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Eldercare SuccessTop Creative Shopping Hacks for Caregivers: :How to Find Solutions from Unexpected PlacesBest Places to Find Creative, Low-cost Solutions for Caregiving Challenges.Welcome to another episode of "Doing it Best with Eldercare Success." I'm your host, Nancy, and today we're talking about creative shopping solutions to make caregiving easier and more enjoyable, even fun! Today, we'll explore how to think outside the box and find innovative tools in unexpected places, whether you're at a hardware store, a grocery store, or even your favorite ice cream shop. This episode is packed with practical tips and ideas to help you be more resourceful, save money, and solve everyday caregiving challenges creatively...2024-06-1912 min
Eldercare SuccessHow Packrat Dad's Stuff Can Help You.Packrat Dad to the Rescue!The best gift your parents can give you is a list of where things go.What happens when your parents keep piling up the papers and never toss things away? In this episode of Eldercare Success, your host, Nancy May discussed how a parent’s packrat habits can work to your advantage in taking over caregiving responsibilities. Nancy also dives into the challenges of packing and moving, especially when dealing with multiple households and inheriting items from parents. It also highlights the value of a list of where everything is and...2024-05-2919 min
Eldercare SuccessWarning! NEVER hire only one home-care Aide - and whyNEVER hire only one home-care Aide: and why!In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or several aides and if it’s a good idea to have a full-time aide living in your parent’s home so you have greater peace of mind – or will you? There are a lot of unintentional mistakes family caregivers can make that can have disastrous results for you, your family, your parents, and even the aide(s) you hi...2024-03-2007 min
Eldercare SuccessEasy to use Tools to Balance Caregiving, Stress, anxiety, and SanityDo you ever feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed in yourcaregiving role? You're not alone. As a caregiver myself, I've faced those panic moments too. Caring for an aging parent or frail spouse can put us on an emotional rollercoaster, even if we're strong!In this week’s episode of Eldercare Success, I get real about caregiver stress and anxiety. I'll share some practical and easy-to-use tools, that I even use to cope when things feel like they're getting out of my control or ability to cope. These simple techniques can help you ta...2024-03-0610 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver 911: Avoid ER Nightmares with Your Elderly ParentCaregiver 911: Three top ways to help you avoid ER nightmaresEmergencies are every caregiver's worst nightmare, but being prepared can make a world of difference. In this episode of Eldercare Success, host Nancy May gives you the top three things to do when the unthinkable happens, and you need to call 911 for elderly loved ones.From getting them to the hospital faster, especially in rural areas, to ensuring doctors have the critical information they need for life-saving care, Nancy shares invaluable tips that could make all the difference. But the surprises don't stop...2024-02-2109 min
Eldercare SuccessThree Ways to Test and Fix an Elderly Parent's Love Interest Issues.Ways you can help identify, question, and begin to resolve concerns about a love scam that might be happening to your parent.In this episode of Eldercare Success, your host, Nancy May explores three essential considerations for adult children worried about their aging parents' new love interests, especially in cases where loneliness may make them vulnerable to exploitation. This includes observation tips, and the dynamics of the relationship, the importance of open conversations about the nature of companionship, and recognizing the emotional and financial implications of these connections. Learn how to help your...2024-02-0714 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Manage Caregiver Fear More EasilyIn this episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May deals with the issue of caregiver Fear.Fear is common among all caregivers. It's unavoidable, but not insurmountable. This episode doesn't just acknowledge that fear is part of the caregiver's experience; it focuses on practical strategies to manage and mitigate this fear. Whether it's the anxiety of what the future holds, the stress of current challenges, or the dread of the unknown, we're here to offer you concrete steps to handle these fears effectively.It can be easier than you might think.Episode Highlights:...2024-01-3113 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Manage Caregiver Anger. A better way to move forward in 2024Navigating the Storm of Caregiver Anger with Eldercare SuccessIn this emotionally insightful episode of the Eldercare Success Podcast, host Nancy May kicks off the New Year 2024 by addressing, head-on, a critical emotion in the caregiving journey: anger. This episode, part of the Eldercare Success Winter Shorts series, is specially designed to help caregivers manage and understand the complexity of anger, an emotion that can often leave us feeling out of control and overwhelmed, and even more angry than we were at the beginning of our day.This episode dives into:Anger’s Impact on...2024-01-1716 min
Eldercare SuccessSounds That Can Heal: Brainwaive Entrainment ToolsSounds That Can Heal: Brainwave Entrainment ToolsIn this episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May engages in a fascinating discussion with Morry Zelcovitch, a Brainwave Entrainment Engineer, and creator of The Morry Method. Morry has used this innovative tool to help save his own life and help others with less complex issues. Their conversation delves into the potential of brainwave entrainment to alleviate stress, anxiety, and sleep issues for caregivers, offering valuable insights into its practical applications. Researchers are now looking more deeply into how brainwave and gamma wave stimulation may hold promise for those wh...2024-01-1035 min
Eldercare SuccessAsk for what you want and need in the New Year!The holidays often overwhelm us, caregivers, especially if we are the primary caregiver. As a result, we often forget or forgo our own wants and needs. In this episode of Eldercare Success, I give you several ways to tap into what YOU want and need -- physically and emotionally. And, no, it is not selfish at all. In fact, asking for what you want – from your parents, your family, medical, and other professionals, can help you find more strength to continue through the months and years ahead. It is too easy to fall into the trap of...2024-01-0306 min
Eldercare SuccessEpisode 100, Talking with Mom and Dad When They're Not With YouThis is the 100th Celebration Episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success! Caring for an aging parent is not easy: it can take up much time, effort, and even money. But when your job as their caregiver ends, it often stops abruptly. For many of us, it becomes one of the most difficult transitions we'll go through in our caring journey, especially when we still have questions to ask, and things to learn.This is our 100th Episode of Eldercare Success and I wanted to mark this occasion with something special for you and f...2023-12-2751 min
Eldercare SuccessHelp With Making Change Easier For Caregivers and Aging ParentsIn this episode of Eldercare Success, I dive into how to help your parents adjust to change(s) without it becoming a stubborn battle of wills. Most of us know that change is a constant, and quite often necessary part of living. Yet sometimes we forget this when change becomes dramatic, such as when we see our parents or loved ones become older, trailer, or even infirm. Sometimes their own fears, especially if unshared, lead to misunderstandings and relationship-breaking points among family members. While your overall goal is to ensure their safety and well-being, helping them adjust can...2023-12-2009 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Stop Getting Angry: A Caregiver's Top ToolAs Caregivers, we're all under tremendous pressure and sometimes that leads us to say things we regret. S#*-T happens and it can lead to short and long bouts of anger. However, anger doesn’t just happen, it grows from something small, lingers, takes over, and can blow up suddenly. Anger begets more anger. Sometimes the parents we love and care for get intensely angry at us. We get angry at them. Siblings get angry at us, and we back at them. The list can go on.Caring for an aging parent can take us all ov...2023-12-1354 min
Eldercare SuccessWhat Would Santa Do? Black Friday Caregiver Holiday SpecialThis is an Eldercare Success Black Friday Special. I (your host, Nancy May) want to share a rather interesting and enlightening discussion I had with the original jolly old man himself: Santa. What does Santa have to do with aging or elder care? Well, a lot more than you might realize. He’s also got some insightful ways to bring younger children into the caring process. Santa also revealed how to create special gifts for those who say they have everything, how to manage grief during the holiday season, and how to mend broken relationships between family membe...2023-11-2926 min
Eldercare Success10 + a Bonus Tip to Help Caregivers Relieve Stress and Give Thanks This Holiday Season.Keeping up your spirits through the Thanksgiving holiday while caring for an elderly or frail loved one isn’t easy. Yet, there are ways to find time to catch your breath, stop, and get others to do some of the heavy lifting for you.This is a Thanksgiving holiday short Eldercare Success Episode with caregiver tips, tools, and ideas to make this time of year just a bit easier for you and someone you care for. Even if you’re doing this alone, with family members who swoop in and think they can do better, or from 1200 miles...2023-11-2216 min
Eldercare SuccessThings lost and stolen: when family heirlooms go missing. What do you do?In this episode of Eldercare Success, I tackle a common, yet overlooked, caregiving obstacle: the loss of family treasures. Whether it's an antique, jewelry, or a sentimental photo, these items often disappear. They can be accidentally misplaced and never found again, stolen, or taken by an antique dealer offering to pay cash for them – this was what happened in our case. Either way, the loss of a family treasure, can leave you angry, distraught, or frustrated in not understanding why, or how such a thing could happen. It should however prompt crucial questions.If an aging parent is ca...2023-11-1510 min
Eldercare SuccessKeeping Balance: Meditation for Non-MeditatorsIn this inspiring episode, I dive into a journey of resilience, innovation, and tranquility with my guest, Jennnifer Fink. She not only cared for two aging parents with Alzheimer's, but she also knows how it's impacted three previous generations. When facing recurring waves of caregiving, a unique stress can arise that often goes unnoticed: it takes an emotional and mental toll on everyone, especially when Alzheimer's disease runs in the family. Jennifer has a unique way of managing anger and stress that was taught to her by a friend and colleague. She also shares how nature and c...2023-11-0831 min
Eldercare SuccessDo You Have PTSC? The trap caregivers fall into fare too often.What are some of the most common unseen caregiver wounds, and how to understand PTSC? In this episode of Eldercare Success, I shed light on a less discussed but critically important topic: Post-Traumatic Stress for Caregivers (PTSC). While the conversation around PTSD become pretty much mainstream, PTSC remains in the shadows, often overlooked, even by family and those of us experiencing it. If you're caring for an aging parent, family member, or loved one, this is an episode you'll want to turn into and even refer back to over time. In this show...2023-11-0116 min
Eldercare SuccessPreserving Mom & Dad's Assets so You Don't go BrokeWhat are “go-go,” “slow-go,” and “no-go” years, and which of these phases are your parents in? What happens when they can’t cover the cost of their own care and you need to step in financially? How can you create ways to protect their assets – at different stages in their lives - so they don’t become a financial liability for you, your siblings, or your own children? What’s safe and what’s not?There’s a lot that falls into the money bucket when we take over caring for our parents. Even if we have an extra $30,000/month to sp...2023-10-2531 min
Eldercare SuccessWhen bad things happen to good people: It's Easy to Get Caught in the Middle.In this episode, I discuss what can result from being caught between our parents when each thinks the other is losing their marbles. What do you do when each says to you, confidentially, “Something seriously wrong with him (or her)”? Or even worse, one parent, out of fear or concern, unintentionally “gaslights” the other into thinking that they have cognitive issues, when it may be the other way around!This is an unnerving position when you’re just about to step in to care for your parents. It helps to know that there are more than just a few types of...2023-10-1108 min
Eldercare SuccessWhat Happens When Caregivers Get Sick?What happens when we, the primary caregivers, get sick or injured? Can our elderly parents, frail spouses, or other dependents help care for us? Too many of us let our own health fall short of where we need to be. This can make us miserable and add to the financial burdens on our families and others we love and care for. In this episode, I share several ways to get help from work colleagues, friends, neighbors, those we care for, and even from a few sources you might not have thought about. I’ll also share a specia...2023-09-2711 min
Eldercare SuccessLewy Body Dementia, Myth Busting!What’s it like to be diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia when you’re an entrepreneur running a successful business? How can you recognize its symptoms for yourself or a loved one? Can good things come out of a Lewy Body diagnosis? Can someone continue to lead a meaningful life, run their business, and contribute to the world, society, or community after diagnosis? How do family and friends usually behave, once they hear about the diagnosis? What are the “silver bullets” that can help someone with Lewy Body Dementia now and as the disease prog...2023-09-2045 min
Eldercare SuccessBIG Question: Is it a privilege, obligation or burden to care for our aging parents?In this episode of Eldercare Success, we discuss the answers to a question that everyone should ask themselves before and while caring for an aging parent: Is this a privilege, an obligation, or is it going to be a burden that I will regret? If you’re already on the caregiving path, knowing the answer to this will color every decision you make along the way.I recently asked this same question of other caregivers. Although a tough question to ask, the responses received surprised even me. It’s a complex, emotional subject that reveals valuable and useful...2023-09-1310 min
Eldercare SuccessIs There Magic in a Pill? What's new with dementia?Who’s out there in the medical world fighting to protect our loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia? I address this big question, and others, with my guest, Dr. Allen Power, a geriatrician and noted expert in providing good care for and protecting aging adults. In this episode, we look at the most recent push for FDA approval of Alzheimer’s drugs - those “magic pills” that we’re all hoping will save our parents from a fate we even fear for ourselves. The most recent ones have some nasty side effects. Why did the FDA review panel n...2023-09-0640 min
Eldercare SuccessCare Lessons with The school of Unusual Life LearningIn this episode, my guest Jeanne Denney and address how to talk about life's most difficult moments. When the end of life draws near, what do those you’re caring for want for themselves? It’s a question that stops many dead in their tracks (no pun intended). We are all drawn to, yet repelled from, asking questions about death and dying. Is it because of fear or some other reason? What fears and taboos do we hold onto that keep us from sharing our wishes? What should we be afraid of? Should we even tell someone that t...2023-08-2337 min
Eldercare SuccessI Want to Go Home! What does that mean?What does it mean when your mom pleads with you and says, “I want to go home,” but she’s already at home? Even worse, your lead aide tells you what she really means is that she wants to die!There are all sorts of things that hurtful and even incompetent professional caregivers will say and do. Here’s what that phrase (which just might drive you nuts) really means. It’s not always an easy thing to resolve, yet, in this episode, we’ll give you a path to a better solution. Episode LinksEldercare Su...2023-08-1610 min
Eldercare SuccessSandwich Generatopm Caregiving Tips.In this episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success, we unpack the ultimate sandwich-generation caregiving experience. If you’ve been caught between caring for aging parents, in-laws, a spouse, your own kids, and even yourself, you’ll find this episode funny and of value. Jennifer Hardy, podcast host of Fabulous Over 50, and I explore practical ways to manage those complex emotions and issues that arise in the caregiving journey, such as; successful ways to invite others to help you; learning to ask for help without being a nag; and managing the daunting tasks of caring for some...2023-08-0927 min
Eldercare SuccessIs It OK To Lie To Mom And Dad? Truth's Told And More1In this episode of Eldercare Success, I address one of the more challenging issues you’ll have as a caregiver – “is it ever okay to lie to an elderly parent?” This is a tough question, and you'll see it's trickier than you might first think. A clear 'yes' or 'no' just doesn't fit here. It’s important to remember that our elderly parents are special and unique. So, with each twist and turn, your response will likely shift too. As one of the most googled queries by caregivers, lying to a parent with dementia isn't a conundrum exclusive to...2023-08-0214 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver Mistakes I Made, So You Don't Have To.In this episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success, I share the top 10 mistakes that I made along the way in caring for my parents. These were not-so-proud moments in my journey. Hopefully, my experiences will help you avoid some of the landmines I stepped on.Caregiving can be filled with challenges. Even if there was a play-by-play or “Caregiving for Dummies” book, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for each of our journeys. They all have their unique ups, downs, and calm moments. So, plug in your earbuds, or headphones, and listen in while I bare s...2023-07-1919 min
Eldercare SuccessInfection Control, Things You Don't Know.What happens when an infectious disease spreads through a care facility or nursing home? Just because the Pandemic has been declared over doesn’t mean our loved ones are safe in a facility, hospital, or even at home. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Diane Cervantes, Assistant Professor and Director of the MPH Epidemiology program at the University of North Texas School of Medicine. Dr. Cervantes has worked as an infectious disease expert for over 17 years, has been a Bioterrorism Response Microbiologist, and served as Chief Epidemiologist for the Texas Department of State Health Services. Her expe...2023-07-1244 min
Eldercare SuccessI Secret Shop Care Facility Sales AgentsIn this episode, I unearth some of the ways that those “free services” abuse you while proposing to help you find a place for your elderly or infirm parents to live. Most are very adept at pulling on your emotions. They all are aggressive, and, in being so, ask for some very personal information. This is so they can better “help you and your parents.” How do they get paid? Are they really working for you? Is there actually a good way to use these services to help you narrow your choices? Episode Links:CareManity on InstagramCare...2023-07-0511 min
Eldercare SuccessWill Anesthesia Change Everything?In this episode, you’ll get an insider’s look into some issues related to anesthesia and some unspoken fears about it when a loved one undergoes a medical procedure.Anesthesia, despite its benefits, can also present problems for the body and mind, especially for an aging person. The last thing any one of us wants is for someone we care for who has “gone under” for a procedure and woken up forgetting who you or they are! Nor do we want to experience the other life-threatening complications that result from anesthesia.My guest, Bobby Jones, a C...2023-06-2852 min
Eldercare SuccessMoney Talks with FamilyManaging the cost of a parent’s care can be like running a small, complex enterprise. Discussing the ins, outs, and intricacies of financial oversight and care can sometimes bring up all sorts of emotions among siblings. In this episode, I dive headfirst into a few ways to prepare for those “money talks” around the cost of care with your siblings, or even a parent. Reminding yourself of the end goal is a great way to start. However, when someone else has a different goal, your motives might come into question too.It's not always easy, but...2023-06-2115 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver Betrayal and Healing (Part #2)This is part two about the caregiver and the feelings and hurt from betrayal. My guest Holli Kenley, is a licensed therapist, author, and well-known expert on the subject of betrayal and healing. While few caregivers want to discuss this topic, many of us suffer invisible wounds from past experiences. Holli and I dive into how betrayal costs us more than trust. It can contribute to our loss of self. Holli covers the depths of our caregiver experience on this front: what lurks beneath the surface and how to heal and find strength again. Join us, to le...2023-06-1436 min
Eldercare SuccessMom Got dementia after a hospital Stay!In this episode, I discuss the challenges of hospital-induced delirium. This syndrome can affect people of all ages, not just older individuals. Drawing from a personal conversation with someone who experienced this, I explain how this happens, and how to reduce the chances of this affecting your parent, spouse, or even your child when hospitalized.Highlights:Personal Stories: One caregiver shares her experience with an aging parent who was hospitalized. Another, my own, on how we managed to avoid this from happening to my own parents.Understanding Hospital-Induced Delirium: I discuss the nature of this condition...2023-06-0719 min
Eldercare SuccessBetrayal; healing Caregiver wounds (Part #1)This is part one of a two-part episode featuring my guest, Holli Kenley, a licensed therapist, author, and well-known expert on the subject of betrayal. While few caregivers want to discuss this topic, many of us suffer invisible wounds from past experiences. Holli and I dive into how betrayal costs us more than trust. It can contribute to our loss of self. Holli covers the depths of our caregiver experience on this front: what lurks beneath the surface and how to heal and find strength again. Join us, to learn more about how this can happen to al...2023-05-3138 min
Eldercare SuccessCan Caregiver Stress Cause Memory Loss?This episode even caught me by surprise. In this segment, I dive into research about how the daily pressures of caregiving can take a serious toll on our own memory, and a few ways to manage stress better. While extreme stress hasn’t been found to cause Alzheimer's, it has been associated with accelerated brain aging and can even lead to temporary memory loss. In addition, you’ll get some invaluable strategies for handling persistent caregiver stress, while finding more balance at home and work. There’s even a bit of humor in this one. And, as always, good tips to get...2023-05-2423 min
Eldercare SuccessTea on the Commode, Really Nancy?How do you cope with an aging mom? So many assume this is the eldest daughter’s job. However, when the one who steps in and steps up had to be a son, things might be different. What do you need to overcome, as a son, to help your mom bathe, or dress, or even use the toilet when you’re her son? The same kinds of challenges can hold true with daughters and their dads. How will you hold it all together?Pride and modesty will need to take a backseat for necessity and practicality. Creativity and emp...2023-05-1750 min
Eldercare SuccessIs Mom and Dad's Money Safe?Concerned about recent bank financial failures? Your aging parent may be too, but they might not tell you. When you’re on a fixed or reduced income, every penny counts. In this episode, my guest, Philip Van Doorn from Market Watch explains, simply, how to calm your parents’ fears and help them protect their assets. We also talk about finding additional ways to earn money on their deposits and how to find extra dollars for them. We also cover how to make sure that their investment brokerage is safe and what to look for. Yes, every dollar counts...2023-05-1030 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to "Un-Isolate" yourselfIf you’re working full time but also caring for an aging parent, the stress and feeling of isolation can be significant. Adding to that stress can be a fear (real or imagined) of potential retribution from your boss or peers if they find out. Even if you’re not working full-time, or part-time, you can find yourself isolated from the rest of the world – except for doctors, or other care providers. For those employed and caring for a parent, understand that 56% of our colleagues who are also caregivers like you find themselves more stressed at work. No surprise there!2023-05-0318 min
Eldercare SuccessAre you more prepared as a second time caregiver?Being a caregiver has its joys and tough times, too. Sometimes we step into the role thinking that we are knowing what our job will be. But it’s hard to foresee how being a caregiver will interrupt our families, jobs, finances, relationships, and lives. If you are or have been a caregiver, are you ready to do this once again? Do you feel more prepared now for surprises, and think you know how to do the job better, or just as well as you did? What happens when you’ve done this twice and now you have to st...2023-04-2639 min
Eldercare SuccessER Screw Ups: what should you watch out for?What happens when you get a call from your dad who says: “don’t worry, Mom’s just been taken to the ER,” then hangs upon you? You’re 1200 miles away and on your way to work! The first you think: OMG what happened? The second thing: What else can go wrong? Yes, mistakes happen do happen in the ER. In this episode, I share the top seven things that can make going to an Emergency Room a potential disaster, and how to avoid joining the 10 million people a year who get worse in the ER, not better. ...2023-04-1910 min
Eldercare SuccessWhen Alzheimer's is a Surprise!What happens when your father, who appeared to be just fine, surprises you by telling you he has Alzheimer’s Disease? Watching anyone’s steady cognitive decline is always difficult. However, my next guest, Peter Maeck took, along with his other siblings, a different and rather poetic approach to their dad’s caregiving. His father even joined in on the creative solutions that they discovered together. You might be surprised about how creativity, analytical thinking, and caregiving can all come together to build even stronger bonds within a family. Guest: Peter Maeck, poet, novelist, playwright, photograph...2023-04-1238 min
Eldercare SuccessSenior Dumping and the GoDaddy GuyWhat’s Senior Dumping and can it happen to your parents without you even suspecting? In this episode, I share a conversation that I had with a GoDaddy customer service person who had this issue with his dad. While running for several days from work to home to bring his dad to the hospital, and then to rehab, he was hoping to get some relief by returning his dad back to his care facility. Unfortunately, once his dad was ready for discharge from the hospital, the care facility’s management refused to allow him back into their care. Fi...2023-04-0509 min
Eldercare SuccessA Message from Our Loved Ones Pt #2Your parent or loved one has always been there for you but has now passed. Is there a way to still contact them? Knowing what to do might help you manage through some tough days a bit easier. How do you attain guidance from your loved ones? What might you be doing, unintentionally, to discourage them from reaching out to you? You may learn some surprising facts including that spiritual guides have been around and involved (in and out) of traditional religions for centuries. You might also be surprised to learn that there really is a college for...2023-03-2925 min
Eldercare SuccessWho's Drugging Dad at the Care Home?In this episode you might be surprised to learn how often chemical restraints are used on our folks to keep them calm, sleepy, and complacent, and easier to care for in hospitals, rehab facilities, nursing homes, and even in our own homes by some lesser concerned home health aides. Sometimes it’s tough to figure out if this is happening to your parents while hospitalized. All you have to do, though, is ask about every medication they’re being given and why. You’ll also likely see these medications showing up as billed to their accounts. Care facility treatments and situa...2023-03-2212 min
Eldercare SuccessMessages from Your Loved Ones (Pt #1)Can you get support, guidance, and love from a parent, spouse, or even a family member who died before you were born? Turns out, that might be true if you know about how spiritual guides or mediums work. This is part one of a two-segment show where my guest, Sloan Tate, an accredited Medium, and I dive into how you can tap into those you have loved and moved on. We also discuss things you should avoid when seeking out this type of spiritual guidance. There are things you can do to tap into the wis...2023-03-1533 min
Eldercare SuccessLucky 7, Ways to Feel Better.In this episode, we'll be discussing how to get rid of those crappy, crummy, pissy moods that can come with caring for an elderly parent. It's normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed, and frustrated when caring for someone you love who needs your help all the time. However, sometimes the worst feelings can get the best of us. It happens to me too.! In this episode, I share seven practical tips to help you dig out of that hole and find solid ground again. Not every day will be filled with sunshine and roses, and it’s OK to...2023-03-0810 min
Eldercare SuccessFinal Words with the Wall Street JournalIn this episode, my guest, James Hagerty, the Wall Street Journal Obituary writer, and I discuss how to capture the most interesting parts of our parents and loved ones’ life stories. Too often, those final days come about, and we lose, forever, stories about what our parents did in their lifetimes. How does one start, though? What are the best questions to ask? Where do you search for things about them?What happened in their times, that they might have difficulty remembering themselves? You might be surprised how enjoyable and important their stories can be to you, yo...2023-03-0132 min
Eldercare SuccessGet a 5 Year Old Care Advocate, NOW!In this episode, I share how even a whiny five-year-old can help us become better advocates and caregivers for those we love. It starts with one key question that adults often forget to ask, themselves. That simple question, asked over and over again, can be annoying to respond to. But, with patience and some extra thought, you may be able to satisfactorily answer it more often. And, in doing so, you just might get some surprising results. Tune in to this Winter Short and learn more. I promise it’s easier than you might think.Host: ...2023-02-2206 min
Eldercare SuccessTough Choices, Right Decisions, Every Day Counts!What happens when the quality of care provided by your mom’s care facility was great, but then declined to a point where you’re worried that she’s suffering? Do you just suck it up and hope the quality of aides and services will get better? Or do you call medical transport, wrap her up in a blanket, and move her to a place that will make every minute with her count? In this episode, we’ll tell you how this real-life, boots-on-the-ground, mother-daughter team fought to find the right place to finally find peace. Guest: Cindy Whit...2023-02-1443 min
Eldercare SuccessSurprising ways to find more strength.Personal treasures or talismans have been used for a long time by caregivers, and those grieving, to reduce pain and stress. In this episode, I share a bit of history and some ways that you can use personal items to help you recover from loss and make better care decisions. My own experience with such simple items as my mom and dad’s handwritten notes, a silver bangle bracelet, and even a fleece jacket of my dad’s, gave me strength when I felt lost. You might be surprised to learn that it’s not a ‘woo-woo’ thing but can actually...2023-02-0809 min
Eldercare SuccessResearching Hospitals to Get Better Care (Part #2)This episode is Part Two of my discussion with attorney Dan Frith. The quality of care our aging parents receive can vary by which hospital they use. The one closest to home might not be the safest, or even appropriate for them, or you. Not all hospitals are the same, nor equal, nor even similar in the types of services they offer or specialize in. It’s important to assume that hospital systems are businesses too. Before you need one, learn how to research your local hospital. Understand the strengths, weaknesses, and reputation, of a hospital that's nearb...2023-02-0135 min
Eldercare SuccessThings You'll Need When Bringing Dad HomeHow do you prepare your home, or a parent’s home, so it’s safe for them to return to after a hospitalization or long-term rehab stay? They might have recovered, but the last thing you want is for another issue or accident to happen. In this episode, we provide a list of suggestions to help you, the family or professional caregiver, better ensure continued safety and sustained quality of life for those you care for, even if their physical or mental abilities are starting to decline. Resource PDF download: Here's a link to the PDF mentioned in this...2023-01-2538 min
Eldercare SuccessCan You Predict Emergencies?In this episode, I share some research done on the most challenging days of the week for those who care for an aging parent or spouse. From this, I learned that there really is an official calendar day called Blue Monday. Also, there are specific days when it seems, the effort of caregiving is that much more stressful. It’s good to know this and be better prepared. I also dive into some ways to make the tough winter months a bit easier for you and those you’re caring for. Here's a link to my friends, Walter a...2023-01-1112 min
Eldercare SuccessDisability and CaregivingWhat happens when you’re both a caregiver and, at the same, disabled yourself? In this episode my guest Daniel Hodges, JD, who is blind, was a caregiver for his parents and children while needing special care himself from the medical community. We discuss how he was able to succeed at this, by being a non-stop advocate for himself and those around him to overcome surprising biases and other obstacles put in his way. Our conversation includes:How to get doctors to treat you with respectHow to get more time when needed.What happens when a doctor wants to “Fix...2023-01-0443 min
Eldercare SuccessToxic People Who Hurt YouCaring for those we love is tough enough. When toxic people enter our lives wanting more of our time, attention, energy, and even money, offering nothing in return, they make caregiving even more difficult. In this episode, I share some tips on identifying, assessing, and more easily separating yourself from those I refer to as time vampires, bloodsuckers, and jerks. I also discuss how to turn things around and find more good souls to bring joy, kindness, and sharing into our lives and those we love and care for. This is a great way to end the ye...2022-12-2819 min
Eldercare SuccessFinding Special GiftsThis show is in memory of James Degenheardt who was a gift that showed up on my dad's doorstep one New Year's Day.Finding that special, thoughtful gift for an aging parent, or loved one can be tough. Even more so when you are short on time, or just can’t bear the thought of going shopping. In this episode, I share how I faced this same dilemma as my folks got older – after all, who really needs another bathrobe or pair of slippers? One way to do this is to think outside the (g...2022-12-1406 min
Eldercare SuccessHelp Line: Choking, Breathing, Speaking, Eating and more!Imagine not being able to eat, swallow or enjoy your favorite foods. Or feeling so tired you could fall headfirst into your soup bowl! Or, even worse, getting your tongue cut, and rebuilt due to cancer, and having to learn how to talk again! Would thinking about these things happening freak you out? Well, there’s lots to learn from my special guest in this episode, and some good things, too.Often when someone’s parent has a stroke, heart attack, early dementia, or other health issues requiring hospitalization, they’re typically referred to a rehab facility, or specia...2022-12-0747 min
Eldercare SuccessElectronic Pickpocket, How to Protect AgainstIn this short episode, we talk about how to protect your parent’s credit cards from getting skimmed while in their wallets. RFID chips are now embedded in almost all our credit cards. For those of us caring for aging parents who are out and about shopping on their own, or with the help of an aide, the idea that their cards can be charged without their knowledge just adds another layer of concern to our caregiving workload.There’s some controversy about whether these cards can be skimmed from a distance, yet this recently happened in my f...2022-11-3009 min
Eldercare SuccessRemember Everything! Caregiver ToolkitThe stress from caregiving can wreak havoc on one’s entire body. Yet our brains and mental abilities often end up suffering the most. While in caregiving mode, some of us end up with overload. We feel like our brains are in a total fog. We question whether we’re the ones with dementia or suffering from early-stage Alzheimer’s. Fortunately, that’s probably not the case. In this episode, Matt DiMaio, the Memory Maestro, gives us some easy ways to reduce stress, have some fun, and remember anything and everything we want. You won’t have to hunt through...2022-11-2345 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to research problems before they happen to youHow do you identify a problem doctor or facility before they become a problem for you?We all put more effort, time, and research into buying a car than into selecting medical care for our parents, and ourselves. Why do that? In this episode, I share easy ways to find out if the doctor, rehab, or care facility you select for your parents is competent, qualified, and honest about what they do.That “care home” may look like a luxury resort, but how do you research and dig out their hidden secrets? The answers...2022-11-1006 min
Eldercare SuccessLaw, You, and Care Facilities (Part #2): Avoid becoming a victim.Part two: Holding everyone at the facility(ies), including you, accountable (Part #2)Here, in part two, we dive into more ways to avoid falling into the traps that Long Term Care homes, nursing homes, rehab facilities, in-home aide agencies, and hospitals use to protect themselves from your or your parents’ outrage. Are your folks one of what they consider their “golden meal tickets,” or corporate profit “cash cows?” This doesn’t mean they are going to get the best care. Learn whether you’re getting the right care for your parents, and avoid those things these facilities...2022-11-0942 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Make Better Care DecisionsWhen caring for your parents, how do you make the right decisions for them when they can’t? Some of us go into paralysis mode, some panic, and others decide based on what choices they feel are best for their folks. But what’s a good way to weigh the options available? Do you use facts, desires, and what seems right, or face the realities of life – yours and theirs? A lot of factors come into play.In this episode, you'll learn a “how to” exercise that will help you tackle these big decisions a little easier. This method c...2022-10-2407 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to prepare for a hurricane when a caregiverHow do you prepare for a natural disaster emergency if you’re caring for an older person?Natural, weather-related, and other disasters happen -- they're often difficult to avoid. Yet, you can prepare, in advance, so that you and your loved ones stay safer. In this episode, I review how you can make sure that your parents are safe in their own home, in a care facility, and even in a hospital, during a weather-related disaster. First, and foremost, if you’re told to evacuate, listen carefully to what local authorities advise. Evacuate to where they re...2022-09-2619 min
Eldercare SuccessLove Letters to a Wife with DementiaWatching one’s spouse or other loved one suffer from dementia may be one of the toughest things ever. In this episode, we listen to how a social worker and home health aides recommended that their client's husband move out of their primary home in order to ease the anxiety and anger of his afflicted wife. While this was emotionally difficult, he wanted to be supportive and make sure his wife received the best possible care. So, he moved out and into their country home. Now he misses the love of his life and wonders if he’s made...2022-09-2505 min
Eldercare SuccessParkinson's 1 in 4 Misdiagnosed!Did you know that as many as 1 in 4 people who have Parkinson’s Disease are misdiagnosed? Even worse, those with the disease may have seen a doctor three or more times before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Too often it’s diagnosed as Alzheimer’s in older patients. We all need to be aware of this, for ourselves and those around us. In this episode, our guest expert, Dr. Michael Okun, is a leading expert in the research and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (bio details at the end of these show notes).Dr. Okun has a unique way...2022-09-1942 min
Eldercare SuccessTips for Hiring Great Aides and CaregiversFinding good aides, or a health care agency isn’t easy. In this episode, I disclose some key points to make your caregiving life easier, especially when it comes to hiring aides as well as knowing when and how to let them go -- even if they’re with an agency. While I’m at it, I recommend that everyone in your family and all those caring for your parents learn CPR. Below is a link to where you can find a local program. When checking these out, make sure that the course instructor covers CPR for older, fr...2022-09-1213 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver Loneliness and FearsMany of us as caregivers often feel isolated and alone. When this happens it may be tough to overcome, even when surrounded by those who care about us and want to help. It’s tough enough to deal with this ourselves. It’s even tougher when we try to shield others from that sense of emptiness, we sometimes feel or let them think they’re being ignored or abandoned by us. Loneliness and all the other emotions of caregiving have gotten increasingly sharper these past few years, especially as travel and gatherings were curtailed in our lives almost al...2022-09-0511 min
Eldercare SuccessThe Mystery of Mom's Lost JewelryWhat happens when your mom or dad thinks their jewels have been stolen? It’s frightening when one of your parents believes that a wedding ring, piece of jewelry, or something precious was stolen. Unfortunately, some of our loved ones, with fading memories, will sometimes accidentally toss away or accidentally lose a family heirloom or keepsake. Hands and fingers can shrink with age, or swell with l arthritis, weight gain, or water retention, making wearing precious things uncomfortable. Yet their fears can easily spread to us. Were they really robbed? Whom do I trust? What else is...2022-08-2907 min
Eldercare SuccessWhat's a Death Panel? Are They Real?What are Death Panels? Are they real? Decisions to provide, or not provide life-saving care to an elderly patient, while not specifically publicly called “Death Panels,” happen far more often than many realize. I’ve had a number of discussions with healthcare professionals who have shared how and when such decisions on who they try to save, and who they choose not to. These decisions are often made by medical groups, but sometimes by others, and seem to become more visible during disasters, emergencies, and other times of social stress. The book Five Days at Memorial highlighted examples...2022-08-2212 min
Eldercare SuccessDad Please Stop Driving!This episode is about how to get your parents, or a frail spouse, to give up driving. This is a sticky subject for many families and such conversations often erupt in anger. Trust between you and your parents can wind up strained and your own frustrations and doubts pushed to the limits.Some families resort to lies, big and little ones, to get their parents to stop driving. However, once they discern that you’re lying, or trying to, that bond of trust between you all may never recover. As a consequence, your caregiving days will...2022-08-1510 min
Eldercare SuccessRecognizing the 12 Steps of Caregiver BurnoutHow do you know if you’re heading into a Burnout? Some professionals say there are three stages leading to burnout. Here, you’ll learn there are really 12 stages. Each shows we’ve sunk a little deeper toward the bottom. Surprisingly, knowing whether you’ve reached your limit might not be obvious. Learn how to identify if you’re facing burnout and when it’s too late to get out without needing medical help. As caregivers we’re often exhausted at the end of a day: the emotional and physical strain and stress take their toll, bit by bit. ...2022-08-0814 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Have Wish Planning Conversations“Final Wishes” conversations don’t always have to be difficult. Some people believe such discussions create “bad mojo” or push the inevitable forward. However, they can be somewhat fun, especially if turned into a travel-type game. In this episode of Summer Shorts, I dive into some easy ways for you and your loved ones to lay things out for when that time comes. Sharing your wishes, and outside legal documents, can make caregiving a bit easier, when you know what, how, and when to make such difficult decisions. It moves us, caregivers, away from later heartaches when that time comes...2022-08-0109 min
Eldercare SuccessDo Dementia Patients See White?Do people with dementia see the color white? The other day a professional caregiver friend of mine told me that those with dementia have difficulty with the color white. Although skeptical, this statement piqued my interest. However, with some research, I found out more about this, and although there’s some truth there, it isn’t exactly correct. Over time changes occur in the brain of those afflicted with dementia. Some become more challenged than others in detecting shapes of the same hue. In this episode, we dive into this a bit more, including how cognitiv...2022-07-2511 min
Eldercare SuccessDementia Road Trips & TipsHave you ever worried about taking a road trip with a loved one suffering from dementia? If so, this show is for you!You don’t have to restrict outings with them just to doctor visits. Always staying in can be tough on you and even more so for those you’re caring for. Trust me on this one! This episode’s tips come from one of our listeners: Polly. She shares her stories about how she takes her husband, who’s suffering from Leukodystrophy (a rare form of dementia) on special road trips. Altho...2022-07-1506 min
Eldercare SuccessProtein Drinks, Recipes & Solutions - Yummy!Protein Drinks. Here's how to make your own, that taste better, and costs less!In this episode, we discuss how to make a home blended protein drink that tastes better and costs less to make than those big brand-name protein meal replacement drinks. Its protein content is also higher and there’s less processed sugar (unless you add another sugar-based ingredient).The cool thing with this is that you should enjoy the recipe too. I certainly did! You can substitute any extra ingredient or mix up the flavors so that you or those you care for...2022-07-0707 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver Burnout and How to HealCaregiver burnout is real. It’s something to be taken very seriously. It can cause you physical harm. In this episode, my guest, Cait Donovan, and I discuss burnout. She has a ton of information to share that will help all of us who are responsible for the welfare of someone. Burnout doesn’t only happen to family caregivers; it happens to those in the profession of healthcare and caregiving, too. Few are immune. Knowing what to do to recognize burnout’s symptoms is important to keep them from getting worse. This show should prove invaluable t...2022-06-2739 min
Eldercare SuccessDad's New Surprise Wife!What happens when you find out that your lonely, long single parent suddenly has a new, (perhaps secret) love interest? Far too many times, questionable characters who don’t have the best intentions, steal the hearts, and destroy the lives of vulnerable seniors, in ways that can’t be repaired – financially, emotionally, and yes, even medically. It’s so sad that we must be both vigilant and suspicious about who befriends our aging parents. As we age, we naturally become more trusting, and more dependent on those good people in the world who truly do want to help us. How...2022-06-0545 min
Eldercare SuccessHas your doctor overcharged you?How do you fight what you think is an outrageous bill?How common are medical billing errors? How do you stop out-of-network charges? How can you avoid getting an unexpectedly large medical bill? What’s the No Surprises Act and how does it help us? Why should you get a price upfront, for a procedure that you, or someone in your family, needs? Believe it or not, medical billing errors are quite common these days. Even though we’ve moved to electronic medical records, the coding process that is supposed to ensure that procedures are properly noted for your ins...2022-05-1741 min
Eldercare SuccessNative Caregivers and Sprit Guides: Life Lessons and More."If you lead a good life, you’ll never really die." Native First Nations Saying. If you care for someone you love long enough, chances are you’ll be there as they go through the process of dying. All cultures, communities, and tribes have their rituals for helping those through their final breath, including how to treat the remains and placate spirits after passing. This is the first in a series of shows I’ll host over the course of the year about cultural rituals and rites for the dying, and those who’ve passed. There a...2022-05-0638 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Tell if Your Doctor is Lying to You.How do you know when someone’s lying to you? What about when they’re hiding something from you? It’s one thing if that person is a friend, co-worker, or even enemy. It could be much worse if it’s a medical professional unwilling to deliver bad news to you, or the one you’re caring for. Where do you start to uncover the truth? Start by watching faces. Many good doctors, aides, hospice members, and other medical professionals are never comfortable delivering bad news. Although trained on so many levels, few master the skills of decei...2022-04-0437 min
Eldercare SuccessFun with Funerals: Costs and Bargains (Part #2)The funeral business is a business- something important to keep in mind. In this second episode, my friend Paulette Hamel, and I dig (pun intended) further into the funeral industry and highlight some key issues you should know, right now. There’s so much that we hold in until the final farewell, the wake and/or funeral, and the following celebration of life (for those who chose to do so). Yet many of us don’t plan for those final moments. It’s hard enough to stand in front of a group of people to share stor...2022-04-0429 min
Eldercare SuccessFun with Funerals and Final Wishes (Part #1)Those final days right before your last breath aren’t the time to plan or hope that you’ll be sent off to the great beyond with special fanfare. You can, however, get that, and more, such as being set adrift at sea in a beautiful handmade paper flower box (environmentally friendly, of course). If you want to spend eternity with the fishes, you can even become part of a coral reef that’s being created on the ocean floor to look like the city of Atlantis. However fun and even quirky these ideas may be, they take some...2022-03-2053 min
Eldercare SuccessHow Medicare Works For and Against You.Medicare can be a confusing to anyone. When we need to help our parents out, many trip up along the way. Worse, the more we age the more we seem to trust. Such trust often leads well-intentioned folks to switch policies because their older TV actor “friend” said they’ll save a “boat load of cash” by using the policy they know and trust. Switches get made and many believe they’ve made the right choice, without checking any further. After all, they made many good choices in the past, including, hopefully, in raising us. However, the right Medicare benefits are nee...2022-03-1455 min
Eldercare SuccessThe Hollywood CaregiverAre there lighter sides to being a caregiver? How can humor ease tension and boost your mood? Could a sense of humor be an essential part of being a good caregiver? What happens when a celebrated comedy sitcom writer, once known for her hotpants in Hollywood jumps into the world of caregiving for her parents? You’ll find it hard to believe what Susan Silver shares in our next podcast From caring for an aging and frail father, to rescuing her perfectly quaffed mom with dementia, to her own near death-by-chopstick, Susan shares some of her life’s unexpe...2022-02-1542 min
Eldercare SuccessCan the Doctor Take Your Home?Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.Guest: Shawn Yesner, Esq. has over 20 years of bankruptcy and real estate experience. He built his firm, Yesner Law to help homeowner, borrowers, consumers and real estate investors buy, sell, protect and preserve the single greatest asset someone will own...2022-02-0345 min
Eldercare SuccessHow a CEO Faced Several Life and Death Crises.Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.Guest: Mark T. Bertolini (full bio at the end of these show notes) is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest and most successful hedge fund. Based in Westport, Connecticut, Bridgewater manages approximately $150 billion in assets for s...2022-01-2444 min
Eldercare SuccessThe New School of Life, Living, and Dying Well.Episode Overview: In this episode, my guest Sue Brayne and I address new ways to think, behave, live more consciously, and help others right to their very last breaths. We dive into different ways that near death/out-of-body experiences may change our quality of life and help us to better understand and cherish our own mortality. We discuss how to make caring for someone we love a bit more comfortable for them, as well as us as caregivers. The episode also covers research on psychedelics being tested to comfort the terminally ill, and the positive impact that De...2021-12-3146 min
Eldercare SuccessCreating a Better Life For Families, Generations, and Communities.Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.Guest: Dana Griffin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eldera.ai, the purpose driven global platform for older adults, on a mission to tap into the time and wisdom of 1 billion elders around the world as a new nat...2021-12-2244 min
Eldercare SuccessCaregiver Survival Updates: Yale School of Medicine/Public HealthShow Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.comGuest: Yale School of Medicine, Joan Monin, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Public Health, Social & Behavioral Sciences. Professor Monin's research examines how emotional processes affect health in older adult relationships. Her research combines survey methods and laboratory experiments to understand the mechanisms (e.g. emotional contagion, cardiovascular reactivity) and moderators (gender, individual differences in...2021-12-1346 minEldercare SuccessFinding A Great Home Healthcare Agency: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone.Finding a good home healthcare agency can be a challenge for any family caregiver, especially for those living in suburban and rural areas. In this episode, I speak with two special guardian angels who seem to know just how reduce the fear and loneliness that comes from caring for an elderly parent or frail spouse. In-home care does not have to be just for the wealthy. In our discussion, we dive into how caregivers can effectively research and successfully hire a home care agency. We also talk about when NOT to hire an agency, how to manage...2021-11-2535 min
Eldercare SuccessHow to Change the Care Industry, Bit by Bit, For the Better.Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.comGuest: Jessica Juchau-Scott, a no nonsense daughter, in the UK, working to help families impacted by Lewy Body Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. We’re all challenged in getting the best care for those we love. Sometimes things just don’t work as we want. In this episode, we dive into how Lewy Bod...2021-11-0838 minEldercare SuccessCould Your Number be Up? Understand How Medical Responders Respond.Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.comGuest: Doug Levy, Author, Public Emergency Communications Expert and CEO Doug Levy Communications, LLCEver wonder who first responders and healthcare authorities turn to when they need to reach and talk with those of us at “street level” during a large public emergency? Doug Levy is the pro to whom the healthca...2021-10-1834 minEldercare SuccessWorth a Thousand Words! XOXOXOShow Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com.Guest: Ron Clifford, master photographic storyteller. What’s the difference between a snapshot and photograph? The answers are revealed in this episode as my guest, Ron Clifford, explains how to capture memories that will touch your heart forever – even if only on your cell phone camera. Ron gives us excellent tips on how to c...2021-10-1826 minEldercare SuccessHelp I've Been Guardianshiped!Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com.Guest: Kelly O’Donnell, J.D., Associate, Pullman & Comley, LLC If you’ve ever heard of, or watched the Netflix film “I Care A Lot,” then you’ll want to tune into this episode where my guest Kelly O’Donnell, an attorney with Pullman & Comely, and I dive into the frightening where a family m...2021-10-1831 minEldercare SuccessReclaim Your Inner Strength and EnergyShow Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com.Guest: Joan Sotkin Founder & CEO of Prosperity Place, Inc. Prosperity and Mindset mentor.In this fabulously interesting show Joan Sotkin and I discuss ways to take control of our own energy and inner thoughts: good, bad, and indifferent. Those three or so pounds of gray matter control everything. Most times our brain...2021-10-1843 min