AwareGiver with David Happe

The radio sponsor of the awaregiver radio show, Giver Alarms, announces expansion to walmart.com featuring the first of several products for patient movement monitoring alarms. You can check out the new products on Walmart or visit giveralarms.com for additional information.

Dave talks about Brett Favre’s revelation that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Also, Dave mentions Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure and all of the funding, they have provided for research for dystonia and related diseases. Giver Alarms is working on some products for Parkinson’s caregivers that should be ready for US introduction after regulatory approval in 2025.

Join host David Happe as he talks about the emotional and legal aspects of being a caregiver making end of life decisions.

Florida licensed independent insurance agent David Happe walks you through the benefits and problems associated with Long Term Care Insurance.

Host David Happe provides legal information on rights for caregivers including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, California's Family Rights Act and more.

Dave Happe from Form America and the host of Awaregiver the Caregiver Oasis Radio Show talks about why everyone needs to have a will in place, and how to get one done cheaply.

Dave talks about getting a low cost, guaranteed issue burial insurance policy in place for the people you care for. If you are in the state of Florida, Dave's company can actually help you secure a guaranteed issue final expense burial policy. Contact [email protected] for additional information (Florida residents only)

Dave Happe talks you through what a Financial Power of Attorney is, and why you need one as a caregiver. You can DIY the form yourself, use a document prep company like www.formamerica.com, or hire an attorney to do this for you.

Every caregiver should insist on having an Advance Medical Directive / Living will and Medical Power of Attorney in place for the person you care for. Dave Happe breaks down what a Living Will is, why you need it, how to draft it, how to use it and State specific information on how to put an Advance Medical Directive in place.

About 40% of caregivers are men. Of those men, 30% are black and face special challenges not addressed by existing supports for caregivers. A professor who studies this issue is a caregiver himself.

Audio provided by NPR.