Thank you for 150 shows. A message of peace and thank you for all. Caregiving is difficult and challenging. But what makes it more challenging is if there are unresolved issues, unanswered questions, or bitterness between family members. Family is complicated.No one's family is without issues. I'm encouraging you to make the peace now before you become a caregiver for one of your family members. You want to give your best as a caregiver. This is a message of hope and peace to you. If you have any emotional issues that need to be resolved with the older adults in your family, think about taking the first steps to heal your heart. You never know when you may have to care for one of your relatives. Watch Autumn is Here Eps 151
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Please welcome back Patricia Battle as she shares how and why she became a AARP Volunteer. AARP has been around for years serving the older adult population in many different capacities. They also fight for better resources and research for conditions that affect our aging population. Patricia talks about some of the support they offer and the innovative programs they have. She also invites you to be a volunteer and continue your caregiving journey. Volunteers are always needed. Sign up www.aarp.org
Today we speak with Shari Ross who is a Senior Living Specialist. She works with families and seniors helping them to navigate care and living arrangements. She is the author of Senior Living Made Simple, a book and workbook to guide caregivers through the difficult task of finding living facilities. This can be a daunting process for the caregiver and the older adult. Today Shari shares many elements of this process, even some things we do not think about. Watch Autumn is Here today and learn how this information can be a support in your time of need.
Peter Murphy Lewis is a Documentarian who goes on a journey to learn more about CNA's and caregiving. A CNA is a certified nursing assistant providing direct care with patients under supervision. CNA's can work in the home or in a facility. Peter explores CNA's who work in facilities to help seniors. His travels take him through various senior living facilities were he learns how compassionate and dedicated the workers are to the residents.His documentary "People Worth Caring About" shows a positive side of these facility and gives us insight and information we should know. Please listen to episode 148, today on Autumn is Here to hear this interesting story and then watch People Worth Caring About which is streaming on various platforms like, Amazon, Roku, Hulu, Samsung TV, Apple TV.#caregiver #seniorcare #love #assistedliving
Today meet Jasmine Travers Altizer. She is an Assistant Professor at NYU. She has a career in nursing and has done many research projects focusing on older adult care. She is here to give us information about her findings concerning the situation of nursing homes, the gaps in care and understanding of older adults needs and some information for families and caregivers. Listen to episode 147 of Autumn is Here, I'm sure you will leave with more knowledge about our aging community and have a better understanding of what you can do to help them.
Today I have been introduced to Steadii. Steadii is a free caregiver support platform. It is unique in that, they listen to your specific needs and tailor their services to your request because every caregiver has different needs. No standard checklist of services for all. They have professionals who understand caregiving from a personal and professional standpoint. All their services are free. Their goal is to try to lighten the load of the caregiver. Listen to episode 146, as they share information about their program with Autumn is Here.www.steadii.com
Takai Forde Hillman shares how she was born to work with older adults. As she grew up around her grandmother, she hung out with her grandmother's friends. She thought that was normal and she enjoyed it. As she got older she knew she wanted to serve older adults so now she does. She is a Licensed Social Worker who focuses on older adults. Even with being a social worker, caregiving was a learning experience for her. Listen to episode 145 on Autumn is Here as Takai's shares how growing up around older adults influenced her decision to be a Social Worker for older adults.
Today we speak with Patricia Battle. She has been the caregiver of 2 men in her life. First, caring for her beloved father then for her loving spouse. Two strong independent, loving male figures that poured into her life. She shares how different it was but also the challenges for taking care of prominent male figures in her family. She shares in both situations, how life changed for her. It takes a lot to care for someone you love and watch them deteriorate daily. Yet, Patricia finds the strength to continue to smile. In those caregiving moments she was able to be there to give them the love that she has received from these two important men, back to them throughout the end of their life. Love shows up in many different ways. This is a love story of family. Listen on Autumn is Here ,eps 144, as she lets us into this personal caregiving journey. #caregiversupport , #family #familylove , #podcast #healthandwellnessforseniors
Today we speak to Michael Dwyer. He is the founder of Emplana Career. Emplana Career is career coaching agency that improves the prospects of their clients through career guidance. They help seniors reenter the work force by tapping into their skills and passions. Emplana can help caregivers, after they have finished their responsibilities of caregiving, to think about the next steps in their career. It can be something totally different. The trick is to take some time while caregiving to think about your skills, talents , passions and interest. It may be things you've learned on your caregiving journey or new things you desire to explore. Harvest your past. The good thing is that you do not have to do it alone. With companies like Emplana, you will have assistance guiding your new career. They help you think it through in small bites. Companies like this can put you on the track to discovering new things about yourself and help you to have a better quality of life. Tune in today to Autumn is Here at 3pm.
Today we welcome a former guest Ms Stacey Hayes. She is a caregiver for her grandma, Miss Ester Mae. It's been 9 months since we spoke with Stacey. At that time she was discovering how difficult it was to care for someone you love with dementia. She was learning different approaches to an ever changing disease with no road map. Today she has found her way and this journey has enriched her and her grandmothers' life. They live together happily, not giving into the challenges of dementia but overcoming it. They are winning the fight. Listen to how this journey has changed her life for the better. Please check out her ebook. Dementia doesn't win. #familylove #caregivers #dementia #elderlycareservices #autumnisherepodcast #autumnishere
How do you distinguish between facial expressions, body reactions, and different emotions from your loved one that has dementia? Even if you are caring for someone that doesn't have dementia, you want to understand their reactions and what your approach should be. Watch today on Autumn is Here at 3pm to get some information on how to understand and interpret some of their reactions, expressions and action. Understanding this will help you better serve them and create a peaceful atmosphere.#caregivers #dementiaawareness #podcast #familylove #dementia #healthandwellnessforseniors
Ruth Goldman (played by Kathleen Chalfant), an older woman with dementia, leaves her home for a date. But what she thinks is a hotel, turns out to be an assisted living facility. This film, Familiar Touch, directed by Sarah Friedland reveals a situation that many of us face with our parent. The bigger issue is how our parents copes with dealing with dementia in a new environment. It's a heavy situation for the person with dementia and for the family. This film speaks to so many who deal with dementia. Listen as Sarah and Kathleen share why this project meant so much to both of them and why it was so important to make. Episode 140 of Autumn is Here
Today we speak with Medge Adams. She is a Care Consultant for PSS Circle of Care. It is an organization that helps older adults and their families live a better quality of life. Support and advocacy is important. PSS has services that can empower families that are dealing with love ones with dementia and give them support that can help them navigate the care of their loved ones.Tune in today at 3pm on Autumn is Here , episode 139, and hear what they have to offer. Please share with someone who may need the help and subscribe.
Today Greg Olsen shares how the NYS Office For the Aging is there to support, inform and aid Older Adults. As the Director of NYSOFA, he has served for years to help older adults stay as independent as possible. Their practical and innovative programs are in place to help New York State and their 3.5 million and growing, older adult population. Please listen as he explains some services and how they may be able to help older adults and caregivers. Episode 138 of Autumn is Here is the packed with information that is much needed and helpful to families of aging relative.
Today we speak to Dona Giannotti from PSS. She manages the Dementia Friends New York initiative. Dementia Friends is a program that anyone who is passionate about learning more about dementia can join and share the information with family, friends or community. Listen as Dona explains more about Dementia Friends and how you can participate in this movement.Autumn is Here episode 137. #caregivers #podcast #healthandwellnessforseniors #seniorcommunity #dementia #alzheimerscaregiver
Today I had the privilege of interviewing a daughter who became a caregiver for both her parents after enduring an accident that forced her to retirement. Dealing with her physical challenges didn't stop her from stepping up to the plate and doing what she had to do. Today she shares her journey of assisting her dad and her mom as their health declined. Watch Episode 136 of Autumn is Here and listen to this lovely story of caregiving as Lynnee Porter shares it in her own words.#caregivers #podcast #interview #seniorcommunity #healthandwellnessforseniors #dementia
I want to talk a little bit about Caregiving, Dementia and our Community. It's so important that our community gets involve with bringing awareness to Caregiving and Dementia. People hear the words but the pain and the suffering behind the words are sometimes not exposed. To help with this we need more public conversations about it. This episode of Autumn is Here is about just that. Let's talk about it.
Have you ever just didn't feel yourself? Have you ever retreated and did not engage with anyone for days or even weeks? Do you feel different from others around you? Or do you lash out in anger over the smallest of issues? This may be signs of anxiety. Today we speak to The Anxiety Avenger. Bonnie Brindle is a eco - psychotherapist who has suffered with anxiety for years. Now she helps others deal with anxiety. She shares some tips that caregivers can use to help them deal with their love ones and for themselves. Watch Autumn is Here episode 134 today at 3pm. Remember to subscribe and copy link for 5 free tips.
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Bonnie Brindle is The Anxiety Avenger™. She is an eco-psychotherapist, author, licensed educator, transformational coach, and international speaker. Incorporating alternative modalities with talk therapy and evidence-based energy practices, she’s created a path for anyone struggling with anxiety (like she used to) to find personal peace. Bonnie’s mission is to support others who choose to soar above the chaos to identify and crack the crazymakers' code—the key to living your best life!
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Sometimes caregiving will stop you in your tracks; without a warning. Today we are speaking with Sara Jackson better known as Sara without the H. She opens up about being a caregiver to her mom. It was a hard stop in her life but she deals with it in good spirits after learning that life as she knew it would change. Though it was a hard stop for her, she accepts her choice to be caregiver. Her faith keeps her. Listen as she shares her story : Autumn is Here Episode 133 .
Today we speak to two representatives from Brooklyn Org. Sabrina Hargrave and JoEna Bennett share how they help the community by making grants available and having a selection process that includes people from the community. Their intergenerational advisory board is specially selected and trained to make sure that the best candidate receives the award. There are so many creative grass root organizations and individuals that benefit from Brooklyn orgs generous grants. Watch and learn more about this amazing organization.
