Inspired Caring

Caregivers do not have to go this alone!  Meet Kaley Johnson, a Certified Health and Life Coach who specializes in supporting caregivers. She has been a caregiver professionally for over 25 years in multiple roles, earned her degree in Human Services, has been a foster parent, and until recently, was the caregiver for her 92-year-old grandmother.

In this episode we touch on the nuances between professional and family caregiving and Kaley shares programs she created to help you maintain your own identity & life and avoid burnout, all while caring for the person you love.

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When your family member is dealing with multiple Doctors, prescriptions, insurance, diagnosis, a healthcare crisis or discharging from the hospital - all things medical - it can be incredibly confusing and overwhelming.  Honestly, sometimes things can slip through the cracks at someone's physical, financial, or emotional expense. 

Nicky Wik, is the patient Advocate who helps you every step of the way.  If you are an out of town family member or just need those extra set of hands as you manage work, kids, household and aging parents; she streamlines everything to bring families peace of mind. 

Listen in as she shares how she can help your family navigate the complex healthcare system with experience, compassion and understanding.

https://outreachpatientadvocates.com/contact-outreach-pa/

https://www.facebook.com/OutreachPatientAdvocates

https://profile.advoconnection.com/advocates/outreach-patient-advocates/

https://www.gnanow.org/advocates/outreachpatientadvocates

402-616-1298

Nicky Wik, BCPA, CYT

Outreach Patient Advocates

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Bottom line is, it is up to the person if they are able to communicate their wishes and if not, then the medical Power Of Attorney has to decide.  In this episode I share some things to consider along the way.

I am so excited to announce the podcast name change from Inspired Caregiver to Inspired Caring!  Overwhelmingly, we just don't feel like caregivers, it's not a title or role we identify with, so this name is more inclusive of the act of caring we are providing for the aging people in our lives and also ourselves. 

Check out, www.InspiredSenior.com, to learn more about the programs I provide to help set you up for success!

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We have just inherited our 3rd house with a lifetime of belongings in it.  YIKES!

At the end of the day, for 2 of the households we got companies involved who come through and empty the house. They take everything, but it took some time to get to the place to be ready for this. In this episode I share some thoughts and strategies on how to manage this process, for them and you!

Taking your loved one out on the town for an appointment or event can be stressful!  Today we had to go to an appointment and while the actual appointment was a drag for him, overall things went very smoothy and was super low key.  Here I share tips on how to prepare and set yourself (and them!) up for success!

Trust is an important element of any relationship, but especially in a caregiver situation when emotions are running high and there is a continuous stream of raw vulnerability.  They have to trust you, you have to trust them, there are systems and processes that require trust as well.  Here are some thoughts to ponder.

Ombudsman is a funny word, but what they do is no laughing matter.  Every State in the US is required to have this Department of Health and Human Services program to ensure seniors, living in Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing have a neutral party advocate to help uphold their resident rights.  In this episode you will meet Beth Nodes, an Ombudsman in Nebraska who is passionate about seniors living their best life.  She fields calls from seniors, their family members and sometimes even the staff of the facility.  

There is tons of great information here.  

If you have ANY concerns about the conditions or care your loved one is receiving in a Long Term Care facility, call your local State Ombudsman.  They are there to help you!

https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Aging-Ombudsman.aspx

I have been wound up really really tight the last couple of years and as I step in to my new role, I've realized how critical it is for me to UNCLENCH before I can fire on all cylinders.  Here I share about how I figured out I was having an issue and what I'm doing to let go.  Keep in mind, my self-care is pretty good, I've been meditating daily (I have 167 session streak!), exercise, drink water, get coached regularly, and journal.  I still found myself in this situation so you may be in the same boat.  Have a listen.