Caregiver Conversations

Caregiver Conversations

By Antonia Harbin-Lamb, Kristie KingHealth & FitnessEducation
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Caregiver Conversations episodes

  • Episode 65-Caregiving Is a Team Effort: Dr. Mary K. Clark on Advocacy, Self-Care & Finding Support

    Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin

    Guest: Dr. Mary K. Clark

     

    Key Takeaways
    • Why many people don't identify themselves as caregivers
    • The importance of asking for help—and accepting it
    • Recognizing caregiver burnout before it impacts your health
    • How to build a caregiving team and delegate responsibilities
    • Where to find local caregiving resources and support
    • Why self-care is essential, not optional, for caregivers
    • The growing national recognition of family caregivers and their impact

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      Resources Mentioned
      • Your local Area Agency on Aging
      • AARP Caregiving Resources
      • Caregiver Action Network
      • Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
      • Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

        • Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

        www.semisrc.org
        [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593


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        32 min
      • Episode 64 Living Our Legacy: Caregiving, Faith & Leadership with Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard

        Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin

        Guest:Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard

        Together, they explore:

        • The emotional realities of family caregiving
        • Why caregiving conversations often happen too late
        • The importance of advance care planning and family communication
        • Caregiving within faith communities
        • Intergenerational caregiving and storytelling
        • Reducing fear around aging, illness, and end-of-life conversations
        • The impact of the Living Our Legacy Family Caregiving Leadership Program

          • Dr. Hubbard also discusses how churches and communities can become trusted spaces for caregiving preparation, support, and healing — reframing caregiving not as crisis, but as stewardship, love, and legacy.

          This episode is a powerful reminder that caregiving is not just about preparing for death, but about learning how to live fully, intentionally, and in community.

           

          Resources Mentioned
          • Living Our Legacy Family Caregiving Leadership Program
          • Henry Ford Health
          • Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan Elder Law and Advocacy Center
          • Advance care planning resources
          • Faith-based caregiving ministries

            • Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

            www.semisrc.org
            [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593


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            29 min
          • Episode 63Breaking the Cycle: Fall Prevention for Caregivers and Families

            Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin

            Guests: Sarah Arena and Chris Wilson

             

            This conversation explores:

            • The hidden risks and warning signs related to falls
            • How caregivers can help reduce fall risks at home
            • The emotional impact and fear cycle surrounding falls
            • Home modifications and safety strategies
            • Technology and tools that support aging safely
            • Michigan 2-1-1 fall prevention resources
            • The work of the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition

              • Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, healthcare professional, or simply planning for the future, this episode offers practical guidance and compassionate insight on supporting loved ones safely and confidently.

              Resources Mentioned
              • Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition
              • Michigan 2-1-1
              • Oakland University
              • CDC Fall Prevention Planning Tool
              • Community exercise and wellness programs
              • Physical and occupational therapy services

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                Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

                www.semisrc.org
                [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593


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                42 min
              • Episode 62 More Than a Smile: Oral Health, Caregiving & Community Healing

                Hosts:: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

                Guest:Velisa Perry

                 

                Together, they explore:

                • The emotional realities of caregiving
                • Caring for yourself while caring for others
                • How oral health impacts overall health and wellbeing
                • Barriers to dental care in underserved communities
                • Building trust through community relationships
                • The importance of education, prevention, and representation in healthcare
                • The work of the Wayne County Oral Health Coalition and the Oral Health Mobile Museum

                  • Velisa’s story is a powerful reminder that caregiving can transform not only the lives of those we care for, but also our own purpose and calling.

                   

                   

                  Resources Mentioned
                  • Wayne County Oral Health Coalition
                  • United Health Organization
                  • Wayne County Community College District
                  • Oral Health Mobile Museum
                  • Youth oral health career programs
                  • WC OHC Website: wcohc.org

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                    Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

                    www.semisrc.org
                    [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593


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                    39 min
                  • Episode 61 Strength, Faith & Resilience: Mark Harris on Caregiving and Cancer

                    Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

                    Guest: Mark Harris 

                    This episode dives into:

                    • Men’s health and breaking stigma around asking for help
                    • Faith, strength, and navigating difficult diagnoses
                    • The role of caregivers in supporting loved ones while caring for themselves
                    • Community, wellness, and building healthier habits across generations
                    • Finding purpose and kindness through adversity

                      • Mark’s honesty, wisdom, and lived experience offer encouragement for caregivers, survivors, advocates, and anyone navigating life’s unexpected challenges.

                       

                      Topics Covered
                      • Prostate cancer awareness
                      • Caregiving and family support
                      • Men’s mental and physical health
                      • Faith and healing
                      • Preventative healthcare
                      • Community wellness
                      • Black health disparities
                      • Caregiver resilience
                      • Navigating grief and loss
                      • Health advocacy
                        • Resources Mentioned
                        • University of Michigan Cancer Programs
                        • Cancer support groups
                        • Preventative health screenings
                        • Community wellness initiatives

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                          Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)

                          www.semisrc.org
                          [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593


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                          43 min
                        • Episode 55: Investing in Care: How the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Supports Caregivers
                          Guest: Tim Niyonsenga 

                          Host: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb  

                          Key Topics Covered:

                          The Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s mission and healthy aging work

                          Why caregivers are essential to supporting older adults

                          Innovative approaches to respite care and caregiver support

                          Partnerships driving statewide impact and systemic change

                          The importance of community voice and flexibility in funding

                          Redefining how we identify and support caregivers

                           

                           

                           


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                          34 min
                        • Episode 60 Caregiver Conversations – 60th Episode Highlight Special

                          This episode highlights powerful moments from past guests whose stories continue to inspire:

                          ⭐ Dr. Gwen Graddy – PACE Southeast Michigan (Episode 43)

                          Exploring holistic care and the importance of supporting older adults through comprehensive services and community connection.

                          ⭐ Harlan Bivens – Care from Behind the Chair (Episode 27)

                          A conversation about caregiving, connection, and how everyday spaces — even a barber chair — can become places of support and healing.

                          ⭐ Dr. Zippy Abla – The Science of Happiness: Cultivating Joy as a Caregiver (Part 1) (Episode 36)

                          Discussing practical ways caregivers can prioritize joy, wellbeing, and resilience while navigating the demands of caregiving.


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                          35 min
                        • Episode 59-Caregiver Styles & Care Networks: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Leggett

                          Guest: Dr. Amanda Leggett, PhD, FGSA

                          Together, they discuss: 

                          How caregiving styles impact stress, burnout, and quality of life

                          Why caregivers should never feel like they have to do everything alone

                          The importance of building a support team early

                          How families can better navigate dementia care together

                          This episode offers insight, validation, and encouragement for caregivers at every stage of their journey.


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                          38 min
                        • Episode 58-Building a Care Movement: A Conversation with Choua Vue of the CARE Fund

                          Guest: Choua Vue 

                          Director of Program
                          Care for All With Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund
                          Leads domestic grantmaking and supports cross-movement care policy, organizing, and systems change.In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb continue their Funder Series with a powerful conversation featuring Choua Vue , Director of Program at the Care for All With Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund.

                          Choua shares her personal caregiving journey rooted in community, culture, and collective care, and explains how the CARE Fund is building a national care movement centered on equity, justice, and cross-generational support.

                           

                          Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

                          Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org


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                          30 min
                        • Episode 57-Daybreak, Dignity & Dementia Care: A Conversation with Belinda Croft

                          Guest: Belinda Croft

                           

                          If you or someone you love is navigating dementia care, this episode reminds you that:
                          💛 You are not alone
                          💛 Support exists
                          💛 Caregiving is love — but you also deserve care

                          Resources Mentioned:
                          • Daybreak Adult Day Program at Hannan Center
                          • Caregiver Support Groups
                          • Home Safety & Emotional Wellness Strategies
                          • Power of Attorney & Legal Preparedness Guidance

                          For more information on Daybreak, visit Hannan Center or call (313) 833-1300 ext. 24.

                           

                          Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

                          Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org


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                          40 min

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                        Presentations to provide information and resources for caregivers to become more successful and effective in their responsibilities.