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68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverIn conversation with Johnny Hunt - Parent, nurse, mental health advocate and podcasterIn our latest episode we chat with Johnny Hunt. Johnny resides in Ireland and has been in the nursing field for many years. Along with a very busy career, Johnny is also a parent, huge football fan, mental health advocate and podcaster.
2024-02-2750 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverIn conversation with Duncan Jackson - A family caregiver's journeyToday's episode will feature Duncan Jackson. Duncan resides in the UK and was a caregiver for his late wife and then participated in caregiving along with his siblings for his parents, both of whom were diagnosed with dementia. 2023-12-1232 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverIn conversation with Paul Nelson - author, caregiver/parent and autism advocateToday's episode features Paul Nelson. Paul is a retired middle school music teacher who decided to pursue his other passion - writing, and is now the author of 11 books. Paul is also the parent and caregiver to his non-verbal, autistic son Michael who is the inspiration for his writing.
They are a team and all of their books include a lot about them, and their life adventures with autism. They believe that by including people with disabilities in their fiction, it is one of the best ways to encourage tolerance and acceptance.
2023-11-2150 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverIn conversation with Paul Nichols - Co-founder of the Elli AppIn today's episode we chat with Paul Nichols co-founder of the Elli App. The Elli app is a new app launching soon that enables people with cognitive impairment to live independently for longer giving family members and caregivers peace of mind.
The mission of the Elli app is to find a balance between enabling independence and dignity while avoiding vulnerability and risk.
Visit their website for more details: https://www.elliapp.co/
2023-03-2718 min
68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverIn conversation with Gincy Heins - Author, caregiver, volunteer and Alzheimer's advocateIn this episode I chat with Gincy Heins. Gincy is located in California and is the primary caregiver for her husband Steve, who was diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment) at only 55 years old. We chat about what life looks like now several years along this journey and how things have changed for each of them.2022-06-1837 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverA Journey With OCD - In conversation with GiselleA candid discussion with Giselle, who talks openly about the impact Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has had on her personal and professional life, as well as tips for someone who suspects they or a loved one may be exhibiting symptoms of OCD.2022-01-301h 5868Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverCounselling as part of your self-care - Interview with Nancy Jobin, MEd, Counselling PsychologyDiscussion with Nancy Jobin on the benefits of seeking a professional counsellor as part of looking after your own health as a caregiver.2021-06-1232 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverTough Couple of WeeksTalking about recent experience with my mother falling and breaking her hip2021-03-0316 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverClearing out the houseClearing out the house after your loved one moves to a new living arrangement and the emotions/memories connected with it.2020-11-0514 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverKnowing your worth and valueAppreciating ourselves and practicing self-love2020-10-0211 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverDo I really need a form for this?Part one - Practical tips/suggestions about legal forms to have in place as well as some applications to get funding for some services or devices etc2020-09-0839 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverToday sucked. Time for some ice cream, but first tea.Brief commentary on finding ways to feel better after a difficult or emotional time.2020-08-0410 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverLoss and griefLoss and grief connected with dementia2020-07-2419 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverUsing visual aids with person with dementiaDescription of my experience using visual aids for someone with Alzheimer's and vascular dementia2020-07-1215 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverWhy does everything smell like pee?Discussion around toileting issues with child with Autism and brief comment on incontinence with parent with dementia.2020-07-0911 min68Spidrs - The Juggling CaregiverTrailer for Dementia Daughter and Autism Mom - Where did I leave my running shoes?New podcast discussing caregiving for a child with Autism and a parent with dementia and speech loss.
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