Caregiving with Confidence: Tips and Tools for Effective Advocacy with Erin Gaylean, Author of Badass Advocate: Becoming the Champion Your Loved One Deserves
When a loved one is seriously ill, we can feel powerless. We want them to be well-cared for, but we are not always sure of the questions we should be asking or the decisions we should be making. My ...
8 Maj 202344min
Caring for the One You Love: The Multifaceted Role of Spousal Caregivers with Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW, Healthcare Executive & Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
Resilience, hope, and transformation. For almost a year, Natalie Elliott Handy's husband, Jason, had been experiencing swollen lymph nodes in his neck, and after numerous doctor visits and biopsies, ...
3 Maj 20231h
Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Sexuality and Aging with Dr. Regina Koepp, Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging, and Lead Medical Psychologist at University of Vermont Medical Center
There is a common misconception that older adults are no longer interested in or capable of having sex. Studies show that more than 50% of men and 30% of women among 1000 adults surveyed aged 65-80 ar...
1 Maj 202348min
The Marathon of Alzheimer's: You Are Not Alone with Karla Hult, Founder of So Many Goodbyes & Award-Winning Journalist
"She sits in front of the man who raised her, served as her role model and supported her throughout life's most challenging moments. And she misses him. She touches his face, holds his hands, searches...
26 Apr 202345min
The Road Trip that Connected the Dementia Caregiver Community with Kitty Norton, Filmmaker of "Wine, Women, & Dementia"
"One thing is for sure: no one plans on being a dementia caregiver when they grow up," said Kitty Norton, a filmmaker and director of "Wine, Women, and Dementia". Her first feature film, a documentary...
24 Apr 202348min
Prevent Your Loved Ones From Being Overmedicated with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, CEO of GeriatRx
The majority of older adults over the age of 65 are taking 15 to 18 medications annually, which can lead to an increase in hospitalization and also has a cost of nearly $21 billion annually. My guest ...
19 Apr 202341min
The Emotional Journey of Cancer: Insights and Guidance for Patients and Caregivers with Cynthia Hayes, Author of The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can bring forth a myriad of emotions not only for the patient but also for their caregivers and partners. Cancer can also deeply impact our relationships. My guest today is Cynthia ...
17 Apr 202342min
Talking Money with Aging Parents: Essential Conversations We Need to Have with Cameron Huddleston, Author, Award-Winning Journalist & Director of Education and Content at Carefull
Having a conversation about finances with our aging parents can be challenging, but it doesn't always have to be. However, it's important that we have these conversations, ensuring that they have fina...
12 Apr 202357min
