Eldercare Success

In this eye-opening episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May, alongside eldercare expert Eilon Capsis PhD, unveils the hidden realities of eldercare facilities. Eilon, with his extensive background, brings to light the often-overlooked pitfalls and alarming practices within these facilities. This compelling conversation explores the intricate balance between profit and care, the nuances of elder mistreatment, and the critical aspects families should be aware of.

It's an essential listen for anyone considering moving their loved ones into a care facility, or even helping them in a rehab facility.

Dr. Capsis also shares information about his children's book which is designed to help them understand a grandparent's dementia challenges.

Key Points Include:

• Revealing insights into the hidden challenges and traps in eldercare facilities
• The balance between profit motives and quality of care
• Recognizing and preventing elder mistreatment in care facilities
• Essential considerations for families when choosing eldercare options

Episode Links:

• Book: what I learned about grandma's memory
• Report #1: National Investment Center Bluebook for Senior Housing and Care.
• Report #2: Life and Death in Assisted Living Review
• Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia
• Children's Book: What I've Learned About Grandma's Memory
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After - an essential for anyone caring for an aging or frail loved one.
• Ask a Question on Eldercare Success: Click the tab on the right side of the page to record and send your questions.

Guest: Eilon Caspi, Ph.D., is a gerontologist and dementia behavior specialist. He currently works as an assistant research professor at the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut. He serves as a board member of the Long Term Care Community Coalition (NYC). He worked his entire adult life in the aging field, starting as a nurse aide in 1994 in a nursing home where his grandfather lived. Both his grandmothers had dementia and lived in nursing homes. Over the years, he served in various roles, including social worker, consultant, applied researcher, educator, author, volunteer, and elder care advocate. Over the past 13 years, he developed and implemented a comprehensive program for the prevention of the prevalent and harmful phenomenon of resident-to-resident incidents in long-term care homes.

Host: Nancy A. May, has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room in caring for her aging parents and educating others. She is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  She is an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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In this emotionally insightful episode of the Eldercare Success Podcast, host Nancy May kicks off the New Year 2024 by addressing, head-on, a critical emotion in the caregiving journey: anger. This episode, part of the Eldercare Success Winter Shorts series, is specially designed to help caregivers manage and understand the complexity of anger, an emotion that can often leave us feeling out of control and overwhelmed, and even more angry than we were at the beginning of our day.

This episode dives into:

• Anger’s Impact on your ability as a caregiver
• Managing anger with siblings and other family members
• Healing wounds opened as a result of anger
• Helping improve relationships with medical professionals makes you angry
• How to restore more balance to your words and emotional feelings so you and others can more easily resist getting angry next time around..

• How a Doctor Managed His Anger: Episode with Dr. Mort Orman
• Eldercare Success Podcast Homepage: Share this link with friends, family, and others who are caring for a loved one
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2022 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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In this episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May engages in a fascinating discussion with Morry Zelcovitch, a Brainwave Entrainment Engineer, and creator of The Morry Method. Morry has used this innovative tool to help save his own life and help others with less complex issues. 

Their conversation delves into the potential of brainwave entrainment to alleviate stress, anxiety, and sleep issues for caregivers, offering valuable insights into its practical applications. Researchers are now looking more deeply into how brainwave and gamma wave stimulation may hold promise for those who have early signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, and other potential benefits for cognitive impairment diseases

 This is an episode that is quite a thought-provoking discussion.

Points of discussion include:

• What is Brainwave Entrainment? 
• How does it work?
• How has it helped Morry's quality of life?
• Research on Brainwave entrainment and dementia

How you can try this yourself:      

• Neural Agility Lite Sample
• RevitaMind Tool

Episode Links

• Morry Zelcovitch
• Book: End of Alzheimer's
• Eldercare Success Podcast Homepage: Share this link with friends, family, and others who are caring for a loved one
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Guest: Morry Zelcovitch is a brainwave entrainment engineer and the creator of The Morry Method ™. Morry tirelessly produces the most leading-edge recordings that incorporate The Morry Method™ proprietary techniques into his brainwave entrainment tools. His recordings, including Quantum Mind Power and Quantum Confidence, are acclaimed by his legion of listeners. Recently The Morry Method was recognized by the Brazilian government and a Brazilian university when a major exclusive independent study of The Morry Method technology was undertaken. The findings, published in October 2009, underscore the benefits and have resulted in the further recognition of this tool and technology.

Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2022 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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The holidays often overwhelm us, caregivers, especially if we are the primary caregiver. As a result, we often forget or forgo our own wants and needs. 

In this episode of Eldercare Success, I give you several ways to tap into what YOU want and need -- physically and emotionally. And, no, it is not selfish at all.  In fact, asking for what you want – from your parents, your family, medical, and other professionals, can help you find more strength to continue through the months and years ahead.   

 It is too easy to fall into the trap of not asking for help or letting others know what you want and need.  First, you will need to stop hiding or falling into the role of a victim. Strong, capable caregivers do not do that!  The tips in this episode can be applied easily.  So, give yourself an extra special gift this holiday season, and into the New Year, by learning how to ask for what you want and need.  It’s easier than you might think.

Episode links:

• Eldercare Success Podcast Homepage: Share this link with friends, family, and others who are caring for a loved one
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2022 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

#theartofaskingforhelp, #howtoaskforhelpwithoutbeingtakenadvantageof, #importanceofaskingforhelp, #howtoaskforhelpincaringforagingparents,

This is the 100th Celebration Episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success!

Caring for an aging parent is not easy: it can take up much time, effort, and even money. But when your job as their caregiver ends, it often stops abruptly.  For many of us, it becomes one of the most difficult transitions we'll go through in our caring journey, especially when we still have questions to ask, and things to learn.

This is our 100th Episode of Eldercare Success and I wanted to mark this occasion with something special for you and for me, too.  I wasn’t sure what, so I thought I could get some ideas from my own parents. Unfortunately, they’ve both passed on.

But why give up so easily?  So, I found an interesting special guest to help. She’s a spiritual medium who has her Master's in theology, serves as a Hospice chaplain, and is also a Death Doula (I wanted to cover all the bases). I think you might find this episode discussion especially interesting. It’s one in which I share some rather personal things with you, too.

Let me know what you think about getting support from those you love who’ve since passed.  Send me a note on the Eldercare Success podcast page (https://EldercareSuccess.Live).  There’s a tab on the right side of the page that will take you to the option to write me a note or send me a personal voice message.  I’m interested in hearing about your experiences and what your thoughts are on this episode (and the 99 others). 

Episode links:

• Anna-Victoria Osbourn on: Facebook, Beyond The Veil Website, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Eldercare Success Podcast Homepage: Share this link with friends, family, and others who are caring for a loved one
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Guest: Anna-Victoria Osborne is an intuitive healer with psychic and mediumship abilities. Her practice is a combination of intuitive reading and energetic healing. Anna-Victoria has over 15 years of experience working for Hospice as a Chaplain and Clinical Spiritual Care provider. She has a Master’s Degree in theology and completed her Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Anna-Victoria is also known for her work as an End of Life Doula and has had the privilege of being a companion to over 1,000 Hospice patients through their transition.

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

In this episode of Eldercare Success, I dive into how to help your parents adjust to change(s) without it becoming a stubborn battle of wills.

Most of us know that change is a constant, and quite often necessary part of living.  Yet sometimes we forget this when change becomes dramatic, such as when we see our parents or loved ones become older, trailer, or even infirm.  Sometimes their own fears, especially if unshared, lead to misunderstandings and relationship-breaking points among family members. While your overall goal is to ensure their safety and well-being, helping them adjust can sometimes be frustrating for you and them.

So, what do you do when you meet pigheaded resistance to needed change?  Tune in to this next episode.  Hopefully, it will make their lives and yours a bit easier! 

Key Points Include:

• Understanding their resistance, and yours
• Ways to build better relationships
• Addressing fear and understanding
• How to balance your own needs

Episode links::

• Eldercare Success Homepage: Share this link with your friends and other caregivers
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

As Caregivers, we're all under tremendous pressure and sometimes that leads us to say things we regret. S#*-T happens and it can lead to short and long bouts of anger.

However, anger doesn’t just happen, it grows from something small, lingers, takes over, and can blow up suddenly. Anger begets more anger.  Sometimes the parents we love and care for get intensely angry at us.  We get angry at them.  Siblings get angry at us, and we back at them.  The list can go on.

Caring for an aging parent can take us all over the edge. In this episode, we dive into ways you can manage anger so that it doesn’t take you over, and hurt you, your family, your parents, or your career while caring for an aging loved one.  

Episode highlights:

• What’s psychosomatic medicine and how can it help you?
• Why most doctors don’t know how to help with your anger issues?
• Learn how many medical professionals get caught up in anger, and how this can impact you and your parents.
• How a toy saved one family’s anger      
• How to recognize when anger is about to get the better part of you.
• Learn how to diffuse anger and reduce stress more easily.

Episode Links:

• How to Stop Being Angry (book)
• The Panic Attach Solution (audiobook)
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website

Guest: Dr. Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicine physician with 40 years of success as an anger elimination expert. He is the creator of the “Angry No More” 10-session quick anger mastery program, and he has led more than 100 anger and stress elimination workshops for doctors, nurses, lawyers, business owners, entrepreneurs, other professionals, and even the F.B.I.  He has also been the official sponsor of National Stress Awareness Month in the U.S. every April since 1992

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

This is my Eldercare Success holiday gift to you who have been here with me and others while caring for your mom, dad, spouse, or partner. It's a short episode on how to get better, more restful sleep.

As caregivers, we all typically have far too many worries or issues running through our minds about what to do next, or what might happen next to our loved one, and us?! For me, it's even worse in the middle of the night, and those first early hours well before sunrise. However, all of these tips and tools have helped me find some restful peace. I hope one, or all, help you too.

Episode links, that I hope help you too:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia: information from the Mayo Clinic
• Sleep or Workout Headwrap Earbuds
• Soundbath Example: 3 hours, You can listen as long or as little as you prefer.
• Mindful and Meditative tips for non-meditators
• How to block blue light on your cell phone or other devices
• Best misting bottles for essential oils (two pack)
• Best Good Housekeeping Weighted Blankets
• Olive Leaf Tea: Check with your MD to make sure this is OK for you
• Small Batch Cattle Corn
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

This is an Eldercare Success Black Friday Special.  I (your host, Nancy May) want to share a rather interesting and enlightening discussion I had with the original jolly old man himself: Santa. 

What does Santa have to do with aging or elder care?  Well, a lot more than you might realize. He’s also got some insightful ways to bring younger children into the caring process. Santa also revealed how to create special gifts for those who say they have everything, how to manage grief during the holiday season, and how to mend broken relationships between family members.

This is a special episode that will tug on your heartstrings and is also filled with tips, tools, and ideas. I know it will be special, no matter what your faith or beliefs are. 

You can send your notes to Santa through one of the episode links below.

Stay informed, stay strong. Keep following Eldercare Success.

Episode Links:

• Santa Mike Facherty, IMDB page, and Yes, Virginia, Santa DOES have a FaceBook Page.
• Eldercare Success Santa Episode on YouTube
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• CareManity website

Guest: Santa Clause (AKA, Santa Mike) Santa Mike, AKA Mike Facherty, Henley Santa is a world-class storyteller and Santa.  His stories draw from real-life experiences that offer ideas and opportunities to learn and grow from the inside out.  Santa Mike spends the off-season in Reading, England tending to his reindeer, his magical garden, and helping mischievous children, and adults, find ways to make the tough times a bit better for everyone. 

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

00:00 Eldercare Success Introduction

00:24 Special Guest Introduction: Santa Claus

01:22 What Santa Knows About Eldercare and Caregiving

02:05 Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything

03:19 Santa's Experiences and Caregiving Challenges

03:55 Coping with Emotional Hardships during Holidays

06:06 Dealing with Loss and Grief: Elves Do Die

07:50 Santa's Personal Experiences with Dementia

14:35 How Gratitude Can Help

24:38 Santa Shares His First and Closing Remarks

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Keeping up your spirits through the Thanksgiving holiday while caring for an elderly or frail loved one isn’t easy.  Yet, there are ways to find time to catch your breath, stop, and get others to do some of the heavy lifting for you.

This is a Thanksgiving holiday short Eldercare Success Episode with caregiver tips, tools, and ideas to make this time of year just a bit easier for you and someone you care for.  Even if you’re doing this alone, with family members who swoop in and think they can do better, or from 1200 miles away.   

Each caregiving tip is easy to do, none of these will break the bank – and in most cases, they won’t even cost you a dime. This list is guaranteed to create memories that you’ll cherish for years to come and bring you a few smiles even after Mom and Dad are gone. 

There are even a few faux pas laughs. I laughed pretty hard about these and decided to leave them here for you too. You can let me know if I went too far.    

Happy Thanksgiving to all caregivers and those of you going through this first holiday season alone.  Please know that you’re never alone. I’m here for you whenever needed. 

Just reach out to me on the podcast page, EldercareSuccess.live.Episode Links:

• You can contact me, Nancy May directly at EldercareSuccess.Live, and even leave me a voice message by clicking on the tab on the right side of the page.
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• CareManity website

Host:  Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.

00:35 - Introduction:

0:75 – Stress Candle to help

02:02 –Tips to get you started, and who’s caring for whom

02:40 - Tip 1: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

003.00 – Tip 2: How to create simple memories and share smiles and gratitude.

03.40 -  Tip 3:  caring for other caregivers

04:30 – Special notes

05:30 – Cooking tips that save time

06:15 – Dealing with siblings over the holidays.

07:30 – Important photos

07:45 –Champagne recipes and toasts with elderly loved ones and elderly parents

08:50 – Fun and easy ways to get mom and dad, no matter how old, involved in cooking

10:45 – home massage therapy – special gifts for you both

12:00 – hiring a part-time aide and how to bring them into your home.

13:00 – elder stories, even with dementia.

14:05 – first holidays alone, helping with grief during the holidays.

15:45 – Eldercare Success on YouTube, a special interview with Santa. 

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs.  CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.

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