Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey

Phyllis Russell, a Bereavement Coordinator at Cardinal Funeral Homes and a volunteer with Hospice Toronto, joins Murray Segal to discuss bereavement and the grieving process.

Caregiving, health, and technology are the focus of Episode 12 of Talking Care. Joining Murray Segal for this episode is Mary Lou Ackerman, Vice President of Business Capabilities at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who specializes in improving home health care delivery through technology.

Mary Lou discusses some of the challenges of "long distance" caregiving, and provides an overview of some of the monitoring devices available which can provide peace of mind for caregivers who are worried about the safety of their loved ones. Some examples include auto alerts for falls, medication reminders, and sensors to alert caregivers that their loved one has been able to get out of bed.

Episode 10 of Talking Care featured Saint Elizabeth Health Care's Glen Chenard, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing Diabetes & Dialysis.

Glen provided an overview of some common chronic diseases, including Alzheimers, arthritis, and kidney disease, and provided information and resources for families caring for a loved one with a chronic disease.

Dena Maule, Executive Director at Hospice Toronto and Belinda Marchese, Director of Clinical Services at Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to talk about coping strategies for people who find themselves caring for their aging or ill parents. 

Episode 8 of Talking Care features Nicole Beben, Vice President of Knowledge & Care Exchange Programs at Saint Elizabeth Health Care. 

Nicole discusses the financial support options available for family caregivers, including:

• Government funding for home renovations and car modifications
• Online financial tools to help with financial planning
• Government compassionate care benefits
• Tax credits and other income tax deductions

Larisa MacSween, Manager of Hospice Toronto's Young Carer's Program, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to discuss caregiver role reversal and the struggles that children and teenagers face when providing care to their ill or disabled parents.

AM 740 host Murray Segal welcomes Robin Hurst, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing in seniors and mental health at Saint Elizabeth Health Care.

Murray and Robin discuss the top three safety concerns in the home, including what you can do to prevent falls. Robin also outlines how you can start the caregiving conversation with your loved one, and what you need to know about adapting your home to accommodate a family member with special needs.  

Harry van Bommel, Executive Director of Legacies, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto discuss the strategies caregivers can use to cope with the stress of family caregiving.

Marg McAllister, Director of Policy and Research of the Canadian Home Care Association, joins host Murray Segal to talk about non-medical support services available to family caregivers, including transportation, meal delivery, and home maintenance services.

Episode 3 of Talking Care provides an overview of home and community care, with Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive at Saint Elizabeth, and host Murray Segal discussing various types of home care services available, including physiotherapy, palliative care, and nursing care. 

Nancy and Murray also provide information on the process for arranging home care services for your or your loved one.