The Caregiving Years - Podcast Details

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The Caring ConferenceFinding Hope During Caregiving Through JournalingJacquelyn Revere joins Denise to share how journaling gave her hope as she cared for her mother and grandmother. Jacquelyn will share more about journaling during her workshop at The Caring Conference, which happens on November 10. To register to join us, visit us at CaringOurWay.com: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/27498866?utm_source=manualAbout JacquelynJacquelyn became the sole caregiver for her mother (Lynn) and grandmother (Joyce) in 2016 after a faulty furnace leaked carbon monoxide into her family home, causing both to develop dementia.She began documenting her journey on Youtube and...2022-10-2824 min

Beginning AgainBeginning Again After Caregiving Ends: Finding HealingDenise interviews Maureen McDermott, who join us as a presenter at our Third Annual Beginning Again Retreat on October 29. Maureen shares how she found her way after her mother’s death in May 2021.Our Beginning Again Retreat starts at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 29 and lasts for three hours. It’s free! Register to join us: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/27168524?utm_source=manualAbout MaureenMaureen, a family caregiver for 30 years, is now a Wedding Officiant, Photographer, Reiki Master & life long Long-term Care advocate. About DeniseDenise develops and leads training and...2022-10-1818 min

Beginning AgainBeginning Again After Caregiving Ends: Managing HolidaysDenise interviews Heather Slutzky, who join us as a presenter at our Third Annual Beginning Again Retreat on October 29. Heather shares her story of grief after the death of her husband and then her first mother-in-law. Our Beginning Again Retreat starts at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 29 and lasts for three hours. It’s free! Register to join us: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/27168524?utm_source=manualAbout HeatherHeather is an author and speaker who blends 15 years of healthcare experience, her work as a secular wedding and funeral celebrant, and a personal caregiving story to...2022-10-1124 min

The Caring ConferenceCaregiving: You Choose It Time and Time Again with Debra HalliseyDeb joins Denise to discuss her workshop, Caregiving: You Choose It Time and Time Again, that she will present during The Caring Conference on November 12. Learn more and join us here: https://join.caringourway.com/posts/17591173?utm_source=manualAbout DebraDeb Hallisey is a past and present caregiver. Currently caregiver to her mother, she saw her father through Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) until his death in 2015. Deb lost her job due to caregiving issues and as a result founded her company Advocate for Mom and Dad. She writes on caregiving issues for adult children of aging...2021-10-2918 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Check-In: Beth SuerethBeth, who cared for her father, shares how she’s giving herself peace of mind as we worry about the impact of the coronavirus. Beth supports family caregivers through her business, Caregiving Pathways. She’s a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Educator and Facilitator and End of Life Doula. Connect with Beth on her website, https://caregivingpathways.com. You can download your state's advance directive forms from the AARP website: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/free-printable-advance-directives/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2020-03-2715 min

Caring Conversations4th Annual National Caregiving Technology and Product Pitch Winner: ChuckMatesAt our Fourth Annual National Caregiving Conference, we awarded Life Solutions, the maker of ChuckMates, the winner of our Fourth Annual National Caregiving Technology and Product Pitch Event. Lauren Somma, President of Life Solutions, joins us to share about the inspiration for ChuckMates and her mission to help family caregivers and professional caregivers. ChuckMates is placed under a cloth or disposable Chuck, which is game-changing when it comes to providing in-bed patient care. ChuckMates help prevent back injuries by significantly aiding caregivers while maneuvering all bedridden patients. Thus providing caregiver solutions far beyond helping with elderly care alone. ChuckMates create hu...2019-12-1030 min

Caring ConversationsCoping When Caregiving Stress Hurts Our HealthClaire E. Day, Chief Program Officer, Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter, join us to discuss this question: How do we cope when our caregiving experience could increase our risk for dementia? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2019-08-2733 min

Caring ConversationsOur Most Crucial Caregiving ConversationsMy guest, Warren Hebert, and I share our thoughts about our most crucial caregiving conversations. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vulnerable and Aging populations, health care ethics, an...2019-07-2630 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Our StressMy guest, Warren Hebert, and I share our thoughts about how to effectively communicate our stress. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vulnerable and Aging populations, health care et...2019-04-0138 min

Caring ConversationsMeet a Caregiving Visionary Award Winner: Shawn MooreShawn, who cares for her husband, launched a non-profit called Caregivers on the Homefront. Through her non-profit, Shawn leads Caregiver Mental Health and Wellness Restorative Weekends. "One of the things that we teach in our restorative weekends is how caregiving is a role that we play," Shawn says. "It is NOT our identity. When we lose our identity that is when the stress of caregiving can step in a wreak havoc on our lives. It is a hard enough journey in itself. We must find a way to not lose ourselves in the process." Read more of Shawn's story here: htt...2019-03-2529 min

Caring ConversationsMeet a Caregiving Visionary Award Winner: Monika GrossMonika Gross, a 2019 Caregiving Visionary Award Winner, developed The Poise Project to help family caregivers build their resilience. Monika joins us to share her vision for supporting family caregivers around the world. You can learn more about Monika through her website, www.thepoiseproject.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2019-03-2130 min

Caring ConversationsMeet a Caregiving Visionary Award Winner: Julie FlemingOn World Alzheimer’s Day 2016, Julie Fleming launched The Purple Sherpa, a nonprofit organization that’s designed to educate, encourage, and support dementia family caregivers. Today there are 65,600 followers on Facebook, almost 4100 members in the online closed support group, and almost 450 members in the closed The Purple Sherpa Grief Support Group. Julie described her seven-year caregiving experience for her father as “the most exhausting, frightening, and loving experience I’ve ever had.” Learn more about Julie's story and her work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2019-03-1930 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Talking About Our Bad DaysDenise Brown and her guest, Warren Hebert, and I share our thoughts about how to effectively communicate about the challenging and overwhelming days. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of...2019-02-2228 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Less Is MoreMy guest, Warren Hebert, and I share our thoughts about when less is more in terms of communication. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vulnerable and Aging populations, he...2018-08-0331 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Escapes - GratitudeThis is party of the summer series, Caregiving Escapes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-07-2801 min

Caring ConversationsEFC: Driving and Seizures Don't Mix: A Worst Caregiving Moment Turned GoodWelcome to the Empowered Family Caregiver Podcast with Tandy Elisala EFC Episode 18: Driving and Seizures Don't Mix: A Worst Caregiving Moment Turned Good 2 Ways One Of My Worst Caregiver Moments Turned Good. Tune into this episode where I share the time when my dad thought he could drive (during one of HIS worst moments) and the positive lessons that came from this experience. I invite you to join my private FB group @ www.facebook.com/groups/EmpoweredFamilyCaregiver --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-07-2313 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Communication with Health Care ProfessionalsDenise and her guest, Warren Hebert, share their thoughts about how to effectively communicate with health care professionals. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vulnerable and Aging populations, he...2018-07-0632 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving in the News: Home Care and HospiceDenise and her guests, Susan Rowe and Anne Tumlinson of Daughterhood.org, discuss what's new in our business of caregiving. During today's podcast, the three ponder this question: How will the home care and hospice space change? Anne Tumlinson founded Daughterhood and is also a long-time researcher and aging expert in Washington, DC. She has worked for many years on improving how we pay for and provide care to the nation’s most frail older adults and their caregivers. Susan Rowe joined Daughterhood at its inception in January 2015. She brings her natural gift for empathy to bare in her current rol...2018-07-0338 min

Caring ConversationsCreating Your Caregiving LegacyExcited to share this great conversation with Dr. Tandy Elisala who will be one of the presenters at the National Caregiving Conference in November 2018 in Chicago. Tandy and I discuss her own amazing caregiving journey which began when she was 13 years old! Through the years, Tandy has devoted her life to making life better and more stress free for caregivers and has created the Facebook Group - The Empowered Family Caregiver. We discuss Tandy's thoughts on ways that caregivers can leave a legacy while also caring for themselves and also Tandy willg give us a hint of her great topics for...2018-06-0825 min

Caring ConversationsMeet Amanda Singleton, a Caregiving Visionary Award WinnerMeet Amanda Singleton, one of our 2018 Caregiving Visionary Award winners. Amanda Singleton is the owner of Singleton Legal, a caregiver-centered law firm. Through her experiences as a family caregiver, she was led to become an advocate for all caregivers. Her vision is to see her clients plan to care and be cared for, so that they are prepared and supported when the time comes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-05-2531 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Talking PointsWe're talking about "talking points" -- words we can use during difficult situations. We can start with interactions with health care professionals -- what we can say when we're concerned about care issues or feel the staff may be minimizing our concerns. We can then move to family and talk about how to address those who may doubt what we're doing and how we're doing it. About Warren Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is al...2018-05-2535 min

Caring ConversationsMeet Our Caregiving Visionary Award WinnersMeet three of our five Caregiving Visionary Award winners: Bev Foster, Bruce McIntyre, Bev Foster is the founder and executive director of the Room 217 Foundation, a community health arts organization that uses music to change the care experience. Compelled by her own caregiving journey, Bev and her team deliver music care products, programs, and educational services to healthcare providers, family and volunteer caregivers across Canada. Bruce McIntyre serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. As a 14-year caregiver for his wife, Kathy, and as the author of Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life, Bruce...2018-05-1431 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving in the News: Will Innovation Come From Outside Our Space?Denise and her guests, Susan Rowe and Anne Tumlinson of Daughterhood.org, discuss what's new in our business of caregiving. During today's podcast, the three ponder this question: Will innovations in health care and help for family caregivers come from outside our space? Anne Tumlinson founded Daughterhood and is also a long-time researcher and aging expert in Washington, DC. She has worked for many years on improving how we pay for and provide care to the nation’s most frail older adults and their caregivers. Susan Rowe joined Daughterhood at its inception in January 2015. She brings her natural gift for emp...2018-04-3040 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: Best in Family CaregivingDenise and her guest, Warren Hebert, share their thoughts about which organizations earned a Best in Family Caregiving honor for their understanding of the caregiving experience. Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Ca...2018-04-2730 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost: AcceptanceCaregiving Boost: Acceptance with Tandy Elisala --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-2402 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey - Stage 6Hello Everyone and Welcome to The Caregiving Circus - Part of the Caregiving Podcast Network. Please welcome my cohost - Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and I’m Jackie Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Circus continue their six part series on the Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey. The ladies will describe the sixth stage, God Speed Caregiver, discuss the key coping strategies, stumbles, and steadies of the stage. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jacki...2018-04-1931 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost - HoldCaregiving Boosts are part of the Caregiving Podcast Network. The month of April every day a special caregiving boost will be done for caregers, by caregivers just like you. Today's boost deals with the duality of the meaning of words and what meaning you will hold for yourself. Thank you Denise Brown, of Caregiving.com, for your thoughtful consideration in creating the caregiving boosts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-1901 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost: Strength and TrustCaregiving Boost: Strength and Trust with Tandy Elisala --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-1503 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost: Decide to be HappyCaregiving Boost: Deciding to be Happy with Tandy Elisala --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-1503 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey - Stage 5Hello Everyone and Welcome to The Caregiving Circus - Part of the Caregiving Podcast Network. Please welcome my cohost - Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and I’m Jackie Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Circus continue their six part series on the Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey. The ladies will describe the fifth stage, Transitioning Caregiver, discuss the key coping strategies, stumbles, and steadies of the stage. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jackie mo...2018-04-1232 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost: HopeHere's today's short caregiving boost on HOPE with Tandy Elisala --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-1003 min

Caring ConversationsMeet a Caregiving Visionary Award Winner: Priya SoniMeet Priya Soni, who cared for her father and used her personal experience to work to improve the lives of family caregivers. Priya is the Founder and CEO of The Caregiving Effect LLC, a platform and service launched to create a space for adults who have cared for their parent(s)/parental figures due to aging, illness and/or disability. She has developed a mission to build a movement of mentors, caregiver visionaries, who are utilizing their stories as a tool to help the many who will or are walking the path of caregiving. As a coach and certified caregiving...2018-04-0930 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Boost: Not About the Doing#CaregivingBoost - Today's caregiving boost is helps us think about the doing vs the love of the doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-04-0501 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: What's a Caregiving-Friendly Community?Denise and her guest, Warren Hebert, share their thoughts about what makes a community friendly to a caregiving experience and situation. Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vulnerable and Aging po...2018-03-3030 min

Caring ConversationsChristian Dockter - Caregiving Circus Guest - Mission Based Mindset - Young CareChristian Dockter joins us on the Caregiving Circus on the Caregiver Postcast Network. Christian was only 17 when his father and he switched roles. One day a 17 year old teenager, the next day a primary caregiver. Join Marti Hannon and Jackie Schwabe as they interview this fantastic young man as he tells us about his father's traumatic brain injury and how he went from angry, anxious and sad to a mission based caregiver. Chrisitian says when his mindset changed, so did his life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-03-2932 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - AJ Bryant - AuthorAJ Bryant, founder of Achieving I’m-Possibilities, and author of The Revocation, a legal thriller, and upcoming book, Self-Conservation, the Art of Self-Care tells us how her journey led to her love for words and a focus on Self-Conservation. Join us as AJ gives us some tips on how to be healthier caregivers. Bio Snippet: In kindergarten, I was terrified to learn to read .... how does someone terrified to read write two books? What does this have to do with caregiving? Learn more about AJ at http://caregivingcircus.com/ajbryant --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2018-03-2230 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - White Lie Living - Self CareMarti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and Jackie Ann Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Circus will have a special guest this week from White Lie Living. Meet Roberto A. DiPietrantonio, a self proclaimed travler and former family caregiver as he gives us his unique perspective on self care. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jackie mostly interacts with her autistic child. Stay tuned as we work through what it means to go through the journey...2018-03-1531 min $Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer\'s and Dementia Caregiving$ Caregiver Storyteller - About Alzheimer's and Dementia CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Alzheimer's & Dementia: Long Distance CaregivingAlzheimer's & Dementia Caregiving: Long Distance Caregiving 2018-03-1439 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey - Stage 3Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and Jackie Ann Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Circus continue their six part series on the Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey. The ladies will describe the stage, discuss the key coping strategies, stumbles, and steadies of the stage. Marti will continue telling her personal journey as it presents itself in stage 3. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jackie mostly interacts with her autistic child. Stay tuned as we work thro...2018-03-0829 min

Caring ConversationsInspired by Caregiving to Help Those Who CareA caregiving experience that begins during the teen-age years will share your life. For Marti Hannon, her experience of caring for her mom shaped her career choices. She now helps those who care. About Marti Marti Hannon has a passion to educate, equip, empower and encourage families, and professional care teams in taking care of themselves while serving others. She started her caregiving journey as a 16 year old providing care to a mother dying of cancer. She went on to carry out numerous personal and professional caregiving roles over the past 25 years. Her primary focus now is to provide coaching...2018-03-0531 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey - Stage 2Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and Jackie Ann Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Cirucs continue their six part series on the Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey. The ladies will describe the second stage, Freshman Caregiver, discuss the key coping strategies, stumbles, and steadies of the stage. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jackie mostly interacts with her autistic child. Stay tuned as we work through what it means to go through the journey in a hea...2018-03-0131 min

Caring ConversationsCrucial Caregiving Conversations: The ChallengesWhat are top challenges faced by family caregivers? Denise and her guest, Warren Hebert, share their thoughts about what makes a caregiving experience difficult. Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, CAE, is an alumnus of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Hebert is Chief Innovation Officer for a home health analytics company. He is also a family caregiver, home health nurse, nursing professor, and executive director of the HomeCare Association of Louisiana. Attaining his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree (DNP) in 2015, Hebert joined his alma mater, Loyola New Orleans, in 2016, as lead faculty for health policy, Care of Vu...2018-02-2330 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus Live Stream - Shakina Cooley - Self CareDescription: Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and Jackie Ann Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Cirucs join Shakina Cooley the founder of the https://sheshesaysblog.wordpress.com blog. Her blog focuses on relationships and selfcare while raising two little dudes after a divorce. You will be surprised at all the parrallels to 'standard' caregiving and 'parent' caregiving in this great episode. Visit https://sheshesaysblog.wordpress.com for more great advice from Shakina. Visit World Changer Consulting at https://www.worldchangerconsulting.com/ Please visit our patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/jackieschwabe - any support is appreciated. --- Send in a...2018-02-2231 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving Circus - Live Stream - Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey - Stage 1Marti Hannon from World Changer Consulting and Jackie Ann Schwabe, the Reluctant Ringmaster, from the Caregiving Cirucs start their six part series on the Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey. The ladies will describe the stage, discuss the key coping strategies, stumbles, and steadies of the stage. The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey was developed and written by Denise M. Brown of CareGiving.com. The unique component of their discussion with be the point of view of each host. Marti works mostly with caregivers that are taking care of someone with dementia and Jackie mostly interacts with her...2018-02-1531 min

Caring ConversationsCaregiving, Beyond BordersThe Global Caregiving Virtual Summit, a free event, will take place from January 20-26. More than 60 spakers from 17 countries will share their perspectives and stories about the caregiving experience. In addition, they'll share tools to help you cope and strategies to keep you going. Kari Henley, Founder, Producer & Host of Age Without Borders, will share why she launched the Global Caregiving Summit and what she learned from the participating speakers. To get your FREE Pass to the Summit click here: http://awbcaregiving.com About Kari Kari is a social entrepreneur and an "aging enthusiast," with decades of experience in startups, v...2018-01-1230 min

Caring ConversationsThe Caregiving Circus: Play with PurposeJackie Schwabe is your host and the Reluctant Ringmaster of The Caregiving Circus Talk Show, part of the Caregiving Podcast Network. The Caregiving Circus is a talk show that connects with the resources, tools and support you need to participate in the Greatest Show on Earth -- your life. Join Jackie and her guests as they share tips on how to manage your own three ring circus. Mari Hannon from World Changer Consulting join us today to share how we can play with purpose. Marti, C.T.R.S, C.C.C., is the founder of World Changer Consulting. Marti i...2018-01-1129 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: BestI hope you enjoy our twelve podcast, Best. We worry this may be the last Christmas with everyone here so we put pressure on ourselves to make it the best. How do we manage the expectation around best? For 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. Resources Webinar: How to be Your Best During the WorstWebinar: The Art of Being During Caregiving --- Send in a voice messag...2017-12-2202 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: PossibleI hope you enjoy our eleventh podcast, Possible. During the holidays, it seems anything is possible. But what's possible during a caregiving experience? For 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. Additional Resources Webinar: Using Caregiving to Help Your CareerWebinar: Creating Your Future --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-2103 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: WhenI hope you enjoy our tenth podcast, When. When I ask for help, will I be okay with what happens next? For 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. Additional Resources Webinar: How to Ask for HelpWebinar: Telling Your Truth to Build Your TeamWebinar: Who Am I, Under All This Caregiving? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-2003 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: BehindFor 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. I hope you enjoy our ninth podcast, Behind. Caregiving can seem to put us in behind in what we want from life. How do we catch up? Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-1902 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: PublicFor 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. I hope you enjoy our fifth podcast, Public. Caregiving feel like such a private experience. When you're out in public, how much do you share? Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-1602 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: HomeFor 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. I hope you enjoy our fourth podcast, Home. Caregiving changes so much, including how our home feels to us. How do we manage when we feel we’ve lost what once was our home? Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-1603 min

Caring Conversations12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: RejectedFor 12 days, beginning December 11, we’ll share a short and sweet podcast to bring you holiday comfort. I hope you enjoy our third podcast, Rejected. Just like the misfit toys, we can feel shipped off to an island, left alone to manage during caregiving. How do we cope with the rejection? Be sure to visit our Holiday Survival Guide for more podcasts, resources and comforts. For more comforting words, check out my “Take Comfort” books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-1403 min

Caring ConversationsThe 12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas: CountWhen it's all about counting in order to get, how do we stay in for the count? Our quick podcast is part of our special series, "The 12 Podcasts of a Caregiving Christmas." For more comforting words, check out Denise's "Take Comfort" books. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-1102 min

Caring ConversationsA Caregiving Innovation: Hands-Free ShoesMeet the winner of our Second Annual National Caregiving Technology and Product Pitch Event: Quikiks™. Steve Kaufman, Founder and CEO of Hands-Free LLC, joins us to talk about his inspiration to create Quikiks™, the first fully supportive, totally HANDS-FREE shoes! Now you can easily step into your shoes and have them securely fasten without the need to bend over or use your hands! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-12-0732 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: VoiceGael Chiarella Alba joins Denise to talk about her presentations ("Keep YOU in the Circle of Care" and "A Caregivers Voice") she'll deliver at the National Caregiving Conference. You can connect with Gael at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference, which happens November 10 and 11 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare. Join us in Chicago or vritually. About Gael Author Gael Chiarella Alba E-RYT, C-IAYT, CCC is best known as a meditation teacher and yoga therapist. Gael experienced the joy of family throughout childhood in a Brooklyn walkup with her beloved grandparents living just steps away. She also witnessed enormous everyday stress...2017-10-3030 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: HealingChristopher-Charles Chaney joins us to share how he healed after caregiving and how he helps others heal during caregiving. You can connect with Christopher at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference, which happens November 10 and 11 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare. Join us in Chicago or vritually. About Christopher Christopher-Charles Chaney, family caregiving expert, national speaker, award-winning author, and CEO of Family CareLIVING, knows firsthand the benefits and challenges of being a family caregiver. Christopher spent years caring for his mother, Mama Peaches, who passed in 2016 after suffering from dementia. His love and struggles as a caregiver inspired him to journal...2017-10-2328 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: SandwichedBreeda Miller joins us to discuss her presentation, "Finding Humor and Grace in the Caregiver Sandwich," at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. Breeda Miller has a passion for helping caregivers and others deal with the stress in their lives and to use humor as coping strategy. Breeda helps people find ways to care for themselves so that they can better care for others. Finding your own humor and grace can make all the difference. In addition to her w...2017-10-1631 min

Caring ConversationsYour Caregiving Journey: Focus GroupsTobin Ward, a market research manager with Genworth, joins Denise to discuss the focus groups she'll hold at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. You can join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-10-0931 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: ChoicesPriya Soni will join us to talk about her presentation "Making Empowering Care Choices with Long Term Care" at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. Priya is the Founder and CEO of The Caregiving Effect LLC, a platform and service launched to create a space for adults who have cared for their parent(s)/parental figures due to aging, illness and/or disability. She has developed a mission to build a movement of mentors, caregiver visionaries, who are utilizing t...2017-10-0229 min

Caring ConversationsThe Financial Impact of CaregivingKatherine Forrester Schneewind, CLU®, ChFC®, Wealth Management Advisor with Forrester & Associates in Eden Prairie, MN, joins us to discuss the financial impact of caregiving. Many family caregivers today have to make the decision to leave the workplace temporarily or permanently to look after a family member or friend. According to Northwestern Mutual's C.A.R.E. 2017 study, 7 in 10 future caregivers expect to incur costs, but 60% percent aren't equipped to handle the financial aspects of caregiving. Before resigning, it's important to evaluate how stepping down to care for a loved one affects both short- and long-term financial goals. --- Send in a...2017-09-2832 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Bold CareerLauren Milligan will join us to talk about her presentation "Be Bold in Your Career Advancement!," at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. Lauren has worked with thousands of professionals in all stages of career advancement for the past 15 years. She has developed tools and exercises that have enabled emerging leaders to take that next crucial career step, and has empowered established leaders to reach previously insurmountable goals. Simply put, when it comes to getting your next job, Lauren k...2017-09-2530 min

Caring ConversationsGrace and Grit During CaregivingDeb Kelsey-Davis, RN, MHSA and Colleen Kavanaugh, CCC, CDCS, CDP will discuss their National Caregiving Conference session, "Think About It. And Change Everything with Grit, Grace and Gratitude." During their session, they'll help us understand how cultivating Gratitude and uncovering Grace generates the Grit needed to face the challenging circumstances of family caregiving. Join us for the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference in person or virtually on November 10 and 11 in Chicago. About Deb and Colleen Deb and Colleen measure their caregiving years in decades and agree that they were not prepared for the emotions, stress, and life-changing circumstances that went...2017-09-1830 min

Caring ConversationsA Bold Life After CaregivingWhat can a life after caregiving look like? Colleen Kavanaugh, who cared for her parents, joins us to talk her National Caregiving Conference panel discussion, Your After Life: Bolder Than Before. About Colleen After caring for her parents for a decade, Colleen tried to go back to her old life only to realize how deeply caregiving changed her. She now works alongside family caregivers across the country via one-on-one consulting, national speaking, podcasting, and blogging to empower them to love, prepare, and thrive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-09-1134 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Caregiving on the RoadCarol Papini will join us to talk about her presentation at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. About Carol Carol has been driving all over the country while caring for her husband, Bill, who suffered a massive left-brain stroke in 2011. She is an Intuitive Energy Healer and a Health and Wellness Mentor who assists family caregivers & caregivees release the feeling of being stuck and imprisoned within their mind, body and soul. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor...2017-09-0432 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Caregiving 101Andrew Koch will join us to talk about his three presentations at the Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Join us at the conference virtually or in person on November 10 and 11 in Chicago at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins. Our early-bird registration rate ends August 31. About Andrew Andrew is a graduate student at Naropa University studying Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling in Boulder, Colorado. He specializes in supporting student caregivers. His mission is to help support the physical, functional, energetic, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and transpersonal wellness of caregivers and their carees. Andrew has been a caregiving educator for four years. He...2017-08-2828 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Elizabeth Miller's Bold MomentsWe’re going bold in anticipation of our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference! This year’s conference theme is our Bold Moments: Before, During, After. Elizabeth Miller, who cares for her mom, shares her bold moment with us. You can connect with Elizabeth at National Caregiving Conference by attending her sessions, Be Bold With Your Time and Be Loud & Proud about Your Caregiving Business. About Elizabeth Elizabeth started and continues to grow her business, Happy Healthy Caregiver, while working full-time as an IT Product Manager, raising two active teenagers with her husband, and caregiving for her mom. Her professional expertise in s...2017-08-1430 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: PartyWe begin your week with stories and solutions. Today, Denise shares updates about contests to help you get to our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference and reflects on CareGiving.com's 21st birthday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-07-3122 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: VoteToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Lisa Riggi, who heads our NCC17 steering committee, joins us to talk about our Conference Keynote Contest. Voting begins July 25. Our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference happens November 10 and 11 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-07-2429 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: ConferenceToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Lisa Riggi, who heads our NCC17 steering committee, joins us to share updates about this year's conference. Our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference happens November 10 and 11 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2017-07-1031 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: MedicaidToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh, Carolyn Grant and Karen Bromberg joined me to share their perspectives about Medicaid and the proposed Senate health care bill which could cause deep cuts to the program. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified...2017-06-2631 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: High AlertToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Today, we'll talk about managing the high alert of caregiving. Colleen Kavanaugh will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. Today, we're discussing the idea of Option B, our default when Option A (the life we want) disappears. About Colleen and Carolyn Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports th...2017-06-1936 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: PrivacyToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. Today, we're discussing the idea of Option B, our default when Option A (the life we want) disappears. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. --- Send in a voice me...2017-05-2232 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: ChallengesToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. Today, we're discussing the idea of Option B, our default when Option A (the life we want) disappears. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Ca...2017-05-1532 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: BToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. Today, we're discussing the idea of Option B, our default when Option A (the life we want) disappears. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn ...2017-05-0839 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: WeightToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her parents while also...2017-05-0138 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: BreakToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her parents while also...2017-04-2431 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: MessageToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her parents while also...2017-04-1733 min

Caring ConversationsWorking Through Caregiving Situations at WorkHow do you work through your caregiving situations at work? Geri Lynn Baumblatt, Executive Director of Patient Engagement at Emmi Solutions, will share her perspectives on how caregiving affects the workplace, drawing on her experiences as she cared for her dad and now cares for her mom. Geri will also share her perspectives as a panelist at our Caregiving and the Workplace Summit on June 2 in Chicago. Register to join us in person or virtually. About Geri Geri Lynn Baumblatt, MA is the Executive Director of Patient Engagement at Emmi Solutions, which produces interactive programs and calls to empower, engage...2017-04-1330 min

Caring ConversationsDisrupting a Career and a Caregiving ExperienceWhen your priorities shift because of a parent's cancer diagnosis, how do you keep your career a priority? Darien Hallagan shares how he shifted priorities and disrupted both is career and his caregiving experience after his father's cancer diagnosis. Darien also will share his perspectives during our Caregiving and the Workplace Summit on June 2 in Chicago. Be sure to join us in Chicago or virtually. About Darien Darien Hallagan, son of a business man and telemetry nurse professional, grandson of a lifelong engineer, musician and Romanian high ranking army general, graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Decision Inf...2017-04-1133 min

Caring ConversationsYour Caregiving Journey: VoiceToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her parents while also...2017-04-1032 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: LifeToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh and Carolyn Grant will join me to share their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant, a Certified Caregiving Consultant, has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her parents while also...2017-04-0333 min

Caring ConversationsMaking a Career Work During CaregivingHow do you make your career work when caregiving responsibilites creep into work? Diane Glittenberg will share her experiences working in retail as she cares for her mom. Diane also will share her perspectives during our Caregiving and the Workplace Summit on June 2 in Chicago. About Diane Diane has more than 10 years of experience with caregiving. She took care of her father who had dementia and currently cares of her mother who has Lewy Body Dementia. After losing her position as a manager for a jewelry store, she decided to take a different direction for her career. She started working...2017-03-2430 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Uh OhToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of...2017-03-2030 min

Caring ConversationsWorking and Caregiving: Continuing the CareerHow do you keep your career on tract during an extended caregiving situation? Linda Kunicki, community liaisonfor BrightStar Care® of Chicago and La Grange, shares on she kept her career moving forward as she cared for her mom from 1999 until 2015. Linda also will share her perspectives during our Caregiving and the Workplace Summit on June 2 in Chicago. About Linda Linda is community liaisonfor BrightStar Care® of Chicago and La Grange. She has had numerous positions that have allowed her to service others from children to seniors. These positions have been with health care, senior residences, schools, and other business with prog...2017-03-1432 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving Journey: Caregiver?Today on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with company and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to their perspectives on a caregiving situation. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of...2017-03-1336 min

Caring ConversationsWorking and Caregiving: Amy GoyerWhat's it like to juggle caregiving responsibilities and a career? We begin a series which talks a closer look at how individuals care for a family member while keeping their career. In the debut podcast, Amy Goyer, AARP's Family and Caregiving expert who cares for her father, shares how she copes with the stresses of caregiving and traveling for her career. We continue this conversation during our event, Caregiving and the Workplace Summit, which happens June 2 in Chicago. About Amy Amy Goyer, author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving, is a writer, speaker and consultant specializing in caregiving and family...2017-03-0130 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Caregiving Journey: Chats!Today on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with comfort and conversations. Lillie Fuller, who cares for her mom, will talk about the chats available on CareGiving.com Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to solve a family caregiver's conundrum. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less...2017-02-2729 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving JourneyToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with comfort and conversations. Sharon Hall, who cares for her husband and her mom, will share an update about our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference. Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to solve a family caregiver's conundrum. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that...2017-02-2030 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving JourneyToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with comfort and conversations. Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to solve a family caregiver's conundrum. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that supports them through the less than perfect days. About Carolyn Carolyn Grant has 10 years of experience caregiving for both of her...2017-02-0630 min

Caring ConversationsLove Will Keep Us Together: How to Bring Your Family Closer After CaregivingParents are often the center of a family and a critical hub in keeping everyone together. Statistically, family relationships deteriorate after the parents have died - especially if a parent was ill and members had misgivings with one another regarding care. Learn how intention, creativity and honoring the values of your parents can create even stronger bonds after mom and dad are no longer around to guilt you all into seeing one another. About Colleen: Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps fam...2017-01-3134 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving JourneyToday on Your Caregiving Journey helps you begin your day and your week with comfort and conversations. Tami Neumann, who cares for her son, will join Denise to talk about our special performance, "Caregiving: A Six-Act, 24 Minute Performance." Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to solve a family caregiver's conundrum. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives and cultivate a sense of mission that...2017-01-3030 min

Caring ConversationsToday on Your Caregiving JourneyDenise Brown, founder of CareGiving.com, debuts a new weekly podcast which helps family caregivers start their week. In our first podcast, Lisa Riggi, project manager of our Second Annual National Caregiving Conference, will update us on our conference's first contest and our conference theme. Colleen Kavanaugh, Certified Caregiving Consultant and founder of The Longest Dance, and Carolyn Grant will join me to solve a family caregiver's conundrum. About Colleen Colleen Kavanaugh of The Longest Dance.com cared for both of her parents for a decade. She is now a Certified Caregiving Consultant who helps family caregivers streamline their lives...2017-01-2332 min

Caring ConversationsMeet Reassure Analytics, Our 2016 National Caregiving Technology and ProdMeet the founder and staff of Reassure Analytics, our 2016 National Caregiving Technology and Product Pitch Winner. Oscar E. Rodriguez, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, will share the story behind the company's app, Care|Mind, a simple, easy-to-use app for iOS that enables caregivers to monitor carees using Fitbit® data. Caregivers can monitor step, sleep, and heart rate activity; set up custom alerts; and track carees’ conditions and medications. Dr. Rodriguez, who oversees the clinical development of Care|Mind, has an extensive background in clinical research with medical degrees from both the National University in Guadalajara, México and New York Medi...2016-12-2130 min

Caring ConversationsLet's Talk About: Facing Caregiving FearsDenise and her co-host, Chris MacLellan, talk about facing a caregiving fear. Please feel free to call us during our 30-minute show and share your stories and experiences about what scared you about caregiving. Be sure to tell us how you overcame that fear. About Chris Chris is the author of “What’s the Deal with Caregiving?” and the host of “Healing Ties,” a weekly radio show. You can learn more about his work on his website, www.thebowtieguy.com. About Denise Denise, founder of CareGiving.com, coaches family caregivers before, during and after caregiving. She's the author of "The Caregiving...2016-10-3130 min

Caring ConversationsKeeping a Life During a Life of CaregivingCaregiving can seem to swallow up your life. The intensity and demands of caregiving can leave you feeling there's little left for you. Claire Day, SVP of the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, offers ideas and perspectives so we also focus on what we need and enjoy in life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2016-09-2730 min

Caring ConversationsAll Hands on Deck: Your Kids and Caregiving ResponsibiltiesOften well-intentioned parents attempt to shield their children from the uncomfortable face of illness. Understand how one mom incorporated her school age children in the care of her parent with Alzheimer's from diagnosis till death. Hear how, by seeing Alzheimer's first hand, Colleen Kavanaugh's children were less afraid of an almost incomprehensible disease and how they gained a compassionate maturity that has broadened their understanding of the world and all people around them. Learn simple activities children can do with their grandparent and how to keep communication open so both you and your child can express the changing thoughts and fear...2016-09-2631 min

Caring ConversationsLet's Talk About: Long-Distance CaregivingDenise and her co-host, Chris MacLellan, talk about managing a family member's care from a distance. Please feel free to call us during our 30-minute show and share your stories and experiences. Be sure to tell us why you stay. About Chris Chris is the author of “What’s the Deal with Caregiving?” and the host of “Healing Ties,” a weekly radio show. You can learn more about his work on his website, www.thebowtieguy.com. About Denise Denise, founder of CareGiving.com, coaches family caregivers before, during and after caregiving. She's the author of "The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meani...2016-09-2632 min

Caring ConversationsLet's Talk About: Dealing with the Daily Caregiving GrindDenise and her co-host, Chris MacLellan, talk about how we cope with the daily caregiving grind. Please feel free to call us during our 30-minute show and share your stories and experiences. Be sure to tell us why you stay. About Chris Chris is the author of “What’s the Deal with Caregiving?” and the host of “Healing Ties,” a weekly radio show. You can learn more about his work on his website, www.thebowtieguy.com. About Denise Denise, founder of CareGiving.com, coaches family caregivers before, during and after caregiving. She's the author of "The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meani...2016-08-2930 min

Caring ConversationsKeeping a Life During a Life of Caregiving: DatingColleen Kavanaugh, a Certified Caregiving Consultant and owner of The Longest Dance.com, joins me to share how she kept a life for herself as she cared for her parents. Colleen began her caregiving role just two months after she began dating the man who would become the love of her life. She shares with us what it was like to care for her parents for a decade during the ending of their lives while she was unknowingly creating the true beginning of her life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message 2016-07-2030 min