Eye on the Caregiver

Dr. Brittany Lamb returns with Sean and Michele to go over the best things to have with you when your loved one needs a trip to the emergency room. She goes over how to make sure your care team is aware of everything and anything they need to help your loved one.

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Sean and Michele are joined by Rory Clark of The Legacy Elder Law Center. A native of Virginia with deep roots in his community, Rory has more than 30 years’ experience practicing elder law, estate planning, asset protection, Veteran’s affairs, and special needs planning. Through his personal journey, Rory not only understands the complex legal issues involved as a professional but also the intense emotional issues as a caregiver.

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Carlos César Rodríguez and Peter Joshua Burroughs join Michele and Sean to talk through the power of music when working with those who are affected by dementia and their caregivers. In this fun and upbeat episode, Carlos and Peter take you through living in the moment, engaging, and meeting an individual where they are mentally and emotionally to bring out joy and life through music.

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Sean slides into the guest chair as he and Michele share what they’ve learned about caregivers in the workplace. As founder and CEO of Windward Consulting, Sean speaks to checking in with employees who are caregivers, helpful tips on being in the people business, and stressing the importance of communication to help not only your employees but also your business by investing in caregivers and what they are facing.

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Sean and Michele are joined by Laura Smothers-Chu, Founder of Befriended Hearts: Discover Joy in Dementia. Befriended Heart provides realistic, practical, and positive steps for long-distance caregivers to help their parents navigate all aspects of dementia, from the early through late stages of the disease. Listen as they discuss key steps you can take when caring from a distance.

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Melissa Smarr is a lifelong Northern Virginia resident, who has worked for Fairfax County Government for 20 years in different capacities and at three agencies. In 2010, Melissa was promoted to branch chief, where she manages building code complaints, unlicensed contractor complaints, and conducts public outreach events. She is a facilitator of the multi-agency initiative, the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign since 2017, which focuses on educating older residents about how they can protect themselves from scammers.

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David M. Dowd co-founded AlēvCare™ Hospice in 2017 and serves as the President and CEO.  He acts as the visionary for the agency providing direction for team development and guidance as well as day-to-day operational support across various roles. Sean, Michele, and David spend time breaking down the biggest myths about hospice, and how to best prepare to take care of a loved one.

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Carol Blackwell joins us to share the positive impacts that Memory Cafe's can have on family caregivers and their loved ones with dementia. Carol's outreach at her Memory Cafe4U in Vienna, Virginia, is inclusive, engaging, and focused on enhancing the experience of caregiving through a community that has become family. For more information, please contact Carol Blackwell at [email protected]. For those listeners outside of the Northern Virginia area, find a Memory Cafe in your area here: https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/.

Christie McKitrick and LTRF have connected people with physical, intellectual, and emotional challenges to the healing power of horses. Listen as Christie takes Sean and Michele through the many different ways being around these animals can significantly help and encourage individuals and their families who are facing the challenge of dementia. You don’t even have to ride the horses to engage in this wonderful experience.

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In this educational and inspirational episode, emergency physician Dr. Brittany Lamb helps Sean and Michele understand what plans should be in place where caring for a person with dementia, how to talk to family members about decisions and advanced directives, and gives an overview of her process to ensure a caregiver is advocating with a person’s goals of care in mind.

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