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Eye on the CaregiverCaregiving with Confidence: Take the Guesswork out of Caregiving with Author Pam ReynoldsAfter experiencing the challenges of caring for her ailing grandmother as a teenager, Pam Reynolds became a passionate advocate for older adults. Pam is a Certified Aging Life Care Manager, a Certified Professional Gerontologist, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner with a diverse vocational background that includes assisted living facilities and nursing home management as well as owning a company that helps older adults age in place at home. She is also the author of Caregiving with Confidence: Take the Guesswork Out of Caregiving, a book designed to prepare caregivers for a better caregiving experience. Pam j...2023-05-0239 minEye on the CaregiverGive Yourself Permission to Laugh with Dayna Steele Author of 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine' Part 2Former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Rock Radio Hall of Famer, keynote speaker and author, Dayna Steele has a deep understanding of the challenges and emotional rollercoasters that caregivers endure. She is the author of multiple books, including Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine and the playwright and actor of The Woman In The Mirror Play, where she details her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, a bit of dark humor, and, of course, wine. Dayna is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Drama, Dramatics and...2023-04-2526 minEye on the CaregiverGive Yourself Permission to Laugh with Dayna Steele Author of 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine' Part 1 Dayna Steele is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, a keynote speaker, and the author of Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine: A caregiver’s guide to love, humor, patience, confusion, anger, and wine. She is also an actor and the playwright of the one-woman play, The Woman In The Mirror Play. In her book and play, Dayna shares her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, and a touch of dark humor as she chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on Facebook. Dayna joins us t...2023-04-1825 minEye on the CaregiverThe Culture of Senior Living Communities with Peggy BredaPeggy Breda is the Founder and President of A Family Tie, LLC, an organization on a mission to assist seniors and their loved ones in making more informed decisions when choosing a senior living facility. With over 25 years of leadership and advocacy experience in the senior living industry, Peggy understands that families and residents each have very diverse needs and expectations. Through her experience, Peggy has developed an abiding respect for each family’s unique journey and the contributions of the senior population, which has become the foundation of her mission. Peggy is a Certified Director of Assisted Living an...2023-04-1130 minEye on the CaregiverHow Cognitive Assessment Help You Provide Better Care with Nicole McMonigle KnightNicole McMonigle Knight is the Founder of Dementia Care Connections, LLC. This organization offers resources and support services to family caregivers and healthcare professionals through education, consultations, in-home activity visits, virtual activity visits, and training. Since 2017, Dementia Care Connections’ approach has focused on cognitive engagement, promoting social interactions, advocacy, and empowering families to make the best choices possible for their loved ones. With over two decades of experience in healthcare, primarily focusing on the field of aging, Nicole has worked in a variety of fields, including pharmacy care and hospice care. Today, Nicole is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, memory ca...2023-04-0432 minEye on the CaregiverThe Montessori Approach to Dementia with Dr. Cameron CampDr. Cameron Camp is the Director of Research & Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, an organization on a mission to improve the quality of life of people living with dementia and other related disorders as well as the lives of their caregivers. With over 30 years of experience in the applied and translational research of gerontology, dementia intervention, and cognitive intervention, Dr. Camp’s work has become internationally renowned for improving the quality of life in patients with dementia and memory disorders. He is the co-holder of two patents and has been appointed as Principle Investigator on se...2023-03-2849 minEye on the CaregiverWhy is My Loved One Having Trouble Swallowing with Janet StandiferFor over 40 years, Janet Standifer has worked in various roles within the healthcare field. In 1982, after earning her Master’s degree as a Speech-Language Pathologist from Southwest Texas State University, she began her professional career working in a variety of settings to provide direct patient care to adults as well as clinical interventions for people diagnosed with progressive neurocognitive impairments. Today, Janet works as a Certified Dementia Trainer and Consultant at J Standifer Consulting, LLC: Dementia in Perspective, where she provides intensive dementia education as well as individual and group training workshops. Janet joins us to...2023-03-2137 min
Eye on the CaregiverThe Benefits of Working with a Senior Care Advisor with Tanya SchoenhoffTanya Schoenhoff is a Certified Dementia Trainer and Educator and a Senior Care Advisor at Senior Provisions, an organization dedicated to serving families and seniors with their broad spectrum of needs through advocacy and resources. They help families find the best senior care solutions for Independent Living Services, Assisted Living Facilities, Personal Care Homes, Dementia and Memory Care Facilities, and Home Care Services while meeting their client's needs, budgets, and locations. Tanya has over 20 years of experience working in healthcare roles, including as a pharmaceutical representative, an emergency room patient liaison, an outreach coordinator for assisted living, and the...2023-02-0730 min
Eye on the CaregiverThe Human Giver Syndrome With Kay Coughlin: Part Two of Two Kay Coughlin, business coach, advocate for family caregivers, and CEO of Facilitator On Fire joins Sean and Michele to debunk myths about being a caregiver. Such a great conversation, we had to split it into two episodes! Continue the conversation in this week's episode about debunking the caregiving myths. Kay's podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin Kay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkcoughlin/ Kay's Website: https://facilitatoronfire.net/2023-01-1623 min
Eye on the CaregiverThe Human Giver Syndrome With Kay Coughlin: Part One of TwoKay Coughlin, business coach, advocate for family caregivers, and CEO of Facilitator On Fire joins Sean and Michele to debunk myths about being a caregiver. Listen as they dive into The Human Giver Syndrome - something so fascinating, we split the conversation into two episodes! Come back next week for part two. Kay's podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-coughlin Kay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkcoughlin/ Kay's Website: https://facilitatoronfire.net/ 2023-01-1027 min
Eye on the CaregiverCaregiver To-Go Kit with Dr. Brittany LambDr. Brittany Lamb returns with Sean and Michele to go over the best things to have with you when your loved one needs a trip to the emergency room. She goes over how to make sure your care team is aware of everything and anything they need to help your loved one. blambmd.com https://www.instagram.com/blamb.md/ https://www.facebook.com/blambmd2023-01-0436 min
Eye on the CaregiverCaregiving for a VeteranSean and Michele are joined by Rory Clark of The Legacy Elder Law Center. A native of Virginia with deep roots in his community, Rory has more than 30 years’ experience practicing elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Veteran’s affairs, and special needs planning. Through his personal journey, Rory not only understands the complex legal issues involved as a professional but also the intense emotional issues as a caregiver. More Info: legacyelderlaw.com info@legacyelderlaw.com2022-12-1345 min
Eye on the CaregiverReach Out Through Music with Peter Burroughs and Carlos CesarCarlos César Rodríguez and Peter Joshua Burroughs join Michele and Sean to talk through the power of music when working with those who are affected by dementia and their caregivers. In this fun and upbeat episode, Carlos and Peter take you through living in the moment, engaging, and meeting an individual where they are mentally and emotionally to bring out joy and life through music. romez3arts.com/ romez3arts@gmail.com2022-12-0643 min
Eye on the CaregiverCorporations and CaregiversSean slides into the guest chair as he and Michele share what they’ve learned about caregivers in the workplace. As founder and CEO of Windward Consulting, Sean speaks to checking in with employees who are caregivers, helpful tips on being in the people business, and stressing the importance of communication to help not only your employees but also your business by investing in caregivers and what they are facing. More Info: https://www.rosalynncarter.org/new-white-paper-reveals-why-one-in-five-employees-are-at-risk-of-leaving-the-workforce-and-what-employers-can-do-to-help/ https://windwardfoundation.org/2022-11-2940 min
Eye on the CaregiverLong Distance CaregiversSean and Michele are joined by Laura Smothers-Chu, Founder of Befriended Hearts: Discover Joy in Dementia. Befriended Heart provides realistic, practical, and positive steps for long-distance caregivers to help their parents navigate all aspects of dementia, from the early through late stages of the disease. Listen as they discuss key steps you can take when caring from a distance. More Info: https://www.joyindementia.com/2022-11-2244 min
Eye on the CaregiverAvoid Scams Against Elders and Dementia with Melissa SmarrMelissa Smarr is a lifelong Northern Virginia resident, who has worked for Fairfax County Government for 20 years in different capacities and at three agencies. In 2010, Melissa was promoted to branch chief, where she manages building code complaints, unlicensed contractor complaints, and conducts public outreach events. She is a facilitator of the multi-agency initiative, the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign since 2017, which focuses on educating older residents about how they can protect themselves from scammers. https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/fairfax-county-silver-shield-anti-scam-campaign2022-11-1534 min
Eye on the CaregiverDebunking the Myths of Hospice with David DowdDavid M. Dowd co-founded AlēvCare™ Hospice in 2017 and serves as the President and CEO. He acts as the visionary for the agency providing direction for team development and guidance as well as day-to-day operational support across various roles. Sean, Michele, and David spend time breaking down the biggest myths about hospice, and how to best prepare to take care of a loved one. https://alevcare.com/myths-about-hospice/2022-11-0838 min
Eye on the CaregiverThe Power of Memory Cafe's for Caregivers with Carol BlackwellCarol Blackwell joins us to share the positive impacts that Memory Cafe's can have on family caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. Carol's outreach at her Memory Cafe4U in Vienna, Virginia, is inclusive, engaging, and focused on enhancing the experience of caregiving through a community that has become family. For more information, please contact Carol Blackwell at lovriver@aol.com. For those listeners outside of the Northern Virginia area, find a Memory Cafe in your area here: https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/.2022-11-0128 min
Eye on the CaregiverFacing the Challenges of Caregiving Through Horses with Christie McKitrickChristie McKitrick and LTRF have connected people with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges to the healing power of horses. Listen as Christie takes Sean and Michele through the many different ways being around these animals can significantly help and encourage individuals and their families who are facing the challenge of dementia. You don’t even have to ride the horses to engage in this wonderful experience. Ltrf.org2022-11-0127 min
Eye on the CaregiverUnderstanding Goals of Care with Dr. Brittany LambIn this educational and inspirational episode, emergency physician Dr. Brittany Lamb helps Sean and Michele understand what plans should be in place where caring for a person with dementia, how to talk to family members about decisions and advanced directives, and gives an overview of her process to ensure a caregiver is advocating with a person’s goals of care in mind. blambmd.com https://www.instagram.com/blamb.md/ https://www.facebook.com/blambmd2022-11-0149 min
Eye on the CaregiverVirtual Concierge to Help Remain Independent with Anthony NunezMr. Nunez founded INF Care to build a support system around technology to encourage independence in older adults. Prior to founding INF Care, Mr. Nunez's previous work includes the DARPA Autonomous Vehicles programs, Future Combat Systems for saving lives on the combat field and educating children on inventing robots through the Smithsonian and other programs. He is a published author and a roboticist but his passion is using technology to help vulnerable populations. https://www.inf.care/2022-11-0136 minEye on the CaregiverOur Story: Sean and MicheleSean and Michele discuss their own experiences that led to the creation of Eye on the Caregiver2022-11-0118 min