I speak with Denise Valerio, a Geriatric Care Manager, about her journey in caregiving, her work and the important role a GCM can play in caring for a loved one.

Today I talk to Elissa Lewin, licensed psychologist and founder of Nancy’s House which is a non-profit organization supporting caregivers with retreats, support groups and conferences. She talks about how her caregiving journey led her to start Nancy’s House and offers practical tips for caregivers. www.nancys-house.org

I talk with Christina Keys who is a co-founder and President if Loving Them Forward, a non profit organization in the Vancouver area. Their mission is to support caregivers in the area. You can find them at www.lovingthemforward.org.

Today I talk with Caroline Stritzinger who currently facilitates an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support group. She shares her caregiving journey with us and talks about things she felt were helpful and resourceful. We talk about some websites such as www.alz.org, www.Medicare.gov and www.teepasnow.com.

I talk with Alison McCook about her caregiving journey and the tips and tools she used/needed while caregiving for her parents.

Welcome to the first episode of the Caregiver Connection. We’ll talk about the hope for this podcast and participate in a short meditation.