The Whole Care Network

Home Dementia Care Alarm: Crisis in Long-Term Care. In the current crisis of long term care for people with dementia, the idea of "home" gains great importance. An urgent alarm signals the need for better care methods as these individuals face unique challenges. The crisis involves societal attitudes, healthcare structures, and the pressing need for improved caregiver support. Navigating this comp...

In this episode, we dive into the vital conversation of assessing the safety of aging parents and grandparents as families reunite for visits during the holiday season. While it's a time to gather, have fun, and continue cherished family traditions, it's also an opportune moment to prioritize the well-being of our elderly loved ones. Listen as we share practical tips for families to help them reco...

2023 was indeed a remarkable year for the Island Treasures podcast. Throughout the year, Island Treasures was fortunate to have amazing guests who generously shared their wisdom on each episode, providing invaluable insights to help other caregivers. We progress through the year chronologically - starting with "Pharmacists: The Best Kept Secret" - Delon Canterbury. "A Flood Amidst Caregiving" - Ro...

What does it take to feel GOOD, not GUILTY when it comes to caregiving? Today's episode is the first in a series, "How to Become an Empowered (Self-)Caregiver" In my ongoing quest to create self-care that helps me feel good and not guilty, I’ve done it ALL. With a bunch of trial and error, training, certifications, and sessions, I've learned what it takes to create a sustainable self-care practice...

In this episode, Sarah interviews Charlotte Bayala, host of the Love Your Caregiving Life podcast. They discuss the podcast, Charlotte's caregiving journey and her program. https://www.loveyourcaregivinglife.com https://www.instagram.com/loveyourcaregivinglife/ https://www.tiktok.com/@loveyourcaregivinglife Remember, we are affiliated with AngelSense. If you are looking for a GPS tracker to help w...

We are in full swing in the Holiday Season and I've noticed that a lot of people dread this time because they will be asked a lot of questions and will be judged by the things they do or don't do. I once dreaded those conversations until... I started diverting the conversations into topics I was interested in listening or just walking away from the people I knew would ask the wrong questions for m...

Hospice physician Lauren Templeton knows the power of pausing, taking a moment to reflect on end of life wishes even when things are tense and chaotic. Dr. Templeton is a fierce advocate and a strong voice for advance care planning, palliative care, and upstream discussions about end of life. As a hospice medical director, Lauren walks alongside seriously ill patients and their caregivers. She say...

Hospice nurse Juli Boit works to care for the dying in Kenya, providing desperately needed care and services. She is an author, community builder, and nonprofit leader working at the intersection of faith, global health, and human dignity. For eighteen years, Juli has lived and worked in Africa, founding and serving as International Director of Living Room International, a community-led nonprofit...

Chris shares practical tips to make sure the "getting there" isn't a painful experience. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?... Say AgingGayfully™! Subscribe NOW, where you listen to your favorite podcast. Learn more at AgingGayfully™. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are...

In this episode, Sarah interviews Debbie Weiss about her caregiver journey and how that has changed in the past 18 months, as well as her big and podcast about saying "maybe I can." You can reach Debbie at: https://www.debbierweiss.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/maybeican https://www.instagram.com/debbie.r.weiss/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieweiss/ https://www.tiktok.com/@debbierweiss h...

We spend ten minutes explaining ourselves. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com. Music: "Wilson Theme" by Josh Wilson and "Bullhog" by Andrew Wilson. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.

Today on the podcast, we’ll be hearing from a member of The Self-Caregiver Community, Jodie Pearson who’ll share with us about her unique caregiving experience and her journey of self-care through it all. Jodie’s career, spanning over 45 years, was approached with a foundation of service to others. No matter the position held, and even into retirement, Jodie’s passion was and is to bring knowledge...

Hi Sweetie, today I have a surprise for you! Today George Ackerman joined us to talk about Together for Sharon. Together for Sharon is an organization that seeks to build awareness about Parkinson's Disease and they advocate for research that will lead us to find a cure for this horrible disease! Today, George shares with us his experience being a caregiver and advocating for awareness all around,...

In this episode, Sammy and Hsien chat with Laura Watts: Founder and CEO of CanAge, author, laywer and advocate. She is also an Assistant Professor at University of Toronto where she teaches Law and Aging. In this episode, we discuss CanAge, advocacy in senior patients and families at the policy and individual level, motivation behind her book and aging well around the world. For more information a...

Connie Baher is a writer and speaker on caregiving and re-imagining retirement. Her latest book is Family Caregivers: An Emotional Survival Guide. Published in USA Today, The New York Times Magazine, Forbes, and The Boston Globe, she is also the author of "The Case of the Kickass Retirement." She is a Harvard MBA, an entrepreneur, and a former tech executive. Connie is A frequent contributor to Ne...

In this episode of AgingGayfully™, Chris and Josh switch roles as Josh talks about his roots in Miami and his beautiful family, including his wife and four children. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?... Say AgingGayfully™! Subscribe NOW, where you listen to your favorite podcast. Learn more at AgingGayfull...

Lori Aden and Sheila Parsley are two incredible women who have taken their personal experiences as caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer's and turned them into a powerful tool for support and understanding. Through their series of children's books, Lori and Sheila have found a unique way to address the complexities of Alzheimer's disease in a relatable and compassionate manner. With whimsical d...

In this special episode, Amanda and Josh interpret dreams. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com. Music: "Wilson Theme" by Josh Wilson and "Bullhog" by Andrew Wilson. Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, with varying degrees of success.

Valerie Wiens, a nurse with a geriatric specialty and a 'sandwich generation' caregiver joins me in this episode. Valerie is a colleague of mine and when I heard her caregiving story, I invited her to be a guest on the podcast. When caregiving, she found herself being pulled in all directions and through the observation of her husband, she learned the importance of boundary setting. By creating bo...

Caregiving with more confidence and less stress? The modern family dynamic often finds adult children unprepared for the role of caregiver, which can lead to stress, burnout, and fragmentation. Having an aging care plan can solve many of these problems. We' explore just that, with expert insights from Annalie Kruger, the founder of Care Right Incorporated. Annalie shares harrowing statistics - 92%...

In this week's episode, I interviewed my good friend and fellow caregiver who has walked through this journey and shared much wisdom with me about caregiving, parenting, and grieving loss while still moving forward with her own life, goals, and purpose. Rachel's story is encouraging, inspiring, and heart-felt. She shares how she was intentional with her time, created and maintained boundaries, and...

In this episode, Sarah interviews Alder Allensworth and Brenda Freed from Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's. They share their caregiver journeys and their program that helps explain Alzheimer's to children. You can find Alder and Brenda at: www. MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers.com Instagram: @mackenziemeetsalzheimers https://www.linkedin.com/company/mackenzie-meets-alzheimer-s/ https://www.facebook.com/Mackenz...

Hey sweetie, the Holiday season is officially on right now after Thanksgiving last week, and guess what? There's a great conflict between celebrating and partying during every Holiday Season! During this time of year many of us are "forced" to do things we are not really excited about and to be with people we don't necessarily like. How would your life look like if you didn't have to do all those...

Sending a message to someone we love on the wind using a Wind Phone is a beautiful way to express grief. Amy Dawson knows the power of being able to express grief emotions. She’s a Master Grief Coach and manages the My Wind Phone website. Amy didn’t originate the Wind Phone but she promotes the phones on her website. The first Wind Phone was created in Japan by Itaru Sasaki, using a phone booth an...

Chris and Josh discuss Chris' film project about caregiving, marriage, equality, and the importance of preparing for all eventualities, including end-of-life situations. A gay senior, Christopher MacLellan, and an ally, Josh Wilson, podcasting about life, love, liberty and travel. Don't Say Gay?... Say AgingGayfully™! Subscribe NOW, where you listen to your favorite podcast. Learn more at AgingGay...