Autumn Is Here

Today Sara Reid shares a new idea for an App. Coming very soon is Shimmi. It is an app that helps our Seniors stay active and engaged. Though it is not a dating App, it is a safe Platform for Seniors to find activities that they need and desire to do with others. The purpose is to keep our Seniors moving and involved. This will help with loneliness, physical exercise, social skills, making new friends and building community. Watch today on Autumn is Here or listen wherever you listen to podcast. Please remember to like and subscribe.

Heidi Washington, the host of Trendsetters Talk podcast, is here to share her experience as a caregiver. Heidi dropped everything and everyone and relocated to care for her mom. Even as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, this caregiver role was challenging. Not knowing what to expect, Heidi jumped in. She missed her loved ones, and her home , yet she didn't looked back but ahead to this new way of life. Eventually, she discovered, the journey was surprisingly a blessing to both her mother and herself. Sometimes the best information and insight comes from someone with life lessons to share. This is one of those moments. Watch Autumn is Here Episode 180 and listen as Heidi drops gems about her caregiving experience.

Today Keesha Morisma shares her journey on how caregiving changed her life. She was inspired to start an company called Home Sweet Home Companions. This company fills a need for her senior community in Southwest Florida. They visit facilities and homes to check in on seniors, do activities with them and even offer respite. Listen to episode 178 on Autumn is Here podcast, and see how she turned an idea into an company to support caregivers. This may inspire you.

Today we celebrate the opening of a new park. A one of a kind. The Dementia Inclusive Park in Calgary. We at Autumn is Here are so excited to share this news. It is a park that is designed for safety and sensory for people with Dementia and Alzheimer's.Today we speak with the Executive Director of the park, Barb Ferguson. A five year project that opened on World Alzheimer's Day, Sept 21, will invite families and the community, to share the world of people with dementia. This is huge. People live many years with dementia. Families go through many challenging times with their loved ones. Now they have a place to take them and enjoy nature with them. Families will have the opportunity to make more memories with their loved ones.The park is open to all that want to experience it. I'm sure this park will inspire others around the world to make safe public places for people with Dementia and Alzheimer's. Listen to episode 177, and hear how it all got started. Autumn is Here

A Live talk with Comedian GL Douglas about the upcoming show, in Brooklyn, NY. ; Comedy for Caregivers on October 10, 2026. We talk about our experience as caregivers and how important it is to have a comedy show celebrating caregivers. She also gives you a sneak peek of the line up and what's to be expected.So listen to Autumn is Here episode 176 as we have a candid and heartfelt conversation about carIng for our parents.

Today Tamala Carter shares her caregiving story of how her life changed when she noticed some changes in her mom's behavior. Her mom was independent and living on her own but it came a time where Tamala had to step in. That is also someone else's story. Other's have to step in to their parents life at an unexpected time. As we know everyone's journey is different. Listen today as Tamala shares her journey as she explains how she adjusted her life to care for her mom. Autumn is Here Eps 175.

Today we speak with Dr. Chere M. Goode. Chere had an amazing start to her career. Chere always knew she wanted to be a nurse at an early age. She became a nurse before she graduated high school. That kind of dedication, determination and passion is evident in her life even now.As a nurse, she has professionally cared for dementia and hospice patients. As a daughter she has been a caregiver to her mother for years. Even through the unexpected death of her son, Chere carries on his legacy by caring for other young people, through his foundation. Chere is truly someone born with the capacity, patience and love for caregiving. Her nursing career has served her well in her profession and in her personal life. Watch today on Autumn is Here , episode 174, as she shares her experience. #caregiver, #nursing, #foundation

Glenna Hecht shares a wonderful story about her journey becoming a caregiver. It was unexpected and she had no clue what dementia was. Being estranged from her mother for years added to her challenges. Nevertheless she rose to the occasion. This only child became a caring and loving caregiver and daughter to her mother. Watch Autumn is Here episode 173 and hear how she bonded with her mother through this caregiving experience. You may see some similarities in your journey.#caregiver #dementia #motherdaughter #lovestory #podcast

f you are unclear about different types of Dementia please listen and learn. Also consider asking your doctor for a test. 1 in 9 Americans have Dementia. A third of them are women. Black people get Dementia twice as much as white people. There are lots of support out there.Listen today and get information about support and be encouraged.

Aging is a gift. Today we speak with a group of seniors, who meet once a month in Central Harlem to discuss concerns and resources that will assist them in their aging process. This lively group of mostly woman have a lot to say. What I love is that some of them are ready and have their things in order. They are a part of an AARP group that meets and shares information . As members of AARP they have access to information and benefits to help them live a quality of life. Listen today on Autumn is Here to hear how you can benefit from being a member of AARP. Hopefully this will encourage you to join a AARP group in your neighborhood.