnes is a seasoned marketing professional with over a decade of experience forging strong community partnerships. Her extensive background includes leadership roles and a specialized focus in the medical field, where she excels in patient care and assistance. Ana is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those she serves, and s…

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Ep 138 Activities and Expectations in Senior Living & Care 16:38

5M ago16:38

16:38

You’re on your first tour of a memory care community and as you walk in to the common area you stop in your tracks. All the residents are lined up facing a big screen TV. You don’t even remember what was on the screen because you just couldn’t stop thinking… is this what they do all day? In this episode we’re getting real about activities in senior…

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Ep 137 Aging, Ageism in Healthcare, Advocating & Creating a Plan for the Future with Guest Dr. Corinne Auman 40:38

6M ago40:38

40:38

Dr. Corinne Auman is a Gerontologist with over 20 years of experience. She has a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology with a specialty in adulthood & aging. She's an author, educator, caregiving and aging expert. Corinne’s passion for educating families comes from her own family's caregiving journey and years helping families through her care manageme…

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Ep 136 They Don't Give You a Handbook When Your Mom or Dad Isn't Safe at Home Any Longer 17:41

6M ago17:41

17:41

They don’t give you a handbook when your mom or dad isn’t safe to live alone any longer… This is what a family member recently said to me and while a complete handbook would be way more involved than this podcast episode…and probably not even possible… I’m going to share insights from families just like yours and give you some tips for creating you…

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Ep 135 How to Help Your Aging Loved One Accept Care with Guest Angela Garcia 24:17

7M ago24:17

24:17

Has your loved one said they’re never moving from their house but they’re also refusing to let you bring in a caregiver…to help them with that shower or make that meal? Well then you do not want to miss this episode! Angela Garcia of Sunshine Care Services is here to share her secret sauce for helping seniors accept the care they need! In this epis…

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Ep 134 Family Talk with Sharon Miller - Losing a Loved One to Dementia, Rehab & Adult Family Homes 24:32

7M ago24:32

24:32

In this episode, Sharon opens up about her journey alongside her husband, Loyd, as they navigate life with Dementia. From those heart-sinking moments of noticing Loyd's memory and ability to communicate slip away to caregiving, strong views about skilled nursing & rehab and finding the right adult family home. This is Sharon's story. CLICK HERE for…

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Ep 133 Helping Your Doctor Help You with a Dementia Diagnosis 15:22

8M ago15:22

15:22

Many folks love and respect their doctor this is one reason they’re the first line of defense when it comes to a Dementia diagnosis, however studies show that families often aren't receiving the assistance they expected. Studies also show a lack of Dementia training for Primary Care Physicians. In this episode, we're taking a look at some strategie…

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The Frankie Porter Story: Black Man Serving a 500-year Sentence 1:14

8M ago1:14

1:14

Brown on Cleveland: Simply Brown The Little Hut Podcast: We go where most media fear. We ask the hard questions while seeking the truth. Join us as we talk with Frankie Porter's family. Porter is serving a 500-year sentence. He did not kill or rape anyone, yet he has been in prison for 33 years. Is this a miscarriage of justice and sentencing dispa…

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Ep 132 Advocating for the Things Your Loved One Loves or Used to Love - Memory Care 13:37

8M ago13:37

13:37

Last episode we talked about this same topic but we applied it to those in Independent and assisted living. We talked about getting creative and advocating ….and with Memory care I believe that’s even more important …if you’re listening and you’re a family member looking for memory care I believe you hold the key to helping this transition to memor…

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Ep 131 Advocating for the Things Your Loved One Loves or Used to Love 18:43

9M ago18:43

18:43

Some of my favorite stories in senior living have come from finding that thing…that activity…that spark.... that makes this really difficult transition… a little more personal. Many seniors express that moving to senior living is where they're going to die or that you...their loved one or caregiver are just going to drop them off...or another phras…

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Ep 130 From Hospital to Skilled Nursing Rehab...Is there Another Option? 19:43

9M ago19:43

19:43

Rehab…. Short term rehab…. Skilled nursing facility… SNF… Through the years, I've witnessed families struggle with tough decisions, particularly when it comes to transitioning to assisted-living or memory care following a crisis at home, often triggered by a fall or illness. Unfortunately, about 90% of the families I've worked with have faced chall…

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Ep 129 Medicaid, The Medicaid Spend down & Implications in Senior Living 14:22

10M ago14:22

14:22

What is a Medicaid spend down?? Does it mean my mom is guaranteed to qualify for Medicaid after she spends down her money? If you’ve started your search for senior living and care and are concerned about finances… it’s likely you’ve heard the word Medicaid and the phrases straight Medicaid and the Medicaid spend down. But what exactly does this mea…

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Former Senator Shirley Smith Exposed; Calls a Content Creator a Black A-- B---h. 32:23

10M ago32:23

32:23

Brown on Cleveland: Recently Former State of Ohio Senator Shirley A. Smith called a black woman a "black ass bitch" after Smith was exposed for a "hit" piece that she sent to a content creator. Smith also began to talk negatively about the woman's home, which most social media followers found ridiculous. The woman has a well-maintained home. Smith …

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Ep 128 What you Don't Know About the Senior Living Industry with Special Guest Melissa Fritz 47:55

10M ago47:55

47:55

Maybe you’ve even started to google senior living and care and maybe you’re scratching your head trying to figure out why it's so confusing! I’m your host Valerie Lynn and…in this episode I’m talking with industry professional and host of the upcoming PBS North special, Inside Senior Living, Melissa Fritz. Melissa’s series, Inside Senior Living, fo…

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Ep 127 First Responders, Caregivers & Dementia 17:31

11M ago17:31

17:31

Does your state...city...county require dementia training for your Police Officers and EMT's? Many do not. In this episode, we’re talking about interactions with first responders and their Dementia training or lack of dementia training and what caregivers can do to help. CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM…

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Ep 126 The Home Visit from a Senior Living Community 10:27

11M ago10:27

10:27

When you toured a community you most likely gave them your phone number and most likely your Mom gave them hers. When you do that you’re going to get follow up phone calls. That call is to check in and see where you’re at in the process and how things are going. From this call the home visit is born. In this episode we're talking about what exactly…

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Ep 125 Behind the Scenes of A Senior Living Community with Executive Director Tina Nutt 24:28

11M ago24:28

24:28

Have you ever wondered what it takes to run an assisted living community? Should you ask to meet the person in charge and is there anything you should be asking them? Who exactly IS the person in charge and what should you expect from them when your mom or dad lives there? In this episode, we’re talking with Executive Director Tina Nutt ... that pe…

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Ep 124 Assisted Living & Care - Terminology Through Story 20:36

12M ago20:36

20:36

"I'm sorry...what did you say?" After years of working in senior living, I still forget that this industry has its own language. A language most of the families I work with have never heard or know very little about. A language largely from the medical field... no doubt due to its creator Doctor Keren Wilson of Oregon. No matter where it came from,…

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Ep 123 Types of Dementia and Their Affect on Your Search for Senior Living and Care 19:55

1y ago19:55

19:55

Despite the fact that dementia is a very individual disease - and that symptoms may vary - many memory care communities will not even consider a new resident with a Lewy body, Frontotemporal, Vascular or Alcohol Related Dementia diagnosis. They won’t even look at their medications or doctors notes. This week we're looking at some of the symptoms of…

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Ep 122 Who Can Help You with Your Search for Assisted Living and Memory Care? 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

You’ve made so many phone calls ... gone on tours and ultimately didn’t find what you were looking for. Let’s be honest....maybe you're not even really sure what you're supposed to be looking for or even need. So this week we’re going to talk about help you may find along the way if you or someone you know is starting this journey. We're talking ab…

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Ep 121 Why is it So Hard to Find What You’re looking for in Senior Living and Care? 14:29

1y ago14:29

14:29

It feels like it should be easy. You search..."my mom needs help going to the bathroom". Or "care for my elderly parent" or "help for seniors". You google and you should be able to get a straightforward answer, right? You call the places that come up during your search and none of them can help. Almost all of our clients tried to find the right fit…

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Ep 120 Should you Disclose Everything to a Senior Living Community or Adult Family Home? 23:03

1y ago23:03

23:03

Many families struggle with disclosing their loved ones care needs especially if there are behaviors they find embarrassing or if they feel no-one could possible want to care for their loved one. Other families find financial information too private to share. Some families don't know what they should or shouldn't be sharing. In this episode we're t…

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Ep 119 When the Senior Living Community Tour Guide is NOT Available 14:59

1y ago14:59

14:59

Some families have been turned away... some were faced with frazzled, nervous staff... other families reported feeling unwelcome. So what is this tour guide position, why does everyone seem so nervous when they're not available and why it is so hard to get the information you want. Don't miss this episode!!! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with …

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Ep 118 Alzheimer’s/ Dementia & Driving 13:14

1y ago13:14

13:14

There are things in life we take for granted…like driving. We jump in our car and take off to the grocery store without a thought. Loss of independence is one of the top things seniors report they fear. Not being able to drive is one of the biggest representations of that loss. So what are you supposed to do when you fear your loved one isn’t safe …

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Ep 117 The Mini Mental Exam for Alzheimer’s & Dementia 7:58

1y ago7:58

7:58

Has your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or Dementia? Or have you told their Doctor you suspect they have a cognitive impairment? Then you may have heard about this test. Many families we work with are still confused about how it works and what impact it can have on finding the right assisted living or memory care. This week we're tal…

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Ep 116 Can Families Provide Care in Assisted Living? 8:36

1y ago8:36

8:36

Caregiving is such a difficult job…It comes with so many emotions…loss, guilt, frustration, anger, sadness and fear. Despite your reasons for being a caregiver…there often comes a day when you make that move to assisted living. But what if your mom or dad are asking you to continue helping them shower? What if the cost of medication management has …

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Did She Say F- U, Dems Rig Endorsement Process and Nine Damn Dummies. Its all about the City of Maple Heights and Black Women 3:43

1y ago3:43

3:43

Maple Heights OH. - It's Election 2023, and some executive members of the Democrat Party openly rigged the endorsement process. It was symbolic to rape and bankruptcy. Shame on the Democrat Party of Maple Heights, and the ignorant Councilwoman of Maple Heights District 7 who said FUCK YOU after I called her out about rigging the system. Hell, the D…

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Ep 115 When You Disagree with the Community’s Nurse Assessment 8:35

1y ago8:35

8:35

You know your loved one best but when it comes to a nurse assessment…The community is balancing regulations and liabilities. Yes, They are providing care but they are also a company. A company that is subject to annual inspection and protecting their license as well as the caregivers and other residents. There are so many variables to consider. So …

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Ep 114 How Senior Living Communities Figure Cost 8:59

1y ago8:59

8:59

If you’ve been through the search for senior living chances are the pricing got confusing. Why is it so hard to get a final price? Why is it so hard to compare and how does the cost change so quickly? This week we're answering these tough questions! CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips!…

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Ep 113 Will Your Independent or Retirement Living Community call 911 for Your Loved One? Some won't. 9:50

1+ y ago9:50

9:50

There are many reasons seniors decide to make the move to senior living…sometimes it’s the yard, meals, transportation or making new friends. Many times is safety. Whatever the reason…I bet you didn’t think you had to ask THIS question. In my research, I have found 3 companies...not communities but companies... with many communities... whose policy…

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Ep 112 Explaining Alzheimer’s & All Forms of Dementia to Children of all Ages with Guests Alder Allensworth & Brenda Freed 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

Your mom has Alzheimer’s…. And you? … Have teenagers. So what do you do when your teenagers say, "No!" to spending time with grandma? Or maybe your mom thinks your 10 year old is actually you! With everything you have on your plate…how are you supposed to handle this!? This week we’re talking with Counselor and RN, Alder Allensworth and Singer/Song…

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Ep 111 Family Talk with Leslie Fuller - The Conversation about Moving to Assisted Living, Downsizing & Asking for Help 21:06

1+ y ago21:06

21:06

In this episode, founder of Inspired Senior Care, Leslie Fuller shares her family's story. She talks about what it was like when the strong one, the caregiver....the one no one was expecting to end up in the hospital...did. What the conversation about assisted living was like and how the process of moving was for them. Leslie has her master of soci…

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X To The Next 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

39:34

From his first girlfriend, to his next and then his next....Krook describes the circumstances that had him changing lovers three consecutive times and shares his emotional experience and what he learned from them. Support the showBy eric

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Ep 110 Language Matters in Assisted Living and Memory Care with Guest Leslie Fuller 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

25:23

Have you ever toured a senior living community… and it just didn’t feel right? Did you hear things or see things that made you feel like this was an institution and not a community? If you're not getting that warm welcoming feeling.. how can you be sure your mom or dad will? In this episode, we’re talking with the founder of Inspired Senior Care, L…

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Damn, They Stole My Van 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

While visiting Virginia, Krook foolishly left his van keys in the ignition in a very bad neighborhood. This is how it went down. Support the showBy eric

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Maple Heights Financial Nightmare Runs for Mayor: Stafford Shenett is a Bad Risk 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

18:48

Maple Heights, OH. As Election 2023 is underway, concerned Business Owners warns Maple Heights Residents. They are calling Mayoral Candidate Stafford Shenett and his team a "Financial Nightmare." Shenett, is the Democratic Ward Leader. According to the postcard, Stafford Shenett has a history of two Chapter Seven Bankruptcies, Multiple State Tax Li…

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Ep 109 When to Consider the Cash Home Buyer - Investor/Wholesaler with Guests Brian & Ranny Ray 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

21:09

JOHN BUYS UGLY HOUSES Have you ever seen these small signs on the side of the road? Did you know that these folks get lists of homes that have been paid off or are on a reverse mortgage and call the home owner? In many cases attempting to undervalue the home and buy it for a very low price. They could be calling your mom or dad or grandma. I’m so e…

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Ep 108 Caregiver Resources with Guest Carrie Aalberts AKA Dementia Darling 27:26

1+ y ago27:26

27:26

This is our 4th episode in our caregiver series with Carrie Alberts, a.k.a. Dementia Darling. In this episode, we're talking about all her favorite resources for caregivers. These resources are for anyone. If you know someone with Alzheimer’s or any cognitive impairment or if you’re a caregiver in memory care or a private duty caregiver. You’ll wan…

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