Caregiver Conversations
19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Presentations to provide information and resources for caregivers to become more successful and effective in their responsibilities.
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What Can I Do TO Assist My Care Recipient w/ Hoarding Disorder
July 20, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBEisode 19: Guest: Laurie Lutomski, Chief Operating Officer, Synod Community Services and a founding member of the Hoarding Task Force of Washtenaw County. She has been able to collaborate with the other agencies and individuals represented to develop and implement the harm reduction model of treatment and has helped mentor the formation of Task Forces to address Hoarding Disorder throughout Michigan. This podcast covers an overview of hoarding disorder and how a caregiver can recognize it. It...
Episode 18: Elder Mediation and Other Conflict Resolution
September 07, 2021 15:23 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBGuest: Zena Zumeta, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, is internationally known as both a mediator and trainer of mediators. She is president of the Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Zena Zumeta Mediation Services, and The Collaborative Workplace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Zena is a former board member and president of the Academy of Family Mediators (AFM), now merged into the Association for Confli...
Eldercaring Coordination: What Caregivers Need to Know
August 31, 2021 00:07 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBSue Bronson, M.S., LCSW, Co-Chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Elder Justice Initiative on Eldercaring Coordination, and lead trainer. Ms. Bronson is a mediator, trainer, and retired psychotherapist in Milwaukee, WI. Since 1983 she has been mediating family, elder, and workplace disputes and helping people engage in quality conversations. Ms. Bronson teaches mediation at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and is the lead author of Self-Assessment Tool for Mediators transla...
Oral Health and What Caregivers Need to Know
August 25, 2021 15:51 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBPodcast covers the best practices for a care recipient’s oral health. Guest: Dr. Saranna Berger graduated from the University of Michigan undergrad with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and from the University of Michigan Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She is a general dentist and dental practice owner along with her husband, Dr. Dexter Flemming. They are the owners of Michigan Center for Oral Surgery. Dr. Berger is also the founder of Practice Nest, a referral m...
Caregiver Support Groups: Who Needs One and How to Find the Group For You
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBPodcast explores Caregiver Support Groups and which caregivers are the perfect candidates and how to find the right group for them. We also discuss the information needed from a caregiver to join a support group and how these groups assist in finding much needed resources. Guest: Marilyn Lawson is the founder of Eldercare & Caregiver Solutions, a company she established in 2016 to educate families about the various sources of support for caregivers and the elderly family members for whom...
The Guardianship and Conservatorship Process: A More in Depth View
March 01, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBPodcast provides an overview of the guardianship and conservatorship process and when it may become necessary. Tracey Rowens is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Art and the Wayne State University Law School. She is currently a staff Attorney at Elder Law and Advocacy Center at Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, providing advice, services and representation to older adults, and their caregivers in a wide range of poverty law matters focusing on housing, consumer/finance...
Cynthia Farrell: Adult Protective Services
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBPodcast covers the role of Adult Protective Services, an overview of their process and how they can help caregivers if they suspect abuse of their older loved one. Guest: Cynthia Farrell is the State Administrative Manager for the Supportive Adult Services Section (SASS) within the Aging and Adult Services Agency. She has oversight and administration of policies and procedures for two adult services programs: Adult Community Placement and Adult Protective Services. Ms. Farrell now oversees...
Erin Peets: A Personal Caregiver Story
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBPodcast covers Peet’s personal story about taking care of her parents, how she was charged to deal with their finances, how important it is for a caregiver to seek assistance and other lessons learned. Guest: Erin Peets earned her bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University and Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University Law School. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2003, Erin is currently the Grant Manager at the Elder Law & Advocacy Center. Erin is also an Informal caregiver fo...
Documents Caregivers Need to Assist Their Care Recipients
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBPodcast covers the important documents care recipients need to give caregivers legal authority, the importance of power of attorney, types of trusts, essential agreements, wills and other vital documents, including how to avoid court proceedings. Guest: Katy Graham is a graduate of the University of Windsor and University of Detroit School of Law. She is currently retired from Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan. She is the former program director and managing attorney, Elder Law and Advo...
Services and Resources of the Successful Aging through Financial Empowerment Program (SAFE) Available to Caregivers
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBPodcast focuses on asset building and financial stability programs serving vulnerable populations. Guest: LaToya Hall, MSW, is currently a research assistant and program coordinator at Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology (IOG). LaToya earned dual bachelor’s degrees at Wayne State University. She completed the Master of Social Work program at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout her graduate career and early professional MSW experience, LaToya dedicated her focus to a...
The Importance of a Caregivers’ Responsibility in Diet and Nutrition for Seniors
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MBPodcast covers how to help older adults get proper nutrition, especially during a pandemic or when they cannot go out of the house; general nutrition tips, including supplements and special dietary concerns. Guest: Kelly Wall has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Dietetics. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and is currently assistant nutrition manager for the Matrix Headstart program where she manages nutrition services by planning daily meals and arranges educ...
An Inspirational Caregiver Story
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBPodcast covers the range of emotions and responsibilities in taking care of Harbin’s father who suffered a stroke and the day-to day care, devotion, dedication, commitment and sacrifice experienced as a caregiver. Guest: Anthony T. Harbin II, brother of Antonia Harbin-Lamb, has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and a master’s certificate in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University. He is the founder and president of Aseptic Solutions, LLC., focus...
Liabilities, Duties and the Guardianship Process of Professional and Informal Caregivers
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBPodcast concentrates on what caregivers need to know before they enter into contracts, including new employment opportunities, signing documents, document negotiations, accountability, power of attorney responsibilities and the guardianship and conservatorship process. Guest: Michael Lamb is a graduate of Western Michigan Cooley Law School and has a master’s degree in General Administration from Central Michigan University. He is principal attorney at Lamb Legal and Consulting Servicesin P...
Protecting Your Older Loved Ones from Scams
January 04, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPodcast provides advice, services and representation to older adults and their caregivers in a wide range of scams including COVID19, grandparents, identity theft and social security. Guest: Erma Yarbrough Thomas is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and Michigan State University Law School. She is currently the Managing Attorney for the Elder Law and Advocacy Center at Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, providing advice, services and representation to older adults and th...
Taking Care of Loved Ones with Disabilities
December 28, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBPodcast discusses the Americans with Disabilities Act and the exhausting and demanding role of caregiving for those with disabilities, citing examples and suggestion on how to manage. Guest: Melissa Machac has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A & M University in psychology and journalism, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Sam Houston University. She is a community education facilitator for Oakland and Macomb Counties disability network and co-chair of the Coordinated Community...
Senior Bullying: How Caregivers and Victims Can Cope
December 21, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBPodcast highlights educating older adults on mediation, senior bullying and elder abuse and offers experiences/suggestions/solutions on how to deal with them. Guest: Betty Gonzalez is a mediator and educator of the Great Lakes Legal Mediation Division. She is a graduate of Madonna University with a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies and is currently a paralegal at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, a division of Neighborhood Legal Services.
How Caregivers Can Secure the Best Information on How to Make Good Real Estate Decisions
December 14, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBPodcast focuses on how caregivers can obtain the best information to make a good decision on all aspects of real estate, including how to save money on home maintenance, appraisals, sales, taxes, insurance and other critical issues. Guest: Sharon Harbin, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, Commercial Real Estate Appraiser is owner of The Harbin Group Inc., Detroit. She is author of Appreciate your Real Estate Creating and Sustaining Value, treasurer of the Great Lakes Chapter, The Appraisal Institute, presi...
Elder Mediation and Tips for Conflict Resolution
December 07, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBHost Antonia Harbin-Lamb explains mediation and all the ins and outs that families may experience, how to deal with the myriad of issues and the path to achieve sound solutions.
How to Help Caregivers Identify Health Issues for Older Adults and Loved Ones
December 03, 2020 16:17 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBThe premiere episode of "Caregiver Conversations" centers on protecting our older population relating to health and isolation, recognizing signs and symptoms, especially during a pandemic. Featured Guest: Tonya M. Wall, MSN RN AGPCNP-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a specialty in adult gerontology primary care. She brings over 20 years of nursing experience in areas of cardiac and intensive care. She currently works for Henry Ford Health System in the Division of Nephrol...