Ten Minutes of Friendship

Welcome to the new format for the Friendship Centers' Podcast. For a long time now we've focused on the challenges of caregiving, but there are so many other services the Friendship Centers offer. We're not walking away from helping our listeners with the challenges of being a caregiver, just expanding into different areas where the Friendship Centers have some amazing programs and support for the aging community.Our guest today is Allie Krider Harrison, the new Executive Director for the Friendship Centers' Collier County Health Clinic located in Naples, Florida. She's only been on the job a short time, but she "hit the ground running." In this new podcast she gives us some great insight into the Clinic's ability to help the community and some of her goals for the future. This is also part of a "double header" with a blog post by Allie as well. There's a lot going on in Naples and we couldn't be more excited to have Allie on the team!These podcasts are all made possible thanks to the support of the Friendship Centers. Their slogan, "People Helping People" couldn't describe them better. It's an amazing group of people totally dedicated to the Southwest Florida communities. 

Welcome to the new format for the Friendship Centers' Podcast. For a long time now we've focused on the challenges of caregiving, but there are so many other services the Friendship Centers offer. We're not walking away from helping our listeners with the challenges of being a caregiver, just expanding into different areas where the Friendship Centers have some amazing programs and support for the aging community.Our first guest on "Ten Minutes of Friendship" is Jerri Sutton, Director of the RSVP program. RSVP is part of Senior Corps and is America’s largest volunteer network for people 55 and over. Volunteers make a difference by tutoring in the classrooms, becoming career mentors, helping other seniors get the health care they need, supporting those who served in the military or their families, and building capacity so neighborhood non-profits will be more effective in reaching their goal.These podcasts are all made possible thanks to the support of the Friendship Centers. Their slogan, "People Helping People" couldn't describe them better. It's an amazing group of people totally dedicated to the Southwest Florida communities. 

This is a special episode, kicking off the new year with an exciting interview with Dr. Dave Morgan, CEO of the Johnnie Byrd Alzheimer's Institute.The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute is dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care ofAlzheimer's disease and related disorders.With a state-of-the-art building and a highly qualified team of physicians, memory care specialists, researchers and educators, they are in the forefront of Alzheimer's research and patient care.The rapid growth of the Institute and the need for groundbreaking approaches to the care and treatment of patients with memory disorders has led them to develop the concept of the Center for Memory C.A.R.E. (Clinical Assessment, Research & Education). The entire second floor of our Institute is a revolutionary Center that provides the most up-to-date diagnostic and caregiving services to patients and their families in One Place.We're very honored to have Dr. Morgan as our guest on this podcast.  Many of us met Dr. Morgan when the Caregivers Support Group did their own field trip to the Johnnie Byrd facility las year.  So, while "Ten Minutes with Paula" is normally a podcast about caregiving, today's episode is about helping you understand what's being done in Alzheimer's research and the incredible work Dr. Morgan and his team are doing to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.For information about the Johnnie Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, please visit their website. If you'd like to find out more about the Cargegiver's Support Group, information about the Friendship Centers is on our website.

This Podcast: Dealing with the challenges that come after placement in a structured faciltyCaregiving is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities most of us experience in a lifetime. Each week Paula Falk moderates a support group of caregivers dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer's. She's helped to provide guidance and a constant reminder to each member they're not alone, that it's okay to feel frustrated, sad, angry, but to not lose sight of their own health and mental wellness.This week our guest is Jane Johnson. Jane is a volunteer facilitator for the caregivers support group and works closely with Paula. She has a Masters Degree in social work and from her own personal experience with her husband's Alzheimer's understands the importance of caregivers developing a strong coping mechanism.Many members of this support group have become good friends and provide a support network. Now, we want to share what we've learned in a series of short podcasts, each one about a tip to help you stay focused on your own health and well-being, as well as the loved one you're caring for.Paula Falk is the Director of the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) and Adult Day Service Program at The Living Room at Senior Friendship Centers’ Sarasota campus. The Caregiver Resource Center is a community collaboration bringing together agencies and businesses offering services and products to help caregivers through one of life’s more challenging times. For more information, call 941.556.3270, email pfalk@friendshipcenters.org, or visit www. friendshipcenters.org.

This episode: Who Am I Now? It's a discussion on the importance of not losing your identity when you become a caregiver. It's so easy to get lost in the frustration of dealing with Alzheimer's and being a caregiver.Caregiving is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities most of us experience in a lifetime. Each week Paula Falk moderates a support group of caregivers dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer's. She's helped to provide guidance and a constant reminder to each member they're not alone, that it's okay to feel frustrated, sad, angry, but to not lose sight of their own health and mental wellness.Many members of this support group have become good friends and provide a support network. Now, we want to share what we've learned in a series of short podcasts, each one about a tip to help you stay focused on your own health and well-being, as well as the loved one you're caring for.Paula Falk is the Director of the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) and Adult Day Service Program at The Living Room at Senior Friendship Centers’ Sarasota campus. The Caregiver Resource Center is a community collaboration bringing together agencies and businesses offering services and products to help caregivers through one of life’s more challenging times. For more information, call 941.556.3270, email pfalk@friendshipcenters.org, or visit   www. friendshipcenters.org.A new podcast airs twice a month.