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Your Guide To Avoiding Burnout & Surviving Grief

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Caregiver Round Table Discussion; Linda Byce, Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney

March 07, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, and Linda Byce, of The Btce Family Website, as they take up caregiver issues that are important to YOU, the caregiver. Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw

Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney Discussing Real-Life Caregiver Circumstances.

February 28, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregivers Caregiver, and Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they get into thee nuts & bolts of real-life caregiver situations and how to get through the land mines of anxiety, depression, anger, depression, exhaustion, illness, guilt, and a hundred other issues we caregivers go through.

Jay Kraker, Surviving Caregiving in the Midst of Adversity

February 21, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Jay has served as caregiver for his wife, Sue, since 1992, when the challenges of multiple sclerosis began to intrude on their lives. For 5 years, he also has supported his 90-year-old mother-in-law to ensure her nursing home provides the care she deserves. Jay is founder of The Empowered Caregiver Network, which conducts extremely interactive support group calls for family and professional caregivers alike. In the coming months, Jay plans to publish his first caregiving book, The Caregiver’s...

Barry Jacobs, Caregiver & Family Therapist, Meditations For Caregivers

February 15, 2017 20:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MB

Barry J. Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in Springfield, Pennsylvania. He is the co-author (with Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D) of AARP Meditations for Caregivers—Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family (Da Capo, 2016) and the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers—Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Gui...

Jean Kirkley, Caregiver & Founder of "BOOMERS 'R HEROES" Support Group

February 08, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver and Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Jean Kirkley, Jean was caregiver to her husband for nearly 3 years, as he went back & forth into hospitals and rehab centers, until he finally lost his battle to kidney failure and a host of other complications in January of 2009. As a way of regaining her own sanity and sharing her newfound wisdom with others, she launched BOOMERS ‘R HEROES, a Mount Airy support group for people strug...

Adrienne Gruberg & dave Nassaney Discussing Real-Life caregiver Circumstances

February 01, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregivers Caregiver, and Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they get into thee nuts & bolts of real-life caregiver situations and how to get through the land mines of anxiety, depression, anger, depression, exhaustion, illness, guilt, and a hundred other issues we caregivers go through.

Raymond Holman, Famous for Capturing Photographic Images that Touch the Heart

February 01, 2017 20:00 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MB

By doing “Portraits of Family Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s/Dementia”. He is putting on an exhibit next Friday, February 10, from 6pm to 9pm at LaBelle Art Gallery, 123 Kings Highway Haddonfield, N.J. He has many famous admirers, including President & Mrs Obama.   Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwPObweTXYw

Jackie Humphrey, Healthcare Training Services & Products

January 24, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

Jackie's business started as a nursing aid training site, used to compliment the state required coursework to become certified. After becoming a caregiver to my mother & father-in-law, we realized how important the caregiving role was, and how ill equipped most caregivers are. The rest is history. We launched a second website for organizations to train their caregivers, as well as launching a family caregiver sit very soon.. Youtube link:  

Adrienne Gruberg Interview, A Caregiver Attitude of Gratitude.

January 17, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he co-hosts with Adrienne Gruberg founder of The Caregiver Space, as they discuss the Importance of Attitude in Caregiving.  Visit our website for more uplifting support:  www.CaregiversCaregiver.com Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYPVEWPbX2U

Steve Moran, Author, Speaker, Senior Living Advocate

January 10, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Steve Moran. Steve is a nationally known and sometimes controversial writer and speaker in the senior living industry. He runs the online senior living website Senior Housing Forum where the core value is to publish articles, videos, podcasts and other resources that help senior living providers do a better job serving residents, team members and the local marketplace ...

A "TRUE LOVE" story; Interview with Caregiver & Author, Douglas W. Cooper

January 04, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

A "TRUE LOVE" story, Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver & Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview author & Caregiver to his MS, quadriplegic wife, who is on a ventilator, Douglas Cooper, with one of the most amazing love story's you will ever hear! Doug fell in love with Ting, before she was diagnosed, and married her after her diagnosis because he didn't want her to face her challenges alone or with anyone else. You Tube Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Detoxing of Caregivers, Dr. Lawrence T. Force, PHD & Author

December 28, 2016 18:00 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews author, Dr. Larry Force.  We will be discussing his book, The Detoxing of Caregivers: Key Tips for Survival, Strength and Patience   .

Author, Linda Spalla Will Discuss Her New Book, Catch Your Breath, & Burnout

December 21, 2016 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Linda Spalla has been called a “steel magnolia in the flesh.” [1]  She achieved great success in a 25-year corporate management career for the New York Times Company.  Working her way up the ladder at WHNT-TV in Huntsville, Alabama, hers was a Cinderella story.  Divorced, jobless, and homeless in 1975, she began her journey as a secretary and ended as the President and General Manager of the CBS affiliate owned by the New York Times Company.  She led the television station from third to first...

Sherry White; Family Caregiver Workshops, & How To Start One

December 13, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Join Dave Nassaney & co-host, Adrienne Gruberg as they interview SHERRY WHITE, RN, with the University of Arkansas for Medical Science, discuss.the Family Caregiver Workshops that they developed, and how a local community can start their own by purchasing the supplies that they developed with their business model.   Youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll2g6Hv4PVs&t=7s

Doctor TK, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Talks All About Burnout

December 06, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's caregiver & co-host, Linda Byce, as they interview Doctor TK, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a focus on Success & Health Coaching. We will be talking all about Burnout, and ways to cope/avoid it. She has provided mental health and coaching services for over 13 years which has included outpatient clinics, private practice, school-based settings and correctional facilities.  Doctor TK currently owns a group private practice (Resilient Communities Psych...

Linda Byce Tells Caregivers How Survive The Holidays

November 29, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Linda shares how to survive the holidays, while she also shares her faith on the source of her joy.Hear from a former model turned caregiver who tells her amazing, remarkable story of how her husband’s mind has reverted to infancy, her only son became paralyzed, and how she still has an amazingly positive attitude…

Raymond Lavine, All Your Long Term Questions Answered.

November 24, 2016 00:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

Join Dave Nassaney & Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Ray Lavine, Long Term Care Expert.   Youtube Video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX33tO5pY90&t=2770s  

Kay Tuel & Eric Wren, The Diewell Project

November 14, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver & co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Kay Tuel &  Eric Wren discussing their "Diewell project". YouTube link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lThh6CH9IQo

Linda Byce Tells How She Stays Positive in the Midst of Tragedy

November 11, 2016 16:30 - 57 minutes - 51.8 MB

Hear from a former model turned caregiver who tells her amazing, remarkable story of how her husband's mind has reverted to infancy, her only son became paralyzed, and how she still has an amazingly positive attitude despite all life has thrown her way. Uplifting and inspirational.

Brad & Mary Fagerstrom, What We Learned The Hard Way About Parental Caregiving

October 11, 2016 20:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Brad & Mary Fagerstrom, They are both 70 yrs old and retired. Brad is a 100% disabled Marine Vietnam Vet and Mary is a Type One Diabetic for 38 years. They are caregivers to Coral (Mom) who lived with them for 15 years before she needed more care, (and all they learned through the transition process).

Dr. Fitness, Stephen Hercy, #1 Best Selling Author, Solving The Exercise Dilemma

October 04, 2016 19:00 - 58 minutes - 52.6 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Stephen Hercy (Doctor Fitness USA). We will be discussing how to solve the Dilemma of Exercising by Caregivers.

Maryann Ehmann Discussing Ways to Overcome Stress, Anxiety & Worry

September 28, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and his co-host, Adrienne, founder of the Caregiver Space, as they interview Maryann Ehmann, founder of Create Your Magnificent Life Now, We will be discussing Worry, Stress and Anxiety, and ways to overcome and avoid it. You Tube video link:  

Sheryl Hensel: How To Help Your Brain Heal Itself.

September 23, 2016 07:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, as he interviews Sheryl Hensel talk about the brain, and everything you need to know about traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, and brain exercises to help you improve your memory. YouTube Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHplQ7Jxr0

Richard Barrier: Life after a Caregiver Spouse dies.

September 23, 2016 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregivers' Caregiver, with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Richard, 2 years after the death of his caregiver spouse. Richard has done an amazing job of transitioning to dating and living an exciting life, like climbing. YouTube Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXxCIOUYQZ0

Sharon Brubaker, Grief Recovery, Move beyond the Pain to a Richer and More Rewar

September 08, 2016 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregivers' Caregiver as he interviews Sharon, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, of The Caregiver Space.   Youtube link:   https://youtu.be/ADMs-nPdDPA

Arlene Mickley & Adrienne Gruberg: No Longer A Caregiver To Your Spouse.

September 01, 2016 01:00 - 51 minutes - 46.6 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Arlene, along with co-host, Adrienne talking about What happens when you are no longer a caregiver to your spouse. Youtube link for the video" https://youtu.be/mvWoJ8e6goY  

Meg Curtis, The Importance of Respite, Owner of a Caregiver Respite Bed & Breakf

August 24, 2016 21:30 - 55 minutes - 49.6 MB

Join Dave, The Caregivers' Caregiver, as he interviews Meg Curtis, Owner of a Bed & Breakfast in New Hampshire, for caregiver respite   YouTube video podcast:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgKyYOHAp8g

Tryn Rose Seley, Author of “Filling Your Cup While Caregiving.”

August 24, 2016 07:00 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MB

Tryn Rose Celey, Author of “Filling Your Cup While Caregiving.” Join Dave, The Caregivers’ Caregiver, as he interviews the author of, “15 Minutes of Fame, “One Photo Does Wonders To Bring You Back To Solid Ground”, the lovely, Tryn Rose Seley.   YouTube Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgKyYOHAp8g

Tena Scallan, Talks About The Ultimate Compassionate Guide to Caregiving

August 04, 2016 00:00 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MB

Author,Tena Scallan, Talks About The Ultimate Compassionate Guide to Caregiving. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview author, Tena Scallan, parental/elder caregiver expert.   Click here for Youtube video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfcIqM7ts1Y

Elizabeth Miller, Helping Overwhelmed Caregivers Create Balance

July 28, 2016 04:00 - 58 minutes - 52.4 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he and co-host, Adrienne Gruberg interview Elizabeth Miller, The Healthy Happy Caregiver.   To see the Video-Pod on YouTube, click:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLQ_h4SMTmY  

Elaine Pereira,Talks about Dementia and Her Book, I Will Never Forget

July 20, 2016 20:01 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MB

Dementia: Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Elaine Pereira, Author of The Book, I Will Never Forget, A Daughter's Story of Her Mother's Arduous And Humorous Journey Through Dementia.   Click here to see the youTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v0pbn5Ik9I

Janie Becker, "The Encourager," Certified Massage Therapist, Healing Specialist

July 17, 2016 08:30 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's caregiver, with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview "The Encourager," Certified Massage Therapist & Healing Specialist, Janie Becker. Here is the YouTube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewO7OE32qU

Occupational Therapist, Wendy Keller, Answers Your Caregiver Questions

June 28, 2016 23:20 - 1 minute - 47.4 KB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, & co-host Adrienne Gruberg, The Caregiver Space, as they interview Occupational Therapist, Wendy Keller.   To see Youtube Video, click:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2ifA6Ix83Q

Tammy Bacco, Owner of Bigelow Family Home Care Talks About Caregiver Burnout

June 22, 2016 21:00 - 53 minutes - 47.8 MB

Tammy Bacco, Owner of Bigelow Family Home Care Talks About Caregiver Burnout. Empowering the old the young and everyone in between to live healthy, happy, independent lives since 1998. 1007 W Avenue M-14, Palmdale, CA. (661) 250-6818. Open 24 Hours Bigelow Family Home care tailors our services to fit each individual’s needs, ranging in scope from hourly care to full-time live-in care. Coverage options include: For YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pualx03xDno

Zoë Lewis, MD, Internist, Dementia, Hospice & Palliative Medicine specialist.

June 16, 2016 01:00 - 55 minutes - 50.2 MB

 Zoë A Lewis, MD, is a Internist and Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist. She is an internationally recognized author and speaker on Alzheimer’s disease and care giving for those with a serious illness. Her books, “I hope they know….The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer’s Disease and Care,” and the spanish translation are recognized by the National Alzheimer’s Association and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization .  She was the producer and host of blogtalkradio’s Hope Thr...

Adrienne Gruberg, The Caregiver Space & Dave Nassaney, Discuss Caregiver Issues

June 16, 2016 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Co-host Adrienne Gruberg, Founder of The Caregiver Space, as they both discuss typical caregiver issues. To view on YouTube, Click below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns63GOsxImE

Caregivers, Discover How to Find Inner Strength Through "Love and Light" Jo Mui

May 31, 2016 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.1 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he and co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, from The Caregiver Space, interview Jo Muir, The Soul Visionary, helping you find your own inner support while caring for others, to keep you energized, motivated and loving.

Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney Talk About Caregiver Issues

May 25, 2016 19:00 - 55 minutes - 49.5 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, and the famous “Blade“,as they all will be discussing all the issues that caregivers are concerned about.

Dave Nassaney & Blade Discuss All About Hospitals

May 18, 2016 16:30 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MB

Dave Nassaney & Blade Discuss All About Hospitals Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he and co-host, Blade, interview each other in this informal impromptu discussion on hospitals and other things.

Are You A Courageous Caregiver? Author Curtis L. Walker; Lewy Bodies Dementia

May 12, 2016 01:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, today at noon, PST, on the RadioStar Worldwide Network, (and afterwards ason recorded podcast), as he interviews author, Curtis Walker. Curtis spent 6, challenging years, caring for his sister, Annette Walker, who was diagnosed with Lewy Bodies Dementia. Lewy Bodies not only impacts the memory and cognitive skills, but it also traumatizes the body in that it causes tightness and rigidity in every major muscle group. In his new book, "The Courageous Careg...

Growing Up As You Grow Old, Author, Harriet Tramer

April 26, 2016 22:00 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MB

Harriet Tramer has worked as both a journalist and a (college) instructor. And although the links between these two professions might not be immediately obvious Ms. Tramer has learned that they have much in common: They both demand highly-developed communication skills. People in these two lines of work must not only learn to express themselves well (either verbally or through written words). They must also become adept at listening.  In writing Rounding the Circle of Love: Growing Up As She...

Cassidy Bastien-Caregivers Hub-Speaks About Family & Paid Caregiver Differences

April 19, 2016 19:00 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Tuesday, 4/19/16 at noon, PST, as he interviews Cassidy Bastien, Caregiver and founder of the Facebook Group, Caregivers Hub, a support group, The main goal for the Caregivers Hub Support Group is to create a safe space for the brand new Caregiver to learn and be supported by the veteran Caregiver. ALL Caregivers are welcome here. Family Caregivers and Professional Caregivers are encouraged to support and be supported by one another.

Hope For The Caregiver From Burnout - Author, Speaker, Peter Rosenberger

April 16, 2016 21:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver Radio Show, as he interviews speaker & author, Peter Rosenberger. Peter is the founder of Caregivers With Hope. 

How to keep the Romance alive when caring for a spouse, Katheryn Leigh Scott

April 07, 2016 21:00 - 55 minutes - 50.3 MB

Join us as Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, & co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, (The Caregiver Space), interview actress Katheryn Leigh Scott, author of "Last Dance At The Savoy"), and is also caregiver to her husband, as they discuss, "How To Keep The Romance Alive Caregiving Your Spouse" When Kathryn Leigh Scott's husband was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a neurological disease for which there is (so far) no cure, it was a devastating time for both of them, not least becaus...

The Most Frequently Asked Caregiver Questions Answered by Adrienne & Dave

March 29, 2016 20:00 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, and Co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, (142,000 organic Facebook page likes) as they answer your most frequent questions.

Feeling Overwhelmed, Burned out, Hopeless & Helpless?

March 22, 2016 20:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and Blade, the engineer at HealthStar Worldwide Radio Network, as Blade interviews Dave Nassaney, and takes the questions of caller, Maryann Ehmann, on this very important life-saving, and informative topic.

Adrienne Gruberg (The Caregiver Space) & Author, Speaker & Caregiver, June Roca

March 15, 2016 20:00 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MB

Join Dave, the Caregiver's caregiver, as he interviews Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, (142,000 followers) & June Roca, caregiver, will join us today as we discuss, No Longer A Caregiver, when our loved one dies, or you cease to be a caregiver any longer.

Psychosis, Hallucinations & Delusions; Bombshell for Parkinson's Caregivers.

March 08, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and Adrienne Gruberg, The Caregiver Space, as they interview Diane Sagen, caregiver to her husband with Parkinson's Psychosis, & her neurologist from University of California at Irvine,Dr Neal Hermanowicz, concerning this rarely known information about the shocking symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Psychosis, and the latest medications to control it. Diane's spouse has Parkinson's disease psychosis. There is HUGE caregiver burden with this disorde...

Creating Balance Between Giving & Receiving in Caregiving

March 01, 2016 21:00 - 57 minutes - 51.8 MB

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he Video Interviews Laurel Colins, Funshay expert, as they discuss, CREATING BALANCE BETWEEN GIVING & RECEIVING IN CAREGIVING.   Click here for audio only   Click here for video-podcast (does not work on Android yer) 

Caregivers, Have you considered the Magical Benefits of a service dog?

February 23, 2016 21:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MB

Have you ever considered the magical benefits of a service dog for either your loved one, or even for you, the caregiver, to help you avoid burnout? Join me, Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's caregiver, as I interviews Service Dog advocate, Jennifer Reeves, on my video podcast 2 weeks ago, We discussed the many, many ways that you can qualify for many different types of service dogs for different types of disabilities, (including the disability of burned out caregivers) even if you already own ...

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