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This week's topic is an awfully important one. We're talking about dreaded falls; what causes them, how they can affect our stability in the future, and things we can do to put ourselves in the best position to avoid them.

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Join us this week as we talk about healthy brains; the simple things you and your aging loved one can do to keep your mind youthful and sharp.

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Happy New Year! 🎉

This week, we dive into your rights as a client, as well as what responsibilities come along with them. While every agency's Client Rights may differ slightly, the main ideas remain the same, and the most important thing is that you know them and understand what they mean.

Join us as we dissect these rights, tell stories of best- and worst-case scenarios we've experienced, and learn more about what to expect from your relationship with your home care agency!

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This week, we are excited to bring our favorite good news story to life! We welcome Barbara St. John, self-proclaimed "Bag Lady" to Caregiven to tell us more about her journey in keeping Kalispell's homeless warm this winter via donated "bags," or coats that convert into to sleeping bags.

We met Barb through rendering services for her daughter, Jenny, at EPAGA Home Care, so it's only fitting that she ends up back here to share her story with us! Join us we explore Barb's life from loving and caring for her daughter with Down Syndrome and becoming "The Bag Lady" to how exactly gifting these bags works and what exciting things are on the horizon for Barb and the community of Kalispell.

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Growing up with Type I Diabetes, Cody understands firsthand what it means to navigate and manage the social and physical challenges that infiltrated her life without warning. Although incidence of both types of Diabetes are rising across the country, very few choose to pursue educating themselves and others of the risk factors, physiological processes, and treatment options for those diagnosed with the disease.

Join us this week as RN and Diabetes Educator, Miss Cody Sue Bartholemew helps us better understand what Diabetes is, how it's caused, and what it means—both physically and socially—for those diagnosed.

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"I'm just a Montana kid trying to make a difference in the world."

And what a difference he is making! This week, we are simply overjoyed to welcome Mr. Doug Overman, Kalispell Chief of Police, to the podcast to discuss phone scams, frauds, and cons. Join us as we dive into why these types of attacks are so prevalent—and all-too-often successful—as well as how we can better protect our community's most vulnerable from devastating financial losses due to today's relentless phone and internet scams.

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Join us this week as we talk about the glue that holds the sandwich together... or is it the bacon that holds the family together? Regardless, being a part of the sandwich generation is a unique situation to be in. Don't face these challenges alone; Inga and Julie dive into techniques to better navigate daunting family dynamic, encourage communication and contribution among your family members, how to practice self-care, and much, much more!

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Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://6abc.com/philadelphia-phillies-foul-ball-kid-video-aaron-pressley-willow-grove-pa/11025547/

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This week, we welcome EPAGA Home Care caregivers, Robyn, Nicci, and Becky to the podcast! Listen in to learn more about their experiences at EPAGA including some pretty comical stories!

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Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNepEAWZH0TBu7dkxIbluDw/videos

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We as a society have been working to break the stigma around mental health, however, there is still work to do, especially around mental health in seniors. Join Inga and Julie as they discuss what mental health in the elderly looks like, how to open the conversation around mental health, as well as treatment options.

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Area IX Agency on Aging: https://flathead.mt.gov/aging/

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