Inspired Caring

Carla shares her story of caring for her parents and her mother's  dementia journey.  Through her beautiful stories, she conveys her  ability of meeting her mom right where she was at cognitively, so the  family could find joy and enjoy their time together.

This can be a challenging emotionally fueled conversation.  Whether it’s for yourself or for a family member, making the decision to  transition into assisted living or memory care is never easy. Nikki  Wulff drew from the passion of her own family experiences when she  opened up the Assisted Living Locators of Greater Omaha franchise. Her  commitment to treat every client like family shines through and reduces the stress for everyone involved.

Listen in as Michele and Nikki discuss how to know when it may be time to make the move.

Nikki Wulff, Owner Assisted Living Locators | C: 402-926-9505 |  | PO Box 3193 Omaha, NE 68103 |

WOW.  If you are caring for someone at home this is a MUST LISTEN.  Doug  talks about moving his parents in to Independent Living after his Mom's  Vascular Dementia diagnosis.   Caregiving can evolve slowly over time.  Doug offers critical tips and  support for people as they navigate all of the dynamics and stages of  the caregiver journey.   Don't mind our technical difficulties as you absorb this caregiver gold  right here!

Maintaining independence and quality of life are key components to  satisfaction as we age.     Meaghan Fitzgerald Walls is the President/CEO of Assistology, LLC, in  Omaha, Nebraska. She founded Assistology to address an unmet need in the  Midwest to provide Assistive Technology (AT), Rehab Engineering and  Universal Design solutions that enable an individual to have increased participation in activities that improve functional  abilities for daily living, as well as overall quality of life, as well  as help businesses increase their ability to create inclusive spaces,  services, products and practices.   Previously, Walls served as Director of Rehabilitation Services at  Children’s Respite Care Center in Omaha. Her career also includes  positions as a Biomedical Sales Engineer at ADInstruments in Boston, and  as an Assistive Technology Specialist, Assistive Technology Regional Center Coordinator, project leader and researcher for Easter Seals  Massachusetts.  Most recently, Walls was an award recipient of the Midland’s Business  Journal 2019 40 Under 40. In 2019 Walls was appointed to the Mayor’s  Advisory Commission for Citizens with Disabilities and in 2020 was  elected as the Vice Chair of the Commission.  She is the elected Board President of Angel Guardians, Inc. and holds the Vice  President position on the Madonna School Young Professionals Board.    Meaghan is a certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) who holds  a Master of Science in Bioengineering with an emphasis on  Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology from the University of  Illinois-Chicago under a 2 year Rehab Technology Fellowship. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Chemistry from  Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana.

Listen up caregivers - your family member might not be able to hear you!  Janie offers some very specific tips on how to have better communication with your family member.     

Janie York is a Hearing Instrument Specialist Licensed in NE and Iowa, owner of Hear Now, Mobile Hearing Solutions, and a Recreation Therapist. Janie is passionate about helping elders hear and communicate with their families, friends and caregivers. No stranger to hearing loss, Janie has worn hearing aids and navigated hearing loss challenges for over 30 years. Now, as she provides hearing care to elders in the facilities, they call home, those challenges become assets as she cleans, repairs and educates to help bring everyone back into the conversation.  When not on the business end of a hearing aid in need of cleaning Janie loves to sew, read, motorcycle (as the passenger),and spend time with her children and grandchildren.  Please let me know how I can help you! www.hearnowsolutions.com, 402-880-3938, [email protected]  Link to face mask (don't forget the anti-fog as well!)  - https://www.hearnowsolutions.com/new-...

Heidi shares her touching story of bringing her mom home for end of life  care.   She discloses how when people say they're FINE, they are not actually OK  and what is really happening in their world.  There's an evolution with  helping out a family member that can slowly become all encompassing.   Listen in as we discuss what that is like.

This conversation is FOR caregivers who are interested in creating a  safer home environment for their loved one.   Lisa Hamilton created The Longevity Project because she is passionate  about helping people live long, age well and be well, no matte what  stage and age in life!  She combines her background as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master  Movement Educator, and Mindfulness Practitioner to coach people to live  active, healthy and inspired lives.  Based upon the pillars of  successful "super-agers", The Longevity Project seeks to help people  find clarity and connect the dots between body, mind, and spirit to  design a life filled with good health, meaningful connection, creativity  and ZEST!  You can reach her by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at  303-956-5215 to schedule a Free Discovery Session to take a look at your  Longevity Life Plan, or sign up for more information and upcoming  events.

Welcome to Conversations with Caregivers!  If you are currently caring  for a family member, or are considering it, here's an opportunity for  you to listen in on a conversation with someone who is already doing it.   While there are common threads among families and the caregiving role,  every situation is unique due to circumstances, personalities and family  dynamics.     Meet Brenda, who is living with her mother-in-law and offers a helping  hand AND some great advice to someone considering co-cohabiting with a  parent.   THIS IS A JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE.  Every family is different so it's not  our place to determine what is right or wrong for them.  Hopefully you  get a nugget to take away on your own caregiver journey.