The Whole Care Network

Have you ever heard how some people regret not saying something? I really don't want that to be you! If you need to say something, today is the best day to do it. Listen in as Isabel Melgarelatest episode of A Time to Care, The Caregivers Podcast to provide the inspiration that you need to have that conversation!

Join MaryAnne Sterling for the inaugural episode of Us vs Them: Patients and Caregivers Confront Healthcare as we tackle the complex issue of Gender Bias in Healthcare , featuring Journalist and Author Maya Dusenbery , author of " Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick ;" and MS Advocate Julie Stamm , author of " Some Days: A Tal...

This episode is close to our hearts...and livers, and eyes, and feet, and spleens. Amanda and Josh seek to create the perfect body. Let us know how we did at unscrewitup@gmail.com . Music: "Super Familiar" by Josh Wilson "Out and About" by Daniel Wilson Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedl...

GrandPad founders Scott and Isaac Lien recognize how important it is to make older senior adults feel confident and stay connected. Scott’s 80-year old mom was easily frustrated by technology, sharing with him that she felt stupid trying to use online video chat and social media sites. The father and son team founded a company and created a device that provides a myriad of ways to support older ad...

This episode of The Caregiver's Dilemma podcast features the care story of Ken Umansky and his wife, Phyllis. Together, they journeyed from dementia diagnosis through the trials of care during COVID, and ultimately to Phyllis's end-of-life transition. But, although this family faced many challenges and loss, Ken and Phyllis's story is ultimately one of love, support, and togetherness.

At 20 years old, Isabel Melgarejo became a family caregiver when her dad passed, and her mom fell into depression. For years Isabel has helped her mom in what she needed. As a project manager in her profession, Isabel learned the power of proactive planning. She now applies this practice to all life’s events. In this episode, Isabel and I chat about why she became curious about her feelings and wh...

Sue Ryan has been in roles of family caregiving for more than 40 years. Her mission is to empower individuals to maximize and accept the potential opportunities that change will bring. As Sue shares, We’re continuously in transitions – the process of going from where we are to what’s next in our lives. Whether we’re choosing the change – or the change is happening to us – intentionally navigating...

Do you feel that you need your life back? In this episode, Isabel Melgarejo - The Tidy Coach talks about delegating activities that should help you open some space for you to do whatever you want to do! Visit Isable's website https://www.tumcoeur.com/ and sign up for the newsletter!

If you have ever wondered just what the role of Adult Protective Services truly is, when should you contact them, what kinds of investigations they make, and how much power do they actually have when it comes to protecting your loved one or any vulnerable adult, then this is required listening! (Even if you have never wondered, I recommend this show!)   My co-host, Don Priess, and I had an incredi...

Amanda has visited England and has some observations on how our friends across the sea live life, including pubs for kids, no room service in hotels, and KFC toilets. Music: "Cop Show", "Super Familiar" and "Joe Biden Has an Exosuit" by Josh Wilson Familiar Wilsons Media produces content to bring people together. We are curious, hopeful, and try not to take ourselves too seriously - admittedly, wi...

The death of Leilani Maxera’s grandmother changed her, propelling her into a career path she hadn’t predicted. Now she’s a social worker, a home funeral advocate, and a grief worker supporting families who have experienced Medical Aid in Dying.  Hospice was never offered to her grandmother, and this made Leilani an outspoken advocate for advance care planning and end of life care. She’s also a spo...

Medication can have enormous positive or negative impacts on both health and quality of life. It can also be intimidating and confusing, so many family caregivers struggle to advocate and communicate effectively with healthcare providers about the medications their care partner is on. Meet Shay Domangue, physician assistant and creator of the Shay Way - a step-by-step method to help family caregiv...

Hearing from a friend about the resources and programming offered by Denise M. Brown I knew I had to meet her and check out her Caregiving Consultant programs for myself as I was just starting my own business at the end of my social work career. In the episode you will hear directly from Denise about her own business and its origins, as well as her caregiving story. First, here's a more informatio...

A crucial aspect of caregiving is keeping those in your care engaged and productive with simple, everyday tasks. Such activities can include folding laundry, arranging books, cooking, and eating. Not only does this provide purpose and enjoyment for the care recipient, but it also promotes independence and preserves dignity. Encouraging participation in daily tasks, even in a small capacity, can si...

Have you ever wondered how to enjoy a full day or weekend in which everything you do and experience is about you, what you love, and what brings you joy? Join Isabel Melgarejo - The Tidy Coach, in this episode of A Time To Care, The Caregivers Podcast, where Isabel talks about how she designed a full weekend for herself!

In Episode 74, Don Priess and I had an incredible conversation withTerri Pease, Ph. D., an Author, Coach, and Consultant for Spousal Caregivers. As a highly experienced professional in the social services and healthcare industries, Terri has dedicated her working life to encouraging Parkinson's caregivers, to make self-care real, practical, and possible. But really, the same applies to almost all...

Today Anne and Rosanne are joined by Karen Kavanaugh senior director, Strategic Initiatives at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. She leads the development and launch of the institute’s initiatives designed to expand supports to strengthen caregiver health, resilience, and wellbeing. Her portfolio includes Working While Caring , and initiatives designed to deepen the research on effecti...

Hospice physician and podcaster Jordan Grumet is sharing how his work with hospice patients creates deep conversations about end of life planning, money, and life. Dr. Grumet is currently an associate medical director at Journeycare Hospice. After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award...

Belva Denmark Tibbs is a primary caregiver for her husband, Mark, and a support caregiver for her parents. While she may have departed her career as a senior healthcare executive, she is far from what others think of as retired. Belva serves on several community organizations and boards, including the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. She is passionate about mindset, aging well, and educating othe...

Meet the Founders of  AlzAuthors ! In episode 73, my co-host,  Don Priess , and I had the unique pleasure of speaking with the three co-founders of AlzAuthors.com. In 2016, our guests,  Marianne Sciucco ,  Jean Lee , and  Vicki Tapia , founded the non-profit AlzAuthors.com, a global community of over 300 writers who are writing all about dementia from their personal experience. This ever-growing g...

Parking Garages can be dirty, dangerous, boring, and exhausting. Josh and Amanda are here to sort these things out! Music: "Super Familiar" by Josh Wilson "Out and About" by Daniel 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.

As a caregiver, if your loved one has had a stroke, how much help they will need can vary greatly. It can range from them requiring no assistance with care, to requiring more care than one person can offer. Do your homework by learning about your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses.  Be realistic about what you can do. Just because you can’t do it all, doesn’t mean you don’t love them, it just me...

Sue Ryan has been walking a caregiver’s journey for 40 years. Now she’s teaching others how to thrive while caring for a loved one. Sue is the founder/owner of Sue Ryan Solutions, a company that offers guidance for non-professional caregivers, helping them to be confident. Caring for various loved ones through the years and now caring for her husband has taught Sue deeply valuable lessons about th...

Heather Zoccali has spent a majority of her life navigating the challenging world of caregiving. With experience caregiving for her mom, father, brother, and son, Heather has faced immense struggles and profound hardships. Despite these challenges, she has grown stronger and found joy and happiness in the most surprising places. Heather has been recognized for her beautifully beautiful approach to...

Growing up as a military brat, Michele Houck has experienced numerous moves across the country, forming a tight-knit family tribe wherever they went. From being a barrel racer to a beauty queen, she has embraced life's challenges and reinvented herself multiple times. Michele's caregiving journey began at 16 when her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Since then, she has been the primary car...