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A Life Worth Living: Carla Feagan: Journey of An Authentic Soul
June 05, 2018 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MBCarla Feagan has over 20 years of research to overcome a traumatic childhood and now helps others to do the same through one on one sessions. She is also an author of A Life Worth Living; The Journey of an Authentic Soul, and has spoken at Microsoft World Wide Partner Conferences, was acting CFO of a hospital and an airline, holds an honors degree in computer systems technology and has owned two businesses. In 2015, she quit her 9-to-5 job to experience her own year-long Eat, Pray, Love journ...
Paul Wallis; The Book They Should Read, But No Longer Can - Macular Degeneration
May 22, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his lovely co-host, Linda Byce, as the interview author, Paul Wallis, as we discuss Hope for those how have been blinded with Macular Degeneration. Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber
Dave Nassaney & Adrienne Gruberg Sharing about Caregiver Issues
May 15, 2018 20:00 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MBJoin Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they discuss different Caregiver Issues
Lisa Santiago, Dog Poop is Not Chocolate, Alzheimer Care Expert
May 01, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBYoutube Link:Lisa Santiago has been teaching Psychology for over ten years. She has been a facilitator and speaker at national conferences and worked in an adult psychiatric unit. Lisa was the sole caregiver for her grandmother in the last years of her life. In this role, Lisa used her academic and professional training to solve everyday problems for which no books or training had prepared her. Lisa is now dedicated to sharing these simple tips with the millions of people dealing with the com...
Linda Fostek, Author of "The Crisis Planner"
April 24, 2018 01:00 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBJoin dave, The Caregiver's caregiver and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as the interview Linda Fostek, author of The Crisis Planner. Linda is an International Speaker, Author and Consultant on a mission to empower others to get off the Worry-go-round and become their own Master of Disaster. As The Crisis Planner and caregiver, Linda knows first-hand how preparation and planning allows individuals to navigate through and thrive when blindsided by life. Linda brings her expertise, kind he...
Linda Fostek, Author of "The Crisis Planner"Interview
April 24, 2018 00:30 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBJoin dave, The Caregiver's caregiver and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as the interview Linda Fostek, author of The Crisis Planner. Linda is an International Speaker, Author and Consultant on a mission to empower others to get off the Worry-go-round and become their own Master of Disaster. As The Crisis Planner and caregiver, Linda knows first-hand how preparation and planning allows individuals to navigate through and thrive when blindsided by life. Linda brings her expertise, kind heart...
CJ Golden Interview, Author of “One Pedal at a Time"
April 18, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBJoin Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews writer and inspirational speaker CJ Golden. Golden’s latest book, One Pedal at a Time, brings to light her new life as a caregiver to her cyclist husband, Joe, when debilitating cancer-induced strokes threatened to take his life in 2016. She had been fortunate to have reached thousands of followers while blogging about their tumultuous journey and, when numerous readers requested Golden turn her writings into a book, those blog...
Adult Children Caring For Their Elderly Parents - Tena Scallan
April 11, 2018 06:30 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBJoin Dave, the Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of the Caregiver Space, interview Tena Scallan, talking about, "Adult Children Caring For Their Elderly Parents" Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRLqi208v08&t=19s
Adrienne & Dave Answer Your Most Common Questions & Concerns
April 03, 2018 19:00 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver and his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview each other and talk about the most common questions and concerns. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/WKfmdDhbQ_o
Retired 2-Star Rear Admiral, Paul Becker, Overcoming Extreme Adversity
March 27, 2018 19:00 - 49 minutes - 44.1 MBRetiired Rear Admiral Paul Becker, USN (Retired) exemplifies "Teamwork, Tone, Tenacity!" In fact, the Navy even named a leadership prize in his honor, "The Rear Admiral Paul Becker 'Teamwork, Tone, Tenacity' Award." But he's not just a leader, he's a fighter ... and has triumphed over Stage IV Cancer. Today he'll share his perspective from a patient's perspective on how his caregiver, his wife Kim, and he overcame extreme adversity.
Jim Dowda, RN - Advice for Caregivers
March 20, 2018 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Jim Dowda, RN, talking about advice for Caregivers based on his observations and interactions with them. YouTube Video link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eSF6ICeI3A
The Pain That Nobody Wants: Physical Therapy, Moana Z. Dowda
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host, Cassidy Bastien, as they interview Mona Z. Dowda, Physical Thyerapy Assistant. They will discuss the pain nobody wants, and tips for caregivers. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/xz5dcqWufy8
Caroline Olinger, of Seniors Helping Seniors; Importance of Respite
February 19, 2018 20:00 - 59 minutes - 53.1 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver as he interviews Caroline Olinger, from Seniors Helping Seniors, discusses hoe 2-4 hours of respite a week could just save your life! Youtube link: https://youtu.be/lqxisutUcUo
Author, Camille Superson, Get Free Money & Save Money on Food
February 07, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Author, Camille Superson, discuss herbook about how to get free money from the government, and save money on food and other necessary items. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0y5i4S7ZK4
Ada Mark, Hospice Volunteer & Wendy Oshiro, Former Caregiver
January 24, 2018 20:00 - 50 minutes - 45 MBJoin Dave Nasssaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Hospice volunteer, Ada Mark and former caregiver,Ada discusses her experiences as a hospice volunteer. Wendy Oshiro. Wendy shares the regrets she has when she was caring for her family, and what she would have done differently. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber
Magazine, TV & Radio founder, Percy Ihara,Hawaii's #1 Resource for Caregivers
January 16, 2018 20:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBFor the last 13+ years, Percy Ihara has been dedicated to working with seniors and their families to age in place. Working in the reverse mortgage industry and Generations Magazine he has a vast resource list of providers, professionals and agencies to assist our senior community. Youtube Link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw?view_as=subscriber
Author & Caregiver, Sandra Savell Interview
January 11, 2018 20:00 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MBSandra (Sandi) Savell published “Dear Clueless: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s Caregiving” in 2015. It is the story of a decade of caregiving as her mother progressed from forgetfulness, to not knowing who she was, and, eventually to her passing from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Although she had already experienced the deaths of her maternal grandmother, an aunt, her father and a cousin from Alzheimer’s; it was the day-to-day caregiving of her mother that prompted her to wr...
Dr Jan Mensink Interview, Direct-Pay medical care for $99/mo.
January 03, 2018 20:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's caregiver, and his co-host, Linda Byce, as the interview Dr Jan Mensink, MD. Dr. Mensink is a Family Practice physician with tens of thousands of hours of experience in Emergency Medicine and Neuro-surgery in Southern California and Central California. In 2010, made the decision to start a direct primary care practice to provide Direct-Pay medical care in Bakersfield, California. Since that time, Dr. Mensink has become one of the largest direct primary care practice...
Attorney Nancy Cavey, Social Security Disability Questions
December 20, 2017 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and his lovely co-host, caregiver, Linda Byce. This topic is Nancy's specialty, Social Security Disability, and how disabled people can have their student loans legally discharged. YouTube link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_lJtfq6yJI
Peter Rosenberger, Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
December 13, 2017 06:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJoin Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's caregiver, and Adrienne Gruberg of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Peter Rosenberger, of Hope For The Caregiver, talk about ways to reduce hiliday stress. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw
Dave's Personal Message to Caregivers
December 10, 2017 20:00 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBDave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Best-selling Author, International Caregiver Advocate, and Radio Show Host speaks to caregivers from the heart. .youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mT90BjVRELc&t=361s
Author, Yasmin Zahra Shah Interview
December 06, 2017 20:00 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBJoin Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver’s Caregiver. & his co-Host. Adrienne Gruberg. founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Yasmin Zahra Shah, Author of Experience: Caregiver’s Journey, as she shares her journey as caregiver of her parents and the lessons she learned along the way. Her book was written to be your friend in solitude, your guide for the journey and your coach for planning. Majority of the profits from her book are being donated to VillageCore.org, a non-profit she found...
Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney Discuss It's My Life, Too!
November 15, 2017 20:00 - 47 minutes - 42.9 MBJoin Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregvier, as they discuss Dave's new best-selling book, It's My Life Too! from Atlanta GA. during his book & media tour. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/Oa-uQGHodUA
Lisa M Cini, Founder of BestLivingTech.com, Hi-Tech Solutions for Seniors
November 08, 2017 08:00 - 54 minutes - 49.1 MBJoin Dave Nassaney & his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Lisa Cini.So think Sharper Image meets AARP. She searches the world for the best products to Embrace Living as we age. Her design company, Mosaic Design Studio, is the nation’s leading provider of design services for senior living. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw
Director, Stephanie Hunter Discusses Her New Documentary; The Weight of Honor
November 07, 2017 06:00 - 57 minutes - 51.5 MBStephanie believes empathy is the driving force behind storytelling, something she attributes to her 25-year career as a broadcast news producer. The Omaha, Nebraska native is the recipient of a Los Angeles Emmy Award coupled with two additional Los Angeles Emmy nominations. Stephanie has produced specials and documentaries for CNN, Fox News Channel, and Reuters as well as local coverage for KNBC-TV and KTTV-TV in Los Angeles. In 2014 she was awarded the Roy W. Dean Grant from From the Heart ...
The Many Faces of Caregivers: Hector De La Torre, Ex. Dir. Health Studies
October 10, 2017 19:00 - 58 minutes - 52.4 MBHector De La Torre is the Executive Director of the Transamerica Center for Health Studies, a nonprofit focused on helping consumers and businesses navigate the health care landscape. De La Torre was chosen to lead this new initiative because of his private and public sector experience, particularly his leadership role on health care and advocating for consumers and businesses. Among his accomplishments as an elected official were expanding access to doctors in underserved communities, cons...
Save Time, Save Money, Save Your Sanity, Camille Superson
September 27, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his lovely co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Camille Superson, who began her professional career as a Registered Pharmacist after obtaining her degree from the University of Michigan. After working in hospital and retail environments for many years, she returned to school, and became a Doctor of Chiropractic —bringing together the best of both worlds. With that concept in mind, she opened Health Concep...
Gary Chapman, Singer/Songwriter, Caregiver. A Rare Personal Interview
September 19, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBGary Chapman has long been one of the most respected singer-songwriters in Nashville. For nearly four decades, Chapman has seamlessly blurred the musical lines of contemporary Christian, pop, country and southern gospel, racking up an impressive list of awards including seven Dove Awards, five GRAMMY nominations and writing credits for legendary artists such as Kenny Rogers, Alabama and Wynonna. Chapman is also widely remembered as the host of TNN’s popular “Prime Time Country” television ser...
It's My Life, Too! Excerpts, Adrienne & Dave DIscuss.
August 29, 2017 19:00 - 59 minutes - 53.2 MBJoin Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, (The Caregiver Space) as they read and discuss excerpts from Dave;s new book, IT'S MY LIFE, TOO! REGAIN YOUR CAREGIVER SANITY BY LEARNING WHEN TO SAY "YES" AND WHEN TO SAY "NO." The discussion is on guilt, boundaries, perfectionism, and tough love. There are lots of "Take Away's" in this one hour episode you can immediately implement. Video link:http://www.davethecaregiverscaregiver.com/its-my-life-too-excerpts-...
Celiac Disease; Dave's Granddaughter's Story, Sage Nassaney
August 23, 2017 19:00 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Sage Nassaney, Dave's granddaughter about being gluten-free and her celiac disease. Youtube Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srrDLvHvCBg&t=25s
End of Alzheimer's? Rivet Revolution's Founders Have a Plan.
August 15, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBJoin Dave, the Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Liz Gindraux, Carol Palmer & Susan Evans, founders of Rivet Revolution, , which creates simple, hand-crafted jewelry with one mission: to end Alzheimer’s Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PElFQ_EIzdM
Brand New Caregivers,Jumping in With Both Feet & Clueless, Steve Munoz
August 08, 2017 19:00 - 58 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Steve Munoz, a brand new caregiver to his dad who has come down with dementia very recently. Steve shares his story and tips with others going through what he's going through, and information of financial government assistance. Youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw
Role Reversals: Alzheimer's, I am My Mom, and My Mom is Me, Melissa Williams
August 02, 2017 19:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBRole Reversals: Alzheimer's, I am My Mom, and My Mom is Me, Melissa Williams Interview. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Melissa, wife, mother and caregiver to her mom, and also volunteers for the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support website and Facebook page. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/DyTzljr76hw
Kelly Mini, Life After Caregiving, from Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
July 25, 2017 19:00 - 59 minutes - 53.3 MBJoin Dave, The caregiver's Caregivera & Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview Team Leader, Kelly Mini, from "Alzheimer's Caregiver Support" (ACS). Todays topic is All About After caregiving. Youtube Video Link: https://youtu.be/jwOzg7vFqUo
Dr. Mary Lake Polan, Talks about Incontinence.
July 18, 2017 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MBJoin Dave, the Caregiver’s Caregiver, as he interviews Dr. Mary Lake Polan, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. They will be discussing Incontinence. For youtube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Gy6nge-SQ&t=3s
Creativity Generates Love & Success: Connecting in the Land of Dementia.
June 27, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAuthors, Tryn Rose Seley & Deborah Shouse, Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver & his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they speak about the practical aspects of dealing with dementia with your loved one.
Lisa Hirsch, Alzheimer's - The Right to Live or Die
June 20, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, The Caregiver Space, as they interview Author, Lisa Hirsch speak on the right to live or die for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. YouTube link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw
Donna Thomson, Caregiver Advocate, Offers Practical Advice & Suggestions
June 13, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's caregiver, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, The Caregiver Space, as they interview DONNA THOMSON, who cares for her son (28 with severe disabilities) and her Mom (95). She is the author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I've Learned From a Life of Caregiving and speaks on issues relating to family caregiving, disability and aging. Donna is a patient and family advisor on health research and advises government on caregiving policy. She teaches family care...
Camille Superson, Save TIME and MONEY Finding Important FREE Caregiver Resources
June 06, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBCamille has spent many years finding the best deals for caregivers. Hard to find resources that all family caregivers need, and the best part is that many of them are FREE! Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, and his co-host today, Linda Byce, as they interview this author of her amazing money saving book, ESSENTIAL RE$OURCE GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCocxjr6WHxJn0k-qFHGgUNw
Bobbi Carducci, Dementia/Alzheimers, How to Make Life More Manageable
May 30, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBJoin dave, the Caregiver's Caregiver and his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, as they interview Bobbi Carducci, who will speak on Dementia/Alzheimer''s and how to make life more manageable. Bobbi was an in home caregiver for her serious ill father-in-law, Rodger, for seven years. She is now a caregiver advocate, blogger, and trained caregiver support group leader. Bobbi is a frequent speaker at caregiver events. She developed the program, Prepare to Care – What Adult Children Need to Know About Al...
Katie Nathan, of CaregiversDirect, an Affordable Place to Find Help
May 23, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJoin Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of the Caregiver Space, as they interview Katie Nathan, of CaregiversDirect, a new affordable caregiver referral agency that has veery high standards, and is expanding nationwide in a couple of years from their Southern California headquarters.We also discuss what to look for in a caregiver when it is time to hire one. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveTheCaregiver
Denise M. Brown; 8-time Author, The Six Stages of Caregiving
May 16, 2017 19:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBDenise M. Brown debuted Caregiving.com in 1996 and launched her first online support group in the fall of 1996. She is the author of eight books: Denise began working with family caregivers in 1990 and started her own business to help them in 1994. She sent out the first issue of her monthly print publication, Caregiving!, in January 1995, and is now solely online. Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney.com, Time magazine and Chicago Tribune. Denise is also a...
Cassidy Bastien, Founder of Caregivers Hub; Talking All About Hospice
May 06, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBMy name is Cassidy Bastien and I am founder and creator of the Caregivers Hub Facebook Page and Support Group. I am 31 years old and have been a Certified Nurses Aid since I was 18. I live in Washington State with my boyfriend and my weeny dog. I currently work for a home care agency, taking care of my 86 year old client whom I have been caring for 24hrs a day 4 days a week for the past almost two years. I got my certification in Montana where I was raised. I had worked in the local retiremen...
Malcolm Bohm, founder of The Caregiver Connection Community
May 02, 2017 19:00 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Caregiver Connection is a community that empowers people with information to help themselves make important decisions about their loved ones health and their own. Malcolm also has partnered with the Higi App, which gives you control of your health by tracking and understanding it. Malcolm's goal for the future is to one day to acquire funding for caregivers by partnering government, the health care industry and the caregiver, through his unique business model that he developed himself. J...
Is There a Book Inside of You? Carmen Berry-NY Times Author Can Help You
April 26, 2017 19:00 - 56 minutes - 50.4 MBCaregivers, Feel like you have a book inside of you? A rare opportunity to hear from a NY Times Best-selling author, Carmen Berry. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they interview caregiver and NY Times best-selling author, Carmen Berry. Everyone has a book inside of them. Learn how to release your story and help change the world, one person at a time. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveTheCaregiver
Nancy Weckwerth, Caregiver, Author, Discusses Lessons Learned
April 19, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBNANCY has been a Caregiver for her life-partner, John Swan, since he had a massive stroke back in 1991. She is an author who wrote, “Don’t Stop the Music: Finding the Joy in Caregiving” to share the Lessons Learned by the two of them in THEIR 26 year journey. YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/user/DaveTheCaregiver
Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney on Boundaries.
April 12, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJoin Adrienne Gruberg & Dave Nassaney as they speak on the very important topic of Boundaries, and TOUGH LOVE to help avoid BURNOUT. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9zrBipwnM&t=781s
Ron Bittner, Inventer of a Fun and Healing Game for PTSD, TBI, Brain Injury, etc
April 04, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBDuring development of the game it became evident that the concept captured both cognitive and motor skills and was inherent to therapy. It addresses three basic concepts for the brain to identify - shapes, color and numbers. Successful activity in the local VA spinal injury ward, brain injury rehab units and mentally challenged homes is the basis for our company motto - a focused connectivity experience. NuBrix is a hands on organic neuro building activity. All people benefit from this typ...
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Elder Care & Government Help
March 28, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBJoin Dave, the Caregiver's Caregiver as he answers all the questions you could possibly want to know about elder care, and government help. Caring for your parents is especially stressful when they are entering their golden years and struggle with falls, dementia, Alzheimers, COPD and other challenges. You will learn much by tuning in. Make sure you have a penccil & paper to take notes on this valuable information Youtube Link::https://youtu.be/8N-klXfNVy0
Happy & Burnout-Free Caregivers; Yvonne Dunlap
March 23, 2017 15:30 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBYvonne has extensive experience working with the public for over 35 years, and has been trained in both Sales and Service, by some of the most diverse, professionalinstitutes both in Britain, Saudi Arabia and America Youtube viseo link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1nagC6jXdE&t=1084s