Your Point My View Podcast

The Caregiver's Journey: Family, Culture, and Support in Today's World


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Did you know that one in four adults in America is a caregiver? Most of them don't think of themselves as one, though. They are juggling careers, families, finances, etc., all while showing up for someone else. Join the Your Point My View podcast panel as we take you through our journey of providing care for a specific group of people - the elderly. Whether it's a parent, grandparent, or loved one who cared for us, stepping into the role of a caregiver is both an act of love and a tremendous responsibility. We will shine a light on that journey, exploring what it really means to care for an aging loved one, and how to care for ourselves in the process.

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Below are items that can be used to assist the elderly. These items can be obtained at your local stores or online:

- Transfer belts for lififting purposes

- Position bed pads with handles

- Medical non-tilt top overbed table

- Medical padded seat transfer bench (used as a shower chair)

- folding cycle (for upper and lower aerobic movement)

- Rolling walker

- Leg lifter straps 

- Leg elevation pillow

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Resources to support your caregiving journey:

US Department of Health and Human Services - https://www.hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers/index.html

USAGov (compensation for being a caregiver) - https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver

Caregiver Action Network - https://www.caregiveraction.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=7986097862&gbraid=0AAAAAD8MRVpl-O1AflTHmAw4Gp0gz00lY&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5VAlyoNnG7_7M_H1BOLswxTPR1y8fdmx_fr4DcRhP1nPjtxnhapBKcaAtenEALw_wcB

Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) - https://alzfdn.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=81594873&gbraid=0AAAAAD99nffHiTuKg43zCG6mn8cyiKxw7&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrc7GBhCfARIsAHGcW5UMKSR-GdsYTPfnTCDCYpiN2sIMwH1lMxKejm9nVKe23IcrsBebrUMaAu5VEALw_wcB


Podcast Panel: Bobby, Darnell, Tonya, Valeria, and Velisa. Music produced by Ketsa.

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