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Episode Summary: In this episode of Your Hope Filled Perspective, we honor National Caregivers Month by shining a light on the often unseen challenges and rewards of care-giving. Whether you’re a caregiver yourself or know someone who is, this conversation will provide encouragement, practical tips, and faith-based hope to navigate the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of caregiving. Carole Leathem and I discuss the misconceptions about caregiving, the importance of self-care, and ways communities can better support caregivers. Join us as we explore how faith and community can sustain caregivers through their most challenging moments while also revealing the unexpected blessings caregiving can bring. Quotables from the episode: There are 55 million caregivers in the world. Caregiving often comes with, as you've alluded to, a range of emotions. You called it a roller coaster of emotions, which I think is a beautiful picture of just exactly what's that like. It comes with grief, it comes with guilt. Sometimes it even comes with resentment. How can caregivers process these feelings in a healthy way? Well, for me, it really boils down to what I call asking the right questions. Because early on, I was asking, why in the heck is this happening? What did I do to cause this? I would cry out to God and say, why are you allowing this? I would say all of these why, why, why, why, why questions. And the why questions would get me nowhere. And one day, God, in my quiet time, said to me, “Carol, you're asking the wrong question.” And the question I needed to be doing asking was “okay this is happening, now what?” What I have now done is, I have taken the focus off the why which is the focus on me and what I'm going through and what I'm feeling now I'm not diminishing those emotions but when I am focused on me and my hurt and my pain and my resentment, then I'm not doing anything to get myself off that hamster wheel or that roller coaster. When I ask the right question, which is, I make a statement to God, “okay, this is happening. Now, what?” Then I can take a step back, my eyes are us back on God. My heart is now open to the mistakes that I'm making. And the emotions now can one by one be dealt with. How do I deal with the resentment? Well, when I say to “God, you know, I didn't sign up for this.” God says to me, “Oh girl, yeah, you did. Remember those vows that you took 48 years ago.” And I'm like, yeah, you're right. And all that does is it just kind of puts it back into a perspective, because the perspective of focusing on me is not as healthy as the perspective of focusing on God. God didn't answer Job. When Job said why, God had something else for Job to learn. And when you say now what that offers God the opportunity to teach you either something about yourself, something about your spouse, or something about him. Yeah,… those are hard fought lessons. But I'm convinced that sometimes the only way we learn those lessons is walking through the hard times. I agree. I agree with you 100%. “ I have this space created so that when I walk into this room, it's me. It's my safe place. It's my place where I do my quiet time. It's my place where I work. It's my place where I do my podcasts. It's where I do everything in this room. I had to create a space. And fortunately, I had a room that I could do that with. So I come in here and if life is particularly hard, I have to tell myself 15 minutes is not going to change anything outside these walls, but it can make a big difference in me. We make time for the things that are important. We can always find time if we make it important enough. The real bottom line is, and I deal with a lot of caregivers, we make time for what's important, and that is the honest truth. … we can always find time if we make it important enough. So we have to make it important. And I hope that you're listening because that is such a valuable nugget because we really do make time for what's important. The number of times that I hear people say, oh, I just don't have time. You know, we all have 24 hours in a day, And we are all going to spend every minute of those 24 hours, but we will spend it on what we deem is important. And so if your loved one that you are caring for, if you deem them as important, you need to also deem your own self -care as important. You can still experience joy even in the midst of sorrow. It comes down to perspective and how we’re looking at it. It’s not about me, even though it feels like it’s about me. We have to know our limits. There are some things when we’re dealing with caregiving there’s things I can do, and then there’s things I can’t do. The hardest thing is to understand where those boundaries are. What am I responsible for? What am I not responsible for? Scripture References: Matthew 25:40 “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” 1 Timothy 5:8 “Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Recommended Resources: Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Carole Leathem: Website / Instagram / Facebook For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Carole is a speaker, teacher, author, storyteller, podcaster, and encourager, and she has been speaking at women’s retreats and teaching Bible studies for over thirty years. She is a certified mental health coach, professional life coach, and a spiritual formation coach. Carole is passionate about sharing her story with those God puts in her life and loves spending time with her 7 grandchildren. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us a textDaphne Uter, Founder and CEO of the One Life to Live Foundation, joins us to share her inspiring journey and the heartfelt mission of her nonprofit organization, rooted in a powerful family legacy. Journeying from Haiti to the United States, her life has been a tapestry of service, from her days in the United States Navy to her impactful work with the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. Discover how her foundation, named in honor of her late aunt's wisdom, "you only have one life to live," champions the holistic wellness of women, veterans, and caregivers of wounded veterans. We navigate the often turbulent waters nonprofits face when it comes to funding, particularly those supporting caregivers. Daphne offers insight into how her organization overcomes these challenges through creative fundraising approaches like crowdfunding and strategic partnerships. The story of a caregiver for an army veteran with dementia poignantly illustrates the profound impact and necessity of the foundation's work. We also explore the concept of "friendraisers" versus traditional fundraising, emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration, especially during their main annual fundraiser in October, aligning with National Caregivers Month.The conversation broadens to highlight the critical need for self-care among women veterans and caregivers, who often juggle numerous responsibilities. Daphne discusses how the foundation fosters a sense of belonging and community, underscoring the importance of self-care activities for all caregivers. The episode wraps up with an invitation to connect and collaborate on future initiatives, highlighting the transformative power of sharing stories within the veteran community. Don't miss the chance to learn from Daphne's unwavering dedication and the invaluable lessons her foundation offers to support those who serve and care for others.

Discover how love, laughter, and resilience can transform the caregiving experience in our latest episode, where we celebrate a remarkable milestone for our Parenting Up! community—being named one of the top three podcasts of the year by Hilarity for Charity! This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of our listeners and caregivers like Shina, who joins us to share her journey. As we continue celebrating National Caregivers Month, we speak with Shina Hasan, the founder of Send a Prayer Now. Shina shares how she helped her mom with her grandmother after her sudden diagnosis of Dementia. Shina tells us funny stories about things only she could get her grandmother to do, her times with other family members, and how she was inspired to start her business. As a bonus, Shina is offering 10% off at sendaprayernow.com! Enter code JSMILES10 at Checkout. Subscribe, leave a comment, and a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps! Host: J SmilesProducer: Mia Hall Editor: Annelise Udoye #Nationalcaregivingmonth#caregivingjourney #sendaprayer#smallbusiness #holidayshopping #DementiaAwareness#AlzheimersCare#CaregiverSupport#humorincaregiving #comedypodcasts #alzheimerscare #EndAlzSupport the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGFb1t2RC_m1yMnFJ2T4jwPatreon: https://patreon.com/jsmilesstudiosTEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review!

As we begin National Caregivers Month and the countdown to Veterans Day this November, we're bringing back Assisted Living Services, a family-owned non-medical homecare agency to brief veterans and their loved ones about accessing the many benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other sources.

It's National Philanthropy Month, and the Valley Community Foundation just kicked off its annual "Valley Gives Back" campaign - a two-month initiative encouraging individuals to make planned gifts to their favorite Valley nonprofit and causes. Our guest from the VCF will explain how easy it is to become a philanthropist, and how you can make a measurable and positive difference, even if you can just begin by donating a few dollars a month. Then we'll touch base with the United Way of Connecticut to help unpack The 119K Commission's recently published report, Young People First. Hear UWCT share their bold commitment to our young people, and how they plan to facilitate addressing the barriers to their success, and why the effort is vital for our communities and state economy. And, as we begin National Caregivers Month and the countdown to Veterans Day this November, we're bringing back Assisted Living Services, a family-owned non-medical homecare agency to brief veterans and their loved ones about accessing the many benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other sources.

Ben Verlander welcomes New York Yankees legend Bernie Williams back to the show. They discuss the current state of the New York Yankees, what it meant to have his number retired and what advice he would give Shohei Ohtani during free agency. They also talk about his favorite Derek Jeter story, what he sees in Yankees' Jasson Dominguez and his thoughts on New York Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza. Bernie also talks about National Caregivers Month, his father's battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (or IPF) and his work with Boehringer Ingleheim & the Tune In To Lung Health Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk Money with Jim ShoemakerJoin Jim Shoemaker, Paul Malley, and Scott Jordan to discuss “Your Five Wishes,” "National Caregivers Month,” and “Answers to Your Investment Questions.” Daniel Irwin will take us back to “Scam School – In the 901”.                                          "Helping You Make the Most of Your Money Jim Shoemaker, CFP, ChFC, is an investment advisor representative offering advisory services through Cetera Investment Advisers, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Shoemaker Financial is independently owned and operated. 2176 West St, Ste. 100, Germantown, TN 38138

Talk Money with Jim ShoemakerJoin Jim Shoemaker, Paul Malley, and Scott Jordan to discuss “Your Five Wishes,” "National Caregivers Month,” and “Answers to Your Investment Questions.”  Daniel Irwin will take us back to “Scam School – In the 901”.                                          "Helping You Make the Most of Your Money Jim Shoemaker, CFP, ChFC, is an investment advisor representative offering advisory services through Cetera Investment Advisers, a registered investment adviser. Securities offered through Cetera Advisor Networks, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Shoemaker Financial is independently owned and operated. 2176 West St, Ste. 100, Germantown, TN 38138

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Terri Weber, Elder Care Specialist with UK Human Resources Elder Care Season 6, Episode 15 November is National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In recognition of these two annual observances, UK Elder Care and UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging are hosting Dementia Caregivers Week November 8-10, with a series of webinars designed to give support to caregivers.  For more information about Dementia Caregivers Week visit: Dementia Caregivers Week UK Human Resources|Elder Care To connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram    

Spasticity is one of the most common symptoms of MS, impacting up to 80% of the people living with MS. It can feel like mild muscle tightness that you wish would just go away or it can be so painful and debilitating that it keeps you from moving. Dr. Michelle Cameron joins me in this episode to discuss what spasticity is and how to best manage it. Dr. Cameron is a neurologist and physical therapist, a professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, Interim Chief of Neurology at the VA Portland Healthcare System, and Co-Director of the VA MS Center of Excellence West. We're also talking about a new framework for thinking and talking about MS that's been proposed by an international panel of MS experts. We'll tell you about a study that looked at polypharmacy and MS (Of course, we'll also tell you what polypharmacy is and why you should be aware of it!) We'll share the details around the discovery of human antibodies that have been shown to prevent Epstein-Barr infection (And we'll explain why this could be incredibly important) If you're an MS caregiver, or you know one, I'm asking for just 5 minutes of your time. We're celebrating National Caregivers Month by breaking down the details of the National Family Caregiving Strategy that was recently submitted to Congress. And we're celebrating the indomitable quality of the human spirit by sharing the story of Eric Domingo Roldan and his mom, Sylvia. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! Thanksgiving is two days away!  :22 This Week: Managing Spasticity  1:02 Experts propose a new framework for thinking about and talking about MS  2:07 Polypharmacy and MS  5:55 Researchers identify antibodies that prevent Epstein-Barr Virus infection  9:02 If you're an MS caregiver, or you know one, can I have 5 minutes of your time?  11:30 The 2022 National Family Caregivig Strategy   13:55 Eric Domingo Roldan and his mom, Sylvia, make it into the Guinness Book of World Records  16:34 Dr. Michelle Cameron discusses spasticity and MS 18:40 Share this episode  33:55 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/273 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Time for a New Mechanism-Driven Frameworkhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(22)00289-7/fulltext Tremlett's MS Research Explained: Polypharmacy and Multiple Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study https://tremlettsmsresearchexplained.wordpress.com/2022/10/27/polypharmacy-and-multiple-sclerosis-a-population-based-study/ STUDY: Polypharmacy and Multiple Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13524585221122207 RealTalk MS Episode 229: Evidence Shows MS Is Triggered by the Epstein-Barr Virus with Dr. Kassandra Munger and Dr. AJ Joshi https://realtalkms.com/229 RealTalk MS Episode 231: Evidence Shows EBV Triggers MS: Understanding the Impact of this Breakthrough Research with Dr. Bruce Bebo https://realtalkms.com/231 STUDY: Epstein-Barr Virus gH/gL Has Multiple Sites of Vulnerability for Virus Neutralization and Fusion Inhibition https://cell.com/immunity/fulltext/S1074-7613(22)00544-1 Take the iConquer MS Caregiver Survey https://realtalkms.com/caregiver 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/RAISE_SGRG/NatlStrategyToSupportFamilyCaregivers.pdf Eric Domingo Roldan's Instagram Handle @eeRiicbcn Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 273 Guest: Dr. Michelle Cameron Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy

This “fabulous” interview with Loretta Veney builds on a caregiving relationship spanning 16 years. During those years my guest discovered a unique approach to enhance the relationship between herself and her mom who had dementia. LEGO had been a part of their lives before caregiving and turned out to be an effective and enjoyable communication tool through which Loretta continued to communicate with her mom. This interview was recorded on International Women's Day – which turned out to be an appropriate day to learn about the significance of the day as it relates to “Wonder Woman”. Loretta Woodward Veney is an inspirational speaker who has delivered more than 300 speeches and presentations on dementia and caregiving since 2014, offering a wealth of information, encouragement and humor to her audiences. Loretta is the author of Being My Mom's Mom, Refreshment for the Caregiver's Spirit, and Colors Flowing from My Mind. In 2006 after her beloved mother Doris was diagnosed with dementia, Loretta began learning everything she could about the disease becoming a fierce advocate for her Mom in the process. Loretta and her Mom have been featured in articles in the Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, The Washington Post, The NY Times, AARP Caregiver Stories, as well as a PBS special. In 2019, Loretta was selected as Trailblazer of the Year by Johns Hopkins Medicine. In November 2021 Loretta and her Mom were featured in Episode 6 of Season Four of Robin Roberts Thriver Thursdays series, which previewed on Good Morning America during National Caregivers Month. Loretta's Wonder Woman Mom's 16-year journey ended on January 31, 2022.

In honor of National Caregivers Month, we speak with Grace Whiting, president and CEO of The National Alliance for Caregiving, on why we should give back to those who take care of us. In this episode we discuss the caregiver role, tips to stay healthy, resources, and more. For more information on caregiving, check out our dedicated page for caregivers.

It's National Caregivers Month and Scott Watson talks with CaringBridge CEO Tia Newcomer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Coach, Shasheen (SHA SHEEN) Shah (SHA), consultant to executives at Tesla, Barclays, Hewlett Packard, Toyota and more. Author of The Kid And The King: The Hidden Inner Struggle High Achievers Must Conquer To Reignite And Re-engage with Life. Why are we triggered so easily, letting others dictate how we feel? What happens inside our heads to make us lose our minds? Is it possible to live trigger-free? What would that look like? More Info - https://www.shasheen.com/Mystery Author, PK Norton who is about to publish her 5th novel, Deadly Diamonds. PK (Paula) wrote her first four books with the aid of her husband/muse who died of Parkinsons a few years ago. She and Jack used to discuss various ways to kill people over cocktails and dinner during their travels! Recently, Paula reconnected with her high school sweetheart and he now helps with the books. (Despite the fact that she killed him off in her third book!) More Info - https://pknortonauthor.com/John Lehr and Marie Head, Better Lives. Together.November is National Caregivers Month. We provide support and guidance to help care partners and their loved ones live better with Parkinson's. More Info - https://www.parkinson.org

The 88th Episode of Journey Into Passion with Anika S. is ready to help New Caregivers with 5 Tips that can make a difference on their journey. Tune in November 13th at 3pm EST. Then get ready for the Caregivers Roundtable on November 20th also at 3pm EST. Let's continue to celebrate Caregivers during National Caregivers Month! If you have a question or comment prior to the show or during the live broadcast, please send an email to anikapassionjourney@gmail.com. During the show you can call 347-539-5372, then press the number 1 on your keypad when you are ready to join in on the conversation.

We met Dr. AJ Joshi, Chief Medical Officer at Atara Biotherapeutics, at ECTRMS 2019, when he gave us our first update on ATA 188, Atara's investigational cell therapy for MS. This is the third year in a row that we've connected with Dr. Joshi during ECTRIMS for an update on the progress of ATA 188. This year, he's also sharing news about an unexpected discovery that investigators encountered during their Phase 1 clinical trial (HINT: It's a pretty interesting discovery!) We'll get an advocacy update from Bari Talente, the National MS Society's Executive Vice-President of Advocacy and Healthcare Access as we discuss the benefits that the Build Back Better Act could deliver to people affected by MS. November is National Caregivers Month and, in today's episode, we'll also meet Monica and Stan Wilson, a couple who are amazing examples of how teamwork can overcome some of the challenges of life with MS. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! It's National Caregivers Month  :22 Bari Talente, Executive Vice-President of the National MS Society, talks about how the Build Back Better Act delivers real benefits to people affected by MS  6:05 Monica and Stan Wilson share how they work together as a team  14:24 All the info on this month's Can Do MS Programs 25:06 Dr. AJ Joshi gives us an update on ATA188   26:24 Share this episode  39:22 Download the free RealTalk MS app  39:42 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/219 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com National MS Society COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information/multiple-sclerosis-and-coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-guidance National MS Society Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Guidance for People Living with MS https://www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Additional-COVID-19-Vaccine-Dose-(Booster)-and-MS The MS Caregiver Conundrum Podcast https://mscaregiverconundrum.com National MS Society: aHSCT in MS https://nationalmssociety.org/ahsct Can Do MS Program Information and Registration https://www.cando-ms.org/programs Join the RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms Download the RealTalk MS App for iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 Download the RealTalk MS App for Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 219 Guests: Bari Talente, Monica and Stan Wilson, Dr. AJ Joshi Tags: MS, MultipleSclerosis, MSResearch, MSSociety, RealTalkMS Privacy Policy

November is National Caregivers Month, and caregivers make up nearly 90 million people nationally. The cycle of life can be cruel, and at some point in our lives we give care or need care. Whether patient or caregiver, it is a strong physical and emotional burden. Resources for caregivers can be sparse, and this episode is meant to give all the caregivers their proper praise and to inform on places you can go to find information. Reach out and help others this time of year.New episodes every Monday and Thursday.Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/SolefullyCasualPodcast

In this episode: Lillian, author of Hawai‘i A Vegan Paradise and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style, shared easy ways to incorporate plant-based eating using the golden 80/20 rule. Lillian is the host of Lillian's Vegan World with ThinkTech Hawaii promoting the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and plant-based diet.Evan's news segment touched upon Chicago-based Help at Home's recently launched HealthyMatch program. It leverages the insights of caregivers to identify a client's specific needs, whether that is better nutrition, fall prevention or mitigating loneliness.Savy closed by sharing that next month is National Caregivers Month, and that Gimme A Break non-profit will be hosting the second annual Caregiver of the Year contest. As part of the prize package, the winner will receive a complimentary overnight stay at the Disney Aulani in Ko Olina, Hawaii.Special Offer:Lillian Vegan - Lillian Cumic, author of Hawaii A Vegan Paradise (published Nov 2020) and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style (due for release Nov 2021), is giving away two free signed copies of each of her vegan cookbooks. Email Lillian with a short comment or story about plant-based food to be in the running for this giveaway. You will be notified by email if you have landed one of the signed copies. lillianjp@yahoo.comRecommended Resources:Lillian Vegan - Vegan Chef and author of “Hawaii: A Vegan Paradise” and “Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style” (due for release Nov 2021), Check out Lillian's vegan lifestyle blogs and specially curated recipes.Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - #1 Wellness App Made for Caregivers, By Caregivers. 7 Days Free Trial. Health & fitness classes, family-friendly meal plans, live support sessions, plus certified nutrition coaching.Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Hosts:Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney FundSavy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers GuidesConnect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & SavyInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click Here to Join

Cat Golden, founder of Nurses Inspire Nurses, joins Christina this week to talk about her decision to leave nursing to help nurses directly. Learn how Cat brings love and energy to her business and how she embraces doing things a little differently. Cat Golden's Bio:Cat Golden, a self love advocate, is the founder of Nurses Inspire Nurses, a movement to help nurses help themselves and each other as a community. Cat was able to build Nurses Inspire Nurses into a seven figure business in under two years. She is a pediatric nurse by trade who is obsessed with growth, learning and helping other nurses feel better.Resources and Links:Visit Cat's WebsiteLearn About Nurses Inspire NursesFollow Cat on InstagramFollow Nurses Inspire Nurses on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn! Christina Lecuyer's Bio:Christina Lecuyer is a former Professional Golfer, a three-time reality television competitor, Confidence + Mindset Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Founder of Women with C.L.A.S.S. Mastermind, as well as Decide It's Your Turn: Women's Weekend. Christina's mission in life is to empower people to fully live in their purpose, confidently and successfully! Decide It's Your Turn! PodcastResources and Links:Christina Lecuyer's WebsiteFollow us on InstagramFollow us on FacebookLooking for our Tweets?Christina Lecuyer on YouTubeHashtags : #justbe #worthaf #livealifeyoulove 

After years of tests, after countless of late-night WebMD searches, and a sea of referrals … after hours on the phone with insurance companies and payment plans. After all of that. That is when you FINALLY receive the words: We think your son has a rare condition. And just when you thought you would get answers. That — for patients with rare and orphan conditions — is only where your journey begins. At least that is where the journey began for Monica Weldon, our guest for this episode of Rare Voices. Monica was able to absorb those words and the emotional roller coaster attached to them and create a network of support and a vision for what advocacy can mean for patients with rare and orphan conditions. In 2014, Monica founded Bridge the Gap: SYNGAP Education and Research Foundation. While most patient advocacy groups focus on an illness, Monica focused her foundation on the research involving a rare gene mutation. As a result, she has been able to build a coalition with other advocacy groups, research institutions, and, most impressively, with manufacturers. Today, Monica is a force for change in patient advocacy, an author, and keynote speaker at countless conferences even beyond health care. I'm excited to bring you her story during National Caregivers Month, because, most importantly, Monica has redefined what it means to be a caregiver with what she has accomplished on behalf of her son, Beckett.

Caregivers play a crucial role in the health and well-being of their loved ones, not only by providing care but often by making key decisions that influence their health treatments and outcomes. While Humana has long-recognized, engaged, and supported caregivers, more deliberate efforts are now underway to incorporate “caregiver” into the company’s strategy and business model. Find out why during this special National Caregivers Month podcast, as William Fleming, PharmD, Humana’s President of Clinical & Pharmacy Solutions, along with Greg Horlander and Aubree Booth, from the Clinical Product Organization, discuss the growing momentum of caregiver focus to further advance positive healthcare experiences.

In this episode, we chat with Sam’s dad, Ed about care-giving as we celebrate National Caregivers Month. While we share a lot of laughs we discuss his “all-in” commitment to Sam’s mom as her full-time caregiver. He explains how he gets through each day as well as the journey their lives have taken over the years since Kathy’s diagnosis.  To watch the documentary about Ed and Kathy and learn about the life of someone with MS through the eyes of her caregiver, visit KV’s Krew, Inc. to view A Journey of Hope.

In this bonus episode we share a panel discussion on caregiving that we hosted in the Connectivity Center for our monthly support group as part of National Caregivers Month.

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To round of National Caregivers Month, we feature Sarah Verardo. Sarah is the CEO of Independence Fund and a caregiver for her husband, an Army Veteran. Sarah also authored the children's book, Hero at Home. Founded in 2007, The Independence Fund is committed to empowering our nation’s catastrophically wounded, injured, or ill Veterans to overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds incurred in the line of duty. We are dedicated to improving the lives of both our Veterans and their families. Through our Mobility, Caregiver, Adaptive Sports, Advocacy, and Family programs, The Independence Fund strives to bridge the gap of unmet needs for Veterans and their caregivers. Sarah also recently announced Independence Fund's new program, Operation Resiliency. The program will team with VA to host suicide prevention reunion retreats with the Veterans of high suicide rate military units. Sarah joins this week's podcast to discuss her experience as her husband's caregiver and her efforts at Independence Fund.

Everyone needs a break from time to time. Borne the Battle - and, more importantly, its host - decided to take a short break from production. It's been a month since our last episode was published, but I was still recording interviews in that span of time. A couple of the interviews I did were with caregivers. With November being National Caregivers Month, and with this week being Thanksgiving, I decided to bring the podcast back to full form with two episodes featuring caregivers. Not only to spotlight their efforts, but to show our gratitude for the role they play in Veterans' lives. First up is Liz Rotenberry. Liz joined me at VA Central Office after the Elizabeth Dole Foundation showed interest in collaborating on a podcast. I didn't know much about Liz before we started the interview, but by the end of it I felt I had just recorded one of the more valuable interviews in the podcast's two year history. Liz, is a military caregiver for her husband, a Marine Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran. As an Elizabeth Dole Fellow Alumna, Liz works to advocate not only for herself and her family, but for all Military and Veteran Caregivers. Liz joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation as their Caregiver Community Program Coordinator and is now the Foundation’s Fellows Program Coordinator. Prior to becoming a military caregiver, Liz graduated from the University of Delaware with a BAS in Art and Art History. Liz worked in the architectural field as a designer for schools, medical, offices to government and military facilities, including the test sites on Proving Grounds in Arizona. The work Liz experienced with the Proving Grounds in Arizona provided an eye opening experience to what our Military train for in real life theater every day. Liz is honored to have been a part of the training and implementation of the Joint Experimentation Range Complex. It is important for Liz to represent not only the Veteran but especially the Caregiver. Liz and I talk about being a military spouse during her husband's service and how she experienced transition when her husband separated from the military. That, plus plenty of insight on her role as a caregiver.

As stroke survivors, Emergency Room physicians play an important part in our survival and rapid treatment, but we often don't think about them. We build ongoing clinical relationships with our neurologists, physiatrists, OTs, PTs, Speech Therapists. Rehab nurses, CNAs, and more, but not the ER docs. When they see us, our brains are in full crisis/panic mode, our loved ones are terrified, and the doctors are busy making rapid assessments, decisions, and referrals. By the time we get a chance to calm down and assess our new landscape, they are long gone and have transitioned off our care team. That's one reason I enjoyed talking with Dr. Kimberly Brown. It was a chance to get some insight into a field I knew little about.  Among the things I found interesting was how she talk about the impact of technology in medical education -- listening to a heart murmur on the computer during school work and later tying that into the real world in listening on an actual patient. We also talk about the role of ER Pharmacists, the role Methodist University Hospital has had in treating folks with the clot busting drug tPA, and some of the challenges around public health. We do have some discussion of the politics of healthcare in this episode. Regardless of how you feel about the Affordable Care Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the future of Medicare and Medicaid, the political decisions around these programs will directly affect the lives of millions of stroke survivors and potential survivors in the US, and it's important to be aware of what's going on and express your views to your elected officials. We reference the FAST signs for stroke. If you're not familiar with them they are:   We also talk about sepsis or being septic. Sepsis can be the result of the body's attempt to fight an infection. Basically, the infection results in the body dumping an excess of chemicals into the blood stream to fight the infection, but it instead leads to inflammation in other organs. Symptoms of sepsis can sometimes mirror stroke. Sepsis is a life threatening condition. Fortunately whether you come into the ER with Sepsis or Stroke, folks like Dr. Kimberly Brown are there to take care of you. Dr. Kimberly Brown is an emergency physician in Memphis, Tennessee. She is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and earned her undergraduate degree from Fisk University. Loving warmer weather, Dr. Brown earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Florida in Public Health Management and Policy. She attended Ross University School of Medicine and recently completed her emergency medicine residency as a member of the inaugural graduating class of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Brown’s clinical interests include neurologic emergencies, critical care, sepsis, and education. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, volunteering, watching too much reality tv and trying new restaurants. Improving Care in the Stroke Belt Dr. Brown serves patients in the Stroke Belt of the US. This is the region of the country that since the early 60s has had a significantly higher about of stroke patients and higher mortality from stroke than the rest of the country. It includes: Tennessee Virginia Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Making sure all patients have access to coverage Decrease food desserts Programs to incentive physicians to go to under-served communities in Appalachia and urban centers to ensure access to care Make sure schools are good so kids can read and understand their health Medical professionals have to do a better job at educating patients about how their body works and what's going on with it.   Hack of the Week When you arrive at the ER, especially as a previous stroke survivor or person with disabilities. It's important to provide the team with as much information as possible. The need to know about the medications (legal AND illegal) you are taking, any previous stroke or medical issues, what disabilities you already had, and more. Any video or recent photos of you prior to this incident can also be extremely helpful to the staff so they can get a better sense of what's changed. Every Branch and Leaf -- National Caregivers Month November is National Caregivers Month. These people make a huge difference in our lives, and it's important to recognize and thank them for their support. One way to support caregivers is to read Dr. Kate Lorig's book "Building Better Caregivers." I talked with the author back in episode 19 at http://strokecast.com/kate. Larry Benitez is one of my colleagues from a professional networking group. He's also a banjo player who volunteers at the Old Friends Club in the Seattle area. The Old Friends Club support folks with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Larry recently recorded a song dedicated to care givers. You can learn more about it here. Or just watch the video below. Be sure to comment on and like the video over on YouTube, too.   Links Dr. Kimberly Brown's Website www.drkimberlybrownmd.com Dr. Kimberly Brown's Email info@drkimberlybrownmd.com Dr. Kimberly Brown's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drkimberlyb/ Dr. Kimberly Brown's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drkimberlyb/ Dr. Kimberly Brown's Twitter https://twitter.com/drkimberlyb_ Chronicles of Women in White Coats http://womeninwhitecoats.com/ Methodist University Hospital Emergency Medicine http://www.methodisthealth.org/healthcare-services/emergency-medicine/ Stroke belt on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke_Belt Sepsis on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepsis FAST from the American Heart Association https://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/WarningSigns/Stroke-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms_UCM_308528_SubHomePage.jsp Strokecast Episode 19: Meet Dr. Kate Lorig http://strokecast.com/kate Old Friends Club https://www.oldfriendsclub.org/about-us-1 Larry's Song on YouTube http://strokecast.com/larryssong Larry's post on LinkedIn http://strokecast.com/LarrysStory   Where do we go from here? Be sure to check out Dr. Kimberly Brown's website and connect with Dr. Brown on social media Explore the Chronicles of Women in White Coats and check out those programs. Let Go comment on Larry's video on YouTube. Share this episode with a friend, colleague, relative, ER denizen, or banjo player by sending them the link to http://strokecast.com/kimberly. Don't get best...get better

Dr. Keri Peterson shares tips to for caring for your loved ones

The AARP Prepare to Care Podcast has looked at resources for caregivers in Houston and beyond. We've looked at everything from 211 to long distance caregiving to ho to deal with difficult family members. It has all been wonderful advice, but in honor of National Caregivers Month, we wanted to invite one of you, a caregivers, to share her story from the front lines. On this latest podcast episode our host, Marie Pierre, talks to Barbara Lewis. She is an extraordinary woman who has taken on the incredible journey of being the main caregiver for her mother in Houston. Barbara will be sharing her personal caregiving story and what actually works or what resources she wishes she had more access to in order to care for her mother.

Television star Leeza Gibbons joins Let's Talk America with Host Shana Thornton to discuss National Caregivers Month. Listen in with a friend.    Thank you for visiting our page. Please visit www.ltaradio.com for more information. #LTARadio #Caregivers 

PegCityLovely chats with well known TV Host Leeza Gibbons about National Caregivers Month. Leeza shares caregiving tips and improvements in senior care.

PegCityLovely chats with well known TV Host Leeza Gibbons about National Caregivers Month. Leeza shares caregiving tips and improvements in senior care.

In memory of her mother and in recognition National Caregivers Month and World Alzheimer’s Month, Elaine tells listeners how they can get a free one-year membership to CaregiverHelp.com. This new online, video-based caregiver support program was developed by Elaine and her husband, Dr. Alex Sanchez. The program is divided into modules – sort of like chapters in a book. … Read more about this episode...