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The King Sought Him Out

Hope for the Caregiver - January 13, 2024 17:38 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
In 2nd Samuel, there's a remarkable story about a man named Mephibosheth.  

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episode 7 Parkinson's and Exercise with Kristine Meldrum BA, ACE with Jay Alberts PHD and Daniel M Corcas PHD

"Park Right Here" with Katrina Rochon and Tom Consentino...our personal journeys with Parkinson's Disease - January 13, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour
Hello everyone! Welcome to the park right here podcast episode 7. Yes, we made it to the hump of episode 7. The big milestone of all podcasts. Today, we have a special guest, Kristine Meldrum, PhD " Parkinson's: How To Reduce Symptoms Through Exercise. She sits down with Tom and me, and we have ...

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Is Parkinson's Really Degenerative?

Parkinsons Recovery - January 12, 2024 01:30 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 28 ratings
Robert Rodgers PhD provides a summary of the 2023 Parkinsons Recovery Survey in this presentation. Get ready to be surprised and encouraged at the results. Robert Rodgers PhD Founder 2004 Parkinsons Recovery https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

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Reintroducing Our Podcast Moderator

Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s - January 09, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 121 ratings
As we start the new year, we wanted to turn the tables on our podcast host and moderator, Dan Keller. Dan has hosted our Substantial Matters podcast series since it began more than five years ago. In this episode, we share some insight into his background, his experience, and how he came to host...

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Educating Ourselves as Caregivers

Hope for the Caregiver - January 08, 2024 20:57 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Caregivers often find ourselves in the unenviable spot of needing to confront or provide leadership to people with far more skills and training than we possess. One of the ways we can navigate those times is by learning to ask better questions. Another is to educate ourselves. As we face the new...

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EP-113 Philanthropy

I'm Not Dead Yet! - January 02, 2024 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
What is Philanthropy? Why should you care? Judy and I discuss this at length in this episode. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

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Waffles and Well-Being

Hope for the Caregiver - December 29, 2023 16:26 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Waffles and Well-Being From extended hospital stays surrounded by faceless people in masks to longer nights where loneliness and fear serve as companions, caregivers remain prone to feeling adrift and disconnected.  Longing for recognizable landmarks that signal safe harbor, caregivers face...

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Risk Is A Part of Life But Joy Is A Choice

Hope for the Caregiver - December 28, 2023 17:08 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
From: A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday “Happy New Year” can often feel perfunctory and even meaningless in the caregiving world. Most of us know that January 1, 2, 3, etc., usually brings the same challenges as the previous week and year(s). Yet, although our respons...

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Episode 6

"Park Right Here" with Katrina Rochon and Tom Consentino...our personal journeys with Parkinson's Disease - December 22, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes
In Park Right Here podcast episode 6, we talk to Larry, an attorney from Canada. He is also a Canadian Ambassador for the Davis Finney Foundation. We talked about employment and the laws surrounding it concerning when to let your employer know you have Parkinson's and when to possibly go on temp...

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EP-112 Perserverence

I'm Not Dead Yet! - December 19, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
In this episode Judy and I talk about my strategies for tackling very large projects. Enjoy! Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social Media Intern: Ana MacAller www.INDYpodcast.net

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Inflammation and Parkinson's - Could Endotoxins be a Contributing Cause?

Parkinsons Recovery - December 18, 2023 20:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 28 ratings
Martha discusses her recent research on Parkinson's animal models using lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce Parkinson's symptoms in mice, a recent Cambridget hypothesis paper on LPS as a cause of Parkinson's and her company's microbiome research connecting to Gram negative, LPS producing gut bacte...

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Laura Story Shares Her Story As A Caregiver

Hope for the Caregiver - December 16, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Grammy Award Winner, Dove Award Winner, Artist, Songwriter ... and Caregiver, Laura Story joined the program to share her story, thoughts, and how her life as a caregiver.  laurastorymusic.com

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Navegar su cuidado en los inicios del diagnóstico

Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s - December 12, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 121 ratings
Recibir un diagnóstico de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) puede ser una experiencia que cambie su vida, pero hay pasos que puede tomar desde el principio para ayudar a crear y mantener una vida de calidad con la EP. Aprender más acerca de la enfermedad, identificar una red de apoyo y formar un ...

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Episode 5

"Park Right Here" with Katrina Rochon and Tom Consentino...our personal journeys with Parkinson's Disease - December 09, 2023 20:00 - 59 minutes
Today at Park Right Here podcast, it's episode 5. Our Guest is Jim Allen. He is a newly diagnosed Parkie. He is a former prosecuting attorney from Augusta, Georgia. He is now a pastor and speaker.  Tom and I enjoyed having him on the podcast today. Tom and I sat down with him and talked about be...

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The Box Of Things Requiring Redemption

Hope for the Caregiver - December 09, 2023 16:21 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
A demoralizing point for many family caregivers lies in unmet expectations, hopes, and dreams. We often visualize what could be—but things beyond our control are roadblocks. Ashamedly, I admit to attempting control and trying to force things on more than one occasion—only to frustrate myself, my...

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Nostalgia Isn't Everything It Used To Be

Hope for the Caregiver - December 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
From - A MINUTE FOR CAREGIVERS - When Every Day Feels Like Monday. How many caregivers put themselves through unnecessary stress trying to re-create Christmas traditions? While a tree, decorations, meals, and gifts remain important, too many allow trappings to eclipse the season’s meaning. Som...

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He's Already There

Hope for the Caregiver - November 29, 2023 16:16 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
I recently did an interview with Seth and Deb Quad Cities radio (Moody). In this interview I provided the background of how Gracie got to where she is and what sustains us through this.

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EP-111 Time changes

I'm Not Dead Yet! - November 28, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
I feel like the title is an understatement. This episode Judy and I discuss the time change that she's experiencing being in Sweden and other stuff. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Soci...

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EP-111 Time Changes

I'm Not Dead Yet! - November 28, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
I feel like this title is an understatement... but in this episode Judy and I discuss the time change she's experiencing while visiting Sweden and other stuff. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacA...

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¡EN ESPAÑOL! Cuidar de una madre con Parkinson

Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 121 ratings
Los cuidadores y aliados de cuidado brindan un apoyo inestimable a las personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Con el tiempo, el papel del cuidador puede tener que ajustarse y adaptarse a medida que avanza la enfermedad. Aunque el cuidado pueda parecer la tarea principal que lo a...

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There Used to be M&M's

Hope for the Caregiver - November 25, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
For as long as I can remember, when my father came home from reserve duty in the military, he brought my brothers and my sister a pack of M&M’s. Stretching past his military service as a chaplain, he and my mother extended the treats when we returned home from school. Each time we arrived with o...

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The Comfort of Gratitude

Hope for the Caregiver - November 20, 2023 08:30 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
From "A Minute for Caregivers - When Every Day Feels Like Monday." The Comfort of Gratitude Resentment can lead even the best of hearts into poor judgment, wrath, and even self-destruction. For caregivers, the fight against bitterness remains perpetual. Maybe family and friends left us out t...

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We Have A Guest!

"Park Right Here" with Katrina Rochon and Tom Consentino...our personal journeys with Parkinson's Disease - November 18, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
Hello everyone. Today, in episode 4, we have a lovely guest named Lorraine Wilson. She is also an ambassador for the Davis Finney Foundation. She is going to sit down with us and talk about Parkinson's. Specifically, she will talk about how to start a support group. And all of the ups and downs ...

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In Her Own Words - Forty Years Later

Hope for the Caregiver - November 18, 2023 08:30 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Forty years is a long time. It's even longer when every day is filled with pain, disability, and struggles. Today, November 18, is the fortieth anniversary of the devastating car accident that changed Gracie's life.  Listen to her recount that day - in her own words. There's a special bonus fol...

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Episode 25: Implementing Sensory Integration Techniques to Treat Adult Sensory Processing Disorders

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - November 15, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Alysha DeMay MS, OTRL, to talk about the sensory system, assessing sensory disorders, and implementing processing strategies for treating these disorders. Listen in to learn about strategies used in the rehab setting as well as tips and tricks to use on your own t...

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Caregiving Over the Years

Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 121 ratings
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive disease that affects both the person with Parkinson’s and the care partner. Considerations need to be made to deal with the present challenges, while also anticipating future caregiving needs. Patsy Ponder Dalton was the caregiver for her husband,...

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EP-110 Holding space for the dying

I'm Not Dead Yet! - November 13, 2023 19:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
As we come up on the holidays, we frequently hear about loss. There is something about the nostalgia that this time of year brings that we often turn our minds to years past which inevitably lead us to thoughts of loved ones who are no longer with us. This episode Judy and I speak with a  good ...

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Money, Endurance, and Caregivers

Hope for the Caregiver - November 13, 2023 16:20 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Welcome to Hope for the Caregiver here on American Family Radio.   This is Peter Rosenberger.   This is the program for you as a family caregiver.   How you doing?   How you holding up?   What's going on with you?   Those and more are the type of questions that we ask our...