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Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and steps to make a plan. In this podcast, we’re talking about “Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan”with Jill Disney of the Alzheimer's Association. Jill has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 and leads a team of staff and volunteers who provide education programs, support groups, and other assistance when faced with a dementia diagnosis.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and her guest Dorothy Griffin, co-owner of Griswold Home Care for Wilmington, NC and they discuss how to engage with photos as well as what not to do and share some specific examples of ways photos have benefitted those with dementia, their family members, and caregivers.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities are moving away from age bias to create a more inclusive world and what you can do personally to challenge age stereotypes. Join Dr. Corinne Auman, Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about stereotypes and misconceptions of older adults today.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey, a pastoral counselor with extensive training and experience in grief counseling, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about this difficult journey.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there are lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new technology help keep a loved one safe and independent? Join Linda Pollock Founder and CEO of Setting The Stage LLC and host Frances Hall as they help listeners understand the various components of aging – and living – in place.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways caregivers can learn to balance their lives with the life of the person they are caring for is by making a post-caregiving plan. In this podcast, “Life After Caregiving” host Frances Hall is joined by Liz O’Donnell, the Founder of Working Daughter and author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to come. Holly Reigh, an End-of-Life Dula, will help listeners recognize, understand, and learn to cope with their anticipatory grief.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Holly Reigh, a Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Care Manager, and Certified Dementia Practitioner is also an End-of-Life Dula. She has spent 15 years working in all areas of hospice in Pennsylvania, leaving an Executive Director’s post to begin her own end-of-life practice 5 years ago. She consults and coaches families through some of their most challenging end-of-life circumstances.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what normal aging is, navigating the medical system, and how to have tough conversations about driving, getting help, and leaving a beloved home.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Dr. Rosanne Leipzig (MD & PhD) is the Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor and Vice Chair Emeritus for the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. She is an internationally recognized leader in Geriatrics and Evidence-Based Medicine and has received numerous awards for her work. Her career of over 40 years has focused on improving the quality and safety of care for older adults as a Board-Certified geriatrician and palliative medicine specialist. Among her many other accomplishments and activities, Dr. Leipzig is the author of HONEST AGING: An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life. She also is the editor-in-chief of the monthly newsletter, Focus on Healthy Aging, and co-editor of the fourth edition of Geriatric Medicine.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are the most common questions, tips, and hallmark signs of medication harm seen in our older adults. Caregivers will be informed as to what to look for relative to harmful side effects of medications and empowered on how to advocate for fewer meds using a pharmacist's expertise.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

GeriatRx, Inc. is your personal pharmacist-led consulting service that focuses not only on chronic medication management but identifies that there is a lack of support for parents that are caregivers or for the elderly who need help in maneuvering a very difficult healthcare landscape. We pride ourselves on being your advocate alongside your medical provider in creating the best possible care plan for you or your loved ones while empowering you with health education and invaluable resources

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various financial resources a loved one has that may help pay for needed care, how family members may help subsidize care, realistic costs of care, and strategies and programs that may provide support, including long term care insurance, life insurance, real estate, saved assets, reverse mortgage, military benefits, etc.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Caregiver Connect, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was established to address the needs of family caregivers. Their mission is to embrace family caregivers where they are, equip them with the needed tools and resources for survival, and encourage them to connect with other family caregivers.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones

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