JeriTalk

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my friend Jenny Luttrell who talks about the changes in roles she had to face during her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Changing from the role of being cared for, to ultimately, the one caring for the parent, can take a tole on our relationships as well as our mental […]

Today on the podcast I’m joined by my friend Jenny Luttrell who talks about the changes in roles she had to face during her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Changing from the role of being cared for, to ultimately, the one caring for the parent, can take a tole on our relationships as well as our mental and emotional well being.

Jenny has a beautiful way of talking about this subject and she opens up on how she managed through such a trying time. Her mother passed away from her illness but even in the end, their family found such an amazing way to celebrate her life. Click the link to listen to our conversation.

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Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Michael Gabriel, Lead Physician in Connecticut and New York for Aspire Healthcare, on the subject of Palliative Care. Dr. Gabriel explains what Palliative Care really is, dispels some myths, and gives us some great resources. Topics around chronic illness and even death can be hard, but its […]

Today on the podcast, we talk with Dr. Michael Gabriel, Lead Physician in Connecticut and New York for Aspire Healthcare, on the subject of Palliative Care. Dr. Gabriel explains what Palliative Care really is, dispels some myths, and gives us some great resources. Topics around chronic illness and even death can be hard, but its so important to arm ourselves with knowledge to navigate these conversations with confidence. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Resources shared on the show are linked below:

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) sponsors the website https://getpalliativecare.org/ with consumer information and provider directory.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offers information for families and caregivers through the website caringinfo.org, including downloadable Advance Directives for every state.

Today we talk about hiring help for your aging parent. Hiring a home care aide or caregiver is not an easy decision to make, and honestly, it can be an overwhelming process. Today’s episode will help you organize your thoughts and prepare to ask the right questions to find the best caregiver to fit your […]

Today we talk about hiring help for your aging parent. Hiring a home care aide or caregiver is not an easy decision to make, and honestly, it can be an overwhelming process. Today’s episode will help you organize your thoughts and prepare to ask the right questions to find the best caregiver to fit your needs.

This can be a tough conversation to start with your aging family member so its a good idea to start small and build your way up to a more in-depth conversation. In this episode I take you through my top tips for hiring home care and I include a free cheat sheet to help you know what questions to ask an agency at jericare.com/talk/guidetohiringhomecaregivers. This free resource will give you a great starting place for the kinds of questions you should ask when comparing caregiving agencies.

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Pharmacist Krystal Cummings discusses caring for her aging Grandmother and the importance of managing medications. This week on the podcast I talk to Krystal Cummings-busy mom of two, pharmacist, and primary caregiver to her Granny. This episode is FULL of great tips for managing medications, resources for caregivers, and even using a babydoll as comfort […]

Pharmacist Krystal Cummings discusses caring for her aging Grandmother and the importance of managing medications.

This week on the podcast I talk to Krystal Cummings-busy mom of two, pharmacist, and primary caregiver to her Granny. This episode is FULL of great tips for managing medications, resources for caregivers, and even using a babydoll as comfort measure for an aging caregiver.

Resources mentioned in this episode are: Arlo, for video monitoring and Mobile Help, for personal emergency response system.

**Episode edited 12/10/19

Dana Walters- becoming the caregiver to her parents during their final stages On this very first episode of JeriTalk, Dana Walters- wife, mother, hospice nurse, health and wellness coach- talks about becoming the caregiver to both of her parents before they passed away. Dana shares her story as a hospice nurse turned caregiver; the emotions, […]

Dana Walters- becoming the caregiver to her parents during their final stages

On this very first episode of JeriTalk, Dana Walters- wife, mother, hospice nurse, health and wellness coach- talks about becoming the caregiver to both of her parents before they passed away. Dana shares her story as a hospice nurse turned caregiver; the emotions, challenges, gifts along the journey, and offers some valuable insight on the importance of taking care of yourself as caregivers. Subscribe to JeriTalk and share this episode with other caregivers to help support and equip them through the journey of caregiving.