Turning Loss into Legacy: A Parkinson's Awareness Journey with Dr. George Ackerman, Founder of TogetherForSharon®
In 2020, George faced a profound loss when his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, passed away due to Parkinson's Disease. Determined to honor her memory and make a meaningful impact, George, along with his...
18 Dec 202348min
Writing a New Life Narrative: A Caregiver's Story with Debbie Weiss, Best-Selling Author of "On Second Thought...Maybe I Can!"
How does one transform life's toughest challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? My guest today, Debbie Weiss, embodies the answer to this profound question. Debbie is a best-selli...
13 Dec 202340min
Navigating Anticipatory Grief and Caregiver Support with Dr. Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MSc
Have you ever experienced the often unspoken journey of anticipatory grief, the emotional rollercoaster that caregivers go through even before a loss occurs? Today, my guest is Dr. Julie Norstrand, w...
6 Dec 202350min
Beyond the Checkbox: A Heartfelt Approach to Caregiving with Malika Moore, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C Founder of Aging & Amazing
Have you found yourself overwhelmed with the endless tasks of caring for a loved one, wondering if there's more to it than just ticking off boxes? Today, talk about what it means to go beyond these ch...
29 Nov 202348min
Legacy and Innovation: Bridging the Generations with Sasha Dawn, Founder of Utopia Experiences & Jack York, Founder of TaleGate
Sasha Dawn and Jack York share with us the heartwarming and inspiring lessons learned from transforming challenges into opportunities for connection and joy, through the innovative use of technology a...
20 Nov 202338min
Caring for Them, Caring for You with Susanne White, Founder of Caregiver Warrior & Author of "Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One"
How often do you find yourself putting others' needs above your own, especially when it comes to caregiving? My guest today is Susanne White, the founder of Caregiver Warrior. Life took Susanne on a u...
15 Nov 202345min
Bringing Light to Families Touched by Younger-Onset Dementia with Lorenzo's House
Imagine, for a moment, your world is turned upside down—how do you find the light? In 2017, the life of Diana Shulla Cose and that of her family took an unforeseen turn when her husband was diagnosed ...
8 Nov 202349min
Innovating Care & Connection: Solutions for the Dementia Journey with Ben Atkinson-Willes, CEO of Relish
Faced with the challenge of finding suitable activities for his grandfather living with Alzheimer's, my guest Ben Atkinson-Wallis set out on a mission: to improve the well-being of individuals living ...
1 Nov 202327min
