Caregiver Crossing

Caregiver Crossing

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Caregiver Crossing episodes

  • The New Doctor Is In

    On this week’s show, Candace & Terri are joined by two wonderful guests who are helping to support caregivers in very different ways. In the first half of the show, we talk with Chris Schneider, Communications Director at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Chris shares with us the importance of getting a memory screening and how the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is helping families by offering online memory tests. In the second half of the show, we talk with Chris Mathew, Chief Growth Officer with Sniffle, the world’s first AI-driven virtual care ecosystem. Chris shares how Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of medicine and how we can best use it to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.  

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    37 min
  • The Caregiver’s Mission to Look Beyond Vision

    On this week’s show Candace & Terri are joined by Meredith Howell, Development Director of VIPS (Visually Impaired Preschool Services). We’ll hear about Meredith's story of caring for her daughter Lola, and how VIPS not only helped her family when she didn’t know where to turn, but also led her to a new career.

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    36 min
  • Navigating the world of long-term care options

    Trying to navigate the world of long-term care options? We have just the person to help! In this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we’re joined by Dave Holder, Certified Senior Advisor and author of “Ask Dave Holder, What Every Person Should Know About Senior Living Options”. If finding the right care facility seems daunting, this is an episode that you won’t want to miss.

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    33 min
  • Memories in Bloom: Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease & the Long Farewell

    On this week’s show, we’re joined by Jane Bentley, who cared for her husband throughout his journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane shares with us the warning signs that she and others noticed, the process of caring for Mr. Keith as his diagnosis progressed, and how she has continued to thrive after his death. If you are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s this is a vulnerable show that you won’t want to miss.  

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    36 min
  • Future Proof Your Retirement

    Retirement is the next chapter for many, but how often do people enter this exciting time, unprepared or underprepared.  

    On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mike Lemaich of Global Fund Management, who shares with us best practices for planning for and entering into retirement. Mike also shares important tax benefits for caregivers. 

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    36 min
  • Culinary Compassion: MealTrain is Making it Easy Help During Life Events

    MealTrain, with its user-friendly interface and innovative features, has become a beacon of hope for caregivers worldwide. Throughout its life MealTrain has orchestrated 69 million meals for over 3.1 million families and counting.

    On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mike Laramee, Co-Founder of MealTrain. Mike shares with us how MealTrain is helping communities to support families as they navigate life’s milestones.

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    36 min
  • Cocktails & Caregivers: Crafting Resilience for all Family Caregivers

    Cocktails & Caregivers is more than a trendy name for an event, it is an organization that is changing the lives of caregivers across the county. 

    On this week’s show, we’re joined by Amanda Clark-Wahl, Founder of Cocktails & Caregivers. Amanda shares her story of caregiving for her young husband, the struggles that they faced together, and the mission of Cocktails & Caregivers that was born from her grief.

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    36 min
  • Decoding the Medicare Maze

    There are approximately 59,869,402 Americans Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare can be a confusing topic and on this week's episode, we joined by Steven Urban, Owner of Urban Health & Life. Steve is here to help demystify the enrollment process.

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    36 min
  • Home for the Holidays: Spotting the Subtle Shifts in Your Aging Loved One

    Did you know that approximately 15 percent of family caregivers live more than an hour away from their aging loved one? That means that 5 million caregivers will be visiting this holiday season and may notice some changes in mom and/or dad. 

    On this week’s show, we’re joined by Star Bradbury, Aging Life Care Specialist, CEO of Senior Living Strategies, and author of Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years. Star shares with us the signs of cognitive change to look for and what to do when we notice them this holiday season. Star is also offering a 35 percent discount on her book throughout November 2023, in honor of National Family Caregiver’s Month. 

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    37 min
  • From Challenge to Community: Redefining Life After Brain Injury

    The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control estimates that 5.3 million U.S. citizens are living with a disability as a result of a traumatic brain injury.

    On this week’s show we’re joined by Susie Fitt, founding board member of Villa Licci, the first residential community for individuals living with traumatic brain injury in the U.S. Susie shares with us the story that driving her passion for creating Villa Licci and how those interested can learn more.

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    36 min

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Caregiver Crossing, a radio program brought to you by Joy’s House, features experts from across the country, to provide comfort, resources and joy to caregivers. It’s a show was created just for…