Autumn Is Here

Happy Anniversary Autumn. Today is my one year Anniversary. One year on giving information to help our aging community. One full year of interviews with insightful information. One full year of sharing the experiences of Caregivers. One full year of consistent work to give family members ways to effectively care for their relatives. A year of connecting people with resources, a year of professiona...

Sometimes being a caregiver is a rough and unpredictable winding road. Today we have a caregiver that is currently going through a journey of uncertainty. Mary Tinsley - Thomas shares her story of her 93 year old mom who was fine until an accident occurred and she broke her foot. Everything changed. Now Mary is faced with dealing with the hospital, nursing homes , insurance company, medicare and m...

Reverend Dr. Lula Mae Phillips works with Community Engagement & Research Component (CERC) for Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical & Translational Science Center. Cornell offers many programs to help the community through research. This is not just for seniors but for wellness in the community. Their outreach program uses current medical students to go out and teach different communnities abou...

Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease; But there is help. The Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care. They have been in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's and Dementia since 1980. They have endless resources, beginning with support for anyone with any memory loss challenges , to support for caregivers, family members, to clinic...

In 2016 ,Taral Hicks Dawson's mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Taral's Autumn has come.  As an actor, Taral plays many roles but no role is as impacting and devastating and important as her being a caregiver to her mom. This real life role is challenging and on going and it ways heavy on her heart. Her dad has excepted his role as husband and caregiver, which is not easy to do. &nb...

Nurse Kundan Patel joins us today. She is the Nurse Team Manager for MJHS Hospice. She defines the difference between Palliative care and Hospice care. She explains how important and useful Hospice care can be.   We tend not to want to think about the end of life in a positive way. It is an important time  for family to share in this moment but it also helps to have a medical team t...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Liz Black. She openly and honestly shares her struggles with caregiving.  Liz is the caregiver for both her parents.  Juggling caregiving with her demanding schedule is a challenge but she keeps a jovial spirit and a smile on her face.   In this episode, Liz shares the truth about her experience ; the...

Know your Patients Rights.  There is a document that is given to you when you or your loved one are admitted into a hospital. In this moment, we have a lot of forms to read and sign and we also have a lot of information to sought through and supply to the hospital.  So sometimes we do not read the Patients Bill of Rights. Ok, Most times. You're not alone.   But in this document...

Today we speak with Rodeena Stephens. This  very accomplished young lady, was also a caregiver to her mom.  Going through this experience lead her to the Alzheimer's Association. This community gave her the support she needed.  Now she sits on the board of the  Alzheimer's Association, New York Chapter.   Her experience as a caregiver, which was very difficult, fueled...

Today Dr. Osei- Tutu is back to talk to us about Alzheimer's. He shares with us information that will help families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. It is a disease that affects the person who has it and their family. This is why, not only the person suffering with this disease needs the information but the family also. Dr. Osei-Tutu gives us tools to assist us in  being an advocate fo...

We've all heard the horror stories of Nursing Homes. But for some, a Nursing Home may be an only option and that's ok. Know what you're looking for. Know what your love one needs. Know as much about the Nursing Home as possible. Do your research ahead of time.  This show will give you information and tools you may need to know.  Let's eliminate the stigma of placing our parent in a nursi...

This beautiful love story is told through the eyes of a devoted daughter. Jennifer Jones recently lost her dad, November 2022. This amazing, strong intelligent and loving man, is no longer here due to the recommendation of the doctors. A treatment that was supposed to cure him , killed him.     Jennifer and her family fights to get through the grief and the business part of los...

We learn to brush our teeth at a young age, which develops into a good habit.  We routinely brush our teeth not fully understanding that it's not only about having fresh breath and a nice smile, it's also about good health and good dental hygiene. Dr. Carrie Giuliano speaks on good dental hygiene for everyone, especially as we grow older. She explains the importance of having regular visits t...

Life is made up of so many different aspects. Death is one of them. I know we would like to avoid this reality but it will happen eventually , so why not talk about it.  More important , let's prepare for the ultimate.   Family planning includes preparing for your last days. This is so important in keeping peace among the family. It is important to understand the wishes of the perso...

Sarah Choi shares a heavy and complex story of becoming a caregiver.   Finding the best help for her declining parents was difficult, yet Sarah and her brother did as much as anyone could do for their parents.   Sarah opens up and gives insight to a sensitive and stressful situation. She shares her pain and grief openly and honestly. Even with the support of her brother, their journ...

Today we want to bring you some Christmas cheer by giving you information about Alzheimer's.  As you know, my mom had Alzheimer's. There is no cure yet , however,  people all over the nation are working on it.  The Alzheimer's Association is working hard with  bringing new information to the public. They are sharing information about the progress that is taking place in researc...

This week we are so excited to have the NYC Department of Aging share their expertise with us concerning Older Adults. This information is so helpful and needed.   Also from the mayors office, we have the newly appointed Senior Liaison for NYC.  This is a new position that Mayor Adams has put in place to further assist our aging populations.  This episode is full of valuable an...

Today we want to say.  "Get your mind right" .  If you are a senior you have to be realistic that someday someone will have to take care of you or help you along the way.  We can't just wait for old age to catch us. We have to do some things that will put us in a better head space that may make us a person that someone will desire to take care of.  If we are mad at the world, s...

Baron McLean speaks about his relationship with his dad before and after becoming a caregiver.  We all know it's not easy being a caregiver to your parent even if they were the best parent.  But what if your relationship, as you were growing up, wasn't what you thought it should be?  What if your parent wasn't nurturing to you or emotionally available for you and now you are left wi...

We know that caregiving is a difficult and challenging job to do. But what happens when you think your assignment is over and immediately your other parent becomes ill. No break, no time to reflect, no time to debrief, no warning, no Woo-sah!. That is what Jacquie Johnson experienced. Very soon after her father died her mother took ill and needed care. How overwhelming this can be. Being prepared...

This week we speak with Georgette Douglas Henry who, in the mist of her busy life,  finds out that her mother's cancer has returned. Though she had help, it was still a painful reality that the inevitable was coming and there was nothing she could do to change it. However, within the midst of the struggles and challenges of her mom and dads illnesses, she found ways of acceptance .  Her...

The HOW Podcast interviewed me about my podcast Autumn is Here.  This is a show that gives a platform to entrepreneurs and people chasing their passion.  It invites you to meet these average everyday people and how they are winning.  HOW stands for How Others Win.  I was privileged to be one of the interviewees. This interview will give you insight into what motivated me to sta...

There are things in life that fall under the radar. Elderly abuse is one.  1 out of every 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced elderly abuse.  It's real and it's happening everywhere. How could this be? Maybe because we don't want to believe it.  Maybe because it hasn't happened to us. Maybe because our Senators and community leaders are not talking about it.  This...

Today our show ask the question "What's the alternative?" What's the alternative if you do not engage in your older relatives life? Will there be questions, in the time of crisis, that you can't answer because you never asked? I challenge you to ask your senior the hard questions. Know what is going on in their life. Protect them from the negative experiences and problems seniors face. What's the...

Flying Nurses International is a service that helps people all around the world. They are a medical transport company . They contract nurses to escort people on an aircraft as they fly to different destinations.  This is such a useful and helpful service especial if you are caring for a love one.  Listen as Chief Operating Officer, Dana Erskine-Pando gives us insight into this company an...