Podcasts about friendship centers

Everyone's brains seem to be on high alert in the digital age, although society has become more accepting of mental health struggles and treatment. In this, the third part of a series, we examine the challenges facing seniors. Tina is 94 years old and has attempted suicide twice this year. Once, she stuffed a plastic bag into her mouth. "I couldn't keep it in," said the Beacon resident. "If someone would have forced it on me, it would have worked. But I couldn't. I took it out." Another time, she took a scarf from her closet and tried to hang herself from a door in her apartment. But she slid to the floor. Her daughter called after seeing that attempt on a video monitor connected to her cell phone. "What are you doing?" "Resting," Tina responded. When asked if she was glad that her suicide attempts failed, she said, "Not really. I hated my life." Then she looked up at the ceiling and raised her hands like she was pleading. "Take me," she said. "I'm ready." Tina, who was willing to discuss her mental health struggles only if her real name was not used, is facing many of the typical health problems that come with aging. She and her husband, who is 91, used to enjoy driving to McDonald's in Fishkill for a meal before browsing at shops along Route 9. But a few years ago, her husband began showing signs of dementia, and her children insisted that she stop driving. "They said if there's an accident, we'll be responsible," she said. Dementia has taken a toll on her marriage of 50 years. "We hardly speak," she said. "Just little phrases like, 'Are you sleeping?' and 'You want to eat now?'" Her husband can no longer take out the garbage and is often puzzled by his electric razor. Tina has fallen several times. She traded in her cane for a rollator, a fancy walker with wheels, handbrakes and a seat. She was cheerful at a recent lunch. She enjoyed her food and seemed excited about her dessert, a chocolate bar. She was well-dressed, with nice jewelry. Her makeup and hair were impeccable. "I love to laugh," she said, adding that her life had improved recently with someone coming to her house to drive her and her husband to McDonald's. When it was suggested she seek help for her mental health, she said, "At this age, does it matter?" Tina's reaction is not unusual. According to federal government data, while people ages 65 and older comprise 17 percent of the U.S. population, they account for 22 percent of suicides, with men far exceeding women. One study estimates that a third of seniors worldwide experience symptoms of depression, although clinical depression is far less common. The key factors are well known: isolation, loss and physical infirmity. Dutchess and Putnam counties offer many resources to help older people with their mental health, including support groups and Friendship Centers where seniors meet, go shopping, have lunch and enjoy group activities. In 2023, Dutchess started a program called Friendly Calls, in which volunteers call seniors for conversation. This year, Putnam launched Putnam Pals, a program that pairs volunteers with seniors. "There's nothing better than seeing someone face to face," said Marlene Barrett, director of Putnam's Office for Senior Resources. Suicide Among Older People About 50,000 people kill themselves each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those ages 85 and older have the highest rates, at 22.7 per 100,000, followed by those aged 75-84 and 35-44. The lowest rates were among those aged 65-74 and 15-24. Men ages 75 and older have the highest rates overall (42.2 per 100,000). A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders of adults ages 50 and older in five low- and middle-income countries found that older adults experiencing moderate food insecurity were 2.6 times more likely to attempt suicide, and older adults experiencing severe food insecurity were 5.2 times more likely. If you are facing mental-health challenges, call or text 988. Counselors are ...

This week, we speak with Erin McLeod, President & CEO of Senior Friendship Centers. In this episode, we discuss her philosophy working with the board of directors, leadership style, and that board succession planning doesn't always go as planned. We also talk about her thoughts on transparent leadership, including staff in board meetings, and setting goals with the incoming board chair. Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Erin McLeod, President & CEO of Senior Friendship Centers 04:50 How do you work with your board of directors? 08:40 How do you engage staff with the board? 11:30 Erin's relationship with your board chair 13:50 The board chair succession plan doesn't always go as planned 16:20 Being the conductor of the organization 17:50 Annually mapping out the year with the board chair and going from 6 to 4 board meetings a year 22:00 How often do you interact with the board members? 23:30 How do you manage your calendar?  28:30 Advice for a new CEO Join us every week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

In addition to his career as a premier sports and business executive, managing partner of Checketts Partners Investment Management, Dave Checketts, leads a life of community work and church service.  Checketts is a current member of the President's Leadership Council at Brigham Young University. On behalf of the Church of Latter-Day Saints (Church of LDS), Checketts was President of the England London Mission in the United Kingdom from July 2018 to July 2021. He led over 700 full-time volunteers from 54 different countries to help political refugees find jobs and housing. The mission opened many Friendship Centers teaching English and offering care to refugees. Under Checketts' leadership, the England London mission overcame challenges from COVID-19 and mandatory lockdowns to still accomplish many of its original goals. From 2008 to 2018, Checketts served as Chairman of the Clinical Neurosciences Center at the University of Utah research hospital. He recruited and established an executive board to create a vision and plan for future facilities and hospitals. In Connecticut's Westchester area from 2007-2016, Checketts served as Stake President for the Church of LDS. He was the religious and spiritual leader for over 4,000 church members for those 9 years. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, he organized a substantial recovery effort of 2,000 people assisting with cleanup and aid. During the months following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Checketts initiated a support system to provide emotional and spiritual help to impacted families. In 2004, Checketts hosted an open house for over 100,000 people who toured the newly constructed Manhattan Temple in New York (Church of LDS). Checketts oversaw the dedication of the building which received international media coverage, largely due to its central location in one of the most influential cities of the world. Checketts was a member of the New York YMCA from 1993-1999. Under his tenure as President of Madison Square Garden in the 1990's, Checketts established the Cheering for Children Foundation.

This episode features a conversation on Tilly Foster Farm, a county-owned facility where visitors can enjoy animals, picnicking, gardening, hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing opportunities. The garden produces  enough to serve Tilly's Table - the restaurant located on the farm, as well as senior citizens who lunch at one of the county's Friendship Centers, and a farm stand that is open to the public. Joining NYSAC's Multimedia Specialist Kate Pierce-Nimz is Putnam County Executive, and former NYSAC President, MaryEllen Odell. Our thanks at NYSAC go to our sponsor, FirstNet.

This week Jeremy interviews Matthew Prime. Matt is a Finance Manager at the National Association of Friendship Centers. He is a CPA mentor and facilitator and is based in Ottawa, Canada and he has been doing something rather unique on LinkedIn with influencers.

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 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. 

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 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 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.

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.