Sherle polk

By swellcast.com/ShareTheCareNet

HR Dir. retired/Entrepreneur/CPR Instructor/Caregiver Professional & Advocate. "10 million Americans need long-term care, & it first starts at home."

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Sherle polk episodes:

May 26, 2025 In Honor of Mr Ernie- A Memorial Day Reflection
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"Good afternoon, swell community, and happy Memorial Day. Today I'd like to share a story. It's called in honor of Mr. A Memorial Day Reflection. In my experience as a caregiver, I've learned many things, one of the most important being that you can't expect people to open up easily. Building trust takes time, patience, and compassion. There will be challenges along the way, but as a caregiver, you don't throw in the towel. You just keep showing up."
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May 12, 2025 Celebrating Mothers Day with Dementia
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"Another good thing to do is adapt old favorites. Dementia related illnesses can impact a person's ability to do things as they previously did, so it is important to be adaptable. If the person loved going to a certain restaurant but no longer can, then have the food ordered in from that restaurant instead. If you enjoy playing musical instruments but they can't anymore, then listen to their favorite music with them. Also, it's good to create new memories."
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May 05, 2025 Labors of Love
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"Well, good afternoon again, swell community. This is Shirley Polk with Share the Care Network and today's topic I'd like to talk about is called Labors of Love. The late Gary Barg, who was the editor in chief of Today's Caregiver magazine and website, wrote an article in his magazine about a year ago and when I read it I thought to myself, I have to share this on my platform."
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May 01, 2025 Home Safety for Older Adults
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"And give a house key to a trusted friend or neighbor who can check in on your loved one if it's needed. So, in conclusion, growing older can be a wonderful stage in life. So don't let an accidental injury keep you or your loved one from enjoying this time. If you have any concerns about the safety of your loved one's home, have your doctor or ask your doctor your loved one's doctor for a home health visit referral to evaluate the safety."
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April 17, 2025 A New Place Called Home. .
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"Transitioning to a new environment, whether it is a smaller home, an assisted living facility, or even moving in with family, can trigger anxiety and fear of the unknown to any senior. From the caregiver's point of view, it could be a logistical nightmare. Coordinating a move, especially from far from far away, involves significant logistical hurdles to climb. This includes scheduling, finding reliable help, and managing details without being physically present."
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April 15, 2025 Who Cares for the Caregiver? You!
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"And here in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, or USC as it's called, has a program called the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource center that offers support and resources for caregivers that care for adults who struggle with chronic physical or cognitive conditions. So when you feel like you've reached the end of your rope, tie another knot and hold on, caregiver. Don't let go. There is help there for you. I hope you enjoyed these little highlights from the article that I read."
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April 02, 2025 Collaboration Strategies for Caregivers & DOGE Initiatives
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"Share information about available community resources with one another such as food banks, transportation services and support groups is very vital. Developing resource sharing platforms or databases can streamline access to needed assistance. Number three Advocacy and policy engagement Caregivers must actively engage in advocacy efforts to protect the Medicare Medicare, excuse me, the Medicaid Medi Cal programs. This includes contacting your elected officials, participating in public hearings and supporting organizations that advocate for caregiver rights."
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5min
March 27, 2025 Helping Older Adult Stay Independent.
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"If help is needed with bathing or other personal care tasks, you may want to consider hiring a home health aide to help your loved one. Also, does the home that your loved one lives in need changes for easier access or movement, such such as ramps or handrails or grab bars. Some programs are available for seniors that will provide the installation of these items. Also, ask your physical or ask your loved one's occupational therapist to identify ways to modify the home to fit your loved one's needs."
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March 27, 2025 The Benefits of Staying Active
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"A little exercise every day can make you feel stronger. It will increase your memory, and it will make a big difference. So please get out today. Exercise. Even if it means just a little bit of walking or a little bit of gardening in your garden, or just maybe taking a little walk around the corner, maybe to the local Starbucks, pick yourself up a coffee or iced tea."
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May 13, 2023 Happy Motherâ€™s Day Gratitude
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"And I was thinking about a little something today as I was driving through a section of Los Angeles where I live where when I was a young child, my mother and I and my father lived in a certain area of the city and back, 50 plus years ago, that area was a very nice area to live in. It was very family, community oriented neighborhood. And you could walk at night, you could probably leave your door unlock if you choose to do that in those days."
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FAQs about Sherle polk:

How many episodes does Sherle polk have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.