Caring Caregiver Show

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. W...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. W...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 5 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. W...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. W...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. W...

Welcome to Episode 2 in Season 5 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all....

Welcome to the first episode in season 5 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for...

We are off for the month of May but are publishing re-runs of various episodes from Season 4. We will be back with Season 5 in June! --- In this episode: Wendy Vasconcellos of Living Benefits Hawaii (in partnership with National Life Group) shared that even caregivers can take advantage of flexible living benefits in relation to terminal illness, chronic illness, and injury. Evan’s news segment to...

We are off for the month of May but are publishing re-runs of various episodes from Season 4. We will be back with Season 5 in June! --- In this episode: Meriam Boldewijn, author of Caregiver 2.0: From Burnout to Powerhouse shared that in the middle of her caregiving journey, she found herself in burnout. Meriam was searching for a practical and simple system that she could implement in her daily...

We are off for the month of May but are publishing re-runs of various episodes from Season 4. We will be back with Season 5 in June! --- In this episode: Gary Powell, executive director of The Caregiver Foundation, shared about his beginning years as a caregiver for his grandfather, as well as his mission to support caregivers and individuals needing care through a variety of services. Evan’s late...

We are off for the month of May but are publishing re-runs of various episodes from Season 4. We will be back with Season 5 in June! --- In this episode: Kamaka Jingao, from Financial Benefits Insurance, shared how he can help you find the right plan and coverage that fits your needs. Tune in to hear the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, when are the enrollment periods, and more! In honor...

We are off for the month of May but are publishing re-runs of various episodes from Season 4. We will be back with Season 5 in June! --- In this episode: David Fresquez, founder of Age Friendly Senior Care, shared his caregiving journey and passion for in-home care. Evan’s news segment paid tribute to all the families that have been torn apart in Ukraine. Savy shared that Gimme a Break is hosting...

In this episode: Co-host, Evan Kharrazi, announced his departure from the show to focus on his new initiative: The Prediabetes Health Club. Ever since his kidney stone surgery in 2021, he felt called to join the national effort to prevent diabetes.  Savy and Evan recapped the 4th season, providing a summary from each episode with our wonderful guests! Special Offer: Prediabetes Health Club - FREE...

In this episode: Wendy Vasconcellos of Living Benefits Hawaii (in partnership with National Life Group) shared that even caregivers can take advantage of flexible living benefits in relation to terminal illness, chronic illness, and injury. Evan’s news segment touched upon ‘seniors helping seniors’ where Florida retirees are stepping in during the caregiver shortage across the state. Savy reminded...

In this episode: Donna Blanchard, the Managing Director of Kumu Kahua Theatre, offered us an inside look into the new dementia play at Kumu Kahua Theatre. Plotline: A family struggles to care for their matriarch as dementia slowly steals her memories away. Her grandson's method of existing within -- and adding to -- the imaginative world she inhabits creates a special bond. He helps her cope...

In this episode: Meriam Boldewijn, author of Caregiver 2.0: From Burnout to Powerhouse shared that in the middle of her caregiving journey, she found herself in burnout. Meriam was searching for a practical and simple system that she could implement in her daily life to revitalize her own energy, be able to breathe, and stop feeling guilty when practicing self-care. Evan’s news segment sheds light...

In this episode: Gary Powell, executive director of The Caregiver Foundation, shared about his beginning years as a caregiver for his grandfather, as well as his mission to support caregivers and individuals needing care through a variety of services. Evan’s latest news segment covered that Veterans Affairs announced that all expulsions from the department’s caregiver support program will be halte...

In this episode: Kamaka Jingao, from Financial Benefits Insurance, shared how he can help you find the right plan and coverage that fits your needs. Tune in to hear the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, when are the enrollment periods, and more! In honor of Women’s History Month, Evan’s news segment touched upon Lynnete - a caregiver from Manatee County featured as the EveryDay Hero. And g...

In this episode: David Fresquez, founder of Age Friendly Senior Care, shared his caregiving journey and passion for in-home care. Evan’s news segment paid tribute to all the families that have been torn apart in Ukraine. Savy shared that Gimme a Break is hosting the first annual Caregiver Expo right here on Oahu! Recommended Resources: Age Friendly Senior Care - We provide home care services for y...

In this episode: Co-hosts Evan and Savy kicked off the fourth season. Tune in to hear the line-up of all our special guests coming up. Evan’s news segment touched upon Queen Latifah’s candid experience caring for her late mother after she was diagnosed with Scleroderma and Interstitial Lung Disease. Savy shared that Gimme a Break started a 10 part series in their weekly support sessions around the...

In this episode: Co-hosts Evan and Savy recapped the third season. Tune in to hear a snippet from all of our special guests that joined us in the last six episodes. Evan shared that the Caregiver Health Club relaunched as the virtual health club for caregivers with pre-diabetes and walks through the pillars of the Reverse Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Program. Savy shared that Gimme a Break is continuing...

In this episode: Amy Chidester, Director of Strategic Aging Initiatives at WayWiser, shared about the premier caregiver app that allows you to create a private space to connect with your family, paid caregivers, or close friends within a Trusted Circle so you can more easily manage care for a loved one. Tune in to hear about WayWiser’s plans to offer an all inclusive financial security platform fo...

In this episode: Christy Pickrell, founder and president of Our Little Peace of Mind, returned to our show to talk about their line of medical binders made specially for children. Features include: growth charts, vaccine logs, CDC recommended information on vaccines, and more; with plans to move to an online platform/app for added convenience. Christy was also recently published in the Autism Pare...

In this episode: Tyler Kimura and Marcus Inamine, founders of Always Best Care Oahu, shared that they are hiring caregivers with the aloha spirit to assist seniors in the north shores and all areas on Oahu. They are looking for reliable, compassionate and caring professionals. Offering caregiver referral fees and bonuses for new clients. On-call, part-time and full-time employee positions availabl...

In this episode: Austin Tani, founder of Bringing Balance Back, specializes in helping people balance the mind and body with different techniques, without medication. Austin was a respiratory therapist at Kaiser Moanalua for 10 years helping people breathe. Then after meeting Dr. Peter Goldman and the “Zone Technique”; and Christopher P. Scott with his breathing, emotion, and somatic work, Austin...