Home Front Chronicles:Strategies for Living Well at Home

In this episode of Home Front Chronicles: Strategies for Living Well at Home , I chat with Charae Wamsley Gipson, a family care specialist from the Northern Nevada Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia can feel overwhelming, but Charae shares valuable resources and strategies to support both patients and their families. Key Takeaways: Understanding Alzh...

Welcome to Home Front Chronicles: Strategies for Living Well. Today we and our guests, Brett and Annette Junell, we  dive into the art of downsizing homes and belongings with grace and ease.  Episode Highlights: Understanding the Need: Discover why downsizing is a crucial step for many seniors, whether due to retirement, health concerns, or a desire for a simpler lifestyle. Practical Tips: Learn a...

On February 19, 2024, I went for a routine, screening mammogram. That evening, I got a fax report that changed my life. I had a breast mass. Fast forward, my mass was triple receptor positive and I needed chemo, then surgery, radiation, a year of targeted therapy and then 5-10 years of estrogen suppressive therapy.  When Carrie and I started this podcast, I had already been through 2 cycles of che...

In this compelling episode of Home Front Chronicles: Strategies for Living Well, we delve into the inspiring story of Carrie Ingerman. At just 17 years old, Carrie faced a life-changing health crisis, undergoing three back surgeries due to an acute event. Her road to recovery was long and arduous, spanning over 1.5 years and causing her to miss out on many typical high school experiences, includin...

In today's episode, Dr. Weitz shares her profound journey from aspiring to save the world to realizing that true impact lies in enhancing people's lives. The catalyst for her path was the loss of her father to lung cancer at the tender age of six, which ignited her determination to become a physician. Discover how Dr. Weitz's early belief in medicine as a savior evolved as she recog...

Welcome to the first episode of Home Front Chronicles: Strategies for Living Well at Home! I'm Dr. Sandra Weitz, one of your hosts for Home Front Chronicles:Strategies for Living Well at Home. I started Comprehensive Home Health Solutions, a multidisciplinary home health care agency with my husband, Dr. Alex Ingerman and our daughter, Carrie Ingerman.  Alex is a board certified urologist and...