Caregiver Trending

After running her own jewelry business in New York for over a decade, Tiffany Chou moved back home to Maui, Hawaii to become primary caregiver to her adult brother Chris.

Chris, now in his thirties and living with autism, was also interested in making jewelry. With not a lot of job opportunities for adults like Chris, Tiffany found a way for him to sell his handmade jewelry.

A retail store run by adults with disabilities like Chris, Depo Market's mission is to provide as many jobs for adults with disabilities as possible. In this episode, we discuss independence, caregiving, and trusting your instincts.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

Note: Homethrive does not officially endorse any business or individual that is mentioned on Caregiver Trending.

High in the Colorado Rockies, there is a two-mile stretch of wheelchair accessible boardwalks, along with a fishing dock, cabins, tent sites, picnic spots, and huts all designed with inclusivity in mind.

In a world where accessibility is often an afterthought, Wilderness of Wheels is one of the only, if not the only, location in the world built for truly inclusive hiking and camping.

Our guest Heather Collins is the Administrative and Marketing Manager at Wilderness on Wheels, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to nature for individuals with disabilities or chronic health issues and their caregivers.

Before you make your way up the mountain, be sure to check out their event calendar for more accessible activities. 

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

Note: Homethrive does not officially endorse any business or individual that is mentioned on Caregiver Trending.

We are often encouraged not to neglect our mental health, and seek therapy if we need to speak to someone. However, there is only one mental health professional for every 340 people in need of mental health services. This shortage is especially detrimental for military or veteran families.

Our guest today is Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of the nonprofit, Give an Hour. Give an Hour was created with the mission of developing resilience through individualized mental health programs aimed at closing access and delivery gaps for active military, veterans, and their loved ones.

On this episode we cover the value of clinical support vs. peer support, and how the system responsible for mental health coverage often falls short for our veterans.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

Note: Homethrive does not officially endorse any business or individual that is mentioned on Caregiver Trending.

Unless you are a financial planner (like our guest today), chances are you could use a bit of advice on managing your money. This is especially true for caregivers, who, on average, spend about a quarter of their income on caregiving expenses each year.

Lori Atwood is the founder and CEO of Fearless Finance, an organization that  provides accessible financial planning regardless of where you are on your financial journey. Having worked in finance for over 25 years, Lori is uniquely positioned to help her clients evaluate their financial situation, enhance their well-being, and achieve their goals.

On this episode, we receive some sound advice on how our circumstances and emotions affect how we spend, and what it ultimately takes to be financially secure. We also learn that, no matter how dire we think our financial situation is, there is almost always a way through.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

Note: Homethrive does not endorse any business or individual that is mentioned on Caregiver Trending.

After bereavement leave runs out and the sympathy flowers stop arriving, your employees inherit more than just grief. They’re suddenly responsible for over 570 hours of overwhelming logistics–from funeral arrangements, probate, account closures, estate paperwork, and benefit claims at the moment they're least equipped to handle it.

Senior Director Jennifer Good joined Homethrive following the company's acquisition of Peacefully, an organization that pioneered support for families navigating end-of-life tasks for their loved ones.

Jennifer founded Peacefully after personally experiencing the challenges that come when a loved one passes away. In this episode, we explore how loss support allows family members to focus on their healing during times of grief, and how to handle loss as an employer.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

For parents of disabled or medically complex children, being occupied at all times is a way of life. Even respite becomes a time to catch up on neglected chores or run errands.

As the founder and executive director of A Mother's Rest Charitable Respite Foundation, Andrea Faris Roberts uses her first-hand knowledge to provide true relaxation to caregivers in the U.S. By providing an affordable place to stay, Andrea invites mothers, fathers, and caregivers of all types to join them for 3-day retreats that offer them a place to, for once, not be needed.

Andrea joins us this episode for a break down on the barriers that keep caregivers from self-care, the benefits of finding a group that understands you, and the joys of respite without a schedule or expectations.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

How do you downsize a lifetime's worth of furniture, tools, dishware, books, and mementoes into the few boxes you plan to take to a senior home? Co-founder and CEO of LivNow Relocation joins us this episode to speak about how these challenging moves can be made easier.

LivNow offers relocation services that help seniors and families manage every step of the moving process, from downsizing, to organizing and packing, to coordinating with trusted real estate agents.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

You may have heard that music is magic when it comes to connecting with those suffering from dementia. This week on the podcast, we have music therapist Tara Jenkins here to tell us a bit about the lessons she's learned while connecting with her clients.

Tara is the founder of Harmony in Dementia, an organization that provides customized music wellness workshops, group and individual music therapy services, and music consultation support to older adults and their caregivers. She is also the co-author of the book, Music, Memory, and Meaning: How to Effectively Use Music to Connect with Aging Loved Ones.

The sponsor of this podcast is Homethrive, an employee benefit that assists with the full spectrum of caregiving challenges with a single, integrated platform that proactively recommends next steps and provides hands-on live assistance. For a sneak peek of how we help our members, join us for a free live webinar.

Our guest today is Consuela Marshall, an occupational therapist that has made it her mission to help seniors avoid dangerous falls as they age.

Consuela is the founder of Finding a Foothold, aging and caregiving consulting services to assist older adults who want to continue living safely at home. She is also host of the Finding a Foothold podcast and author of the new book, Fall Prevention: Planning Not To Fall.

On this episode we cover the ripple effects of how a fall impacts the whole family, along with the environmental and behavioral changes that we can make to prevent a fall in the future.

To learn more about benefits that can help you take care of an aging loved one or a child with a disability, visit the Homethrive website or join us for an upcoming live webinar.

Our guest today is Natalie Kime, a financial professional, public speaker, and host of the podcast Nickels and Dimes, a show dedicated to helping the sandwich generation achieve financial literacy and security.

As a caregiver for her parents, Natalie understands first-hand what caregivers need to achieve financial security, for themselves and their families.

On this episode, we cover what kind of financial policies it is smart to have for our financial futures, what health and end-of-life information we should discuss openly with our families, and what exactly we should keep in our own red folder.

You can follow Natalie on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also contact her about her services by emailing her at [email protected].

To learn more about benefits that can help you take care of an aging loved one or a child with a disability, visit the Homethrive website or join us for an upcoming live webinar.