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Dementia Spotlight PodcastEpisode 88: Guest Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh - An Estimated 6+ Million Youth Between The Ages of 8-18 In The US Provide Care To An Ill Family Member.In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh who PhD in social welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her primary research area addresses an isolated and little-known caregiving population of children and teens acting as caregivers for family members with chronic illness.Dr. Kavanaugh has been interviewed on youth caregiving, and presented nationally and internationally on caregiving youth, youth program development, and the inclusion of youth in state and national caregiving policies and programs.Link for YCare Webpage Link for Global Neuro YCare Link for UWM Helen Bader School...2024-11-1329 minDementia Spotlight PodcastComing November 13 - Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh Talks To Us About Youth (less than 18yo) Caregivers,We will be talking with Dr. Kavanaugh about youth family caregivers that are between the ages of 8 and 18.Dr. Kavanaugh is head of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee program YCare, whose primary focus is training for young caregivers working with a parent or a family member with ALS, however, has adapted the program for youth dementia caregivers?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.2024-11-0901 min
I'm Dying to Tell YouAnimated Film, LUKi & the Lights: Helping Children Understand ALS/MND"LUKi and the Lights" is not just an animated short film; it's a beacon for children trying to grasp the complexities of ALS. Inspired by the real-life journey of Anjo Snijders and Sascha Groen, this episode unravels how their personal ALS/MND experiences fueled the creation of a groundbreaking resource for families worldwide. Hear how the layers of creativity, medical accuracy, and emotional authenticity make this film a vital tool for understanding ALS/MND.Meet my insightful guests — Toby Cochran, Adrian Ochoa, and Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh — who reveal the unexpected journey behind this project. Dr. Kavanaugh shares her u...2024-10-3153 min
The Rub: a podcast about massage therapyThe Art of Conferencing for Massage TherapistsSend us a textEmbark on a journey of professional transformation with me, Corey Rivera, as we break free from the confines of routine massage therapy practice. Our latest Rub episode invites you to discover the untapped potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, with valuable takeaways from the Shiley conference in palliative care. Dr. Melinda Kavanaugh joins us, bringing her passionate insight as a social worker and researcher, to illuminate the powerful synergies that await when we step out of our comfort zones. The episode promises to equip you with a new perspective on how massage therapy can integrate...2024-03-0726 min