Caregiver Crossing

Caring full time care for one person can cause strain on a family. In this episode, we are joined by Linda VanderWeir, who shares the lessons learned from her families experience in caring for 4 parents; 3 of them while living under the same roof.

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Oftentimes, caregivers must place their loved one in a long-term care facility because they don’t have the equipment or know-how to safely care for them in their home. Today we are joined by Christina Hardin-Weiss, Speech Therapist & Co-Founder of Adaptive Equipment & Caregiver Corner who will share with us her top 3 items to have in home when your loved one returns from the hospital as well as other valuable information to keep your loved one safe. 

Adaptive Equipment & Caregiver Corner: http://aecorner.com/

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In the case of an emergency, we shouldn’t have to worry whether we have all the necessary documents needed to provide optimum care for ourselves or a loved one. On today’s show we are joined by Deb Miller who shares firsthand the importance of having a grab-and-go binder and also what paperwork should be inside.

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Is Central Indiana a good place to grow old? Are the basic needs of older adults in Central Indiana being met? What are emerging trends and issues related to older adults in Central Indiana? In this episode we are joined by Julie Koegel, Grant Office with Central Indiana Senior Fund, who will help answer these questions.

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CICOA: www.cicoa.org

Central Indiana Senior Fund: www.cicf.org

https://centralindiana.stateofaging.org/

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We need a variety of nutrients to remain healthy and for our bodies (and brains) to operate at an optimal level. On this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we discuss a recent article highlighting the vitamins that help to keep our brains young and healthy (and where to get them)

Link to the article: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/05/harvard-nutritionist-the-vitamin-that-keeps-her-brain-young-and-healthy-and-foods-she-eats-every-day.html

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Did you notice a change in your loved one over the holiday season? Are they becoming less independent? Do you wonder….. What Now? On this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we talk with Anastasia Demos Mills, Attorney & Counselor at Law about how to ease into conversations surrounding wills, and your loved one's wishes.

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Hospice care focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life for a person who is approaching the end of life. On this episode of Caregiver Crossing, we talk with Helen Bauer, Registered Nurse and Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse, about the benefits of hospice for families, what to look for when selecting a hospice provider, and anticipatory grief.

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Between 40-70% of older adults in the U.S suffer from chronic sleep issues. Since sleep is one of the most impactful and healing natural processes we have for our bodies, this stat represents a troubling and often overlooked aspect of public health. Last weeks episode discussed how sleep changes as we age. This week we identify several common sleep disorders, how to recognize them, and what treatments are available to help you and yours sleep better. 

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Between 40-70% of older adults in the U.S suffer from chronic sleep issues. Since sleep is one of the most impactful and healing natural processes we have for our bodies, this stat represents a troubling and often overlooked aspect of public health. We’ve talked about the importance of sleep on the show before, but today we are focusing on how sleep changes as we age.  

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Falls and hypothermia are likely to top the list of caregiver concerns during the icy winter months, but seniors are also at risk for some lesser-known health hazards. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and vitamin D deficiency can have damaging effects on older adults’ physical and mental health. This disorder affects 6.5 million people in the US. So today’s episode is dedicated to learning about the signs of these conditions and their treatments to help ensure your loved one has a happy and healthy winter. 

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