The Whole Care Network
889 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEveryone Has A Story, But Not Everyone Gets The Chance To Tell Their Story. On The Whole Care Network, We Believe It Is Through Story Sharing Where Diversity Meets The Road To Combat A Common Cause. On The Whole Care Network, We Feature A Variety of Show Host Who Have A Story To Share, Resources to Provide for Caregivers World-Wide. That's Why On The Whole Care Network, YOU Talk and WE Listen!
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Colleen Kavanaugh is in the SparkCast Lime Light
July 01, 2018 16:02 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBOn this episode of SparkCast, your Spark-Casters Tami Neumann and Chris MacLellan put Colleen Kavanaugh in the SparkCast Lime-Light. Colleen's Podcast, "The After Life" features stories of Transformation After Loss" and Colleen's soothing style puts everyone as ease! Now, Colleen is in the SparkCast Lime-Light!
Real Estate & Estate Planning
June 30, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBEstate Planning Attorney Joe Cordell, Cordell Planning, Partners, shares his thoughts about the importance the planning plays as it relates to many of our most valuable asset - our homes. Subjects discussed include: Probate, Trusts, Asset Protection, Estate Planning.
Why Kindness Leaders in Healthcare Should Utilize Strengths Finder Training With Their Teams
June 29, 2018 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBBluetiful Leader host, Allison Lazicky talks with Cathy Braxton about the Clifton Strengths Finders assessment and how it has helped she and her business partner, Tami Neuman understand each other and the strengths they each bring to their company, Silver Dawn Training. If you are looking for a way to engage your team, this will explain how the Strengths Finder assessment will do just that. This episode is filled with some good information...some great laughs and a most classic answer of ho...
Don’t Lose It All. Avoid Financial Catastrophe. LISTEN NOW!
June 28, 2018 20:44 - 43 minutes - 11.8 MBAre you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need. As a long term care specialist for over thirty-five years in Jacksonville, FL, Kim Magdalein has been offering financial plans to protect caregivers' assets during their retirement years. Kim was named one of the top five advisors in Ameri...
Even Sports Heroes Are Caregivers
June 28, 2018 20:39 - 36 minutes - 9.88 MBWhen you hear, “football player”, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Is it “a caregiver”? It will be after you listen to this podcast. Toula’s special guest in this podcast is former Jacksonville Jaguar defensive back Donovin Darius. Donovin was a first-round draft pick for the Jaguars in 1998, and played nine seasons with the team. He retired from football in 2013. More importantly, Donovin has been a caregiver for his mother, who became ill with various situations. Dono...
REMEMBER To Take This Test To Stay Brain Healthy
June 28, 2018 20:37 - 26 minutes - 7.41 MBDo you take better care of your car or home than your own brain? When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear. May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health. Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver. On this intervi...
Can You Eat Your Risk Away From Alzheimer’s?
June 28, 2018 20:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBAre you afraid of getting Alzheimer’s? We all are. What if you could reduce your risk of getting Alzhiemer’s by eating? Would that catch your attention? Yes! You can. Toula’s guest on this podcast, Cari Eyre, will tell you how. Cari is the Associate Director of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association, North Florida Region. It is called The Mind Diet! And, it works. Recent studies have shown that following this diet can reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s by 53% Of course, you cannot...
PWDP Ep 22: Dr. Theresa Scott with the Latest Research on Driving
June 28, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Theresa Scott of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia discusses driving cessation and her latest research on driving and dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
Caregiver Spotlight - Karen Bromberg (Episode 36)
June 27, 2018 09:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Karen Bromberg from Brooklyn, New York. Learn how in 2012 Hurricane Sandy catapulted Karen into being the primary caregiver for her parents and how she navigated many difficult decisions to help keep her parents safe. We talk about going through the stuff, long term care facilities, and Karen's love for yoga and essential oils.
I've Got Brain Rats
June 26, 2018 15:12 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBThat voice in our head. We've all heard it, we've all experienced it. Those darn Brain Rats! On our On our 3rd episode of Songs For The Caregiver Soul, we focus in on Barbara McAfee's popular song, "Brain Rats" and learn how to combat and eliminate all that "junk in our head." Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Episode #5: Cathy
June 23, 2018 18:14 - 18 minutes - 32 MBIn episode #5 of the Family Caregiver Podcast we speak to Cathy. Cathy is caring for her Mother-in-law who is suffering from Dementia. Cathy shares what is has been like taking on the role of caregiver and learning to cope with issues such as sundowning.
Everyone Nees an Advocate
June 23, 2018 14:06 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn our 6th episode of Candid Conversation About Care Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, discusses one of the most important roles of caregiving; Advocacy. Advocacy comes from knowing exactly the needs and desires of the person who is entrusted in your care. Knowledge now, helps avoid turmoil later. It is important to know that advocacy does not end, when caregiving ends. Listen in and learn how Amanda Singleton continues to advocate while creating Healing Ties all around us! (Con...
Interior Design With Linda Kusmer
June 23, 2018 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat's the difference between interior decorating and intertior design? Learn how space planning will help you enjoy your home even more and set the stage when you decide to sell. Thinking about doing some remodeling? Listen to this, first.
PWDP Ep 21: TimeSlips Storytelling for Persons Living with Dementia
June 23, 2018 01:05 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBMatt introduces 'TimeSlips,' a creative storytelling activity for persons living with dementia. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/vd7wJ7
Traits to Look For When Hiring Leaders in Assisted Living...
June 22, 2018 21:15 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBJoin host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she and Tami Neumann discuss traits to look for when hiring managers in an Assisted Living. From charisma to the power of woo...from empathy to curious...from clarity to persuasion...they discuss what traits they like to see with what leaders. They share stories of their Assisted Living careers and have lots of laughs in this episode. The show ends with Tami answering the 10 "Inside the Actors Studio Questions".
Embrace Your Boulder
June 21, 2018 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn February 19, 2016, a group of tourist were frolicking in the waters of Colombia, South America. The merriment was interrupted when a boulder came crashing down on top of them. All but one made it to safety - her name is Schuyler. On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Schuyer's mother, best selling author of THE SKY IS THE LIMIT and international motivational speaker Meridith Alexander. Meridith and Schuyler story has impacted thousands upon thousands! Listen in and learn how M...
Advocates for Affordable Health Care
June 21, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBLeslie Dach, founder and chair of Protect our Care, and Barbara Zdravecky, former CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central FL, talk about the fight for affordable health care insurance and why it's important.
Episode 6 Legal Needs of The Older Caregiver
June 20, 2018 21:26 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBNow more than ever before, people have the potential to live a long life. As boomers become Caregivers to their aging parents, what happens when the Caregiver becomes ill; who will step in to your caregiver role if something happens to you? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde talks about the importance of having your legal documents up-to-date and introduces us to her “just in case” plan (as featured in her book, Who Will T...
Ep 35: Honoring my Dad's Birthday
June 20, 2018 09:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBLosing a parent or close family member is one of the top 5 most stressful life events. It's been almost four years since our host Elizabeth Miller lost her dad. In today's episode, she honors her dad by recognizing his birthday.
Living Dying Man
June 20, 2018 00:17 - 18 minutes - 22.2 MBOn our second episode of Songs for the Caregiver Soul Barbara McAfee presents one of her classic songs Living Dying Man. Living Dying Man is a song written for one of Barbara's best friends, Jamie. One of Jamie’s passions was authentic conversation – it was the subject of the first book he and his wife, Maren, wrote. With beautify lyrics that touch the soul, Barbara's song takes authentic conversations to a new meaning, allowing us to be present at one of the most meaningful times in li...
All About Radon - It's A Gas!
June 16, 2018 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBTom Getchman, Founder of St. Louis Radon discusses Radon, it's impact on health, and how to remediate it.
PWDP Ep 20: Obsessive Reminiscence in Dementia
June 14, 2018 05:05 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMatt discuss a obsessive reminiscence, when a person living with dementia constantly expresses the same memories to the dismay of themselves and others around them. This is based on 2008 article by William Puentes, PhD, RN, FAAN. Show notes: https://goo.gl/9VQDSL
Episode 5 Housing and the Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver
June 13, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFew experiences are more devastating for older people than having to move out of their home. The subject of housing and all its implication s has the potential to cause a tremendous amount of anxiety for family caregivers. While the ideal place for older adults my change over time, remaining in one's own home is often the most desirable option. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde helps us remove the "elephant" in the room w...
Ep 34: Managing Competing Priorities
June 13, 2018 09:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBAs a family caregiver, we juggle many competing priorities - our own family, our jobs, the needs of our care recipients, and our own health. It's a lot! So how do we decide what we are willing to take on and what we need to say no to? In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 11 questions to ask yourself before adding a new commitment.
The House On Sherburne Street
June 12, 2018 17:49 - 25 minutes - 28.9 MBBarbara McAfee is a voice coach, singer/songwriter, keynoter, and author who merges lessons from 12 years in organization development with the transformative power of sound. Barbara's music soothes the soul with thought provocative lyrics written from real life experiences. As you listen to The House on Sherburne Street, not only will you get to know Barbara's musical talents, you'll learn a few things about Barbara's father too. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing T...
The High Costs of Caregiving
June 12, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBCynthia Hutchins, Director of Financial Gerontology at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, talks about the many costs of caregiving, including financial, and how to prepare for them.
Katie the Car Lady
June 10, 2018 22:02 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBListen is a Katie O'Toole Smith, better known as "Katie the Car Lady", appears on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" show and shares 3 tips with us that will prove invaluable to older adults (and their families!) as they prepare to purchase or lease their next vehicle. Show notes and more information on Katie are available on the Keeping Us Safe website at https://www.keepingussafe.org/3-tips-for-seniors-buying-a-new-car/
It's About Hospitality: Jack's Caregiver Coalition
June 10, 2018 18:24 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAs consumers we often measure our stratification through the lens of hospitality and service. How many times have you said... "The hospitality was great and the service was even better, I'll definitely go back again." Until today, I've never, EVER heard the word Hospitality and Caregiving intertwined and I must say, these two actions together are a prefect fit. On this episode of Healing Ties, we visit with Kyle Woody from Jack's Caregiving Coalition. " Jack's Caregiving Coalition miss...
Money and the Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver
June 10, 2018 17:26 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAre your parents running out of money? Are you dipping into your own pockets to help pay for their care? What is your money mind-set? Changing a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits is not easy. Many people believe that we should care for each other out of love, respect, and duty; but do we family caregivers have to go broke in the process? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde, talks about the importance of minding your money...
PWDP Ep 19: Top 10 Sleep Disturbances and Solutions with Heather Johnson, RN
June 09, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHeather Johnson, RN with Empira in Minnesota discusses the top ten sleep distrubance in dementia, along with solutions for restorative sleep. Show notes: https://goo.gl/pL4WoP
Moving Made Easy With Kristen Lund
June 09, 2018 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWhether you choose to move yourself or hire a professional mover, this podcast is full of insider tips to help you have a successful move.
Laugh, Learn, Love, & Lighten Up Through Play With Mindy Bolton
June 08, 2018 20:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJoin our host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the imaginative and creative Mindy Bolton about her Playscriptions Program. Mindy is an Intergenerational Creative Engagagement Specialist that assists people to tap into their personal sense of peace and play. Mindy talks about giving people permission to play, and just what that looks like. She describes how play can feel across all the generations. `You won't want to miss this show as Mindy is truly an inspiring "Kindness Leader".
Episode 4 Money and the needs of the Older Caregiver with Joy Loverde
June 06, 2018 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBAre your parents running out of money? Are you dipping into your own pockets to help pay for their care? What is your money mind-set? Changing a lifetime of self-sabotaging habits is not easy. Many people believe that we should care for each other out of love, respect, and duty; but do we family caregivers have to go broke in the process? In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde, talks about the importance of minding your money...
Ep 33: Caregiver Spotlight - A Starbucks Family
June 06, 2018 09:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn this Caregiver Spotlight episode meet two long time Starbucks employees who formed a friendship with one of their extra special regulars, John Bozeman, and help provide care for him when he needs it.
Episode 3 Thriving In The Time of Uncertianty with Joy Loverde
June 05, 2018 18:52 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen it comes to caregiving, making decisions in a world filled with uncertainty becomes even more difficult where there can be multiple ways of dealing with the same situation. If ever there was a need of the importance of making smarter choices, it is when we are in the role of caregiver and looking ahead to our own old age. In our third episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde discusses how, even in extremely stressful situations we c...
Episode 2 Goodbye Change Hello Transition with Joy Loverde
June 05, 2018 18:02 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe older caregiver is managing a fragile balancing act – caring for a loved one while thinking about his or her own old age. Change in all respects takes place at such a quick pace -- another loved one dies, neighbor is diagnosed with dementia, a close friend is moving away. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, Author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde discusses the reality of change and how we can transition from change to lead an active and productive live before...
Episode 1 Get Real with Joy Loverde
June 05, 2018 17:57 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBToday’s aging parents have us to care for them in their old age. But what about us? Who will take care of us when we need care? Featured in Episode One of "The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde reminds us to GET REAL about the need for planning for caregiving and planning for self-care at the same time equates to gaining better control of the situation at hand.
For Medication Management its Memo24
June 04, 2018 21:27 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBMemo24 is a voice reminder and alert system intended for medication intake compliance and adherence. By improving medication adherence, we can avoid serious health complications, improve patients' independence and overall quality of life, and reduce healthcare systems' costs due to medication non-compliance. Memo24 is non-intrusive and simple and easy to set up through their web dashboard. The service allows, given a set schedule, to automatically place a phone call and play a previously r...
First Time Buyer Podcast with Mary Leiber
June 02, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWhat every first time home buyer needs to know BEFORE they start looking at homes.
Kindness Leaders Caring For Holocaust Survivors
June 01, 2018 16:15 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBJoin host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Adina Katz of Caring Professionals about their Holocaust Survivors Program. Adina talks about qualities needed to care for people who survived the autrocities of the Holocaust as well as triggers that can set them off and why. Adina also shares a story of going the extra mile. The kindness that Adina, her co-workers, and the caregivers show to these patients is inspiring. Enjoy this episode.
Esophageal Cancer is Hard to Swallow
May 31, 2018 16:46 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBPat Hurley and her late husband Bill recounted through poetry - in real time - their individual perspectives as caregivers and patient through esophageal cancer. With 28 poems written by the caregiver and care-receive,r Pat Hurley's book, Hard to Swallow, takes readers on a real-life caregiving journey about how writing poetry helped her and her late husband Bill Hurley navigate the challenges of newly married life after his diagnosis of esophageal cancer. Listen in and learn how Pat Hurley...
PWDP Ep 18: Dr. Susan Nelson Talks Finding Help, Delirium, and Travel
May 31, 2018 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBGeriatrician Dr. Susan Nelson returns to discuss finding the right kind of help, how to recognize and avoid delirium, and how to travel with your loved one if necessary. Show notes: https://goo.gl/JSSdTo
Thriving in Times of Uncertainty
May 30, 2018 17:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen it comes to caregiving, making decisions in a world filled with uncertainty becomes even more difficult where there can be multiple ways of dealing with the same situation. If ever there was a need of the importance of making smarter choices, it is when we are in the role of caregiver and looking ahead to our own old age. In our third episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, author and mature market expert Joy Loverde discusses how, even in extremely stressful situations we c...
Ep 32: The power of prayer amplified with technology
May 30, 2018 09:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, show host Elizabeth Miller shares how one simple technology tool helped her family amplify the power of prayer when each of her parents was hospitalized.
As-Is Homes - Buying and Selling
May 26, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBReal Estate Investor Julian Hess shares his knowledge of buying and selling investment property
If You Build It, Those With Special Needs Will Come - A Couple's "Bluetiful" Story Behind the Tom's River Field of Dreams
May 25, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBJoin host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the inspiring Christian Kane about a tragic car accident that left his young son, Gavin with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Christian talks about the accident, Gavin's progress and how his incredible wife, Mary leads Gavin's care schedule each day. Christian also shares how Gavin's positivity has inspired he and Mary to spearhead a project, the "Toms River Field of Dreams" which will turn 3 acres of land at By Lea Park into a complex for people ...
Caregiving Is No Piece of Cake
May 24, 2018 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAuthor CJ Golden returns for an encore appearance on Healing Ties where we learn that having the correct recipe while in the midst of Caregiving will go a long way improving everyone taste. Listen in and learn how CJ Golden is creating Healing Ties all around us!
PWDP Ep 17: Driving Retirement with Matt Gurwell
May 24, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBMatt & Matt discuss the difficult conversation of when it is time to stop driving for safety concerns. Show Notes: https://goo.gl/Qb6J9f
Navigating The Medical Maze with Dr. Osman Ahmed
May 24, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWhile in the midst of caregiving Navigating Health Care can have its challenges. Interacting with multiple physicians on the health care team while ensuring optimal care is problematic when health care systems to communicate effectively. Candid Conversations About Care include conversations with your physician. Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, visits with Dr. Osman Ahmed, Medical Director at WellMed on the challenges of the health care system supporting caregivers.
Goodbye Change Hello Transition
May 23, 2018 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe older caregiver is managing a fragile balancing act – caring for a loved one while thinking about his or her own old age. Change in all respects takes place at such a quick pace -- another loved one dies, neighbor is diagnosed with dementia, a close friend is moving away. In this episode of The Unique Needs of the Older Caregiver, Author and mature-market expert Joy Loverde discusses the reality of change and how we can transition from change to lead an active and productive live before...