Caregiver Crossing

On this week’s show Candace & Terri are joined by Meredith Howell, Development Director of VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services). We’ll hear about Meredith's story of caring for her daughter Lola, and how VIPS not only helped her family when she didn’t know where to turn, but also led her to a new career. www.joyshouse.org www.caregivercrossingradio.org Tina@joyshouse.org Learn more abou...

Trying to navigate the world of long-term care options? We have just the person to help! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Dave Holder, Certified Senior Advisor and author of “Ask Dave Holder, What Every Person Should Know About Senior Living Options”. If finding the right care facility seems daunting, this is an episode that you won’t want to miss. www.joyshouse.org www.careg...

On this week’s show, we’re joined by Jane Bentley, who cared for her husband throughout his journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane shares with us the warning signs that she and others noticed, the process of caring for Mr. Keith as his diagnosis progressed, and how she has continued to thrive after his death. If you are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s this is a vulnerable...

Retirement is the next chapter for many, but how often do people enter this exciting time, unprepared or underprepared.   On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mike Lemaich of Global Fund Management, who shares with us best practices for planning for and entering into retirement. Mike also shares important tax benefits for caregivers.  Learn more about Joy’s House Listen to past...

MealTrain, with its user-friendly interface and innovative features, has become a beacon of hope for caregivers worldwide. Throughout its life MealTrain has orchestrated 69 million meals for over 3.1 million families and counting. On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mike Laramee, Co-Founder of MealTrain. Mike shares with us how MealTrain is helping communities to support families as they navigate...

Cocktails & Caregivers is more than a trendy name for an event, it is an organization that is changing the lives of caregivers across the county.  On this week’s show, we’re joined by Amanda Clark-Wahl, Founder of Cocktails & Caregivers. Amanda shares her story of caregiving for her young husband, the struggles that they faced together, and the mission of Cocktails & Caregivers th...

There are approximately 59,869,402 Americans Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare can be a confusing topic and on this week's episode, we joined by Steven Urban, Owner of Urban Health & Life. Steve is here to help demystify the enrollment process. Learn more about Joy’s House Listen to past episodes of Caregiver Crossing Email Tina Find Urban Health & Life on Facebook See Privacy Policy a...

Did you know that approximately 15 percent of family caregivers live more than an hour away from their aging loved one? That means that 5 million caregivers will be visiting this holiday season and may notice some changes in mom and/or dad.  On this week’s show, we’re joined by Star Bradbury, Aging Life Care Specialist, CEO of Senior Living Strategies, and author of Successfully Navigating Yo...

The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 5.3 million U.S. citizens are living with a disability as a result of a traumatic brain injury. On this week’s show we’re joined by Susie Fitt, founding board member of Villa Licci, the first residential community for individuals living with traumatic brain injury in the U.S. Susie shares with us the story that driving her...

Frailty is a serious concern in older adults due to its association with disability, falls, hospitalization, and mortality. Did you know that about 15 percent of those aged 65 years or older are considered frail and frailty is on the rise? On today’s show, we’re joined by Dr. Monica M. Williams-Farrelly, a Research Scientist with Regenstrief, who shares with us a recent study highlighting the...

This week, we discuss tips for keeping our loved ones living with Dementia safe during the Halloween festivities, Tina and Terri answer a listener question, share highlights for our afternoon with Teepa Snow, and welcome to the studio April and her mom Aiko. April and Aiko brought their wonderful energy to the world during COVID with their fun exercise routines. What a fun show! See...

Navigating this road of caregiving can be lonely, confusing, and frustrating. While few may know it, there are services available to help.   On this week’s show, we’re joined by Emily Tisdale and Angie Light of Radius Care. Emily and Angie are Care Navigators, who are available to help families by lifting some of the burden of care and by connecting them with any additional services that...

Did you know that there are currently over 100,000 ongoing clinical trials in the United States? On this week’s show, we’re joined by Ramita Tandon, Chief Clinical Trials Office with Walgreens. Ramita sheds some light on the topic of clinical trials, how they benefit the development of treatments, and how we can get involved.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Did you know that pet ownership has been linked to reduced loneliness, improved mental health, physical health, cognitive stimulation, and longevity, among many other benefits? 65.1 million Americans own a dog, but few know of the benefits of pet therapy.  On this week’s show, Candace & Terri are joined by Ashleigh Coster and Pam Gasway of Paws and Think, a local nonprofit whose miss...

Are you unable to work, due to the demands of providing around the clock care for your aging or disabled loved one?  Guardian Care is here to help by providing paid support to family caregivers.  At Guardian Care, we know that no one takes care of family like family. We provide personalized support, simplified service and respite care that ensures both our caregivers and clients are...

Today more than 1-in-5 Americans are caregivers totaling an estimated 53.0 million individuals who are known by Malaz Boustani as the quiet sufferer(s). As we know, caregivers give of themselves, often without a break or resources to help carry the load. Tune in to learn how Dr. Boustani and his team are working to bring relief and support to caregivers across the nation.  Email Tina Listen t...

Did you know that the estimated 53 million caregivers in our nation provide between 24.4 and 40+ hours of care per week? Caregiving is a selfless act of love and dedication, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. That’s where respite comes in as a much-needed break for caregivers.  On this week’s show Candace & Tina are joined by Laurie Lasbury, Community Enga...

Caregiver Crossing is brought to you each week by our sponsor Cardon & Associates and today we are joined by Cardon’s Director of Marketing, Susan Bonner. Susan shares her path to long-term care and tips for couples who are thinking of making the move to a community together.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Did you know that Indiana currently ranks 42nd when it comes to mental health according to the State of Mental Health in America 2023.   On this week’s show Candace & Terri are joined by Sargent Lance Dardeen with the IMPD Mobile Crisis Assistance Team, who shares many invaluable resources and tips for the moment when a mental health crisis hits.   Show notes: 988: Indiana...

Did you know that around 60% of adults in the United States do not have a will or an estate plan in place? Or that inheritance disputes aren’t uncommon, especially when there's a lack of clear documentation or communication regarding the distribution of assets? OR that probate (the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate) can be time-consuming and expensive, consuming a port...

On this week’s show Candace & Terri are joined by Meredith Howell, Development Director of VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services). We’ll hear about Meredith's story of caring for her daughter Lola, and how VIPS not only helped her family when she didn’t know where to turn, but also led her to a new career. We’ll also discuss the recent article spilling the secrets to living a long and hea...

On this week’s episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Christina McGair, author of the article titled Single Mamas Seen published recently in Special Needs Living Magazine. Join us as we chat with Christina about the highs and lows of caring for a child with exceptional needs. www.joyshouse.org www.caregivercrossingradio.org Tina@joyshouse.org Read Christina’s article: Single Mamas See...

This week we answer a listener question and discuss the recent article by Kat McGowan, titled “Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers-ready or not’”. If you are caring for someone who could need hospital care in the future, you’ll want to check out this episode and learn more about this option of care! www.joyshouse.org www.caregivercrossingradio.org Tina@joyshouse.org Rea...

Trying to navigate the world of long-term care options? We have just the person to help! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Dave Holder, Certified Senior Advisor and author of “Ask Dave Holder, What Every Person Should Know About Senior Living Options”. If finding the right care facility seems daunting, this is an episode that you won’t want to miss. www.joyshous...

Flash Back! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we replay a recording of our podcast in which we’re discussing an article published on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care website. The title of the article is 6 Things Savvy Dementia Caregivers Do Differently to Encourage Mobility.      Hear past episodes    Joy’s House website    Email Tina  ...