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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Pets improve your health & happiness (Episode 48)
September 19, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better.
PWDP Ep 25: Care Partner Spotlight - Yvonne
September 15, 2018 12:15 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBMatt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).
Meet Your Activity Directors
September 13, 2018 01:02 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBStudies have shown one of the major concerns people have as we age is losing our independence and being isolated. In Episode 2, we visit with Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director and Frank Dunbar, Activities Director for Assisted Living residents and discuss the variety of activities to enhance socialization while building a strong sense of community with the residents. You'll also hear about a wonderful weekly program called "keeping up with Frank" which has more attendance th...
Welcome To The Palace Gardens
September 12, 2018 21:45 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn Episode 1, we feature Elizabeth Martinez, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director. Elizabeth and Jennifer will introduce you to the overall services and amenities offered at The Palace Gardens, while exploring the benefits of moving to an Assisted Living Community. The Palace Gardens is one, of only five Senior Living Communities in the state of Florida accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). That is ...
Caregiver Spotlight - Janet Fouts (Episode 47)
September 12, 2018 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring for her partner with breast cancer. Janet recognized she experienced depression and caregiver burnout and in this episode she shares about how mindfulness, meditation, and highlighting the caregiving stories of others in her book have helped her return to her happy place. She is so intentional in helping others on their caregiving journe...
Caregiving: Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk
September 11, 2018 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBChris MacLellan, founder of the Whole Care Network, shares his story about caregiving, lessons learned and giving back to the caregiving community.
Let's Talk Fan Engagement with a NY Jets Employee...
September 07, 2018 16:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBJoin Bluetiful host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she interviews McKayl Novak on her job working in Promotions and Fan Engagement with the NY Jets, her goal to make a positive impact on everyone she meets and the ultimate job she someday dreams of doing! You will be entertained by McKayl's quick wit and your heart will be warmed by her positivity. Listen as she chats about being the youngest of three and the only girl and how that made her love being the center of attention. This young lady is g...
Prioritize your own health & happiness (Episode 46)
September 05, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process into eight themes that she evolved into a 8 week action plan that is available for family caregivers in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community (currently complimentary). She also shares about her writing journey and the book she is currently working on.
PWDP Ep 24: When Care Partnering Ends
September 01, 2018 04:54 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBMatt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD
The Art of Self Care Through Mindfulness with Janet Fouts
August 29, 2018 21:10 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJanet Fouts has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and a caregiver for her partner, diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 12 years ago. The combination left her burning the candle at both ends; burnout comes quickly and stays. Over time, Janet discovered how to use mindfulness to reduces stress and anxiety. Now Janet brings what she has learned to other caregivers, through book "When Life Hit's The Fan - A mindful guide to Caring For Yourself While Caregiver for Others" sot that caregiv...
Caregiver Spotlight - Ryan McEniff (Episode 45)
August 29, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His experiences with caregiving led to a career change - he now owns a home health care business. In this show, Ryan and host Elizabeth discuss coping with grief, podcasting, and finding the positives in a negative situation.
CarePredict with Jerry Wilmink
August 23, 2018 18:14 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWhile in the midst of caregiving we are all looking for the one tool that will make our caregiving day just a little less worrisome. And with technology changing the way we live at an alarming rate, what if the two collided? On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest is Jerry Wilmink from CarePredict. CarePredict is changing the way we care so caregivers can worry less, while catching indicators that impact care. Listen in and learn how Jerry Wilmink and the entire team at Care Predict ar...
How to find a caregiver support group (Episode 44)
August 22, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSupport for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you can find support. Both in-person and online options are available.
My favorite services, products, and books (Episode 43)
August 15, 2018 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey. She also shares products that have have helped her mom.
It Takes A Village in Washington, DC
August 14, 2018 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBSally White, Executive Director of Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC, talks about the many services her organization provides to help residents and their families respond to the challenges of aging. How wonderful it would be to have an Iona everywhere!
Too Phased...a Story of Pain, Persistence, Strength, Kindness Leaders and Love...
August 10, 2018 23:35 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBJoin host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Christine Rucci, a woman who, following a car accident in the early 1980's has endured 30+ facial surgeries as a result. Christine talks about her life, the highs, and lows following the surgeries and the psychological impact of it all. Today she works as a nurse and talks openly about how her experience and the challenges that she has overcome have made her incredibly empathetic. This show is a range of emotions but whether you are hearing...
Aging In Place Safely with Touch and Sense of Smell Episdoe 12
August 10, 2018 22:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how the loss of touch and smell impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.
Aging In Place with Low Hearing Episode 11
August 09, 2018 22:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOn this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how Low Hearing impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well.
Low Vision and Aging In Place Episode 10
August 08, 2018 20:51 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBOn this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon discusses how Low Vision impacts home safety and provides us with important tips for family and friends to follow that will help everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well with low vision.
Caregiver Spotlight - Jodi Hempel (Episode 42)
August 08, 2018 09:30 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBIn this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jodi Hempel from Tucson, Arizona. At the age of 19, Jodi started caring for her mom who suffered a stroke. Her experiences as a corporate trainer and family caregiver lit a path for her to help support and educate other family caregivers through her book, blog, and training programs. In this episode we talk about dating while caregiving, partnering with your aging parent, and how to ask for help.
A Community Leader Talks About Advocacy and Leadership
August 03, 2018 20:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBJoin host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she chats with Faigie Horowitz about her passions...advocacy, writing, motivational speaking, her faith community and her work at Caring Professionals. Faigie talks about Rachel's Place a shelter she helped create in Brooklyn, NY for homeless girls. Faigie discusses what traits make great leaders able to connect with the people they serve. She shares some great real-life "kindness leadership" examples of empathy and understanding at Caring Professionals ...
Back to School Self-Care Reboot (Episode 41)
August 01, 2018 09:30 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBAs many sandwich generation caregivers are beggining to send children back to school, it's a great time to reflect on putting some focus back on us. In this episode, we talk about setting goals and adjsuting our routines to incoroporate more self-care into our lives.
Don't Worry It's Fine
August 01, 2018 02:40 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB"Don't Worry It's Fine." This is what Sital Shah kept hearing from family, friends, and doctors when they found something interesting on her mammogram. Needless to say, it wasn't fine and she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was diagnosed with DCIS, Stage 0 Breast Cancer. Did you know that if you are going to be diagnosed with breast cancer this is the best one! (Okay, did you sense the sarcasm?) In this candid interview Sital shares her fears, how she uses humor to cope with l...
Pancreatic Cancer in the Neighborhood
August 01, 2018 02:40 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBI sit down in conversation with Mr. Davidson. Who is Mr. Davidson you ask? Well, I grew up across the street from Mr. Davidson and his son was one of my closest friends. This is where the story gets interesting. There were 3 men in our neighborhood all named Richard (aka: Dick) and they all were diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Two of them passed away (including my dad) and one has been a survivor for 7 years. I talk with Mr. Davidson about his journey and what he thinks helped him to ...
Life Improvised with Chef Blaque of Sugar Rush
July 31, 2018 22:15 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBMy sanity is still developing! This is only one of the amazing one-liners that Chef Blaque Shelton shared with me during our conversation in a local coffee shop. If you do not know Chef Blaque you need to know him. He is full of light and love and has lived a life improvised. Chef Blaque is from Gary, Indiana and was on episode 7 of Netflix original Sugar Rush. We talk about him growing up in the projects of Chicago to getting into Le Cordon Bleu, becoming a father and how he lied on his...
How we celebrated dad's life (Episode 40)
July 25, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares about the final week of her dad's life on Earth. She shares about her family's experience with hospice and the steps her family took to celebrate her dad's life in his presence.
Dwell In The Spirit of YES!
July 18, 2018 21:48 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAs caregivers, we understand sometimes just getting through the day can be challenging, yet music can help bolster our spirits! On episode 6 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee asks us to dwell in the spirit of YES! It's a little Gospel, it's a little Irish Blessing, its a song that raises our hearts to whatever life brings us! Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
When I Die and Living in the Light
July 18, 2018 21:48 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn episode 5 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces to two songs that continue us on the path of self thought and self-enrichment. When I Die and Living in the Light are two very personal songs that talk about a taboo subject, our own death. Or is our own death a taboo subject? Could you write your own death song? While the topic matter might seems out of sorts, after you listen to these two wonderful songs, you'll learn about the bond between two friends and how musi...
Surrounding You
July 18, 2018 21:48 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
I've Got Brain Rats
July 18, 2018 21:46 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThose voices in our head. We hear them, we've all experienced them.... those darn Brain Rats! On our 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!
Living Dying Man
July 18, 2018 21:45 - 18 minutes - 17.4 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...
The House On Sherburne Street
July 18, 2018 21:45 - 25 minutes - 23.2 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...
Dwell In The Spirit of YES
July 18, 2018 21:28 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBAs caregivers, we understand sometimes just getting through the day can be challenging, yet music can help bolster our spirits! On episode 6 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee asks us to dwell in the spirit of YES! It's a little Gospel, it's a little Irish Blessing, its a song that rasies our hearts to whatever lift brings us! Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee is creating Healing Ties all around us!
Caregiver Spotlight - Christina Britton Conroy (Episode 39)
July 18, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Christina Britton Conroy. Music became Christina's sanity while caring for her father and now her husband with Parkinson's. In this episode, we talk mindset, humor, compassionate lies, writing, and how music is really therapy.
Aging-In-Place and Home Safety Strategies
July 14, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBGretchen Kingma. Occupational Therapist and owner of Empowered Homes discusses strategies to safely age-in-place, at any age.
Susan Anderson Salutes the Kindness Leaders in the Life of Her Special Needs Daughter, Kara
July 13, 2018 22:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJoin us as host Allison Elkow Lazicky talks with Susan Anderson about her special needs daughter Kara. Susan talks openly about the challenges they have faced with Kara's care journey and the Kindness Leaders that have supported them both at Woods Services in Bucks County, PA where Kara resides and those in their hometown of Hillsborough, NJ. As you listen, you will be inspired by Susan who is truly an advocate, a warrior, a fighter and a hero when it comes to her special needs daughter. All...
When I Die and Living in the Light
July 11, 2018 20:59 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBOn episode 5 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces to two songs that continue us on the path of self thought and self-enrichment. When I Die and Living in the Light are two very personal songs that talk about a taboo subject, our own death. Or is our own death a taboo subject? Could you write your own death song? While the topic matter might seems out of sorts, after you listen to these two wonderful songs, you'll learn about the bond between two friends and how musi...
Breast Cancer & Casseroles
July 11, 2018 12:10 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBreast cancer and casseroles. Comedian Jeannie Rapstad sits down to share her cancer story with humor and delight. We talk about her diagnosis why she didn't tell her mom the first time around and contemplating when to tell your date you only have one breast. Thanking her network of support along the way for the casseroles and reminds us not to go it alone.
Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch Ideas (Episode 38)
July 11, 2018 09:30 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFamily caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go breakfast and lunch options. Product and recipe links can be found in the show notes.
What Makes a Great Doctor - Not Just a Good One?
July 10, 2018 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBFranca Posner, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, works with the George Washington University Medical School's Professional Development Program to teach medical students how to develop sensitivites, awareness and understanding of their patients.
Her Spirit Dances
July 08, 2018 17:42 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBPeople often think of the elderly when discussing caregiving and end of life. But there are parents, who give birth to a child, discovering their precious child will need lifelong care and have challenges they were not expecting. This sets us off on a journey we never imagined and often feels isolating and frightening. There are countless families and individuals living with extra challenges. On this episode of Healing Ties we visit with Lois Swope, as she shares her story of caring for her ...
Eric Hornthal is in the SparkCast LimeLight
July 08, 2018 16:15 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn this episode of SparkCast, your Spark-Casters Tami Neumann and Chris MacLellan put Erica Hornthal from the Chicago Dance Therapy in the SparkCast Lime-Light. Dance/Movement Therapy is an alternative to traditional talk therapy and is facilitated by a licensed/dance therapist. Join us for this fascinating conversation about Dance Therapy as we put Erica Hornthal in the SparkCast Lime-Light!
Learn How Erica Hornthal Uses Dance/Movement Therapy to Stimulate Older Adults Diagnosed With Dementia
July 06, 2018 23:30 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBJoin host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Erica Hornthal, the Founder and President of Chicago Dance Therapy about the effects of dance and movement on seniors with dementia and movement disorders. Erica shares real-life stories from working with this population and how the small breakthroughs during their sessions make a big difference to the patients and their families. Prepare to be amazed at Erica's passion for what she does in this heartwarming podcast.
Home Maintenace Punchlist
July 05, 2018 18:25 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWhether you are preparing to sell your home or simply want to keep up with the maintenace, you'll want to listen to this podcast (featuring Kevin Pannebecker from Mister Fix-It). Home buyer tips to give you a better idea as to the condition of the home.
PWDP Ep 23: Dr. Brian Mizuki on Evaluating Brain Products
July 05, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF
Dementia Sucks
July 04, 2018 19:22 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBTracey Lawrence is a serial caregiver who survived helping both of her parents through their illness with love, compassion and humor. Tracey shares her insights with readers through her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks", and through her family coaching practice, Grand Family Planning. Having been through caregiving both of her parents who each had different types of dementia, Tracey turned her experience into a platform for helping others so they will not have to walk the caregiver roa...
Ways to Create your Own Independence (Episode 37)
July 04, 2018 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBYou won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there isn't time for it. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a simple solution to help carve out more time for your independence.
Surrounding You
July 03, 2018 23:07 - 20 minutes - 24.9 MBOn episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!
Good Things Are Happening in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
July 02, 2018 20:41 - 45 minutes - 13.1 MBYou will want to meet the new “Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease”. YES. There are Leaders around the world who are working together FOR YOU and your loved one. The LEAD Coalition (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease) has over 100 multi-national organizations committed to stopping Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. They are making progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s. You will be thoroughly captivated by all that you will learn In this interview with Ian Kremer, E...
My Dad Got Sick
July 01, 2018 17:05 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBAs a full-time photographer from Canada, Jay Perry has traveled the country and beyond to capture the moments and memories that matter. Then "My Dad Got Sick" and in 2013 I decided to pretty much give up my life to take care of my dad full time. Jay believes his time with his Dad was "way more valuable than money". Listen in and learn how Jay Perry is creating "Healing Ties" all around us.!