Thank you for 150 shows. A message of peace and thank you for all. Caregiving is difficult and challenging. But what makes it more challenging is if there are unresolved issues, unanswered questions, or bitterness between family members. Family is complicated.No one's family is without issues. I'm encouraging you to make the peace now before you become a caregiver for one of your family members. You want to give your best as a caregiver. This is a message of hope and peace to you. If you have any emotional issues that need to be resolved with the older adults in your family, think about taking the first steps to heal your heart. You never know when you may have to care for one of your relatives. Watch Autumn is Here Eps 151

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Please welcome back Patricia Battle as she shares how and why she became a AARP Volunteer. AARP has been around for years serving the older adult population in many different capacities. They also fight for better resources and research for conditions that affect our aging population. Patricia talks about some of the support they offer and the innovative programs they have. She also invites you to be a volunteer and continue your caregiving journey. Volunteers are always needed. Sign up www.aarp.org

Today we speak with Shari Ross who is a Senior Living Specialist. She works with families and seniors helping them to navigate care and living arrangements. She is the author of Senior Living Made Simple, a book and workbook to guide caregivers through the difficult task of finding living facilities. This can be a daunting process for the caregiver and the older adult. Today Shari shares many elements of this process, even some things we do not think about. Watch Autumn is Here today and learn how this information can be a support in your time of need.

Peter Murphy Lewis is a Documentarian who goes on a journey to learn more about CNA's and caregiving. A CNA is a certified nursing assistant providing direct care with patients under supervision. CNA's can work in the home or in a facility. Peter explores CNA's who work in facilities to help seniors. His travels take him through various senior living facilities were he learns how compassionate and dedicated the workers are to the residents.His documentary "People Worth Caring About" shows a positive side of these facility and gives us insight and information we should know. Please listen to episode 148, today on Autumn is Here to hear this interesting story and then watch People Worth Caring About which is streaming on various platforms like, Amazon, Roku, Hulu, Samsung TV, Apple TV.#caregiver #seniorcare #love #assistedliving

Today meet Jasmine Travers Altizer. She is an Assistant Professor at NYU. She has a career in nursing and has done many research projects focusing on older adult care. She is here to give us information about her findings concerning the situation of nursing homes, the gaps in care and understanding of older adults needs and some information for families and caregivers. Listen to episode 147 of Autumn is Here, I'm sure you will leave with more knowledge about our aging community and have a better understanding of what you can do to help them.

Today I have been introduced to Steadii. Steadii is a free caregiver support platform. It is unique in that, they listen to your specific needs and tailor their services to your request because every caregiver has different needs. No standard checklist of services for all. They have professionals who understand caregiving from a personal and professional standpoint. All their services are free. Their goal is to try to lighten the load of the caregiver. Listen to episode 146, as they share information about their program with Autumn is Here.www.steadii.com

Takai Forde Hillman shares how she was born to work with older adults. As she grew up around her grandmother, she hung out with her grandmother's friends. She thought that was normal and she enjoyed it. As she got older she knew she wanted to serve older adults so now she does. She is a Licensed Social Worker who focuses on older adults. Even with being a social worker, caregiving was a learning experience for her. Listen to episode 145 on Autumn is Here as Takai's shares how growing up around older adults influenced her decision to be a Social Worker for older adults.

Today we speak with Patricia Battle. She has been the caregiver of 2 men in her life. First, caring for her beloved father then for her loving spouse. Two strong independent, loving male figures that poured into her life. She shares how different it was but also the challenges for taking care of prominent male figures in her family. She shares in both situations, how life changed for her. It takes a lot to care for someone you love and watch them deteriorate daily. Yet, Patricia finds the strength to continue to smile. In those caregiving moments she was able to be there to give them the love that she has received from these two important men, back to them throughout the end of their life. Love shows up in many different ways. This is a love story of family. Listen on Autumn is Here ,eps 144, as she lets us into this personal caregiving journey. #caregiversupport , #family #familylove , #podcast #healthandwellnessforseniors

Today we speak to Michael Dwyer. He is the founder of Emplana Career. Emplana Career is career coaching agency that improves the prospects of their clients through career guidance. They help seniors reenter the work force by tapping into their skills and passions. Emplana can help caregivers, after they have finished their responsibilities of caregiving, to think about the next steps in their career. It can be something totally different. The trick is to take some time while caregiving to think about your skills, talents , passions and interest. It may be things you've learned on your caregiving journey or new things you desire to explore. Harvest your past. The good thing is that you do not have to do it alone. With companies like Emplana, you will have assistance guiding your new career. They help you think it through in small bites. Companies like this can put you on the track to discovering new things about yourself and help you to have a better quality of life. Tune in today to Autumn is Here at 3pm.

Today we welcome a former guest Ms Stacey Hayes. She is a caregiver for her grandma, Miss Ester Mae. It's been 9 months since we spoke with Stacey. At that time she was discovering how difficult it was to care for someone you love with dementia. She was learning different approaches to an ever changing disease with no road map. Today she has found her way and this journey has enriched her and her grandmothers' life. They live together happily, not giving into the challenges of dementia but overcoming it. They are winning the fight. Listen to how this journey has changed her life for the better. Please check out her ebook. Dementia doesn't win. #familylove #caregivers #dementia #elderlycareservices #autumnisherepodcast #autumnishere