Michele Magner

Inspired Caring

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If you are helping out an aging family member, this is the place for you! Here, you will find inspiration, tools and resources that are needed to be prepared to take care of your loved one AND yourself along this caregiving journey. Michele Magner is a family caregiver, Gerontologist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Professor and has worked in the Senior Living Industry. She knows that everything we do today, impacts our own aging outcomes so she created the Inspired Caring Family Support & Education Program. Today is the day to be inspired!www.michelemagner.commichele@michelemagner.com

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Michele Magner

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Eps. 6 Guilt, Fatigue, Assisted Living & More - Caregiver Gold here! 13.09.2020 20:12

WOW.  If you are caring for someone at home this is a MUST LISTEN.  Doug  talks about moving his parents in to Independent Living after his Mom's  Vascular Dementia diagnosis.   Caregiving can evolve slowly over time.  Doug offers critical tips and  support for people as they navigate all of the dynamics and stages of  the caregiver journey.  &nbsp...

Eps. 5 Remaining Independent 12.09.2020 24:49

Maintaining independence and quality of life are key components to  satisfaction as we age.     Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls is the President/CEO of Assistology, LLC, in  Omaha, Nebraska. She founded Assistology to address an unmet need in the  Midwest to provide Assistive Technology (AT), Rehab Engineering and  Universal Design solutions that enable an individu...

Eps. 4 Hearing 10.09.2020 12:35

Listen up caregivers - your family member might not be able to hear you!  Janie offers some very specific tips on how to have better communication with your family member.      Janie York is a Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensed in NE and Iowa, owner of Hear Now, Mobile Hearing Solutions, and a Recreation Therapist. Janie is passionate about helping elders hear and comm...

Eps. 3 End of Life 09.09.2020 21:45

Heidi shares her touching story of bringing her mom home for end of life  care.   She discloses how when people say they're FINE, they are not actually OK  and what is really happening in their world.  There's an evolution with  helping out a family member that can slowly become all encompassing.   Listen in as we discuss what that is like.

Eps. 2 A Safe Home for Caregiving 04.09.2020 25:25

This conversation is FOR caregivers who are interested in creating a  safer home environment for their loved one.   Lisa Hamilton created The Longevity Project because she is passionate  about helping people live long, age well and be well, no matte what  stage and age in life!  She combines her background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master  Movement Educato...

Eps. 1 When the Parent Lives with You 02.09.2020 15:25

Welcome to Conversations with Caregivers!  If you are currently caring  for a family member, or are considering it, here's an opportunity for  you to listen in on a conversation with someone who is already doing it.   While there are common threads among families and the caregiving role,  every situation is unique due to circumstances, personalities and family  d...