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The Seattle Public Library - Author Readings and Library EventsBeyond the Wall: Panel Discussion"Beyond the Wall" highlights one of the most critical issues in the national debate over criminal justice reform: the flood of prisoners returning to our communities often without the guidance and support needed for a successful transition back to society. Through personal stories of reentry, relapse, recovery and redemption, "Beyond the Wall" puts a human face on the social, economic and emotional barriers encountered by returning citizens. The film follows five formerly incarcerated men who are attempting to rebuild their lives on the outside with little support from the criminal justice system. Following the film, at 7:45 p.m., a panel...
2022-05-0338 min
Beginning AgainBeginning Again: Grieving During COVIDDuring our Beginning Again Retreat, Lynette Whiteman will share her experience grieving for her mom, who died on March 19. During our chat, Lynette shares how COVID changed her grief and how she’s managing today.For more information about our retreat, visit https://www.careyearsacademy.com/retreat/.Lynette is a Physician’s Assistant and received her Master’s Degree in Geriatric Medicine. She began her career working in internal medicine.In January 2018 she joined the staff of US House of Representative Andy Kim. Congressman Kim represents the 3rd District of NJ. In her role as Sen...
2020-07-3014 min
Happy Healthy CaregiverChanging US Care Policies - Lynette Whiteman Caregiver SpotlightMeet former family caregiver and senior advisor Lynette Whiteman who has cared for her mom who had Alzheimer's for the past eight years. Lynette's mom recently passed away during the Covid19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about the Covid19 issues she has been addressing both personally and professionally. Lynette is currently on staff with Andy Kim, one of New Jersey's House of Representatives where they are working to lower prescription drug costs and advocate for more dementia communication training for law enforcement. Lynette shares tips with each of us on how we can become informed voters, play a...
2020-07-0150 min
On The Frontlines of CaregivingAddiction Among Older AdultsMany people believe that addiction and substance abuse are only problems young people struggle with. That is sadly, a huge misconception. In reality, substance abuse in baby boomers and older generations is a growing public health concern and can cause havoc in families and much stress in caregivers.My guest today is Dr. Julie Davelman who is a Clinical Psychologist with Abrams Psychological Services. Dr. Davelman and I discuss such important topics as how large a problem is this, what are the warning signs families should be aware of, unique triggers in an older person and how can...
2018-12-0626 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingHoliday Caregiving - Say "Yes" to Saying "No"Does the thought of the upcoming holidays fill you with dread instead of joy? Does seeing all the sparkly commercials with bright eyed children playing pianos and cute dogs snuggled by the fireplace wearing hats make you question your own life? Well - you're not alone!!The holidays can be wonderful, joyous times, but for caregivers also come with unique stresses and feelings of loss.On today's show, I have a great conversation with Rick Lauber who is the author of 2 caregiving books - "Caregivers Guide for Canadians" and "The Successful Caregivers Guide." We discuss some...
2018-11-3024 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingDiet, Exercise...Sleep!Most caregivers and adults know about the importance of a good diet, exercise and respite as pillars of maintaining good health. But, did you also know that getting a good night sleep is just as important, and maybe even more important as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.My guest is Joe Winer, a PhD student at the University of California Berkeley. Joe is working on a research team which found that elderly people who experience sleep disruptions have a higher risk of developing memory loss.Today we are delving into this research study and what...
2018-11-2318 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingMillennial Caregivers: Voices You Should HearJennifer Levin was a caregiver for her father who had Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare degenerative brain disease. Since then, she has gone on to write about her experience as a Millenial caregiver for Cosmopolitan and created and moderate the Caregiver Collective support group on Facebook. Jennifer's goal is to bring awareness to the startling statistic of Millenials who care for family, the ways caregiving affects them differently than previous generations, as well as encourage these caregivers to seek support.We discuss a range of issues ranging from the specific challenges that Millenial caregivers face, why it's so...
2018-11-1622 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingImportance of "Feeling Your Feelings"Caregivers often run in so many different directions they don't have a chance to take a breath. Being so busy, is also a recipe for burying feelings of loss instead of feeling what is going on in your life.My guest Beth Scibienski is the Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church and the author of "Who is God When We Hurt." Beth joined me to discuss how important it is to take time, take a breath and process feelings instead of running away from them.Beth was the caregiver for her late husband who had Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis...
2018-11-0921 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingCaregiving and Sibling IssuesDoes this sound familiar to you - a caregiver shoulders most of the responsibility for a parent and feels "deserted" and not supported by his or her siblings? How about a local caregiver receiving advice from a long distance relative who doesn't know the full situation? These are the types of calls that I hear everyday from the caregivers I support through my non profit Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey.My guest today is Elizabeth Miller who is the founder of Happy Healthy Caregiver, host of Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast and a Certified Caregiving Consultant.Elizabeth...
2018-11-0422 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingAlzheimer's: The Power of HumorMost of us do not think of humor when we think about Alzheimer's disease. But, that is going to change if my guest Dani Klein Modisett has anything to do with it!Dani is a former comedian who finds herself like so many of us - being the caregiver for her mother. Dani experienced first hand how humor connects people and brings back wonderful memories when she was performing. She wanted this for her own mother too even as she watched her go deeper and deeper into the illness.Learn how Dani began her business "Laughter...
2018-10-2623 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingWhat Is Frontal Temporal Dementia?Sharon Hall is a caregiver for her 96 year old mother who has dementia and her 66 year old husband who has Frontal Temporal Dementia. She received the "Advocate of the Year" at the 2017 National Caregiving Conference and will be a presenter at this years conference. Sharon joined me to discuss her personal story of the challenges she experienced in getting an accurate diagnosis for her husband after he began to exhibit troubling behaviors. Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) is often misdiagnosed and attributed to someone going through a "mid-life" crisis.Through her path to diagnosis, Sharon now advocates...
2018-10-1823 min
On The Frontlines of CaregivingQuinn Early - From NFL to Alzheimer's AdvocateQuinn Early played 12 seasons in the NFL as a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers, the New Orleans Saints, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets. After his time in the NFL, he moved on to become highly skilled in the Martial Arts and now works as a stunt double and performer in movies like American Ultra, Den of Thieves and The Nice Guys.On this episode, Quinn joined me to talk about another passion of his – honoring his mother’s legacy by publishing her beautiful book “Bryant Acres.” Bryant Acres tell the story of his great gr...
2018-10-1124 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingRon Simons Shares His Caregiving JourneyRon Simons is a three-time Tony Award-winning producer, four-time Sundance Film Festival selected producer and actor of stage, film and television. Ron is also the Founder and CEO of SimonSays Entertainment. SimonSays is a film, broadway and recently television production company that he founded in 2009. His motto is “Tell Every Story” and it was founded specifically to create works telling the stories that are often omitted by Hollywood, and tell the stories of underrepresented communities. These may be people of color, the disabled, the LGBTQIA, seniors, and women. Ron joined me to share his very personal and...
2018-10-0330 minOn The Frontlines of CaregivingFinding Purpose After Caregiving EndsChristopher MacLellan is affectionately known as the "Bow Tie Guy". This podcast explores the story of Chris and his partner Richard who were navigating the world of caregiving before marriage equality. Because many in the medical and legal community didn't recognize the rights of LGBT partners, Chris's journey faced many more challenges. Their story was beautifully chronicled in the 2015 Pulitzer Prize nominated story - "In Sickness and in Health: A Couple's Final Journey."Chris is the author of the book "What's The Deal with Caregiving" and the host of "Healing Ties Podcast."Advocating for caregivers, is a vit...
2018-09-2425 min
Caring ConversationsEFC: Ep 26 Interview with Lynette WhitemanEp 26 of the Empowered Family Caregiver podcast with guest, Lynette Whiteman. Join us as we chat about:
Her caregiving journey and professional life. Lynette shares THE biggest thing you need to do when you first become a caregiver & how to get the help you need. She also uncovers the biggest things to remember when you're feeling guilty. During the "Take 5 With Tandy Round", hear Lynette's advice to reduce caregiver stress, how she found her best during what seemed like her worst, what she is grateful for and her advice for keeping hope alive.
Lynette Whiteman wears 2 hats. She is the Executive...
2018-09-2032 min2018-09-1625 minCaring ConversationsTable Talk: Caring at Home and at WorkLynette Whiteman, who cares for her mom, joins us to share how she manages her personal caregiving responsibilities and her work helping family caregivers.
Lynette blogs about her caregiving experiences on CareGiving.com and recently launched a podcast, On the Frontlines of Caregiving.
2018-03-2732 min