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The Lisa ShowCommunity Action - Caregiving, Part 9Lisa is joined by Jillian Benfield and Usha Tewari in a conversation about how to find community, how to build community, and how to leverage the strength of a community to make life better for all caregivers. Featuring Billie Short, Elizabeth Miller, and Shana Jones.
2023-11-2828 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariLearn how you can earn rewards, connect with families and vet services through Care CoPilotIn this episode, we chat with Alyse Dunn, Founder and CEO of Care CoPilot. CareCopilot
With her software engineering expertise and caregiver experience, she created the CareCopilot web and mobile app. Alyse recognized a critical hole in the market and knew that the growing elder care crisis would make her product all the more essential. But she was also determined to follow in the footsteps of her parents—both were physicians—and dedicate herself to designing a product that could help and heal others.
Contact Alyse Dunn: alyse@carecopilot.co
2023-09-1226 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariLatest #EndAlz & Advocacy update from FloridaIn this episode, we speak with Jennifer Braistead, Florida Director Government Affairs for the Alzheimer's Association.
Our conversation begins with the FDA approval for Lecanemab and what it means for advocates and individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's. Ms. Braistead then touches upon Florida's state and federal legislative priorities this past year and we discuss why advocacy works.
For more information about the Alzheimer's Association, please visit- https://act.alz.org
Also, if you are a caregiver or know of an individual who can benefit from...
2023-08-1626 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariWhat is Palliative Care- A Chat with Ashwini Bapat, MD (Part 2)In this episode of The Indian Caregiver, Usha chats with Dr. Ashwini Bapat about Palliative Care. As a Palliative Care Physician, Dr. Bapat discusses-
What is Palliative Care?
Who is eligible?
What are the challenges to access Palliative Care?
What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care?
#SouthAsianSpeak #IndianCaregiver #Dementia #Aging #AgingCoach #IllnessCoach #Parents #selfcare #health #wellbeing #Instagram #Caregiver #CaregiverResources #palliativecare #epionemd
Bio: Ashwini BapatMD, CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,COACH
Ashwini Bapat is a Palliative Care physician and writer. She received her medical degree at Tufts University and completed her internal medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She...
2023-08-0228 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariMeet Ashwini Bapat, MD- Your Aging and Illness Coach (Part 1)In this episode of The Indian Caregiver, Usha chats with Dr. Ashwini Bapat. They met via Instagram and the common thread they have in common is their South Asian heritage. They were able to relate to the caregiving challenges as it relates to the South Asian culture. As Co-Founder, CEO & Coach, Dr. Bapat talks about the importance of talking to your parents about their health, and when an aging and illness coach can be beneficial during the process.
#SouthAsianSpeak #IndianCaregiver #Dementia #Aging #AgingCoach #IllnessCoach #Parents #selfcare #health #wellbeing #Instagram #Caregiver #CaregiverResources #palliativecare #epionemd
2023-07-1126 min
The Whole Care NetworkRecovering From Burnout with Usha Tewari - Caregiver SpotlightUsha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for elected officials at the federal and local level. While working full-time, Usha was her mom's caregiver primary caregiver until December 2021 when her mom passed away from end stage dementia. In this episode, we talk about how videos helped correct mom’s diagnosis, how Usha managed to work full time while caring for her mom, what relieved her caregiver and grief burnout, and what Usha is doing about impacting positive changes in Florida, her South-Asian culture, an...
2023-06-1058 min
Happy Healthy CaregiverRecovering From Burnout with Usha Tewari - Caregiver SpotlightUsha Tewari was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a constituent advocate, and community engager with over 17 years of experience working for elected officials at the federal and local level. While working full-time, Usha was her mom's caregiver primary caregiver until December 2021 when her mom passed away from end stage dementia. In this episode, we talk about how videos helped correct mom’s diagnosis, how Usha managed to work full time while caring for her mom, what relieved her caregiver and grief burnout, and what Usha is doing about impacting positive changes in Florida, her South-Asian culture, an...
2023-05-3158 min
Introducing The Top Upcoming Stars Of 2023Introducing The Outstanding Personalities Of The GlobeIntroducing the outstanding personalities of the globe which includes Dr Santosh Bhardwaj,Mayaa SH,Sameer Bhatia,Usha Kiran Moodgal,Tushar Kiran Moodgal,Ruchi Rachit Singla,Payal Chowdhury,Kushagra Srivastava,Mohammed Niyaz,Nikhil Jain,Manisha Jaiswal,Bhumika Tewari,Vishakha Verma,DJ Chainriser,Kammo and Tamanna.
Team INKZOID FOUNDATION and the founder, Durlav Sarkar takes an initiative to felicitate these deserving Visionaries.
2023-04-3040 min
INKZOID FOUNDATIONIntroducing The Top 10 Outstanding Personalities Of The Globe.Introducing the top 10 outstanding personalities of the globe are Dr Santosh Bhardwaj,Mayaa SH,Sameer Bhatia,Usha Kiran Moodgal,Tushar Kiran Moodgal,Ruchi Rachit Singla,Payal Chowdhury,Kushagra Srivastava,Mohammed Niyaz,Nikhil Jain,Manisha Jaiswal,Bhumika Tewari,Vishakha Verma,DJ Chainriser,Kammo and Tamanna.
Team INKZOID FOUNDATION and the founder, Durlav Sarkar takes an initiative to felicitate these deserving visionaries as “The Top 10 Outstanding Personalities Of The Globe” and salutes their contribution in the field of literature.
2023-04-2840 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariPharmacists Empowering Caregivers & Patients With Knowledge During HospitalizationsThu Nguyen, PharmD is a Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on Geriatrics and Transitions of Care in the Phoenix area. In this podcast episode, she shares her valuable insight in the following discussion topics.
How can caregivers and patients help prevent medication errors.
Cost of medication.
What questions should caregivers and patients ask at the time of hospital discharge and help with the transition home.
How Pharmacists can empower the caregiver with knowledge.
For more information or additional questions, please reach out to Thu Nguyen, PharmD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thu-nguyen-pharmd-43a656218/
2022-10-1827 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariWho is The Caregiver Guy? Mike MichelIn this episode, our guest, Mike Michel is The Caregiver Guy. He is the Founder of the CareTrainr app. This Caregiver App that addresses caregiver burnout and mental health. He also shares about the Consumer Direct Care Program. This allows states like Florida to have the opportunity to use Medicaid to support enrollees with long-term care needs and their families by developing consumer direction programs that allow family members to be hired to provide care. Last but not least in this action packed episode, Mike shares with us what the "hat challenge" was during the month of August and how...
2022-10-0428 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariThe Importance of Grassroots Advocacy for Alzheimer's/Dementia and CaregiversIn this episode, we will talk with Ryan Schiff, Florida Public Policy Manager of the Alzheimer's Association about the magical powers of advocating for Alzheimer's and other related Dementia as well as for caregivers at the federal level. Mr. Schiff will explain what the federal priorities are for the United States as well as discuss the grassroots impact Advocates have during Forum in Washington DC and on social media.
Key links
How to become an Alzheimer Association Advocate - www.alzimpact.org/volunteer
Alzheimer's Association - https://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's A...
2022-08-0225 min
The ZagUsha Tewari episodeUsha Tewari, 2017 NLC Orlando, is a first-generation Indian American, passionate advocate, and congressional ambassador. She worked full time and was the sole caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Usha understands what it takes to advocate for individuals, and she shares her passion and caregiving journey on social media on her own podcast. Check them out below.
Instagram- @TheIndianCaregiver
Podcast- The Indian Caregiver - Advocating & Caregiving in a Purple World
2022-04-1509 min
The ZagUsha Tewari episodeUsha Tewari, 2017 NLC Orlando, is a first-generation Indian American, passionate advocate, and congressional ambassador. She worked full time and was the sole caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Usha understands what it takes to advocate for individuals, and she shares her passion and caregiving journey on social media on her own podcast. Check them out below.Instagram- @TheIndianCaregiverPodcast- The Indian Caregiver - Advocating & Caregiving in a Purple World
2022-04-1509 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariConversation with Dr. Brittany Lamb- ER Physician helping #caregivers of loved ones with #dementiaDr. Brittany Lamb is an Emergency Room Physician practicing in Virginia. During this episode she shares her experiences caring for dementia patients, while empowering medical decision makers with information to make important decisions for their loved ones.
2022-03-0129 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariLiving with Early Onset #Alzheimer's - Dan's storyDan Jaworski is a passionate individual diagnosed with early onset #Alzheimer's a few years ago. He is determined to find a cure not only for himself but for those affected by this disease. Since he was diagnosed he is training for Kona Ironman taking place October 8, 2022 in Hawaii. I am sure you will his journey inspiring as well as has understand what it is like to be diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's- it is important to live life to the fullest every day.
2022-02-1428 min
A Season of Caring PodcastCaregiver Support - Advocacy and On-Line CommunitiesSend a textThis week, Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Usha Tewari. Usha is a first-generation Indian American, passionate advocate, and congressional ambassador. She worked full time at her government job and was the sole caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s. Usha understands what it takes to advocate for individuals, and she shares her passion in this area and her caregiving journey on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She provides the following insights:Alzheimer’s is a healthcare tsunami with the associated medical and caregiving costs.Advocacy is working. More and more lawmakers are open to...
2022-02-0323 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariAlzheimer's Federal Policy and Advocacy #ENDALZEvan Holler, Senior Public Policy Manager Alzheimer's Association shares important federal priority legislation that is valuable to Alzheimer's families and caregivers. He also discusses the importance of advocating for this cause, and how Florida advocates share their stories to make a difference and create an awareness of this disease.
Anyone can be an advocate, and your voice is important!
2021-07-3029 min
The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariYou are the CEO of your lifeSpecial guest, Ty Gilbert shares his fitness and self care journey, and how it motivated me to take charge to be the "CEO of my Life"
2021-06-2338 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha Tewari"Cycling is my medication; the fresh air is my anti-depressant"How biking has helped my mental state of mind especially as a caregiver.
2021-05-2313 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariCelebrating Women with Katherine N. JohnsonIn this episode, my guest Katherine N. Johnson provides valuable a perspective as a Certified Professional Coach, Mentor, Writer and Speaker. We celebrate women in STEM particularly those who are making contributions to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and motivate caregivers to focus on themselves.
2021-03-0730 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariAdvocacy- Empowering Yourself to Change Your Loved One's CondtionShared my TedX style talk that was shared during the Brave BOLD Beyond Virtual Summit in October 2020 #indiancaregiver #ushaspeaks #caregiver #dementia
2021-02-2812 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariSelf Care and Caregiving Tips with Marv NixonMarv Nixon of Nixon Health Coaching provides valuable insight as to generally why self care is important and provides tips as to what caregivers can do pertaining to nutrition, sleep, and wellness activities.
2021-01-1351 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariCaregiving Tips- National Caregivers MonthI share with you some caregiving tips that I discovered has helped me as well as emphasize the importance of self care. #ENDALZ #Alzheimers #brainhealth #caregiver #dementia #ushaspeaks #indiancaregiver
2020-11-2320 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariHappy Birthday Mom ❤🎂I dedicate this episode to my mom for her Birthday. My mom was born and raised in Mauritius, and lived most of her life in India before moving to Florida in 1970. Since childhood she has been through a lot, both her parents passed away at a young age, she moved to India experienced culture shock and then eventually settled in 1970 in Orlando with my dad. Now she has dementia, but she still has a heart of gold.
2020-09-0418 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariFight For What You Believe In!Saluting my grandfather and fight for an independent India. That principle has been instilled in me as a child, and I continue to fight & advocate for my mom especially during covid, overcoming healthcare challenges.
2020-08-1821 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariCurious to Know Why..In my first episode I will discuss why I decided to start a podcast. Advocacy especially for caregivers is important to me and highlighting #ENDALZ & #dementia challenges. Being a caregiver, I realize the importance of taking care of myself so I can remain positive during my mom's challenges.
2020-07-1108 minThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariThe Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha Tewari (Trailer)
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