Autumn Is Here

Dogs are great companions for seniors. Andrea Smith has developed a love for dogs and turned it into a business. She is the proprietor of Drea Dog World. She has 30 years experience. She rescues and trains dogs to become their best. She matches people with the right breed of dog for their needs. This is especial important when assigning a dog to a senior person. Andrea will consider the person&#39...

oday we speak with the CEO of Harmony Home Medical. CEO Erica Sells has a company that supports aging and disable people with equipment that can help them live a quality life. Some of these items are better suited to assist caregivers and family members with their loved ones. She speaks of the importance of getting the right fit for your health needs and environment. Many times a caregivers may no...

Do you know what to expect when looking for a Nursing Home? Today we speak to Maicel MorKos Saweris from MJHS Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care. He shares information about the wonderful services that MJHS provides for their residents. He also shares key information that will help someone who is looking for a nursing home for their loved ones. It is a difficult decision to make bu...

Are you helping someone with their daily life? Are you doing things for your parents that they no longer can do? Are you the go to person for help and assistance to a disabled person? Then you are a caregiver. If you are assisting someone who can no longer fully take care of themselves you are a caregiver. Whether it's a family member or friend. Many people are unaware that they are a caregive...

Today Saundra Woods shares a heartfelt story about becoming a caregiver to her mom. Her mother was not a nurturer and did not show her a lot of affection. She is an only child yet she did not have a good relationship with her mother. She never felt the motherly love that a child wants and needs. She was distant from her mother but yet when her mother took ill, she stepped in and became her caregiv...

Today Dr. Antoinette Rogers shares her work in organizational and community engagement with Alzheimer's research and awareness. She began her journey as a caregiver to her dad and other relatives. She became aware of the need of communities of color to understand more about Alzheimer's and Dementia. As a Delta Research Educational Director she partners with the Alzheimer's Association...

Today Shelley Holder, a Licensed Master Social Worker, shares personal and professional insight into caregiving. She assist caregivers in her daily job as a social worker, helping them navigate benefits and systems. At home she cares for her 99year old mother. Even as a professional healthcare worker she still has challenges with the system. Watch today and learn how she navigates both and avoids...

Today on Autumn is Here podcast we speak with Nicole Donnelly. She is an Estate Planning Attorney. She helps families plan for the future. She explains the different documents that we need to have in place now. Nicole walks us through what are assets and how to protect them. Listen and learn how you can protect your future and the future of your heirs. Episode 163#estateplanninglawyer #caregiverre...

Sometimes when you are caregiver the burden gets heavy for various reasons. The decisions you have to make, the responsibility you take on can be overwhelming. After a period of time, you may start doubting yourself. You may second guess your decisions, the would have, should have , could have may haunt you. This may lead you to start feeling guilty about making certain decisions or not doing some...

Today we have a talk with New York State Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman. She gives us insight into the aging community. She shares many programs that are offered for seniors and their caregivers. She explains how we can all get involved with legislation. After seeing this interview you will realize how important it is to vote. This year is an election year. Please watch this amazing and very int...

Today we have a wonderful story of love, care and sacrifice. Suzy McNamara shares her caregiver story that started when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was the bread winner in their family. The dynamics of her household and life changed. This journey was difficult and required much sacrifice. Suzy could not do it alone. Her faith, friends and family got her through. Please watch...

cams affect everyone. Today we speak with Greg Olsen the Director of New York State Office For Aging. He is speaking out and bringing awareness to everyone concerning various scams. Caregivers and family members be aware. Make sure your loved ones are not falling victim to these scammers. Surprisingly enough, as the scams get more sophisticated the ways of dealing with them still remain basic. Be...

IGC Pharma is conducting a study that brings awareness and attention to a common behavior in people with dementia. Calma is a study that is designed to analyze agitation in people with dementia. Many people suffer from this behavior. It affects their quality of life and their relationship with their caregiver. It can be confusing and exhausting to a caregiver. That is why it is important to have s...

When you see something , don't just say something; Do something. That's what Lisa Brownlee Johnson and her friends did. They saw a gap between their community and dementia , so they created a foundation. Wisdom Watch Alliance is a foundation that offers free screenings to test if people have any cognitive issues. Early screening for dementia is crucial to receive proper treatment and clini...

Today Nakisha Smith takes us into her world of health and wellness. She is a fitness instructor and the founder of Alwayz Fit 4 Lyfe. A program that presents free fitness classes for older adults and others. She has had lots of success in motivating seniors to come out and move. Even if you are physically challenged , she will modify her program for you. Watch this episode on Autumn Is Here episod...

What do you do if your loved one is a drinker of alcohol? At what point should you be concerned.? As caregivers sometimes we overlook some things that we think are a normal way of life. Of course we can't just tell an older adult that they can't drink alcohol; But we can be aware of what to look for to make sure their drinking is not interfering with their health and well being. Today we s...

Valentine's Day can be a emotional time for caregivers. Dealing with the loss of someone you cared for, for months, or years can be difficult. Today we speak with Tamaiiko Singleton , A Hospice Bereavement Counselor , at MJHS Health Systems. She shares information about how we can help families and caregivers who are dealing with the loss of their loved one especially through Valentines Day. A...

Today Paula Rice, a community educator, shares information and experience about Alzheimer's . She is the Community Engagement Officer for the Department of Neurology of the Aging Brain with Columbia University. She works to promote an international study called the DAWN study. This is a genetic study on Alzheimer's disease within the African American Community. Listen and learn more about...

Thank you for 150 shows. A message of peace and thank you for all. Caregiving is difficult and challenging. But what makes it more challenging is if there are unresolved issues, unanswered questions, or bitterness between family members. Family is complicated. No one's family is without issues. I'm encouraging you to make the peace now before you become a caregiver for one of your family m...

Please welcome back Patricia Battle as she shares how and why she became a AARP Volunteer. AARP has been around for years serving the older adult population in many different capacities. They also fight for better resources and research for conditions that affect our aging population. Patricia talks about some of the support they offer and the innovative programs they have. She also invites you to...

Today we speak with Shari Ross who is a Senior Living Specialist. She works with families and seniors helping them to navigate care and living arrangements. She is the author of Senior Living Made Simple, a book and workbook to guide caregivers through the difficult task of finding living facilities. This can be a daunting process for the caregiver and the older adult. Today Shari shares many elem...

Peter Murphy Lewis is a Documentarian who goes on a journey to learn more about CNA's and caregiving. A CNA is a certified nursing assistant providing direct care with patients under supervision. CNA's can work in the home or in a facility. Peter explores CNA's who work in facilities to help seniors. His travels take him through various senior living facilities were he learns how compa...

Today meet Jasmine Travers Altizer. She is an Assistant Professor at NYU. She has a career in nursing and has done many research projects focusing on older adult care. She is here to give us information about her findings concerning the situation of nursing homes, the gaps in care and understanding of older adults needs and some information for families and caregivers. Listen to episode 147 of Aut...

Today I have been introduced to Steadii. Steadii is a free caregiver support platform. It is unique in that, they listen to your specific needs and tailor their services to your request because every caregiver has different needs. No standard checklist of services for all. They have professionals who understand caregiving from a personal and professional standpoint. All their services are free. Th...

Takai Forde Hillman shares how she was born to work with older adults. As she grew up around her grandmother, she hung out with her grandmother's friends. She thought that was normal and she enjoyed it. As she got older she knew she wanted to serve older adults so now she does. She is a Licensed Social Worker who focuses on older adults. Even with being a social worker, caregiving was a learni...