Latest #joyshouse Podcast Episodes
Decoding the Medicare Maze
Caregiver Crossing - November 26, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThere are approximately 59,869,402 Americans Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare can be a confusing topic and on this week's episode, we joined by Steven Urban, Owner of Urban Health & Life. Steve is here to help demystify the enrollment process. Learn more about Joy’s House Listen to p...
Home for the Holidays: Spotting the Subtle Shifts in Your Aging Loved One
Caregiver Crossing - November 19, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know that approximately 15 percent of family caregivers live more than an hour away from their aging loved one? That means that 5 million caregivers will be visiting this holiday season and may notice some changes in mom and/or dad. On this week’s show, we’re joined by Star Br...
From Challenge to Community: Redefining Life After Brain Injury
Caregiver Crossing - November 12, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 5.3 million U.S. citizens are living with a disability as a result of a traumatic brain injury. On this week’s show we’re joined by Susie Fitt, founding board member of Villa Licci, the first residential commun...
What Your Childhood Experiences Could Mean for Your Physical Health
Caregiver Crossing - November 05, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFrailty is a serious concern in older adults due to its association with disability, falls, hospitalization, and mortality. Did you know that about 15 percent of those aged 65 years or older are considered frail and frailty is on the rise? On today’s show, we’re joined by Dr. Monica M. ...
Yes2Next
Caregiver Crossing - October 29, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week, we discuss tips for keeping our loved ones living with Dementia safe during the Halloween festivities, Tina and Terri answer a listener question, share highlights for our afternoon with Teepa Snow, and welcome to the studio April and her mom Aiko. April and Aiko brought their...
Caregivers... You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Caregiver Crossing - October 22, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsNavigating this road of caregiving can be lonely, confusing, and frustrating. While few may know it, there are services available to help. On this week’s show, we’re joined by Emily Tisdale and Angie Light of Radius Care. Emily and Angie are Care Navigators, who are available to help...
Let’s Talk Clinical Trials
Caregiver Crossing - October 15, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know that there are currently over 100,000 ongoing clinical trials in the United States? On this week’s show, we’re joined by Ramita Tandon, Chief Clinical Trials Office with Walgreens. Ramita sheds some light on the topic of clinical trials, how they benefit the development o...
Paws & Think
Caregiver Crossing - October 08, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know that pet ownership has been linked to reduced loneliness, improved mental health, physical health, cognitive stimulation, and longevity, among many other benefits? 65.1 million Americans own a dog, but few know of the benefits of pet therapy. On this week’s show, Candace ...
Get Paid to Care
Caregiver Crossing - October 01, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you unable to work, due to the demands of providing around the clock care for your aging or disabled loved one? Guardian Care is here to help by providing paid support to family caregivers. At Guardian Care, we know that no one takes care of family like family. We provide persona...
GUIDE for Caregivers
Caregiver Crossing - September 24, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsToday more than 1-in-5 Americans are caregivers totaling an estimated 53.0 million individuals who are known by Malaz Boustani as the quiet sufferer(s). As we know, caregivers give of themselves, often without a break or resources to help carry the load. Tune in to learn how Dr. Boustan...
Respite... It’s like an Airbnb for Mom
Caregiver Crossing - September 17, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know that the estimated 53 million caregivers in our nation provide between 24.4 and 40+ hours of care per week? Caregiving is a selfless act of love and dedication, but it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. That’s where respite comes in as a much-needed break fo...
Should We: Couples & Assisted Living
Caregiver Crossing - September 15, 2023 17:25 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsCaregiver Crossing is brought to you each week by our sponsor Cardon & Associates and today we are joined by Cardon’s Director of Marketing, Susan Bonner. Susan shares her path to long-term care and tips for couples who are thinking of making the move to a community together. See Pri...
Planning With the End in Mind
Caregiver Crossing - September 03, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDid you know that around 60% of adults in the United States do not have a will or an estate plan in place? Or that inheritance disputes aren’t uncommon, especially when there's a lack of clear documentation or communication regarding the distribution of assets? OR that probate (the lega...
Caring for the Exceptional
Caregiver Crossing - August 20, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOn this week’s episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Christina McGair, author of the article titled Single Mamas Seen published recently in Special Needs Living Magazine. Join us as we chat with Christina about the highs and lows of caring for a child with exceptional needs. w...
Caregiver At Home
Caregiver Crossing - August 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week we answer a listener question and discuss the recent article by Kat McGowan, titled “Hospital-at-home' trend means family members must be caregivers-ready or not’”. If you are caring for someone who could need hospital care in the future, you’ll want to check out this episode ...
Ask Dave Holder
Caregiver Crossing - August 06, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsTrying to navigate the world of long-term care options? We have just the person to help! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Dave Holder, Certified Senior Advisor and author of “Ask Dave Holder, What Every Person Should Know About Senior Living Options”. If finding th...
6 Things Savvy Caregivers Do
Caregiver Crossing - July 23, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFlash Back! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we replay a recording of our podcast in which we’re discussing an article published on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care website. The title of the article is 6 Things Savvy Dementia Caregivers Do Differently to Encourage Mobility. ...
Elder Abuse is on the Rise
Caregiver Crossing - July 16, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsRecent studies show that elder abuse is on the rise with a reported 1:3 individuals over the age of 65 experiencing abuse in the last year. In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we share the signs of abuse and how to get help if you suspect it. Learn more about Joy’s House Hear p...
Joy’s House: Helping Children Understand Those Changes in Grandma
Caregiver Crossing - July 09, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsYou know Joy’s House and an organization that serves families caring for a loved one with a life altering diagnosis, but we are blessed to be connected with a community that supports families in a different way. In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we are joined by Dr. Mahsan Rafizadeh (Booge...
Joy’s House & junk mail... Do they have anything in common?
Caregiver Crossing - July 02, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWell, no they don’t, but in today’s episode we discuss both. We are joined by Joy’s House Family Care Director, Theresa Bonner, who walks us through the new family process and what to expect when your loved one joins us for care. Also in this episode, we discuss fraud tactics that are o...
On the Spectrum
Caregiver Crossing - June 25, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsCurrently, 1 in 36 children in the nation is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and the numbers continue to rise. Boys are reported to be 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. On this episode of Caregiver Crossing we speak with Courtney Stubbs, School-based...
Caregiver Crossing Unplugged: The Longest Day
Caregiver Crossing - June 21, 2023 14:05 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsJune 21st is The Longest Day of the year but is also the day that we set aside to raise awareness of the toll that Alzheimer’s disease takes on individuals and families. There are currently 110,000 Hoosiers aged 65 and older who are living with Alzheimer's and 216,000 family caregivers ...
Through a Trial of Tears: A Black Family’s Story of Generational Wealth
Caregiver Crossing - June 11, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWhat a fun show! We are joined this week by Gloria Scoggins, author of Through a Trial of Tears: A Black Family’s Story of Generational Wealth, who shares what her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis taught her about entrepreneurism as a black woman. Later in the show we discuss 10 stomach s...
End of Life Doula Program
Caregiver Crossing - June 04, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsDeath and dying aren’t topics that we like to discuss, but on today’s show, we are. We are joined in studio by Abby Vincent, LCSW & newest Joy’s House staff member who talks with us about the End-of- Life Doula program that Joy’s House is launching later this year. Tina also shares her ...
Harmony Cares
Caregiver Crossing - May 15, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsAs a caregiver, have you ever experienced difficulty in getting your loved one to their doctor's appointment? In this episode, we talk with Gina Middaugh, with Harmony Cares, a visiting physician's organization. Gina will share the benefits of an in-home visit and how caregivers can fin...
6 Body Parts You Shouldn’t Ignore After 50
Caregiver Crossing - May 08, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsWe all have aches and pains from time to time, but did you know that there are certain body parts that doctors recommend that you don’t ignore after 50? In this episode we discuss a recent article released by AARP highlighting 6 body parts that you shouldn’t ignore. Links: www.joyshou...
Enhanced Spiritual Care for ICU Caregivers
Caregiver Crossing - April 24, 2023 15:29 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that enhanced spiritual support for ICU caregivers significantly reduced anxiety while showing an increase in spiritual well-being and satisfaction. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Alexia Torke, a research scientist with Regen...
Same As U
Caregiver Crossing - April 17, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsOnce aged out of the school system individuals living with developmental disabilities often face uncertainty in their next steps. Today we are joined by Jennifer Sell, Founder of Same As U, a college-like program designed to be that next step, where people can Learn. Grow. Belong. & Thr...
Valuing the Invaluable
Caregiver Crossing - April 10, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFamily caregivers provide around-the-clock care for their aging or disabled loved ones. Today we are joined by Sarah Waddle, AARP IN State Director who shares the results of a recent study that values the unpaid that caregivers provide. Links: www.joyshouse.org [email protected] ...
Get Moving: 6 tips from Savvy Caregivers
Caregiver Crossing - April 03, 2023 21:03 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 6 ratingsIf you don’t move it…. You lose it. Today we are discussing an article written by Teempa Snow, highlighting tips from savvy caregivers on how to keep your loved one active and moving. Links: www.joyshouse.org https://teepasnow.com/blog/6-things-savvy-dementia-caregivers-do-differen...
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