New Podcast Episode! 

Hey Caregiver!

In Part 1 of "It's Time for Discharge...Now What" we discussed all things discharge. Well, in Part 2 we'll continue our discussion of discharge, but also self-care.  September is Self-Care Awareness Month so this ties right in! 

Listen in to Part 2!

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New Podcast Episode!

Hey Caregiver!

Often times we are thrown into the caregiving role suddenly. We don’t know where to turn, who to turn to, or what to do. Well, in this episode I’ll be having a very informative and much needed conversation with Case Manager/Discharge Planner Nicole Hughes. We’ll discuss all things discharge: care teams, recommendations on choosing a nursing home, insurance, resources for caregivers, and more. There was so much information to cover that there is a Part 1 and Part 2.

Listen in to Part 1!

If you have any questions for Nicole she can be reached at:

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🎙New Podcast Episode!

Hey Caregiver!

We all know that caregiving has its' challenges. But, not too many of us have been on the other side of the table. Well, Tamra Nalls have. Tamra, a mother, advocate, and entrepreneur—developed her invigorating spirit and an overwhelming passion for helping others while lending a helping hand to her own late mother who needed consistent support and assistance while facing health challenges.

Tamra has over 17 years of experience in the health care industry as a senior leader for skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities. With such an impressive background in the healthcare industry, there is no surprise that Tamra would open her own homecare business- Aagape Homecare.

In this episode, Tamra shares her story on being on both sides of the caregiving table, the shortage of caregivers, comprehensive community-based care planning, utilizing Medicaid benefits for homecare, and more.

Listen in! 🎧

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IG: @aagapehomecare and @tamra_smith_nalls

Website: www.aagapehomecare.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 608.237.7735

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Hey Caregiver!

I know it's been a while so this is a short check-in podcast from me and Mama!  We talk about getting older, watching the Game Show Network, and the importance of respite!

Parental Advisory because Mama is a trip!!

Enjoy and be selFULL!

Hey Caregiver!

I have learned so much on this caregiving journey and one of the things that I have witnessed, and have learned from others, is that middle-class people (folks that have worked all of their lives, have assets, but do not have access to 10s of thousands of dollars/disposable income) find themselves depleting ALL of what they have to get adequate health care, equipment, activities, etc. or going without.  Those that make too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to write a check for a $5000 Barton Chair or pay an agency $35/hr for around-the-clock care. And, what about the family caregiver?! Well, that's what Dr. Donna Benton, Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center (FCSC) and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center (LACRC), and I will discuss in this episode. 

Dr. Benton has over 30 years of experience in providing direct service, advocacy and programs for families caring for persons with dementia. Her research focus is on the development of online evidence-based interventions for family caregivers to improve mental and physical health and well-being and prevention of elder mistreatment. She also serves as a mentor to students interested in advocacy for caregivers. 

Dr. Benton is with us today as a representative of the California Caregiver Resource Centers, which is a network of 11 centers throughout California which annually serve over 18,000 family caregivers who are caring for adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions, degenerative diseases, or traumatic brain injury.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram & Twitter: @uscfcsc

Statewide CRCs:

Hey Caregiver!

Caregiving is one of those things that we don't sign up for. But, when God calls you to it, He will bring you through it.  Not only will He bring you through it, He oftentimes turns your pain into purpose.  This is what He did for today's guest Lesley Miller.  After many years of caring for her father (brother, grandmother and aunt) she now works tirelessly to give back to her community as both the Owner and Director of Operations at A Helper's Heart Home Care (a non-medical home care agency serving seniors). Lesley, a quintessential caregiver, is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over eighteen years of experience in caregiving and elder advocacy. Lesley lives by her agency’s Motto- Matthew 20:28 - Not to be served, but to serve.

In this episode we'll discuss: 

*Forgiveness

Follow Lesley on Social at:

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ahelpershearthomecare

Hey Caregiver! 

Caregiving ain't for punks.  We all know that.  However, you can make a difference, by caring for yourself in the midst of the journey.  In this episode, you'll hear how Taueret K. Thomas manages to stay sane while caring for her parents, grandmother, her business, and herself.   

We'll discuss:

* The importance of taking breaks;

* Support;

* Honoring your feelings; and more.

Listen in!!