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Dementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 96: Guest Mr. John Ramsay - The Happiness Program And Social-AbilityToday, Bobbi and Mike talk to Mr. John Ramsay, who is the Managing Director of Social-Ability, a member of the UK’s National Standards Committee on Ageing Societies, and a passionate advocate for raising awareness of the challenges faced by those living with cognitive challenges. Social-Ability's Happiness Program is a first-of-its-kind service that sparks laughter and happiness for everyone living with cognitive challenges. The Happiness Program is used in a range of settings, from care homes and schools to community centers and organizations.Social-Ability WebsiteSocial-Ability FacebookSocial-Ability "X"Social-Ability InstagramJohn Ramsay LinkedInIf you app...
2025-01-0840 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 94 - Repost of Guest Kay Bransford - Preparing for the Financial Aspects of Caregiving.Bobbi and Mike are off for Christmas, therefore, we are reposting an important previous episode with Ms. Kay Bransford where we talk about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor, and taking care of the financial aspects of your loved ones.Kay took care of her parents’ finances when they were diagnosed with dementia and that experience led her to pursue a passion of helping other families prepare for the financial aspects of caregiving. She has an award-winning blog called Dealing With Dementia (link below), is the founder of MemoryBanc which is a money management business, and...
2024-12-2524 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 87: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 50 - "Has anyone been able to keep their loved one at home until the end? We would like to avoid assisted living, hoping to only need hospice."The short answer to this question is YES! We did it with Mike's father. The long answer is that it's really important to understand how difficult that is, how complicated it can become and determine what exactly you're going to need and try always to be a step ahead. The best way to assure you have the best chance of keeping your loved one at home, is to be prepared by having a team in place.Listen to the episode to hear about things you need to consider regarding your care team and whether or not you...
2024-11-0607 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 80: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 46: - "I’ve noticed my mom napping and just plain falling asleep throughout the day more often, even in the middle of social gatherings. Is that a sign of getting closer to the end? "It could be but it doesn't have to be. It could be something as simple as side effects of her medications among a number of other things. In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk about what some of those other things might be.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, yo...
2024-09-1803 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 79: Guest Mr. Mike Parish - Awareness of issues critical to LGBTQ+ people living with, or supporting people with a dementia diagnosis.In today's episode, we are joined by Mr. Mike Parish to discuss the anxieties and disadvantages that LGBTQ+ people experience in health care and social care. Mr. Parish is the founding director of England's LGBTQ+ dementia advisory group community interest company, which provides a hub of support, research, networking and promotion of knowledge and awareness around issues critical to the LGBTQ+ people living with or supporting people with a dementia diagnosis. Link for the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group WebsiteLink for LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group Facebook pageLink for the "For Brian" Website
2024-09-1145 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 78: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 45: "Has it been proven that anesthesia progresses Alzheimer’s and the other forms of dementia?"While there has been no specific studies and/or declaration that anesthesia progresses dementia, Bobbi and Mike speak from their personal experience with Mike's dad after having surgery to put in a pacemaker after having a heart attack.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me...
2024-09-0504 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 76: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 44: "My dad is starting to not recognize us. How do I navigate this stage?"A caregiver is experiencing the most difficult of situations - that of a loved one not recognizing you. This is the most heartbreaking stage of caring for a loved one.Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate this issue.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to...
2024-08-2105 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 74: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 43: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there."A caregiver asks two very sensitive and complex questions: "How do I organize a private funeral? There are people who may try to attend that LO and myself don’t want there. Also, how do you avoid having an after function?" Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions on how to navigate these issues.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If y...
2024-08-0706 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 73: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 42: "The time has come to look for Memory care home for Mom. What should I look for and what questions should I ask before making a decision?"Great Question.Looking for a memory care facility is very overwhelming. Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer a number of suggestions that you can ask when visiting a memory care facility. Use these suggestions as a baseline - there are many more that can be asked. It is virtually impossible to have an all-inclusive list of questions as each dementia patient has their unique needs.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your...
2024-08-0109 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 71: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 41: Don't tell me I hate the disease - I hate HIM!There are so many people out there that have this feeling. To have somebody turn around and say, "you don't hate him; you hate the disease," because in that moment, you absolutely hate that person. This is a red flag, and it needs to be taken seriously and addressed.Listen as Bobbi and Mike offer some suggestions as to where you might get some assistance.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your J...
2024-07-1806 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 69: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 40: Do other people have trouble with mirrors? I had to cover ours as my husband thinks other people are in the house when he sees reflections.Mirrors can be very disconcerting to individuals with dementia. Today, Bobbi and Mike talk about issues that may arise with mirrors and discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with them.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Bella purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. All you have to...
2024-07-0405 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 67: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 39: "What do other people do when you are out and your LO has to go to the bathroom and no family bathroom is available?Throughout this process of caring for somebody with a dementia, we learn to be as flexible and creative as possible. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with public bathrooms.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast and want to say thanks, you can go to Buy Me a Coffee. Al...
2024-06-1904 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 65: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 37 - "My loved one was on the commode in her room, and she fell over and poop went everywhere. I can’t do poop. How do I get that terrible odor out of her room?"One of the most common reasons for someone to put a loved one in a care home is they can't deal with poop. We can absolutely guarantee you, if you're dealing with somebody with a dementia, poop-will-happen. Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss a couple of helpful hints to deal with poop.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.If you appreciate the in...
2024-06-0606 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 64: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 37 - "I was warned not to have my husband get an official diagnosis – he has mild cognitive impairment- because he might later be denied medical services as he already has an incurable disease. Is this true?""Today, Bobbi and Mike discuss one of the many myths about dementia and dementia care.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook PageInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of eve...
2024-06-0606 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 60: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 35 - "What can I feed my LO? She is getting extremely picky. She does not eat egg, beans, bread, tortillas, oatmeal, potatoes to name a few."On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss some of the possible reasons your loved one may be refusing food.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook PageInteresting and informative guests wil...
2024-05-0107 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 58: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 34 - "My LO was removed from drug trial due to brain bleed. Alz doctor now wants to put him on Aricept. Has it helped your LO? What can I expect from this drug?"On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss moving forward with the Alzheimer's drug Aricept, which is very expensive and whether it will help your loved one.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page
2024-04-1806 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing April 10 - Ms. Colleen Duewell - PreviewOn Wednesday, April 10th, Ms. Colleen Duewell, who is a Certified Geriatric Care Management Consultant, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Advanced Care Planner, talks to Bobbi and Mike about how a care manager can be beneficial in understanding and navigating our health, legal, and financial systems. Stop back on the 10th for Colleen's full episode.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-04-0600 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 56: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 33 - "Has anyone experienced their Loved One not being able to understand what is said while still being able to speak well?"Bobbi and Mike discuss communicating with your loved one on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk. Today's question is: "Has anyone experienced LO not being able to understand what is said while still being able to speak well? He can communicate what he wants to say but has a hard time understanding what is said to him."Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, inc...
2024-04-0305 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 54: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 32 - Decision To Move Forward With Leqembi Infusions.Bobbi and Mike discuss moving forward with the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-03-2108 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 52: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 31 - "When LO is being violent, hallucinating, etc., why do people advise checking for UTI?""Why do people advise checking for UTI when LO is being violent, hallucinating, etc.?"While it doesn't seem logical or intuitive, UTI's can have a very dramatic effect on the brain chemistry of the elderly and especially those with dementia. Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving be...
2024-03-0604 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing February 28 - Ms. Sara McCunnie - Preview #2On Wednesday, February 28th, Ms. Sara McCunnie, who is registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia, talks to Bobbi and Mike about some strategies where color and patterns can play a role in dementia caregiving. Stop back on the 28th for Sara's full episode.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-02-2300 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 50: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 30 - "Having your mother turn on you is maddening and breaking my spirit. I’m so sad.""Having your mother turn on you, looking at you with an evil expression and rant at you like you’re an idiot while making no sense herself, is maddening and breaking my spirit. Saying, she can’t help it” does not make it hurt less. I’m so sad."The emotional "roller coaster" is very real and takes a severe toll on caregivers. Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk.To attend Bobbi's virtual support group, please email info@bobbicarducci.com and we will provide d...
2024-02-2106 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing February 28 - Ms. Sara McCunnie - Preview #1On Wednesday, February 28th, Ms. Sara McCunnie, who is registered architect in both New Zealand and Australia, talks to Bobbi and Mike about some strategies where color and patterns can play a role in dementia caregiving. Stop back on the 28th for Sara's full episode.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-02-1600 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 49: Guest Kay Bransford - Preparing for the Financial Aspects of Caregiving.Bobbi and Mike talk to Ms. Kay Bransford about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor, and taking care of the financial aspects of your loved ones. Kay took care of her parents’ finances when they were diagnosed with dementia and that experience led her to pursue a passion of helping other families prepare for the financial aspects of caregiving. She has an award-winning blog called Dealing With Dementia (link below), is the founder of MemoryBanc which is a money management business, and the author of a best-selling book, MemoryBank: Your Workbook for Organizing Your Lif...
2024-02-1424 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing February 14 - Ms. Kay Bransford - Preview #2On Wednesday, February 14th, Ms. Kay Bransford talks to Bobbi and Mike about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor among other items dealing with the finances for your loved ones. Stop back on the 14th for Kay's full episode.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here to follow the Dementia Spotlight Facebook Page(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-02-0900 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 48: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 29 - "I Can’t get my LO to change. Mother had been wearing the same outfit for months. They are filthy and torn. What can I do?"Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I Can’t get my LO to change. Mother had been wearing the same outfit for months. They are filthy and torn. We can’t find similar clothes as she bought them over 10 years ago. When we try to get her to wear something new, she throws a fit. She does shower and Dad sneaks in new underpants when she is in there. What can I do?Interesting and informative guests will join us on the...
2024-02-0706 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing February 14 - Ms. Kay BransfordComing Attraction: On February 14th, Ms. Kay Bransford talks to Bobbi and Mike about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor among other items dealing with the finances for your loved ones. Stop back on the 14th.(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-02-0200 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 47: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 28 - "Why is it so freaking hard after reminding 4 times to take the plastic trash bag out of the container, pull the ties shut, and put the closed bag in the brown trash bin, then put a new bag inside the kitchenThis type of frustration is very real and very common among caregivers. Bobbi and Mike provide some insights and tips to help ease the frustration for both the caregiver and the person with dementia on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
2024-01-3108 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 46: Guest Donna Thomson - Is 2024 The Year of the Caregiver?In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with caregiver, author, and educator Donna Thomson about the possibility of 2024 being the year of the caregiver, caregiving as project management, caring across generations, and caregiving essentials.Donna is Director and co-designer of the Family Engagement in Research Courses and Program and facilitates the Caregiving Essentials Cours at McMaster University.Donna has written two books on caregiving: The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to Caregiver The Four Walls of my Freedom: Lessons I've Learned From A Life Of Caregiving.Draw...
2024-01-2436 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 45: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 27 - "What is the difference between Power of Attorney and Guardianship?".Great Question! Bobbi and Mike provide a very basic understanding between Power of Attorney and Guardianship on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk. It is in everyone's best interest to consult with an elder law attorney to get these documents in place BEFORE you need them.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.
2024-01-1713 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 44: How Dangerous Are the New Dementia Drugs?Speaking of controversial issues others tend to avoid, Bobbi and Mike discuss their feeling on these new drugs that are very dangerous, and the FDA which is "fast track" approving these drugs...and why!***REXULTI (brexpiprazole)· Cerebrovascular Disease·Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome·Tardive Dyskinesia·Hyperglycemia·LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglycerides·Low white blood cell count or Neutropenia·Orthostatic Hypotension·What Is Dysphagia·Rexulti Safety Info·Drug Trials Snapshots: REXULTI·FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Agitation Symptoms Associated with Dementia due to Alzheimer’s Disease·...
2024-01-1341 minDementia Spotlight PodcastNo Episode on Jan 10We wish you, our listeners, a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year. Bobbi and I will be away this week so there will not be an regular episode on Wednesday, January 10. We will provide an episode on Saturday, January 13 and then resume our regular schedule of weekly podcasts on the following Wednesday (Jan 17th).Mike(c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
2024-01-0700 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 43: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 26 - "The hospital wants to discharge my mother. She was in ICU and intubated, and now her dementia seems worse. What is worse, the hospital is threatening to call Adult Protective Services on me because I won't pBobbi and Mike provide some helpful insights for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I'm in a bit of a dilemma, my mom, who has dementia, went into the hospital last week for internal bleeding. The hospital wants to discharge her, and I said no. She was in ICU, intubated and restrained and now seems worse and started sundowning. They said if I don't pick her up, they will call Adult Protective Services on me. I don't know what to do. I work full time and now she can barely walk...
2024-01-0306 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 42: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 25 - "My mom told me that for three nights a dog has been in the tree outside her window. What can I do?"Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mom told me that for three nights a dog has been in the tree outside her window. He’s stretched out on a branch and holds on to it with his back feet. He is brown and white and looks at her. What can I do? "It's not uncommon for persons with dementia to have hallucinations; animals outside is one of the most common. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips...
2023-12-2004 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 41: The Dementia Umbrella And The 5 Major Forms Of Dementia.Bobbi and Mike discuss the different (5 most common) forms of dementia that fall under the dementia umbrella and provide resource information. Having some understanding of the different forms of dementia can help access the right resources that are available.The five most common forms of dementia. You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each:Alzheimer'sLewy BodyFrontotemporalVascularMixedThere are several additional brain diseases that can cause dementia as well. You can click on the links to find out more information and resources regarding each one:Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Huntington's Dise...
2023-12-1310 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 40: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 24 - "Oh My God is it just me? I was helping mom put her bra on and she was having trouble adjusting it. I just couldn’t bring myself to help her with her under boob. Ugh!"Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Oh My God is it just me? I was helping mom put her bra on and she was having trouble adjusting it. I just couldn’t bring myself to help her with her under boob. Ugh!"Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's helpful tips to handle the situation besides just closing your eyes and clenching your teeth to get it done.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd...
2023-12-0604 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 39: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 23 - "Since his surgery. he’s been a different person. He’s been in the hospital a month recovering, but he is paranoid thinking people are after him."Bobbi and Mike provide some helpful tips for the following caregiver's issue on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My dad was diagnosed last year with early onset Parkinson’s/dementia. He was fine, walking a mile a day. Then one day he had a problem and needed to have surgery. Since the surgery he’s been a different person, he’s been in the hospital a month recovering but he is paranoid thinking people are after him."Sadly, anesthesia which puts someone into a deep sleep, has an effect on the brain. Check ou...
2023-11-2904 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 38: Guest Darlene Fuchs - Love, Loss, and the Dance with Dementia.In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with Darlene Fuchs who watched both of her parents struggle with dementia and shares the invaluable lessons learned along the way. She hopes her story of their memory becomes a source of inspiration for others facing similar challenges in their lives.Following her mother's (Gail) dementia diagnosis, her father (Richard) became her primary caregiver, showing extraordinary affection and unwavering commitment to his beloved wife. Richard's passion for journaling later became a source of comfort and connection for the entire family. Darlene knew that her parents' story of enduring love was worth s...
2023-11-2235 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 37: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 22 - "What’s their freaking fascination with calling the police? I have to take his phone away as he keeps calling 911."Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "What’s their freaking fascination with calling the police? I have to take his phone away as he keeps calling 911."Frustrating indeed! Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To fol...
2023-11-1504 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 36: Guest Dr. George Ackerman - I Will Never Let My Mother’s Memory Be Forgotten!In this episode, Bobbi and Mike talk with "Sharon's Son", Dr. George Ackerman about Parkinson's Disease awareness.Dr. Ackerman, with his family created TogetherForSharon® for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive, and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease.Together For Sharon | Parkinson’s Awareness WebsiteLink for TogetherForSharon Facebook PageLink for TogetherForSharon BlogLink for TogetherForSharon TicTocTogetherForSharonTwitter: @togetherforsha1TogetherForSharonInstagram: @togetherforsharonTogetherForSharon: YouTube Channel Dr. Ackerman...
2023-11-1132 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 35: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 21 - "Has anyone’s loved one had fake pain? My mom says she has pain for a few moments then is fine. We took her to ER and there is nothing wrong."Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Has anyone’s loved one had fake pain? My mom says she has pain for a few moments then is fine. It’s been going on for a few weeks. We took her to ER and there is nothing wrong."The short answer is "yes". Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's more detailed answer and recommendations.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposit...
2023-11-0103 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 34: Guest Dr. Daniel Potts - Person Centered Care and the Expressive ArtsIn this episode, Neurologist Dr. Daniel Potts talks with Bobbi and Mike about how people diagnosed with dementia are still living and deserve the support needed to help them live as well as possible through the trauma and losses they face. They also discuss his father’s transformation from saw miller to watercolor artist in the throes of dementia through person-centered care and the expressive arts. Dr. Potts seeks to make these therapies more widely available through his foundation, Cognitive Dynamics. Additionally, he is passionate about promoting self-preservation and dignity for all persons with cognitive impai...
2023-10-2531 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 33: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 20 - I remind my husband constantly to put his seatbelt on, zip up his fly, wipe his nose, don’t eat with your fingers, etc. He yells, “Stop picking on me.”Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I remind my husband constantly to put his seatbelt on, zip up his fly, wipe his nose, your shirt is buttoned crookedly, don’t eat with your fingers, etc. He yells, 'Stop picking on me.' How can I clean up his act without him thinking I’m picking on him? He is still in the early stages of the disease."Interesting question. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's answer and suggestions.Interesting and informat...
2023-10-1805 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 32: Guest Mary Daniel - The Fight For The Passage Of The Essential Caregivers ActMary Daniel talks with Bobbi and Mike about the beginning and height of COVID, when we endured months of lockdowns that caused so many to watch their loved ones deteriorate and often die through a closed window. Mary took a job as a dishwasher for the memory care facility where her husband was a resident, which allowed her to spend time with him since family visits were restricted during the height of COVID.Mary is the founder of “Caregivers for Compromises – Because Isolation Kills Too”, a group of over 14,000 caregivers fighting for the passage of the Esse...
2023-10-1136 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 31: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 19 - Can you tell me why she covers her face for a long time several times a day and then looks up so confused like she doesn’t know where she is?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Can you tell me why she covers her face for a long time several times a day and then looks up so confused like she doesn’t know where she is?"Interesting question. Check out the episode for Bobbi and Mike's answer and suggestions.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and a...
2023-10-0406 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 30: Guest Dr. Samantha Winemaker - The Difficulty Dealing With Doctors When Living With DementiaDr. Samantha Winemaker talks with Bobbi and Mike about Palliative Care, how the caregiver can invite themselves into the conversation with the doctor, and 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis.Link for The Waiting Room RevolutionTwitter: @sammywinemakerInstagram: dr.sammywinemakerLink for Dr. Winemaker's book: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest: 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing DiagnosisInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before an...
2023-09-2740 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 29: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 18 - Does anyone else feel that once you become a caregiver nobody wants anything to do with you?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Does anyone else feel that once you become a caregiver, nobody wants anything to do with you?"Unfortunately, this is a common feeling among caregivers. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's recommendations.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to...
2023-09-2006 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 28: Guest Christopher Nichols - The Difficulty Dealing With Doctors When Living With DementiaChristopher Nichols lives with dementia and talks with Bobbi and Mike about the difficulty of dealing with doctors when living with dementia and how Artificial Intelligence may help with diagnosis in the future. Link for Chris' How To Dementia YouTube ChannelChris' Twitter: @howtodementiaflInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To fol...
2023-09-1327 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 27: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 17 - Hide and Go Teeth! A bit of dementia humor.Bobbi and Mike share a bit of dementia humor on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mom keeps losing her dentures. We have found them at the bottom of her coffee cup, in her pocket, in the trash. We call these episodes 'Hide and Go Teeth!" Does this happen to anyone else?"Great way to find some humor to ease the stress of being a dementia caregiver. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's response.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th We...
2023-09-0605 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 26: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 16 - My mother-in-law is diagnosed in the early stages of dementia. Am I wrong to expect her do dishes as other than that she does nothing but smoke, sleep, and play games on her phone?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My mother-in-law is diagnosed in the early stages of dementia. Am I wrong to expect her do dishes as other than that she does nothing but smoke, sleep, and play games on her phone?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to kno...
2023-08-3004 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 25: Guest Susie Singer Carter - Nursing Home Neglect and AbuseWriter, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the millions who have suffered dearly as a result of nursing home neglect and abuse and her documentary, No Country for Old People, which pulls the curtain back on the corporatization of nursing homes.No Country for Old People Sizzle ReelNo Country for Old People WebsiteThe Go Girl Media WebsiteGo Girl Media Facebook PageGo Girl Media Twitter: @GoGrlMediaSusieGo G...
2023-08-2334 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 24: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 15 - (Not a question, a bit of advice) There’s not a person in this world who does not settle down a bit when they’ve been heard, seen, and felt.Bobbi and Mike discuss a caregiver's submitted tip on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "There’s not a person in this world who does not settle down a bit when they’ve been heard, seen, and felt." So very true. Listen to the episode to hear Bobbi and Mike's comments.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to...
2023-08-1606 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 23: Guest Susie Singer Carter - The Realities of Alzheimer'sWriter, Producer, Director, Susie Singer Carter talks with Bobbi and Mike about the realities of Alzheimer’s in her film, My Mom and the Girl. Including, Finding the Silver lining in Alzheimer’s care. The Go Girl Media WebsiteGo Girl Media Facebook PageGo Girl Media Twitter: @GoGrlMediaSusieGo Girl Media InstagramGo Girl Media VimeoInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite...
2023-08-0932 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 22: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 14 - I feel like a failure every day. What am I doing wrong?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I feel like a failure every day. What am I doing wrong? Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and...
2023-08-0203 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 21: Guest Nicole Jorwic - Unpaid Care Provided By Family MembersBobbi and Mike talk with Nicole Jorwic about; among other things, about the 600 billion dollars in unpaid care provided by family members and how government funding would benefit all by putting those dollars back into the economy. The Caring Across Generations Website: https://caringacross.org/Click for Caring Across Generations Facebook PageCaring Across Generations Twitter: @CaringAcrossGenClick for Caring Across Generations InstagramClick for Caring Across Generations YouTubeInteresting and informative guests will...
2023-07-2635 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 20: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 13 - Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?Episode 20: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 13 - Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem? Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Do They Ever Acknowledge They Have A Problem?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues othe...
2023-07-1905 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 19: Guest Amy Temperley - Play, Grow, and ContributeBobbi and Mike talk with guest Amy Temperley about how to help older adults play, grow, contribute and learn throughout their lifespan, wherever they live or gather.The Aging Is Cool Website: www.agingiscool.comClick for Aging Is Cool Facebook Page Aging Is Cool Twitter: @Agingiscool1Click for Aging Is Cool InstagramInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues othe...
2023-07-1225 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 18: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 10 - What makes my husband be on his best behavior when others are around and then treat me like crap when we are alone?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "What makes my husband be on his best behavior when others are around and then treat me like crap when we are alone?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to...
2023-07-0505 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 17: Guest Mr. Julian Morelli - Clarifying the Role of Essential Family CaregiversBobbi and Mike talk with Julian Morelli about how, as a member of Ontario’s pandemic committee representing essential family caregivers, worked with the Canada Standard Association clarifying the role of Essential Family Caregivers and to obtain formal recognition and clarity in Canadian Legislation with Essential Family Caregiver is now being the recognized and accepted term. Follow Julian on twitter -- @JulianMorelli1Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and afte...
2023-06-2836 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 16: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 9 - Every day at 3:00AM my dad is awake looking for food. I have to get up and make sure he doesn’t burn the house down.Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Every day at 3:00AM my dad is awake looking for food. I have to get up and make sure he doesn’t burn the house down. Then he wants me to cook him something. I need sleep. I can’t keep doing this. What do you recommend?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the oppo...
2023-06-2105 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 15: Guest Ms. Jen Chan - Family Caregivers Are Getting Younger And YoungerBobbi and Mike talk with Jen Chan about being a younger caregiver and how to come from a place of compassion while facing the challenges, emotions, and rewards of caring for a family member.The Senior Shower Project Website: https://www.seniorshowerproject.com/ The Senior Shower Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/seniorshowerprojectInteresting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, inc...
2023-06-1430 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 14: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 8 - I am beginning to resent my mother. She demands all my attention and I had to put my life on back burner for her. What can I do?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I am beginning to resent my mother. She demands all my attention and I had to put my life on back burner for her. What can I do?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, inc...
2023-06-0705 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 13 - Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 6 - My spouse’s behavior changes started about six weeks after our primary care doctor convinced me to give him a statin. Do you think the medicine and change in him are related?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My spouse’s behavior changes started about six weeks after our primary care doctor convinced me to give him a statin. The changes were drastic and he’s not getting any better. He’s bedbound, in the hospital, babbling. He was so dizzy he fell and was not able to walk again. Do you think the medicine and change in him are related?Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and info...
2023-05-3105 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 1 Repost Due to Bobbi and Mike Having COVIDUnfortunately, Bobbi and Mike both have COVID and have been unable to record so we are reposting Episode 1 - Meet Bobbi and Mike. Hopefully, we will be back to recording and posting new episodes next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.To follow us on Twitter - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4
2023-05-2413 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 11: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 6 - Why do I get so angry with her? I tell myself not to get mad but…she pushes my buttons. How can I stop feeling this way?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Why do I get so angry with her? I tell myself not to get mad but…she pushes my buttons. How can I stop feeling this way?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including contr...
2023-05-1710 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 9: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 5 - My husband was gone. I sat there thinking, am I going to go looking for him?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "I was in the shower and when I got out and dressed my husband was gone. I sat there thinking, 'am I going to go look for him?' It was so nice being by myself, I didn’t want to go. Then a friend phoned, she found him walking along the road and was bringing him back. For a few moments, I was mad at her. Is it horrible I didn’t want him ba...
2023-05-0307 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 7: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 4 - Should there be designated safe havens?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "Tough Topic – Should there be designated safe havens where family caregivers can place a person with a dementia when the caregiver no longer has the ability to care for him or her?"Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and a...
2023-04-1910 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 6: Guest Mr. Anthony Copeland-Parker: Love In The Time of Early Onset Alzheimer'sBobbi and Mike welcome Anthony Copeland-Parker who shares the story of his partner Catherine (Cat) and their literal journey of dementia care. Anthony recounts the trials and tribulations of an ex-pilot with a passion for vistas and logistics and a woman so tough, she walks a half-marathon in the Australian Outback mere weeks after breaking her ankle. Anthony also talks to us about "keeping the brain talking to the body" and the importance of hydration.Click here for Anthony and Cat's website for more information on them Click here to buy Anthony's book on...
2023-04-1229 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 5: Tips, Truths, & Straight Talk 3 - How do I keep him from fighting me when I'm trying to take care of him?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My husband doesn’t know who I am and resists when I try to get him up in the morning. He is usually wet despite wearing depends at night and it’s important I get him clean and dry. How to keep him from fighting me and trying to hit me when I’m trying to take care of him? Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will joi...
2023-04-0506 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 4: Tips, Truths, & Straight Talk 2 - How do I keep mom from constantly scratching her arms?Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "How do I keep Mom from scratching her arms constantly?" Great question. Listen to the episode to find Bobbi and Mike's answer.Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid.Bobbi and Mike would love to hear from you, ans...
2023-03-2904 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 3: Guest Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail: Should A Caregiver Seek Help And How? Bobbi and Mike welcome Ms. Karen Mullen McPhail, RN, BSN, MSN, LALFA, CCM,CDP. She is the Chief Executive Officer /Chief Operating Officer ofEldementals LLC, a care management organization in the DC Metro area. She is a professional care manager with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has been working since 2001 as a private Healthcare Consultant, Care Advisor, and Care Manager in the DC Metro area. Her specialty is managing complex care needs and providing concierge-style caremanagement for private clients. As a care manager, clinical aging expert, and an aginglif...
2023-03-2224 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 2: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 1 - My husband is at the point of diapers. I am looking at a care home for him; is it too soon?"Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. Bobbi and Mike answer the following caregiver's question on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight Talk: "My husband is at the point of diapers, not being able to use a fork and spoon, and wandering. He can still carry on a conversation; he thinks I am his mother. The dog is his childhood dog, he knows who our kids are. I am looking at a care home for him and they have a waiting list of 14 peop...
2023-03-1504 minDementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 1: Meet Your Hosts, Bobbi and MikeWelcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid After Mike's mother passed away in July 2002, Bobbi and Mike took in Rodger, Mike's father and quickly realized they were unprepared for the demands of caring for someone with dementia. For the next seven...
2023-03-0813 minDementia Spotlight PodcastDementia Spotlight PromoIntroduction to Dementia Spotlight Podcast and Bobbi and Mike Carducci.Welcome to Dementia Spotlight! tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer’s and the many other forms of dementia. Interesting and informative guests will join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. On the opposite Wednesdays, we will provide straight talk about what people need to know before and after caregiving begins, including controversial issues others tend to avoid. (c) 2023-2025 Carducci Caregiving Consulting
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Rodger ThatWhen Caregivers Change, Care Shouldn't :: Mike MichelIs your fridge covered in sticky notes? Do you keep a notebook with enough highlighting that it looks like a coloring book? Or maybe your hand is covered in ink messages? You are not alone. Keeping all of your notes in order is a challenge and critical to providing accountability, continuity, and efficiency in care. Mike Michel, a former caregiver and case manager, developed Care Trainr, an app that is a modern solution for continuous caregiving and puts an end to confusing paper trails. He’s helping put the family at the center of personalized care by creating a si...
2022-04-2731 minRodger ThatHappy New Year :: Caregiving Tip from Bobbi & MikeHappy New Year from all of us at Rodger That! We are taking a short break as we celebrate the holidays with our loved ones. We’ll be back next Tuesday January 11th to launch our 3rd season with more wonderful guests and helpful caregiving guidance. In the meantime, listen in as Bobbi & Mike share a caregiving tip to help us move more easily through the start of this new year. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the in...
2022-01-0502 minRodger ThatHappy Holidays :: Caregiving Tip from Bobbi & MikeHappy Holidays from all of us at Rodger That! We are taking a short break as we celebrate the holidays with our loved ones. We’ll be back on January 11th to launch our 3rd season with more wonderful guests and helpful caregiving guidance. In the meantime, listen in as Bobbi & Mike share a caregiving tip to help us more more easily through this holiday season. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger Th...
2021-12-2802 minRodger ThatThe Six Stages of Caregiving :: Bobbi & Mike CarducciIn this informative episode, Bobbi & Mike take a deep dive into Denise Brown’s Six Stages of Caregiving. Throughout the caregiving journey, these tips and insights can help any caregiver manage what they must face today and better prepare for what is yet to come. Once armed with a better understanding of the role, caregivers can focus on making the experience more meaningful for the one they are caring for, their family, as well as themselves. Don't forget to follow, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bo...
2021-11-1732 minRodger ThatRebuilding Connections One LEGO Brick at a Time :: Loretta VeneyThis week Bobbi & Mike talk with author, inspirational speaker and caregiver, Loretta Veney. When caring for her mother with dementia, Loretta found that her mother had more lucid moments when they built with LEGOs together. So, Loretta took these valuable lessons and developed LEGO themed events for caregivers and those with dementia. Her story is one of resilience, forgiveness and meaningfulness, and infectious joy will have you rolling with laughter, right along with Bobbi & Mike. Don't forget to follow, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To...
2021-11-0336 minRodger ThatMoving Forward: Employers and Caregivers :: Kathy KoenigKathy Koenig, M.S., is a Caregiver Coach and Consultant. She has been a caregiver for family and friends, both local, and at a distance. From those experiences, she knew she wanted to create programs to help others find solutions and satisfaction in caregiving. She is certified to teach caregiver programs, and presented at national conferences. Her goal is to help caregivers find manageability, ease, and joy in caregiving. “Sometimes caregiving is so overwhelming that you're thinking that you don't know what to do. But you realize that you do know how to do your job...
2021-03-2336 minRodger ThatTips and Insights into Dementia Caregiving :: Bobbi and MikeFor more than seven years our hosts, Bobbi and Mike Carducci, were the caregivers for Rodger, Mike’s ailing father who was stricken with dementia. With more patience and compassion than either thought possible, they cared for Rodger’s every need through to his final days. Since then they have dedicated their lives to sharing their personal journey with this cruel disease. In today’s episode they share their insights into the challenges facing anyone caring for a loved one with dementia, Lewy Body, or any mental illness. How do you know if...
2021-02-1635 minRodger ThatWhen Your 12-year old Child is Your Caregiver :: Anne ScottWhen Anne Scott, a mother of five children, was diagnosed with vascular brain lesions, multiple sclerosis, and fibromyalgia, her whole life changed and her twelve-year-old daughter, Evie, became her caregiver. “I was in total shock. I came home, sat in my garden for a couple of hours 'cause I couldn't go in and tell the children. I just sat there for a while and cried,” Anne says about the day she was misdiagnosed with dementia. “I got myself together and then went in the house and told the children what I knew about it, which wasn't...
2021-02-0933 minRodger ThatFamily Is The Crutch That Holds The System Together :: Dr. Vivian StamatopoulosDr. Vivian Stamatopoulos is an Associate Teaching Professor at Ontario Tech University who specializes in unpaid family caregiving. She talks with Bobbi and Mike about how Canadian officials have failed to adequately balance the risks of isolation against the risks of transmission. “Essential family caregivers can be easily trained in PPE use and other safety protocols. What cannot be easily reversed are the serious adverse effects of isolation and the demonstrated dangers that come with an abrupt end to operational transparency,” Vivian Stamatopoulos said. “When families are present with their loved-ones inside care facilities, their active...
2020-09-0837 minRodger ThatThe Caregiver Has To Take Care Of Themselves :: Karen JohnsonKaren Johnson is a Certified Dementia Care Specialist. On this episode she talks with Bobbi and Mike about how to prepare to care for a loved one and the importance of not forgetting to take care of yourself. A caregiver's physical, emotional, and mental health is vital to the well-being of the person who has Dementia. To be a good caregiver, you must be good to yourself. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this po...
2020-08-2539 minRodger ThatGen Silent: a Film About Aging in the LGBT Community :: Joe ApplebaumBobbi and Mike talk with documentary film producer Joe Applebaum about The Clowder Group’s award-winning film, Gen Silent. The film explores the issue of aging in the LGBT community and features six homosexual seniors discussing the growing trend of going back in the closet so as to avoid discrimination in their golden years. “It is incredibly important, the need as you age, to have a support group.” Joe says. “I'm sure that you will agree with me, but that's even more so in the LGBT community because of what's happened in our community.” Don't fo...
2020-08-1135 minRodger ThatMeeting the Needs of LGBT Elders :: Dr. Tim Johnston Bobbi and Mike talk with Dr. Tim Johnston, Senior Director of National Projects at SAGE, about the unique challenges that older LGBT adults face. Despite increasing advances in gay rights and acceptance, many aging members of the LGBT community struggle to find supportive senior living options. “LGBT folks are more likely to be supported by groups that we call chosen family so folks that aren't biological or legal relatives.”, says Johnston, “…but creating a care plan that involves LGBT people will often require pulling back from just that nuclear family and really thinking who are th...
2020-08-0436 minRodger ThatFinancial Planning Strategies for Caregivers & Their Parents :: Kay BransfordBobbi and Mike discuss with Kay Bransford – Founder and CEO of MemoryBanc – how caregiving can be emotionally and physically challenging, but also a rewarding, selfless act. However, it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own financial health and well-being. The lesson here for caregivers is to start planning now for your own future care. Kay has spent the last seven years helping seniors and other adults organize and manage a myriad of details and accounts related to their personal, financial, medical, online, and household assets. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review...
2020-07-2834 minRodger ThatCaring for the Caregiver :: Saskia de QuaastenietJoin Bobbi & Mike as they speak with Certified Caregiving Consultant and Educator, Saskia de Quaasteniet, about the importance of caring for yourself while caring for a loved one. Saskia provides coping strategies, tools and resources that help caregivers find relief from personal resentment, guilt and stress that may lead to burnout during the caregiving journey. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.
2020-07-2136 minRodger ThatBuilding Trusting Relationships in Caregiving :: Dr. Warren HebertBobbi & Mike speak with Dr. Warren Hebert, CEO of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana, a nursing professor, and a home health nurse of over 30 years. Warren notes that “the family caregiving journey is filled with hard changes, sometimes long in duration, and heavy in relationship stewardship. Being intentional about a slow approach, savoring the moments in the caregiving experience, can offer a deeper appreciation of the gifts, in the sacred space we call home.” Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobb...
2020-07-1434 minRodger ThatThe Precious Gifts a Caregiver Receives :: Gregor CollinsJoin Bobbi & Mike as they talk with Gregor Collins, author of “The Accidental Caregiver”, about his life-changing experience of caring for Holocaust refugee, Maria Altmann. Starting his career in Los Angeles producing reality TV, Gregor eventually shifted gears to acting, performing on stage, on television, and in independent feature films. His writing and acting have been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Publishers Weekly, Cinema Editor Magazine and many others, as well as on Off-Off Broadway stages across New York. Gregor travels around the world as a keynote speaker for his books, “The Accide...
2020-07-0832 minRodger ThatAdvocating for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury :: Dr. Chrisanne GordonJoin Bobbi and Mike as they talk with Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, founder of Resurrecting Lives, about the connection between Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Dementia. Dr. Gordon’s organization provides a national networking community to assist the nearly 450,000 veterans currently affected by TBI. Over the past 30 years, research has linked moderate and severe traumatic brain injury to a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia years after a head injury occurs. Don’t forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about...
2020-07-0141 minRodger ThatFinding Freedom in the Midst of Overwhelm :: Loren Gelberg-GoffToday's guest, Loren Gelberg-Goff, LCSW, guides caregivers to take as excellent care of themselves as they do of the others in their lives. Listen as Mike & Bobbi discuss with Loren what it takes to balance work and family life. Loren believes self-worth comes from within and can be achieved by learning how to nurture, respect, and fully care for oneself. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to...
2020-06-2337 minRodger ThatEducating Care Partners One Heart at a Time :: Gail WeatherillThis episode, Mike and Bobbi discuss with Gail Weatherill – author, RN, BSN, CAEd – how, when caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one’s quality of life. Gail has been specializing in the care of people with dementia and their families for over twenty years. Her irreverent approach to the health care machine makes her an effective and sought out advocate for those in deepest need. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find ou...
2020-06-1638 minRodger ThatResearching a Cure :: Dr. Melanie Chadwick\This episode’s guest is Dr. Melanie Chadwick, a gerontological nurse practitioner, from the Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program. Dr Chadwick talks with Bobbi & Mike about the innovative research and clinical studies that she’s working on at GU. “The benefits of the clinical trial,” Dr Chadwick says, “really do outweigh the risks of participation, so you have a chance to play a more active role in your own healthcare and can gain access to potential treatments that wouldn't be widely available to the community.” Right now, in the U.S. there are about 5.5 million people diagno...
2020-06-0931 minRodger ThatThere is no Greater Therapy Than the Love of a Dog :: Billie SmithBillie Smith – Executive Director for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs - talks with Bobbi and Mike about how dogs are an antidote to depression – and an easy pill to take. Life in a long-term care facility can be lonely and boring and a visit from a therapy dog can break the daily routine and stimulate the mind in dramatic ways. “It is not only very important for the people who we go and visit, because they do love seeing younger people there, it's also important to teach the kids that volunteering is very important.”, Billie. ATD’s obj...
2020-06-0228 minRodger ThatGetting Smart About Your Aging Parents :: Anne TumlinsonAnne Tumlinson – CEO of ATI Advisory and founder of Daughterhood.org - talks with Bobbi and Mike about her experiences coaching women and men to insist on excellent care and a meaningful experience for their parents. “Taking care of frail, old people is really complicated. You feel like you need a social work, business, law and medical degree to even understand what you need to know.” Anne Tumlinson has spent the last two decades working on improving how America cares for its frailest, most vulnerable older adults. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review...
2020-05-1232 minRodger ThatManaging Behaviors & Emotions - Part 2:: Bobbi and MikeNavigating our loved one’s behaviors and our own emotions is crucial to caregiving success. However, no one has a clear path to making that happen. Listen as Bobbie and Mike continue their discussion on managing your loved one’s behaviors and emotions. This episode includes tips and ideas about how to keep your loved one from wandering, helping them sleep at night, and how to ‘dementia’ proof your house. Remember that having dementia doesn’t mean that your loved one isn't thinking. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts a...
2020-02-2523 minRodger ThatManaging Behaviors & Emotions :: Bobbi and MikeNavigating our loved one’s behaviors and our own emotions is crucial to caregiving success. However, no one has a clear path to making that happen. Listen as Bobbie and Mike discuss specific advice on managing your loved one’s behaviors and emotions. They start with discussing how caregivers can find emotional support, then offer specific tips on ways to encourage loved one’s to change their clothes, bath, and agree not to drive. They also offer suggestions on how to ensure that the doctors believe you when you tell them about certain behaviors your loved one is exh...
2020-02-1828 minRodger ThatThere is no way to be a perfect caregiver :: Denise Brown Bobbi and Mike Carducci discuss with Denise Brown - the host of the National Caregiving Conference, author, and national speaker on caregiving - how to be a caregiver, the value of joining a caregiver peer group, and how you can’t control how long someone lives but you can positively affect the quality of their life. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike and the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!
2019-11-2626 minRodger ThatMeet Bobbi & Mike :: Find Out Who Rodger IsBobbi and Mike Carducci are dedicated to offering emotional support, practical tips and coping mechanisms so that no caregiver is left feeling lost and alone. Learn first hand about their seven year journey caring for Mike’s father Rodger, how they coped with the daily stresses and how they now travel the county to educate caregivers who find themselves overwhelmed with fatigue, grief and even anger. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thou...
2019-11-2440 min