troy doughan podcast appearances and mentions

Caregiving Secrets

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 52:50

Can I trust you with my secrets?No. I don’t want you to keep them. I want you to SHARE them! Let your loved ones, your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even your boss know them.These secrets are too important! Everyone must know!These are secrets about how to be a better caregiver.You have told me some of your secrets, like how you skip meals, or forget your own medications because you are taking care of your loved one.Have you ever postponed medical treatment because you don’t have time, or because you don’t have anyone else to care for your loved one? DON’T LET ME HEAR YOU DOING THAT! You have to learn ways to put yourself first.As caregivers, we often put the needs of our family members ahead of our own needs – even to a dangerous extreme. I admit, I’ve done it…and later regretted it.In this podcast, Troy Doughan, In-Home Program Director with Apex Home Health Care, and I discuss this topic. We will have some revealing talks about caregivers (maybe about someone like you).

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Caregiving Secrets

Toula's Tips for Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 52:50

Can I trust you with my secrets?No. I don’t want you to keep them. I want you to SHARE them! Let your loved ones, your family, your friends, your co-workers, and even your boss know them.These secrets are too important! Everyone must know!These are secrets about how to be a better caregiver.You have told me some of your secrets, like how you skip meals, or forget your own medications because you are taking care of your loved one.Have you ever postponed medical treatment because you don’t have time, or because you don’t have anyone else to care for your loved one? DON’T LET ME HEAR YOU DOING THAT! You have to learn ways to put yourself first.As caregivers, we often put the needs of our family members ahead of our own needs – even to a dangerous extreme. I admit, I’ve done it…and later regretted it.In this podcast, Troy Doughan, In-Home Program Director with Apex Home Health Care, and I discuss this topic. We will have some revealing talks about caregivers (maybe about someone like you).

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I’m Here, Not There. Now What? Long Distance Caregiving

Toula's Tips for Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 53:51

Are you still a caregiver if your loved one doesn’t live with you?Of course you are. Many of us are “long-distance caregivers.” Our loved ones are in other facilities, maybe other cities, or even other states. We still accept the responsibility of making sure that they are safe, healthy and secure.The responsibility of caregiving does not decrease with mileage.But the difficulty of being a caregiver does.What happens if your loved one needs help? Is she receiving the care that you would give if you were there? Can you trust those who are watching and treating him every day? Are you missing any signs of self-neglect because you are not there?These are serious issues. There are good responses. There is help.My guest co-hosts on this Podcast. will help you. Chris MacLellan, “the Bow Tie Guy,” and Troy Doughan, In-Home Program Director with Apex Home Health Care are warm, energetic and very positive about life.Chris is a caregiver advocate and radio talk show host living in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. He has published several books on caregiving. Troy Doughan has helped many caregivers through his important role with Apex.Together, they will help to answer your questions about being a “long-distance caregiver.”

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I’m Here, Not There. Now What? Long Distance Caregiving

Toula's Tips for Caregivers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 53:51

Are you still a caregiver if your loved one doesn’t live with you?Of course you are. Many of us are “long-distance caregivers.” Our loved ones are in other facilities, maybe other cities, or even other states. We still accept the responsibility of making sure that they are safe, healthy and secure.The responsibility of caregiving does not decrease with mileage.But the difficulty of being a caregiver does.What happens if your loved one needs help? Is she receiving the care that you would give if you were there? Can you trust those who are watching and treating him every day? Are you missing any signs of self-neglect because you are not there?These are serious issues. There are good responses. There is help.My guest co-hosts on this Podcast. will help you. Chris MacLellan, “the Bow Tie Guy,” and Troy Doughan, In-Home Program Director with Apex Home Health Care are warm, energetic and very positive about life.Chris is a caregiver advocate and radio talk show host living in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. He has published several books on caregiving. Troy Doughan has helped many caregivers through his important role with Apex.Together, they will help to answer your questions about being a “long-distance caregiver.”

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