The Caregiver Community https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com In “The Caregiver Community,” hosted by Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. Frances talks about the “graying of America’ and “the silver tsunami” and how our nation’s changing demographics are impacting families, adult child caregivers, and businesses. We also talk about our personal experiences as adult child caregivers - what we need to know in order to be balanced and informed caregivers, what we are learning from our journey with our parents about aging and about ourselves, and advice we wish someone had told us when we began our journeys. If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities with the needs of parents and in-laws, this show is for you! Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en © 2014 The MESH Education 1440 episodic The MESH The MESH No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20465457/Caregiver_copy8sh6k.jpg The Caregiver Community https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com 144 144 Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent through Movement & Nutrition with Senior TLC Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent through Movement & Nutrition with Senior TLC https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/helping-aging-parents-stay-independent-through-movement-nutrition-with-senior-tlc/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/helping-aging-parents-stay-independent-through-movement-nutrition-with-senior-tlc/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/cc26d915-fbbe-388e-b483-2e2966adc6ea Ask any person over the age of 65, and they’ll tell you they’re losing muscle mass and strength – quickly! In fact, adults can lose 3-8% of their muscle mass every decade after the age of 30! That’s why this podcast will address the body’s progression as we age – and how caregivers can help their aging loved ones stay fit well into their senior years.  Joining our host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver is Meg Picklesimer, Registered Dietician and Jason White, Physical Therapy Assistant, from Senior TLC

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> Ask any person over the age of 65, and they’ll tell you they’re losing muscle mass and strength – quickly! In fact, adults can lose 3-8% of their muscle mass every decade after the age of 30! That’s why this podcast will address the body’s progression as we age – and how caregivers can help their aging loved ones stay fit well into their senior years.  Joining our host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver is Meg Picklesimer, Registered Dietician and Jason White, Physical Therapy Assistant, from Senior TLC

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> The MESH false No 3148 14 full Caregivers’ Guide to the Body, Mobility, and DME with Bill Price, Mobility Scooters and More Caregivers’ Guide to the Body, Mobility, and DME with Bill Price, Mobility Scooters and More https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregivers-guide-to-the-body-mobility-and-dme-with-bill-price-mobility-scooters-and-more/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregivers-guide-to-the-body-mobility-and-dme-with-bill-price-mobility-scooters-and-more/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/c70fec0b-9e40-3f92-a312-cc9506480b4b Loss of mobility can happen gradually or suddenly, making everyday activities more challenging for older adults and the families who support them. In this podcast, join host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver and Mr. Bill Price, Owner, Mobility Scooters and More, Roswell, GA as they explore how to recognize when it may be time to consider mobility solutions and how to assess changing physical needs and limitations. Learn about common types of durable medical equipment (DME)—such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices—and how to select options that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Experts share practical guidance to help caregivers and their families make informed decisions with confidence. 

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For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> Loss of mobility can happen gradually or suddenly, making everyday activities more challenging for older adults and the families who support them. In this podcast, join host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver and Mr. Bill Price, Owner, Mobility Scooters and More, Roswell, GA as they explore how to recognize when it may be time to consider mobility solutions and how to assess changing physical needs and limitations. Learn about common types of durable medical equipment (DME)—such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices—and how to select options that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Experts share practical guidance to help caregivers and their families make informed decisions with confidence. 

Click here to view the slides from this episode!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> Loss of mobility can happen gradually or suddenly, making everyday activities more challenging for older adults and the families who support them. In this podcast, join host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver and Mr. Bill Price, Owner, Mobility Scooters and More, Roswell, GA as they explore how to recognize when it may be time to consider mobility solutions and how to assess changing physical needs and limitations. Learn about common types of durable medical equipment (DME)—such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and other assistive devices—and how to select options that promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Experts share practical guidance to help caregivers and their families make informed decisions with confidence. The MESH false No 2905 13 full Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help with Tracy Johnson, Premier Care Management of Georgia Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help with Tracy Johnson, Premier Care Management of Georgia https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-life-care-managers-when-why-and-how-they-help-with-tracy-johnson-premier-care-management-of-georgia/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-life-care-managers-when-why-and-how-they-help-with-tracy-johnson-premier-care-management-of-georgia/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:30:00 -0500 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/b5e52e27-4e48-341e-a5de-8934dc7582a8 What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Ms. Tracy Johnson, RN, CCM, CDAL; Registered Nurse Care Consultant, Aging Life Care Professional, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, and CEO of Premier Care Management of Georgia, break down the care management process, how it differs from home care, warning signs that care management may be needed, and how these services support caregivers, including those at a distance. You’ll also learn what care management assessments look like, what these services cost, and how care managers help families navigate complex aging challenges with confidence.

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Ms. Tracy Johnson, RN, CCM, CDAL; Registered Nurse Care Consultant, Aging Life Care Professional, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, and CEO of Premier Care Management of Georgia, break down the care management process, how it differs from home care, warning signs that care management may be needed, and how these services support caregivers, including those at a distance. You’ll also learn what care management assessments look like, what these services cost, and how care managers help families navigate complex aging challenges with confidence.

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Ms. Tracy Johnson, RN, CCM, CDAL; Registered Nurse Care Consultant, Aging Life Care Professional, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, and CEO of Premier Care Management of Georgia, break down the care management process, how it differs from home care, warning signs that care management may be needed, and how these services support caregivers, including those at a distance. You’ll also learn what care management assessments look like, what these services cost, and how care managers help families navigate complex aging challenges with confidence. The MESH false No 1380 12 full Medication Management and Safety: More than Just Filling a Pill Box with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, GeriatRx, Inc. Medication Management and Safety: More than Just Filling a Pill Box with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, GeriatRx, Inc. https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medication-management-and-safety-more-than-just-filling-a-pill-box-with/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medication-management-and-safety-more-than-just-filling-a-pill-box-with/#comments Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/8460cd5a-1530-3f72-954e-a0931c157c79 More than 275,000 Americans die each year due to medication mismanagement, and 750 older adults are hospitalized every day from medication-related harm. And, on average, individual Americans waste about $6000 every year on unnecessary medications. In this episode, host Karen Summey, MA ACAPcommuntiy welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, President/CEO of GeriatRx, Inc. We take a look at overprescribing, medication safety, and practical advice for caregivers and their loved ones on how to manage this healthcare crisis. Please join us!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

 

 

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Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver

]]> More than 275,000 Americans die each year due to medication mismanagement, and 750 older adults are hospitalized every day from medication-related harm. And, on average, individual Americans waste about $6000 every year on unnecessary medications. In this episode, host Karen Summey, MA ACAPcommuntiy welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, President/CEO of GeriatRx, Inc. We take a look at overprescribing, medication safety, and practical advice for caregivers and their loved ones on how to manage this healthcare crisis. Please join us!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

 

 

Interviewer 

Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver

]]> The MESH false No 2203 11 full Art Therapy for Non-Artist Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Angel Duncan, Registered Art Therapist Art Therapy for Non-Artist Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Angel Duncan, Registered Art Therapist https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-for-non-artist-caregivers-and-their-loved-ones-with-angel-duncan-registered-art-therapist/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/art-therapy-for-non-artist-caregivers-and-their-loved-ones-with-angel-duncan-registered-art-therapist/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/dc7bf232-c276-3b4d-a7ca-695d3d390481 It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we’re talking about art for non-artist caregivers and their loved ones. It’s the process of de-stressing that counts – not the result! Join Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Angel Duncan, PhD in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in this episode of The Caregiver Community!

Check out the Shopping Guide referenced in this episode here!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we’re talking about art for non-artist caregivers and their loved ones. It’s the process of de-stressing that counts – not the result! Join Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Angel Duncan, PhD in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in this episode of The Caregiver Community!

Check out the Shopping Guide referenced in this episode here!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we’re talking about art for non-artist caregivers and their loved ones. It’s the process of de-stressing that counts – not the result! Join Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Angel Duncan, PhD in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) in this episode of The Caregiver Community! The MESH false No 1263 10 full Practical Caregiving Tips and New Shopping Guide Practical Caregiving Tips and New Shopping Guide https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/practical-caregiving-tips-and-new-shopping-guide/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/practical-caregiving-tips-and-new-shopping-guide/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/33bd98de-7f44-31a9-bc08-5e03924d55d4 Caring for an older adult often means finding ways to make daily life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. This month host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity is joined by Jane Everson, PhD, and Catherine Hague, Retired English and Creative Writing Teacher. All three are active family caregivers and will offer helpful tips from the front lines of caregiving, as well as ideas for the perfect holiday (or year-round) gifts for yourself or those in your care. 

Check out the Shopping Guide referenced in this episode here!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> Caring for an older adult often means finding ways to make daily life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. This month host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity is joined by Jane Everson, PhD, and Catherine Hague, Retired English and Creative Writing Teacher. All three are active family caregivers and will offer helpful tips from the front lines of caregiving, as well as ideas for the perfect holiday (or year-round) gifts for yourself or those in your care. 


Check out the Shopping Guide referenced in this episode here!

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> The MESH false No 4027 9 full Beyond the Myths: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring Beyond the Myths: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-myths-understanding-hospice-and-palliative-care-with-julie-packer-carolina-caring/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/beyond-the-myths-understanding-hospice-and-palliative-care-with-julie-packer-carolina-caring/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/614af642-f936-372f-bc0a-80a06f153885 In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Julie Packer, Director of Professional Relations, Carolina Caring. Karen and Julie take a look at Hospice and Palliative Care services, dispel some preconceived notions, get an inside look at what these programs are, how they work, and who is eligible to receive them. It’s more than you think!  

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Julie Packer, Director of Professional Relations, Carolina Caring. Karen and Julie take a look at Hospice and Palliative Care services, dispel some preconceived notions, get an inside look at what these programs are, how they work, and who is eligible to receive them. It’s more than you think!  

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.]]> The MESH false No 2403 8 full Caregiving in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads with Mark Hensley Caregiving in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads with Mark Hensley https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-in-2025-a-nation-at-a-crossroads/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-in-2025-a-nation-at-a-crossroads/#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/a800afc7-2033-3e39-b207-3266ef914784 More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our co-workers. Are you among them? Do you know some of them? Or do you employ them? Join host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and guest Mark Hensley, Associate State Director, Outreach & Advocacy, AARP North Carolina to hear more about the state of caregiving in America in 2025 – who we are, what we do, and what we need. 

Link to Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 - AARP Research Report

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our co-workers. Are you among them? Do you know some of them? Or do you employ them? Join host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and guest Mark Hensley, Associate State Director, Outreach & Advocacy, AARP North Carolina to hear more about the state of caregiving in America in 2025 – who we are, what we do, and what we need. 

Link to Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 - AARP Research Report

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.

 

]]> The MESH false No 1234 7 full Changing Minds, Honoring Wishes: The Human Side of Advance Care Planning with Libby Dunahoo Changing Minds, Honoring Wishes: The Human Side of Advance Care Planning with Libby Dunahoo https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/changing-minds-honoring-wishes-the-human-side-of-advance-care-planning/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/changing-minds-honoring-wishes-the-human-side-of-advance-care-planning/#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/97bb4034-670c-3fc9-be33-c70d3f9ae97d Advance care planning isn’t just a legal process – it’s a deeply human one. In this episode, we talk with an advance care planning expert about how emotions, relationships, and evolving life circumstances shape end-of-life decisions. Join host Karen Summey, MA, Project Manager, ACAPcommunity and guest Libby Dunahoo, Manager of the Advance Care Planning department for Northeast Georgia Health System as they explore what happens when someone changes their mind, how to update their plan, and how caregivers and healthcare agents can honor those wishes with clarity and compassion. This is a conversation about flexibility, trust, and putting people – not just paperwork – at the center of care. 

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge 

 

]]> Advance care planning isn’t just a legal process – it’s a deeply human one. In this episode, we talk with an advance care planning expert about how emotions, relationships, and evolving life circumstances shape end-of-life decisions. Join host Karen Summey, MA, Project Manager, ACAPcommunity and guest Libby Dunahoo, Manager of the Advance Care Planning department for Northeast Georgia Health System as they explore what happens when someone changes their mind, how to update their plan, and how caregivers and healthcare agents can honor those wishes with clarity and compassion. This is a conversation about flexibility, trust, and putting people – not just paperwork – at the center of care. 

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge 

 

]]> The MESH false No 2201 6 full Lifelong Gardening: Support for Aging Gardeners and Their Care Partners with John Bowen Lifelong Gardening: Support for Aging Gardeners and Their Care Partners with John Bowen https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/lifelong-gardening-support-for-aging-gardeners-and-their-care-partners/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/lifelong-gardening-support-for-aging-gardeners-and-their-care-partners/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/528b5d5d-1c6d-3fc5-8f33-1c14c760206b Gardening is more than just a physical activity; it’s also deeply emotional to those who pursue it across a lifetime. It’s part of a person’s identity, grounding, and place in the world. As physical challenges ensue through the years, it’s important to know how to adapt gardening activities and tools along the way. Gardeners and their care partners can plan ahead to ensure this meaningful part of life continues despite the many challenges.

In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by John Bowen, Retired Master Gardener, NCSU Cooperative Extension Volunteer. John is a retired science teacher and an active Master Gardener in Buncombe County in western North Carolina.  He and his wife and two cats moved to the Asheville area seven years ago where they put in a garden and remodeled a house, in that order.  “First things first,” John says.

Click here for a companion handout for this episode! 

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge 

 

]]> Gardening is more than just a physical activity; it’s also deeply emotional to those who pursue it across a lifetime. It’s part of a person’s identity, grounding, and place in the world. As physical challenges ensue through the years, it’s important to know how to adapt gardening activities and tools along the way. Gardeners and their care partners can plan ahead to ensure this meaningful part of life continues despite the many challenges.

In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by John Bowen, Retired Master Gardener, NCSU Cooperative Extension Volunteer. John is a retired science teacher and an active Master Gardener in Buncombe County in western North Carolina.  He and his wife and two cats moved to the Asheville area seven years ago where they put in a garden and remodeled a house, in that order.  “First things first,” John says.

Click here for a companion handout for this episode! 

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge 

 

]]> The MESH false No 2668 5 full Caregiver Resilience: How to Meet Stressful Experiences with Compassion and Skill with Christy Shi Day Caregiver Resilience: How to Meet Stressful Experiences with Compassion and Skill with Christy Shi Day https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiver-resilience-how-to-meet-stressful-experiences-with-compassion-and-skill-with-christy-shi-day/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiver-resilience-how-to-meet-stressful-experiences-with-compassion-and-skill-with-christy-shi-day/#comments Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/91c2c661-158d-3c66-be45-6d50d402933f Caregiving can push anyone past their limits. In this conversation, trauma-informed strategist Christy Shi Day shares how understanding our nervous system can help us stay calm, connected, and grounded — even in the most challenging moments. Learn simple, science-based tools for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and more resilient relationships with your aging parents, your family, and yourself.

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For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge ]]> Caregiving can push anyone past their limits. In this conversation, trauma-informed strategist Christy Shi Day shares how understanding our nervous system can help us stay calm, connected, and grounded — even in the most challenging moments. Learn simple, science-based tools for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and more resilient relationships with your aging parents, your family, and yourself.

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For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge ]]> Caregiving can push anyone past their limits. In this conversation, trauma-informed strategist Christy Shi Day shares how understanding our nervous system can help us stay calm, connected, and grounded — even in the most challenging moments. Learn simple, science-based tools for emotional regulation, clearer communication, and more resilient relationships with your aging parents, your family, and yourself. The MESH false No 2611 4 full Rediscovering Your Parents as an Adult Child Caregiver with Dr. Corinne Auman Rediscovering Your Parents as an Adult Child Caregiver with Dr. Corinne Auman https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/rediscovering-your-parents-as-an-adult-child-caregiver-with-dr%c2%a0corinne-auman/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/rediscovering-your-parents-as-an-adult-child-caregiver-with-dr%c2%a0corinne-auman/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/1eb92d64-f688-3db8-948c-f88ab7ecaec4 ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Corinne Auman for a discussion about how we can engage in deeper conversations with our parents to know how they have evolved over time. Then, learn how to adapt your approaches to truly meet your parents’ care needs in this moment.      For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge   ]]> now? Host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Corinne Auman for a discussion about how we can engage in deeper conversations with our parents to know how they have evolved over time. Then, learn how to adapt your approaches to truly meet your parents’ care needs in this moment.      For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, PACE@Home in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge   ]]> Are we harboring outdated versions of our parents in our minds? What does it look like in practice to be a care partner for someone based on who they are now? Host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Corinne Auman for a discussion about how we can engage in deeper conversations with our parents to know how they have evolved over time. Then, learn how to adapt your approaches to truly meet your parents’ care needs in this moment. The MESH false No 1430 3 full Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age with Dr. Mitchell Straub, Vital Rehab and Wellness Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age with Dr. Mitchell Straub, Vital Rehab and Wellness https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/helping-your-loved-ones-stay-strong-and-healthy-as-they-age-with-dr-mitchell-straub-vital-rehab-and-wellness/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/helping-your-loved-ones-stay-strong-and-healthy-as-they-age-with-dr-mitchell-straub-vital-rehab-and-wellness/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/06fa978a-927d-330d-8cc7-06e9558b5aa3 Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age...In this episode of the Caregiver Community host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, is joined by Dr. Mitchell Straub, owner and founder of Vital Rehab and Wellness in State College, PA. Join Karen and Mitchell as they explore the intersection of well-being and physical therapy - and how care partners can spot signs that their loved ones need professional help to live their best years as they age.

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here. No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.

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]]> Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age...In this episode of the Caregiver Community host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, is joined by Dr. Mitchell Straub, owner and founder of Vital Rehab and Wellness in State College, PA. Join Karen and Mitchell as they explore the intersection of well-being and physical therapy - and how care partners can spot signs that their loved ones need professional help to live their best years as they age.

For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here. No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.

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]]> Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age...In this episode of the Caregiver Community host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, is joined by Dr. Mitchell Straub, owner and founder of Vital Rehab and Wellness in State College, PA. Join Karen and Mitchell as they explore the intersection of well-being and physical therapy - and how care partners can spot signs that their loved ones need professional help to live their best years as they age. The MESH false No 1776 2 full Impacts of Caregiving for Both Caregivers and Care Recipients Impacts of Caregiving for Both Caregivers and Care Recipients https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/impacts-of-caregiving-for-both-caregivers-and-care-recipients/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/impacts-of-caregiving-for-both-caregivers-and-care-recipients/#comments Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/rfrWsj9NLz4QfTvePFKtWCUqdxrJzRhDEuB32skDsCM What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about the joys and challenges of caring for aging parents and other adult loved ones.

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]]> What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about the joys and challenges of caring for aging parents and other adult loved ones.

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]]> What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about the joys and challenges of caring for aging parents and other adult loved ones. The MESH false No 2256 full Making Home Safe, Regardless of Age with Rev. Jim Luck Making Home Safe, Regardless of Age with Rev. Jim Luck https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/making-home-safe-regardless-of-age-with-rev-jim-luck/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/making-home-safe-regardless-of-age-with-rev-jim-luck/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b2uZ_WImntzaTQYwkCsTkc-GDJjTdCcx1QxhPR5yZ-o How can we make sure the home is safe and comfortable for loved ones, regardless of age? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Jim Luck, retired Aging in Place and Universal Design specialist, as they discuss areas of the home to consider and strategies for keeping loved ones safe in the home.

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]]> How can we make sure the home is safe and comfortable for loved ones, regardless of age? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Jim Luck, retired Aging in Place and Universal Design specialist, as they discuss areas of the home to consider and strategies for keeping loved ones safe in the home.

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]]> How can we make sure the home is safe and comfortable for loved ones, regardless of age? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Jim Luck, retired Aging in Place and Universal Design specialist, as they discuss areas of the home to consider and strategies for keeping loved ones safe in the home. The MESH false No 3305 full Supporting Aging Parents from Across the Country or in the Next Town with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg Supporting Aging Parents from Across the Country or in the Next Town with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/supporting-aging-parents-from-across-the-country-or-in-the-next-town-with-dr-cheryl-greenberg/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/supporting-aging-parents-from-across-the-country-or-in-the-next-town-with-dr-cheryl-greenberg/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:19:35 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/J5bAoFl5HNQYUWguiM2calAyweKHeyrj7acFGZewIHE Supporting an aging loved one, particularly from a distance, can include unique challenges. In this podcast, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families, presents insights into understanding loved ones’ needs from a distance, steps for effectively addressing the concerns, and some of the particular challenges of providing support from a distance.

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]]> Supporting an aging loved one, particularly from a distance, can include unique challenges. In this podcast, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families, presents insights into understanding loved ones’ needs from a distance, steps for effectively addressing the concerns, and some of the particular challenges of providing support from a distance.

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]]> Supporting an aging loved one, particularly from a distance, can include unique challenges. In this podcast, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families, presents insights into understanding loved ones’ needs from a distance, steps for effectively addressing the concerns, and some of the particular challenges of providing support from a distance. The MESH false No 3034 full Rainbows of Caring with Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD Rainbows of Caring with Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/rainbows-of-caring-with-dr-joel-g-anderson-phd/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/rainbows-of-caring-with-dr-joel-g-anderson-phd/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:03:18 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qLQL_CcgwECNyoQn3Kj4Rur36TsA3oINWyFBVNEKC3M LGBTQIA+ adults take on caregiving roles for older adults more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Who are these caregivers and their lived experiences? What opportunities exist to support LGBTQIA+ people needing care and LGBTQIA+ caregivers? In this episode, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP, FGSA – Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, and will explore caregiving in the LGBTQIA+ community and future insights.

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]]> LGBTQIA+ adults take on caregiving roles for older adults more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Who are these caregivers and their lived experiences? What opportunities exist to support LGBTQIA+ people needing care and LGBTQIA+ caregivers? In this episode, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP, FGSA – Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, and will explore caregiving in the LGBTQIA+ community and future insights.

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]]> LGBTQIA+ adults take on caregiving roles for older adults more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Who are these caregivers and their lived experiences? What opportunities exist to support LGBTQIA+ people needing care and LGBTQIA+ caregivers? In this episode, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP, FGSA – Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Adjunct Associate Professor, Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger, Norway, and will explore caregiving in the LGBTQIA+ community and future insights. The MESH false No 3165 full Healthcare and Caregiving in Underserved Communities with Dr. John Uche, Medical Director for PACE@Home Healthcare and Caregiving in Underserved Communities with Dr. John Uche, Medical Director for PACE@Home https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/healthcare-and-caregiving-in-underserved-communities-with-dr-john-uche-medical-director-for-pacehome/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/healthcare-and-caregiving-in-underserved-communities-with-dr-john-uche-medical-director-for-pacehome/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Qpy52i4FDZpLsEEeTvpEtwh4Ax8BxDpKsPY81DdCWI4 For a variety of reasons, underserved populations – rural, elderly, low education, minority groups, etc. – often experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and their caregivers find particular challenges to providing needed care. In this podcast, interviewers Frances Hall Founder & Executive Director, of ACAPcommunity, and AJ Kerley Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, will discuss with John Uche, MD – Medical Director for PACE@Home the social determinants of health, barriers to accessing care, health literacy, and other factors that affect healthcare for underserved populations.

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]]> For a variety of reasons, underserved populations – rural, elderly, low education, minority groups, etc. – often experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and their caregivers find particular challenges to providing needed care. In this podcast, interviewers Frances Hall Founder & Executive Director, of ACAPcommunity, and AJ Kerley Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, will discuss with John Uche, MD – Medical Director for PACE@Home the social determinants of health, barriers to accessing care, health literacy, and other factors that affect healthcare for underserved populations.

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]]> In this podcast, interviewers Frances Hall Founder & Executive Director, of ACAPcommunity, and AJ Kerley Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, will discuss with John Uche, MD – Medical Director for PACE@Home the social determinants of health, barriers to accessing care, health literacy, and other factors that affect healthcare for underserved populations. The MESH false No 1986 full Disaster Preparedness, Recovery & Resilience – Older Adults and Family Caregivers Disaster Preparedness, Recovery & Resilience – Older Adults and Family Caregivers https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/disaster-preparedness-recovery-resilience-%e2%80%93-older-adults-and-family-caregivers/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/disaster-preparedness-recovery-resilience-%e2%80%93-older-adults-and-family-caregivers/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lKd5WgTASBAkV8zEjv4QUc3NtwA4n3LrlA71QxjP100 In the past 20 years, the US has experienced multiple types of disasters that have devastated lives and communities. In this episode, host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Scallan, Owner/Advocate of Special Needs and Parent Support Services of Louisiana. Karen, a nationally recognized expert in disaster preparedness and a survivor of Hurricane Katrina offers specific strategies that support older adult family members and their caregivers in disaster situations.

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]]> In the past 20 years, the US has experienced multiple types of disasters that have devastated lives and communities. In this episode, host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Scallan, Owner/Advocate of Special Needs and Parent Support Services of Louisiana. Karen, a nationally recognized expert in disaster preparedness and a survivor of Hurricane Katrina offers specific strategies that support older adult family members and their caregivers in disaster situations.

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]]> In the past 20 years, the US has experienced multiple types of disasters that have devastated lives and communities. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Scallan, Owner/Advocate of Special Needs and Parent Support Services of Louisiana. Karen, a nationally-recognized expert in disaster preparedness and a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, offers specific strategies that support older adult family members and their caregivers in disaster situations. The MESH false No 2763 full Oral Health, Aging, and Caregiving with Dr. Natalie Whitaker, DDS, MNutr, Whitaker Dental Associates Oral Health, Aging, and Caregiving with Dr. Natalie Whitaker, DDS, MNutr, Whitaker Dental Associates https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/oral-health-aging-and-caregiving-with-dr-natalie-whitaker-dds-mnutr-whitaker-dental-associates/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/oral-health-aging-and-caregiving-with-dr-natalie-whitaker-dds-mnutr-whitaker-dental-associates/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/JRI5XYEAGB5N_Z2mhf1_r0c1f_m_BfTPzeHDaoer4bE Oral health and oral care often can be among the challenges experienced by aging persons and their caregivers. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Natalie Whitaker, a dentist and nutritionist, as they discuss oral health and its impact on overall health, and how dentists can aid in improving the quality of life for an older adult and their caregiver.

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]]> Oral health and oral care often can be among the challenges experienced by aging persons and their caregivers. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Natalie Whitaker, a dentist and nutritionist, as they discuss oral health and its impact on overall health, and how dentists can aid in improving the quality of life for an older adult and their caregiver.

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]]> Oral health and oral care often can be among the challenges experienced by aging persons and their caregivers. Join Dr. Natalie Whitaker, a dentist and nutritionist, and Frances Hall as they discuss oral health and its impact on overall health, and how dentists can aid improving the quality of life for an older adult and their caregiver. The MESH false No 2900 full Men As Caregivers Men As Caregivers https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/men-as-caregivers/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/men-as-caregivers/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/l57LCdMfU_gIEPuFUt_D1pQ73ofosPCsREOqfgqmC0A Approximately 40% of all unpaid caregivers are men. Although there may be differences sometimes in how men and women approach caregiving, all offer vital and needed support for loved ones. In this podcast, host Frances Hall Executive Director ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cain (Piedmont Home Care), Mark Hensley (AARP North Carolina), and Bruce McReynolds (Griswold Home Care, Guilford County) as they share valuable insights from their lived experiences as caregivers for their parents and careers in senior services as well as understandings gleaned from conversations with other men who also have been caregivers for their parents and older adult loved ones.

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]]> Approximately 40% of all unpaid caregivers are men. Although there may be differences sometimes in how men and women approach caregiving, all offer vital and needed support for loved ones. In this podcast, host Frances Hall Executive Director ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cain (Piedmont Home Care), Mark Hensley (AARP North Carolina), and Bruce McReynolds (Griswold Home Care, Guilford County) as they share valuable insights from their lived experiences as caregivers for their parents and careers in senior services as well as understandings gleaned from conversations with other men who also have been caregivers for their parents and older adult loved ones.

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]]> Approximately 40% of all unpaid caregivers are men. Although there may be differences sometimes in how men and women approach caregiving, all offer vital and needed support for loved ones. In this podcast, host Frances Hall Executive Director ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cain (Piedmont Home Care), Mark Hensley (AARP North Carolina), and Bruce McReynolds (Griswold Home Care, Guilford County) as they share valuable insights from their lived experiences as caregivers for their parents and careers in senior services as well as understandings gleaned from conversations with other men who also have been caregivers for their parents and older adult loved ones. The MESH false No 3681 full Life After Caregiving with Gary Newsome, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community Life After Caregiving with Gary Newsome, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/life-after-caregiving-with-gary-newsome-chaplain-and-director-of-spiritual-life-lake-prince-woods-retirement-community/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/life-after-caregiving-with-gary-newsome-chaplain-and-director-of-spiritual-life-lake-prince-woods-retirement-community/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/0BCXx3su7yU1RBo2Ov_zSbLoKc2tMrE8RfP8Q0F3tqM Caregiving is the process of providing assistance and support in meeting the daily needs of another person. For caregivers of older adult loved ones, anticipating life after caregiving can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Join host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Gary Newsome Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA. as they discuss the challenges of bereavement and life after caregiving.

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]]> Caregiving is the process of providing assistance and support in meeting the daily needs of another person. For caregivers of older adult loved ones, anticipating life after caregiving can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Join host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Gary Newsome Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA. as they discuss the challenges of bereavement and life after caregiving.

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]]> Caregiving is the process of providing assistance and support in meeting the daily needs of another person. For caregivers of older adult loved ones, anticipating life after caregiving can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Join host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity and Rev. Gary Newsome Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community, Suffolk, VA. as they discuss the challenges of bereavement and life after caregiving. The MESH false No 2079 full Preserving Generational Memories: A Conversation with Jon Camp, Ever Living Memories Preserving Generational Memories: A Conversation with Jon Camp, Ever Living Memories https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/preserving-generational-memories-a-conversation-with-jon-camp-ever-living-memories/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/preserving-generational-memories-a-conversation-with-jon-camp-ever-living-memories/#comments Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:04:33 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/EmK7W6nU2lhd5QBce47tnzYL2G7ktRHzU7l8uxnluI4 In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by guest Jon Camp, former TV news reporter/anchor and founder of Ever Living Memories. Jon joins the podcast to share both the importance and logistics of cataloging the highlights of your lived experience and offers suggestions on how to preserve those memories and moments for future generations to learn from and love.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by guest Jon Camp, former TV news reporter/anchor and founder of Ever Living Memories. Jon joins the podcast to share both the importance and logistics of cataloging the highlights of your lived experience and offers suggestions on how to preserve those memories and moments for future generations to learn from and love.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Karen Summey from ACAPcommunity is joined by Jon Camp, former TV news reporter/anchor and founder of Ever Living Memories. The MESH false No 2852 full How Assistive Technology Can Support Aging Individuals with Samantha Westrich, Speech and Language Pathologist How Assistive Technology Can Support Aging Individuals with Samantha Westrich, Speech and Language Pathologist https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/how-assistive-technology-can-support-aging-individuals%c2%a0with-samantha-westrich-speech-and-language-pathologist/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/how-assistive-technology-can-support-aging-individuals%c2%a0with-samantha-westrich-speech-and-language-pathologist/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b0OLm3tz-lFzGOSgfECTFR2TPRUu41j6rnzrtIefJIM Sometimes, we hear the term “assistive technology” in relation to older adults. But what exactly is that? How can assistive technology help my aging loved one or me, as the caregiver? Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Samantha Westrich, a speech and language pathologist from the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services, who will help us understand how technology and assistive devices can help an older adult and the caregiver as well as what is available, how to determine what is needed, and how to access it.

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]]> Sometimes, we hear the term “assistive technology” in relation to older adults. But what exactly is that? How can assistive technology help my aging loved one or me, as the caregiver? Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Samantha Westrich, a speech and language pathologist from the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services, who will help us understand how technology and assistive devices can help an older adult and the caregiver as well as what is available, how to determine what is needed, and how to access it.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.


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]]> Sometimes, we hear the term “assistive technology” in relation to older adults. But what exactly is that? How can assistive technology help my aging loved one or me, as the caregiver? Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Samantha Westrich, a speech and language pathologist from the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services, who will help us understand how technology and assistive devices can help an older adult and the caregiver as well as what is available, how to determine what is needed, and how to access it. The MESH false No 2401 full Caregiver Stress: Is it Okay to Say “Enough!” with Dr. Jamehl Demons, Geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Caregiver Stress: Is it Okay to Say “Enough!” with Dr. Jamehl Demons, Geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiver-stress-is-it-okay-to-say-enough-with-dr-jamehl-demons-geriatrician-at-atrium-health-wake-forest-baptist/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiver-stress-is-it-okay-to-say-enough-with-dr-jamehl-demons-geriatrician-at-atrium-health-wake-forest-baptist/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:37:33 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/wGYbJYm4jbIVyE4dnhDSm602sLsNdg1fMvoIW88rUdI Do you ever reach a point in your caregiver journey at which you say – or want to say – “Enough! I just can’t do this anymore!?!?!?” Caregiving can be hard, and it can be exhausting. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jamehl Demons, a geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in NC, who will help us understand when – and how – to draw that line in the sand.

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]]> Do you ever reach a point in your caregiver journey at which you say – or want to say – “Enough! I just can’t do this anymore!?!?!?” Caregiving can be hard, and it can be exhausting. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jamehl Demons, a geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in NC, who will help us understand when – and how – to draw that line in the sand.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

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]]> Do you ever reach a point in your caregiver journey at which you say – or want to say – “Enough! I just can’t do this anymore!?!?!?” Caregiving can be hard, and it can be exhausting. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jamehl Demons, a geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in NC, who will help us understand when – and how – to draw that line in the sand. The MESH false No 2717 full Working While Caring with Karen Kavanaugh Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Working While Caring with Karen Kavanaugh Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/working-while-caring-with-karen-kavanaugh-rosalynn-carter-institute-for-caregivers/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/working-while-caring-with-karen-kavanaugh-rosalynn-carter-institute-for-caregivers/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QL_z6OETNeCfZCTA4Wt0PrqOasxqQV3RRFObyKj6t-o One in five employed adults also are caregivers for older adult loved ones. Caregiving can significantly affect their work. What can employers do to help maximize caregiver employee contributions to the company, enhancing the organization’s bottom line? In this episode, host Frances Hall, M.Ed. – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Kavanaugh, Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers to discuss challenges that affect employed caregivers, employer viewpoints, and employment ideas and policies that can help lessen caregiver demands and stress.

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]]> One in five employed adults also are caregivers for older adult loved ones. Caregiving can significantly affect their work. What can employers do to help maximize caregiver employee contributions to the company, enhancing the organization’s bottom line? In this episode, host Frances Hall, M.Ed. – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Kavanaugh, Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers to discuss challenges that affect employed caregivers, employer viewpoints, and employment ideas and policies that can help lessen caregiver demands and stress.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.


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]]> One in five employed adults also are caregivers for older adult loved ones. Caregiving can significantly affect their work. What can employers do to help maximize caregiver employee contributions to the company, enhancing the organization’s bottom line? In this episode, host Frances Hall, M.Ed. – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Kavanaugh, Chief Officer for Strategic Initiatives at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers to discuss challenges that affect employed caregivers, employer viewpoints, and employment ideas and policies that can help lessen caregiver demands and stress. The MESH false No 3351 full Making Death a Normal Conversation with Pam Carter, End of Life Doula Making Death a Normal Conversation with Pam Carter, End of Life Doula https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/making-death-a-normal-conversation-with-pam-carter-end-of-life-doula/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/making-death-a-normal-conversation-with-pam-carter-end-of-life-doula/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/lgazyy98jfAyRorsV354-bz5HTsFELn-CWr9DIW1sHs Normalizing the approach to the discussion of death is important and necessary. Just as birth is a natural process, so too is death. Join Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and her guest, Pam Carter, a Death Educator and end-of-life doula, as they discuss how families can better talk about and prepare for the ending of a loved one’s life.

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Following you will find resources mentioned in this episode that will help you have conversations and prepare both young and old for feeling comfortable with talking about death and dying.

The Conversation Project is an excellent website that offers a variety of assistance to families both in discussion and planning.

The Elephant in the Room Game is an excellent resource with various articles to inform and guide individuals in open discussions.

The Death Deck is a card game designed to engage families in conversations on living and dying. This is a deck of 112 cards with a mixture of multiple-choice and open-ended questions guiding a group in lively discussion around the topic of death.

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]]> Normalizing the approach to the discussion of death is important and necessary. Just as birth is a natural process, so too is death. Join Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and her guest, Pam Carter, a Death Educator and end-of-life doula, as they discuss how families can better talk about and prepare for the ending of a loved one’s life.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Following you will find resources mentioned in this episode that will help you have conversations and prepare both young and old for feeling comfortable with talking about death and dying.

The Conversation Project is an excellent website that offers a variety of assistance to families both in discussion and planning.

The Elephant in the Room Game is an excellent resource with various articles to inform and guide individuals in open discussions.

The Death Deck is a card game designed to engage families in conversations on living and dying. This is a deck of 112 cards with a mixture of multiple-choice and open-ended questions guiding a group in lively discussion around the topic of death.


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]]> Normalizing the approach to the discussion of death is important and necessary. Just as birth is a natural process, so too is death. Join Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and her guest, Pam Carter, a Death Educator and end-of-life doula, as they discuss how families can better talk about and prepare for the ending of a loved one’s life. The MESH false No 2483 full Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan, with Jill Disney, Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan, with Jill Disney, Alzheimer’s Association https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/alzheimer-s-disease-warning-signs-and-making-a-plan-with-jill-disney-alzheimer-s-association/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/alzheimer-s-disease-warning-signs-and-making-a-plan-with-jill-disney-alzheimer-s-association/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Qxbmu987wacGQEEg8XLcpr0SUjob4DZb-DO3yPuNzm4 Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and steps to make a plan. In this podcast, we’re talking about “Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan”with Jill Disney of the Alzheimer's Association. Jill has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 and leads a team of staff and volunteers who provide education programs, support groups, and other assistance when faced with a dementia diagnosis.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and steps to make a plan. In this podcast, we’re talking about “Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan”with Jill Disney of the Alzheimer's Association. Jill has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 and leads a team of staff and volunteers who provide education programs, support groups, and other assistance when faced with a dementia diagnosis.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and steps to make a plan. In this podcast, we’re talking about “Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan”with Jill Disney of the Alzheimer's Association. Jill has worked with the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 and leads a team of staff and volunteers who provide education programs, support groups, and other assistance when faced with a dementia diagnosis. The MESH false No 2061 full Connecting Through Photos: Using Photography to Engage with Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia Connecting Through Photos: Using Photography to Engage with Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/connecting-through-photos-using-photography-to-engage-with-those-with-alzheimer-s-or-other-forms-of-dementia/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/connecting-through-photos-using-photography-to-engage-with-those-with-alzheimer-s-or-other-forms-of-dementia/#comments Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-j9doCznfwJ3PkT9Id14uXDtjbjlUieCylQN4G6LRfs This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and her guest Dorothy Griffin, co-owner of Griswold Home Care for Wilmington, NC and they discuss how to engage with photos as well as what not to do and share some specific examples of ways photos have benefitted those with dementia, their family members, and caregivers.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and her guest Dorothy Griffin, co-owner of Griswold Home Care for Wilmington, NC and they discuss how to engage with photos as well as what not to do and share some specific examples of ways photos have benefitted those with dementia, their family members, and caregivers.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and her guest Dorothy Griffin, co-owner of Griswold Home Care for Wilmington, NC and they discuss how to engage with photos as well as what not to do and share some specific examples of ways photos have benefitted those with dementia, their family members, and caregivers. The MESH false No 2242 full Navigating Ageism with Dr. Corinne Auman, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators Navigating Ageism with Dr. Corinne Auman, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/navigating-ageism-with-dr-corinne-auman-phd-%e2%80%93-founder-and-ceo-of-choice-care-navigators/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/navigating-ageism-with-dr-corinne-auman-phd-%e2%80%93-founder-and-ceo-of-choice-care-navigators/#comments Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/uXtyZJiHdol6IQrhY6aao2vgn-Lj4Ek63GPyLq9TH1c What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities are moving away from age bias to create a more inclusive world and what you can do personally to challenge age stereotypes. Join Dr. Corinne Auman, Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about stereotypes and misconceptions of older adults today.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities are moving away from age bias to create a more inclusive world and what you can do personally to challenge age stereotypes. Join Dr. Corinne Auman, Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about stereotypes and misconceptions of older adults today.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities are moving away from age bias to create a more inclusive world and what you can do personally to challenge age stereotypes. Join Dr. Corinne Auman, Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about stereotypes and misconceptions of older adults today. The MESH false No 2401 full The Long Process of Grieving a Parent with Dementia, Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey The Long Process of Grieving a Parent with Dementia, Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-long-process-of-grieving-a-parent-with-dementia-rev-dr-susan-roddey/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-long-process-of-grieving-a-parent-with-dementia-rev-dr-susan-roddey/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/GejcOlXWcxtT9hRyaavEbJnFdv0MjaNAy3K8VFOjsFI Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey, a pastoral counselor with extensive training and experience in grief counseling, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about this difficult journey.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey, a pastoral counselor with extensive training and experience in grief counseling, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about this difficult journey.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye.  In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey, a pastoral counselor with extensive training and experience in grief counseling, and Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about this difficult journey. The MESH false No 2972 full Aging in Place & Smart Technology with Linda Pollock of Setting The Stage Aging in Place & Smart Technology with Linda Pollock of Setting The Stage https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-in-place-smart-technology-with-linda-pollock-of-setting-the-stage/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-in-place-smart-technology-with-linda-pollock-of-setting-the-stage/#comments Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/vdzrzpAwS6IU9RRVghk2mAZ_SAP_5kxLdkTeQ6OANLw Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there are lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new technology help keep a loved one safe and independent? Join Linda Pollock Founder and CEO of Setting The Stage LLC and host Frances Hall as they help listeners understand the various components of aging – and living – in place.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there are lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new technology help keep a loved one safe and independent? Join Linda Pollock Founder and CEO of Setting The Stage LLC and host Frances Hall as they help listeners understand the various components of aging – and living – in place.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.



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]]> Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there is lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new technology help keep a loved one safe and independent? Join Linda Pollock and Frances Hall as they help listeners understand the various components of aging – and living – in place. The MESH false No 2052 full Life After Caregiving with Liz O’Donnell, Working Daughter Life After Caregiving with Liz O’Donnell, Working Daughter https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/life-after-caregiving-with-liz-o-donnell-working-daughter/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/life-after-caregiving-with-liz-o-donnell-working-daughter/#comments Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/jJAxX54HMV-GgRIaJTcysEFyKfNMiLxk0e9jL67Uh1A Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways caregivers can learn to balance their lives with the life of the person they are caring for is by making a post-caregiving plan. In this podcast, “Life After Caregiving” host Frances Hall is joined by Liz O’Donnell, the Founder of Working Daughter and author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways caregivers can learn to balance their lives with the life of the person they are caring for is by making a post-caregiving plan. In this podcast, “Life After Caregiving” host Frances Hall is joined by Liz O’Donnell, the Founder of Working Daughter and author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways caregivers can learn to balance their lives with the life of the person they are caring for is by making a post-caregiving plan. In this podcast, “Life After Caregiving” host Frances Hall is joined by Liz O’Donnell, the Founder of Working Daughter and author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living. The MESH false No 1562 full Anticipatory Grief: Grief Before an Expected Loss with Holly Reigh, End-of-Life Dula Anticipatory Grief: Grief Before an Expected Loss with Holly Reigh, End-of-Life Dula https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/anticipatory-grief-grief-before-an-expected-loss-with-holly-reigh-end-of-life-dula/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/anticipatory-grief-grief-before-an-expected-loss-with-holly-reigh-end-of-life-dula/#comments Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:09:58 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/qOMGJ8oPXh0iSOBfxeDhRgAFjYhyEUOD1X70-7qJfMc Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to come. Holly Reigh, an End-of-Life Dula, will help listeners recognize, understand, and learn to cope with their anticipatory grief.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Holly Reigh, a Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Care Manager, and Certified Dementia Practitioner is also an End-of-Life Dula. She has spent 15 years working in all areas of hospice in Pennsylvania, leaving an Executive Director’s post to begin her own end-of-life practice 5 years ago. She consults and coaches families through some of their most challenging end-of-life circumstances.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to come. Holly Reigh, an End-of-Life Dula, will help listeners recognize, understand, and learn to cope with their anticipatory grief.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Holly Reigh, a Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Care Manager, and Certified Dementia Practitioner is also an End-of-Life Dula. She has spent 15 years working in all areas of hospice in Pennsylvania, leaving an Executive Director’s post to begin her own end-of-life practice 5 years ago. She consults and coaches families through some of their most challenging end-of-life circumstances.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to come. Holly Reigh, an End-of-Life Dula, will help listeners recognize, understand, and learn to cope with their anticipatory grief. The MESH false No 2104 full What Caregivers Need to Know about the Loved One’s Second Half of Life with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig What Caregivers Need to Know about the Loved One’s Second Half of Life with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-caregivers-need-to-know-about-the-loved-one-s-second-half-of-life-with-dr-rosanne-leipzig/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-caregivers-need-to-know-about-the-loved-one-s-second-half-of-life-with-dr-rosanne-leipzig/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:58:01 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iLqOIdJPJJXZsEGsGxvZq0-_RLudyWUSgFmA5tdY-8c Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what normal aging is, navigating the medical system, and how to have tough conversations about driving, getting help, and leaving a beloved home.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Dr. Rosanne Leipzig (MD & PhD) is the Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor and Vice Chair Emeritus for the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. She is an internationally recognized leader in Geriatrics and Evidence-Based Medicine and has received numerous awards for her work. Her career of over 40 years has focused on improving the quality and safety of care for older adults as a Board-Certified geriatrician and palliative medicine specialist. Among her many other accomplishments and activities, Dr. Leipzig is the author of HONEST AGING: An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life. She also is the editor-in-chief of the monthly newsletter, Focus on Healthy Aging, and co-editor of the fourth edition of Geriatric Medicine.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what normal aging is, navigating the medical system, and how to have tough conversations about driving, getting help, and leaving a beloved home.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Dr. Rosanne Leipzig (MD & PhD) is the Gerald and May Ellen Ritter Professor and Vice Chair Emeritus for the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY. She is an internationally recognized leader in Geriatrics and Evidence-Based Medicine and has received numerous awards for her work. Her career of over 40 years has focused on improving the quality and safety of care for older adults as a Board-Certified geriatrician and palliative medicine specialist. Among her many other accomplishments and activities, Dr. Leipzig is the author of HONEST AGING: An Insider's Guide to the Second Half of Life. She also is the editor-in-chief of the monthly newsletter, Focus on Healthy Aging, and co-editor of the fourth edition of Geriatric Medicine.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what normal aging is, navigating the medical system, and how to have tough conversations about driving, getting help, and leaving a beloved home. The MESH false No 2488 full Deprescribing Medications with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Deprescribing Medications with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/deprescribing-medications-with-dr-delon-canterbury-pharmd-bcgp-founder-president-ceo-geriatrx-inc/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/deprescribing-medications-with-dr-delon-canterbury-pharmd-bcgp-founder-president-ceo-geriatrx-inc/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:10:23 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/iwVs66bK0S9NeEmPiIdS-n6fEAQYbkmGfhx3GcfpZ0Y In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are the most common questions, tips, and hallmark signs of medication harm seen in our older adults. Caregivers will be informed as to what to look for relative to harmful side effects of medications and empowered on how to advocate for fewer meds using a pharmacist's expertise.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

GeriatRx, Inc. is your personal pharmacist-led consulting service that focuses not only on chronic medication management but identifies that there is a lack of support for parents that are caregivers or for the elderly who need help in maneuvering a very difficult healthcare landscape. We pride ourselves on being your advocate alongside your medical provider in creating the best possible care plan for you or your loved ones while empowering you with health education and invaluable resources

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are the most common questions, tips, and hallmark signs of medication harm seen in our older adults. Caregivers will be informed as to what to look for relative to harmful side effects of medications and empowered on how to advocate for fewer meds using a pharmacist's expertise.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

GeriatRx, Inc. is your personal pharmacist-led consulting service that focuses not only on chronic medication management but identifies that there is a lack of support for parents that are caregivers or for the elderly who need help in maneuvering a very difficult healthcare landscape. We pride ourselves on being your advocate alongside your medical provider in creating the best possible care plan for you or your loved ones while empowering you with health education and invaluable resources

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.



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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are the most common questions, tips, and hallmark signs of medication harm seen in our older adults. Caregivers will be informed as to what to look for relative to harmful side effects of medications and empowered on how to advocate for fewer meds using a pharmacist's expertise. The MESH false No 2242 full Strategies for Paying for Care for a Loved One with Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. Strategies for Paying for Care for a Loved One with Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/strategies-for-paying-for-care-for-a-loved-one-with-alexis-williams-caregiver-connect-inc/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/strategies-for-paying-for-care-for-a-loved-one-with-alexis-williams-caregiver-connect-inc/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:01:16 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/M5TPQ1TbLeFRCQg6bYxpK_10tE6xd2S7YZrfd6OWK5Q In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various financial resources a loved one has that may help pay for needed care, how family members may help subsidize care, realistic costs of care, and strategies and programs that may provide support, including long term care insurance, life insurance, real estate, saved assets, reverse mortgage, military benefits, etc.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Caregiver Connect, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was established to address the needs of family caregivers. Their mission is to embrace family caregivers where they are, equip them with the needed tools and resources for survival, and encourage them to connect with other family caregivers.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various financial resources a loved one has that may help pay for needed care, how family members may help subsidize care, realistic costs of care, and strategies and programs that may provide support, including long term care insurance, life insurance, real estate, saved assets, reverse mortgage, military benefits, etc.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

Caregiver Connect, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that was established to address the needs of family caregivers. Their mission is to embrace family caregivers where they are, equip them with the needed tools and resources for survival, and encourage them to connect with other family caregivers.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various financial resources a loved one has that may help pay for needed care, how family members may help subsidize care, realistic costs of care, and strategies and programs that may provide support, including long term care insurance, life insurance, real estate, saved assets, reverse mortgage, military benefits, etc The MESH false No 2907 full PACE @ HOME: A Community Model for All-Inclusive Care PACE @ HOME: A Community Model for All-Inclusive Care https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/pace-home-a-community-model-for-all-inclusive-care/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/pace-home-a-community-model-for-all-inclusive-care/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-c4lJysgGIsDUj_uTS4QE4Ih6523JSoGIQv605I1iNo PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs provide comprehensive medical and social services for older adults who wish to stay active and engaged in their home and community setting rather than reside in a skilled care nursing home. With fees provided by Medicare and Medicaid, PACE programs are nationwide with locations in 32 states and serving more than 60,000 older adults. In this episode host Frances S. Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by AJ Kerley, Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, Hickory, NC

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

AJ Kerley is the Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, Hickory, NC. AJ has worked in various aspects of health care for her entire career, helping seniors and their caregivers access community resources, develop plans of care and flourish in their chosen environments. She has been involved with PACE for 7 years. Full transparency, PACE in Hickory is the sponsor for all our ACAP podcasts, and we are extremely grateful for their affirmation of ACAP and support of our podcasts.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs provide comprehensive medical and social services for older adults who wish to stay active and engaged in their home and community setting rather than reside in a skilled care nursing home. With fees provided by Medicare and Medicaid, PACE programs are nationwide with locations in 32 states and serving more than 60,000 older adults. In this episode host Frances S. Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by AJ Kerley, Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, Hickory, NC

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

AJ Kerley is the Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, Hickory, NC. AJ has worked in various aspects of health care for her entire career, helping seniors and their caregivers access community resources, develop plans of care and flourish in their chosen environments. She has been involved with PACE for 7 years. Full transparency, PACE in Hickory is the sponsor for all our ACAP podcasts, and we are extremely grateful for their affirmation of ACAP and support of our podcasts.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder, and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs provide comprehensive medical and social services for older adults who wish to stay active and engaged in their home and community setting rather than reside in a skilled care nursing home. With fees provided by Medicare and Medicaid, PACE programs are nationwide with locations in 32 states and serving more than 60,000 older adults. In this episode host Frances S. Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by AJ Kerley, Director of Professional Relations at PACE@Home, Hickory, NC The MESH false No 2411 full Normal vs Abnormal Aging-Related Memory Changes with Dr. Mia Yang Normal vs Abnormal Aging-Related Memory Changes with Dr. Mia Yang https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/normal-vs-abnormal-aging-related-memory-changes-with-dr-mia-yang/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/normal-vs-abnormal-aging-related-memory-changes-with-dr-mia-yang/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/aZrppMeo-NG0zFS3n99UoRcvp57vAxfJPhVIMVyfjg0 Are slower thinking and processing time, misplacing keys, trying to remember what was needed in the room just entered, or forgetting familiar names and places, normal parts of aging, or do they point to abnormal changes in memory and cognition? This podcast discusses what is normal versus abnormal aging-related memory changes in older adults, the assessment processes, and how to best work with healthcare providers to ensure a loved one has the most appropriate care.

In this episode host Frances Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Mia Yang, geriatrician and clinician researcher in dementia care at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Yang is the Director of the Wake Forest Baptist House Call Program, a program that allows home-bound older adults in the community who have complex medical issues to receive medical care at home. Dr. Yang also is a researcher. She is the principal investigator for several National Institute of Health-funded clinical trials within Wake Forest’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. If that were not enough to keep her busy, she also hosts her own podcast called “Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well,” available on all major podcast platforms.

Helpful links from this conversation:

National Institute on Aging: Forgetfulness, Normal or Not?

Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - What to Do When You Notice Changes in Your Loved One

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Are slower thinking and processing time, misplacing keys, trying to remember what was needed in the room just entered, or forgetting familiar names and places, normal parts of aging, or do they point to abnormal changes in memory and cognition? This podcast discusses what is normal versus abnormal aging-related memory changes in older adults, the assessment processes, and how to best work with healthcare providers to ensure a loved one has the most appropriate care.

In this episode host Frances Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Mia Yang, geriatrician and clinician researcher in dementia care at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC. Dr. Yang is the Director of the Wake Forest Baptist House Call Program, a program that allows home-bound older adults in the community who have complex medical issues to receive medical care at home. Dr. Yang also is a researcher. She is the principal investigator for several National Institute of Health-funded clinical trials within Wake Forest’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. If that were not enough to keep her busy, she also hosts her own podcast called “Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well,” available on all major podcast platforms.

Helpful links from this conversation:

National Institute on Aging: Forgetfulness, Normal or Not?

Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well - What to Do When You Notice Changes in Your Loved One

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.



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]]> Are slower thinking and processing time, misplacing keys, trying to remember what was needed in the room just entered, or forgetting familiar names and places, normal parts of aging, or do they point to abnormal changes in memory and cognition? This podcast discusses what is normal versus abnormal aging-related memory changes in older adults, the assessment processes, and how to best work with healthcare providers to ensure a loved one has the most appropriate care. In this episode host Frances Hall Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Mia Yang, geriatrician and clinician researcher in dementia care at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist. The MESH false No 2496 full Area Agencies on Aging with Bob Cleveland - Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. Area Agencies on Aging with Bob Cleveland - Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/area-agencies-on-aging-with-bob-cleveland-piedmont-triad-regional-council-area-agency-on-aging/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/area-agencies-on-aging-with-bob-cleveland-piedmont-triad-regional-council-area-agency-on-aging/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/2il7D0A-9RjYH0w3ZqJbtMHpZwfCw0q24ek0wW_If3I Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this episode host Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cleveland, Aging Program Planner, Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this episode host Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cleveland, Aging Program Planner, Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this episode host Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cleveland, Aging Program Planner, Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging. The MESH false No 3153 full The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver with Zachary White, PhD and Donna Thomson The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver with Zachary White, PhD and Donna Thomson https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-transformation-from-loved-one-to-caregiver-with-zachary-white-phd-and-donna-thomson/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-transformation-from-loved-one-to-caregiver-with-zachary-white-phd-and-donna-thomson/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HC7HqoPj7JEqEO4uzDkSgJc1HEplAdlyzTVlgxBxIhI The care needs of a parent often creep up on us until one day, we realize that fundamental shifts in the family have made each person almost unrecognizable. In this podcast, authors Zachary White, PhD, and Donna Thomson will reveal and discuss how caregiving changes everything that we once took for granted in the family as we are transformed from loved one to caregiver.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> The care needs of a parent often creep up on us until one day, we realize that fundamental shifts in the family have made each person almost unrecognizable. In this podcast, authors Zachary White, PhD, and Donna Thomson will reveal and discuss how caregiving changes everything that we once took for granted in the family as we are transformed from loved one to caregiver.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> The care needs of a parent often creep up on us until one day, we realize that fundamental shifts in the family have made each person almost unrecognizable. In this podcast, authors Zachary White, PhD, and Donna Thomson will reveal and discuss how caregiving changes everything that we once took for granted in the family as we are transformed from loved one to caregiver. The MESH false No 2935 full Person-Centered Planning and Care with Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School Person-Centered Planning and Care with Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/person-centered-planning-and-care-with-dr-jane-everson-phd-project-principal-investigator-university-of-south-carolina-medical-school/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/person-centered-planning-and-care-with-dr-jane-everson-phd-project-principal-investigator-university-of-south-carolina-medical-school/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/QhhQDmxEIxvx0_BCjNyiM3tqtyguwoblOfdzRZl8HqA Knowing a person’s background, preferences, and priorities can help families and other caregivers most effectively care for a loved one or client. Person-centered planning is a process for better understanding a loved one’s background and preferences as well as determining services and supports that may be needed and involves the person receiving the care in a key role in the conversation. Host Frances S. Hall – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School in this episode.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Knowing a person’s background, preferences, and priorities can help families and other caregivers most effectively care for a loved one or client. Person-centered planning is a process for better understanding a loved one’s background and preferences as well as determining services and supports that may be needed and involves the person receiving the care in a key role in the conversation. Host Frances S. Hall – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School in this episode.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Knowing a person’s background, preferences, and priorities can help families and other caregivers most effectively care for a loved one or client. Person-centered planning is a process for better understanding a loved one’s background and preferences as well as determining services and supports that may be needed and involves the person receiving the care in a key role in the conversation. Host Frances S. Hall – Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School in this episode. The MESH false No 3115 full Breathing to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Charlotte Bayala, Love Your Caregiving Life Breathing to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Charlotte Bayala, Love Your Caregiving Life https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/breathing-to-thrive-not-just-survive-with-charlotte-bayala-love-your-caregiving-life/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/breathing-to-thrive-not-just-survive-with-charlotte-bayala-love-your-caregiving-life/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b8WEyScqPbPWtPuUxoG8DuHG2YBd4qFunHS_GfXcA-w Breathing is essential for our survival. In difficult times, such as caring for a loved one, our breathing may become shallow and not provide the restoration our bodies need. In this episode, host Frances Hall is joined by Charlotte Bayala, a certified Yoga instructor, and coach. Through this podcast, learn how to breathe in a way that will help reduce stress and restore your body.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Breathing is essential for our survival. In difficult times, such as caring for a loved one, our breathing may become shallow and not provide the restoration our bodies need. In this episode, host Frances Hall is joined by Charlotte Bayala, a certified Yoga instructor, and coach. Through this podcast, learn how to breathe in a way that will help reduce stress and restore your body.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Breathing is essential for our survival. In difficult times, such as caring for a loved one, our breathing may become shallow and not provide the restoration our bodies need. In this episode, host Frances Hall is joined by Charlotte Bayala, a certified Yoga instructor, and coach. Through this podcast, learn how to breathe in a way that will help reduce stress and restore your body. The MESH false No 2864 full Having Difficult Conversations: Being Heard, Making Important Changes with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach Having Difficult Conversations: Being Heard, Making Important Changes with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/having-difficult-conversations-being-heard-making-important-changes-with-dr-cheryl-greenberg-the-age-coach/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/having-difficult-conversations-being-heard-making-important-changes-with-dr-cheryl-greenberg-the-age-coach/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:15:50 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/_D0V_gs7HCXy4gv-b99UEwCHfwlqQ0WPnDvCZq7c_Qc Sometimes, needed conversations with aging loved ones can be difficult. Knowing how to approach topics such as retiring from driving, moving from the home, allowing someone else to manage finances, etc., can be key in successfully making decisions. Host Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach, to help us unpack strategies for how to make these conversations and decisions as productive as possible for all.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Sometimes, needed conversations with aging loved ones can be difficult. Knowing how to approach topics such as retiring from driving, moving from the home, allowing someone else to manage finances, etc., can be key in successfully making decisions. Host Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach, to help us unpack strategies for how to make these conversations and decisions as productive as possible for all.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Sometimes, needed conversations with aging loved ones can be difficult. Knowing how to approach topics such as retiring from driving, moving from the home, allowing someone else to manage finances, etc., can be key in successfully making decisions. Host Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach, to help us unpack strategies for how to make these conversations and decisions as productive as possible for all. The MESH false No 3200 full What to Consider When Choosing a Residential Facility with Lee Syria, EveryAge What to Consider When Choosing a Residential Facility with Lee Syria, EveryAge https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-residential-facility-with-lee-syria-everyage/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-to-consider-when-choosing-a-residential-facility-with-lee-syria-everyage/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/m-AfnXAMs_qRkjjn09aMEmCiJjfIH_qePu3P0VgGgks As people age, most will need some sort of additional support. When considering residential facility placement for an older adult loved one (or ourselves), what do we need to know? What should we look for? What questions should be asked? Join Lee Syria, President and CEO of EveryAge, and Frances Hall, ACAP Founder & Executive Director, to learn more about what to think about and look for when considering residential placements.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> As people age, most will need some sort of additional support. When considering residential facility placement for an older adult loved one (or ourselves), what do we need to know? What should we look for? What questions should be asked? Join Lee Syria, President and CEO of EveryAge, and Frances Hall, ACAP Founder & Executive Director, to learn more about what to think about and look for when considering residential placements.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> As people age, most will need some sort of additional support. When considering residential facility placement for an older adult loved one (or ourselves), what do we need to know? What should we look for? What questions should be asked? Join Lee Syria, President and CEO of EveryAge, and Frances Hall, ACAP Founder & Executive Director, to learn more about what to think about and look for when considering residential placements. This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC. While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2284 full How To Know When To Take The Next Step with Your Older Parent or Loved One with Dr. Corinne Auman How To Know When To Take The Next Step with Your Older Parent or Loved One with Dr. Corinne Auman https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/how-to-know-when-to-take-the-next-step-with-your-older-parent-or-loved-one-with-dr-corinne-auman/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/how-to-know-when-to-take-the-next-step-with-your-older-parent-or-loved-one-with-dr-corinne-auman/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/up-WQt0EsC3cfiJShWOciHY3R6BVJcdJeUb8apyS0lM Journeying with an aging loved one is a continual “dance” of taking the next steps. But, knowing what the next step should be, when the “next step” is needed, and how to take that “next step” can be difficult. In this podcast, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontology educator and practitioner. Dr. Auman will help caregivers better understand the dynamics involved in determining when the “next step” is needed and how to truly help one’s older adult loved ones.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Journeying with an aging loved one is a continual “dance” of taking the next steps. But, knowing what the next step should be, when the “next step” is needed, and how to take that “next step” can be difficult. In this podcast, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontology educator and practitioner. Dr. Auman will help caregivers better understand the dynamics involved in determining when the “next step” is needed and how to truly help one’s older adult loved ones.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Journeying with an aging loved one is a continual “dance” of taking the next steps. But, knowing what the next step should be, when the “next step” is needed, and how to take that “next step” can be difficult. In this podcast, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontology educator and practitioner. Dr. Auman will help caregivers better understand the dynamics involved in determining when the “next step” is needed and how to truly help one’s older adult loved ones. The MESH false No 2286 full The Younger Caregiver: Home, Work & Caregiving The Younger Caregiver: Home, Work & Caregiving https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-younger-caregiver-home-work-caregiving/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-younger-caregiver-home-work-caregiving/#comments Mon, 30 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/F9Y6sTSn0oej9HPbshNOsBoLsjdFwRE66hOX0Ihdwd0 This podcast addresses issues specific to 20, 30, and early 40-year-olds who are primary caregivers for their parents or grandparents or are trying to learn strategies and resources to help their parents care for their parents. Balancing home, work and caregiving can be particularly challenging for younger caregivers who may be at the beginning of their careers and have children still at home.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents welcomes Mary Mitchell – Family Caregiver Support Specialist, Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and AJ Kerley – Director of Professional Relations, PACE @ Home, Hickory, NC

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> This podcast addresses issues specific to 20, 30, and early 40-year-olds who are primary caregivers for their parents or grandparents or are trying to learn strategies and resources to help their parents care for their parents. Balancing home, work and caregiving can be particularly challenging for younger caregivers who may be at the beginning of their careers and have children still at home.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents welcomes Mary Mitchell – Family Caregiver Support Specialist, Western Piedmont Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and AJ Kerley – Director of Professional Relations, PACE @ Home, Hickory, NC

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> This podcast addresses issues specific to 20-, 30, and early 40-year-olds who are primary caregivers for their parents or grandparents or are trying to learn strategies and resources to help their parents care for their parents. Balancing home, work and caregiving can be particularly challenging for younger caregivers who may be at the beginning of their careers and have children still at home. The MESH false No 3314 full Veterans’ and Surviving Spouses’ Potential Benefits Veterans’ and Surviving Spouses’ Potential Benefits https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/veterans-and-surviving-spouses-potential-benefits/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/veterans-and-surviving-spouses-potential-benefits/#comments Tue, 03 May 2022 13:35:19 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/pzxpkg2sNtHXFjnBYU46al9AG0gUbqIrMXbPmMpdEZU This podcast offers a general overview of eligibility requirements and VA benefits available for older veterans or their surviving spouses. While the podcast will provide basic information and guidance, all situations are individual. If you believe you or a family member may be eligible for benefits, contacting a Veterans’ Services Officer is strongly recommended.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents welcomes Brian Querry, Director of Veterans Affairs, Centre County, PA.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

]]> This podcast offers a general overview of eligibility requirements and VA benefits available for older veterans or their surviving spouses. While the podcast will provide basic information and guidance, all situations are individual. If you believe you or a family member may be eligible for benefits, contacting a Veterans’ Services Officer is strongly recommended.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents welcomes Brian Querry, Director of Veterans Affairs, Centre County, PA.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> This podcast offers a general overview of eligibility requirements and VA benefits available for older veterans or their surviving spouses. While the podcast will provide basic information and guidance, all situations are individual. If you believe you or a family member may be eligible for benefits, contacting a Veterans’ Services Officer is strongly recommended. The MESH false No 3697 full Differing Perspectives and Conflicting Goals Between Adult Children and Aging Parents Differing Perspectives and Conflicting Goals Between Adult Children and Aging Parents https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/differing-perspectives-and-conflicting-goals-between-adult-children-and-aging-parents/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/differing-perspectives-and-conflicting-goals-between-adult-children-and-aging-parents/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:08:43 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/SlOkogvSptPjBLpbI5VEGkD8EQgUb2CxRECGVoAM3y8 Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be a great privilege, giving us the opportunity to give back to our parents. Caregiving also, however, is often challenging, particularly when the view of need is different between the adult-child or caregiver and the parent or loved one. This podcast explores those differences to gain a better understanding of why this happens and offers strategies that make it easier to find common ground where solutions emerge.

In this episode, hosts Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents, and AJ Kerley – Director of Professional Relations, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC welcomes Mary Remmes – Eldercare guide, certified life coach, and relationship expert

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be a great privilege, giving us the opportunity to give back to our parents. Caregiving also, however, is often challenging, particularly when the view of need is different between the adult-child or caregiver and the parent or loved one. This podcast explores those differences to gain a better understanding of why this happens and offers strategies that make it easier to find common ground where solutions emerge.

In this episode, hosts Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents, and AJ Kerley – Director of Professional Relations, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC welcomes Mary Remmes – Eldercare guide, certified life coach, and relationship expert

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be a great privilege, giving us the opportunity to give back to our parents. Caregiving also, however, is often challenging, particularly when the view of need is different between the adult-child or caregiver and the parent or loved one. This podcast explores those differences to gain a better understanding of why this happens and offers strategies that make it easier to find common ground where solutions emerge. In this episode, hosts Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents, and AJ Kerley – Director of Professional Relations, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC welcomes Mary Remmes – Eldercare guide, certified life coach, and relationship expert This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC. While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2659 full Physical Activity in The Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia Physical Activity in The Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/physical-activity-in-the-prevention-of-cognitive-decline-and-dementia/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/physical-activity-in-the-prevention-of-cognitive-decline-and-dementia/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/R80D0VHNxD7T08fllYbdbIOQm_vOAlc3bEvR_hLWJts Dementia is at an all-time high in America. Many adult children are starting to notice declines in their aging parents. In this podcast, we learn about ways that we can help prevent these declines in our older adults.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents, and Alexis Richmond, Intern from Winston-Salem State University are joined by:

Dr. Jenny Etnier, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.

Ms. Ann Marie DiSerafino MS, gerontologist, Raleigh, NC.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Dementia is at an all-time high in America. Many adult children are starting to notice declines in their aging parents. In this podcast, we learn about ways that we can help prevent these declines in our older adults.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents, and Alexis Richmond, Intern from Winston-Salem State University are joined by:

Dr. Jenny Etnier, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.

Ms. Ann Marie DiSerafino MS, gerontologist, Raleigh, NC.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Dementia is at an all-time high in America. A lot of children are starting to notice declines in their aging parents. In this podcast, we learn about ways that we can help prevent these declines in our older adults. The MESH false No 2547 full Navigating the Health Media Landscape: 
Tips for Older Adults and Their Caregivers Navigating the Health Media Landscape: 
Tips for Older Adults and Their Caregivers https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-health-media-landscape-%e2%80%a8tips-for-older-adults-and-their-caregivers/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/navigating-the-health-media-landscape-%e2%80%a8tips-for-older-adults-and-their-caregivers/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/ryfUw5NjoSjKW63i60EJWjh4EoJVBfGTYeXiLI16pgI Today we have more health information at our fingertips than ever before, but how do we take that information in and make sense of it? Today’s discussion looks at health information delivered by broadcast, online, and in print.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents is joined by:

Dr. Mary Tucker-McLaughlin, an associate professor and researcher at East Carolina University’s School of Communication. Mary’s area of research is Mass Communication and its implications for public health. She is a former television news producer and public relations specialist with more than 25 years of Mass Communication experience.

Ms. Karen Summey serves as Project Manager for ACAPcommunity and a Catawba County resident. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Media and completed additional graduate work in Professional Communication at East Carolina University. Her research has focused primarily on Health Literacy and Health Communication.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.

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]]> Today we have more health information at our fingertips than ever before, but how do we take that information in and make sense of it? Today’s discussion looks at health information delivered by broadcast, online, and in print.

In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents is joined by:

Dr. Mary Tucker-McLaughlin, an associate professor and researcher at East Carolina University’s School of Communication. Mary’s area of research is Mass Communication and its implications for public health. She is a former television news producer and public relations specialist with more than 25 years of Mass Communication experience.

Ms. Karen Summey serves as Project Manager for ACAPcommunity and a Catawba County resident. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Media and completed additional graduate work in Professional Communication at East Carolina University. Her research has focused primarily on Health Literacy and Health Communication.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our sponsor, Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC.

While providing care for her mother, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity began ACAP as a monthly educational support program for fellow faculty and staff on a small NC university campus, then transitioned the program into a nationally-unique, community-impact nonprofit model in 2012. With a master’s degree in higher education administration and a 30+-year career in higher education and nonprofits, Frances continues to lead the growing organization as it continues to provide information, resources support, and community for adult children and others who care for older loved ones.


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]]> Today we have more health information at our fingertips than ever before, but how do we take that information in and make sense of it? Today’s discussion looks at health information delivered by broadcast, online, and in print. In this episode, host Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, Adult Children of Aging Parents is joined by Dr. Mary Tucker-McLaughlin and Ms. Karen Summey. The MESH false No 1420 full Isolation and Social Engagement Isolation and Social Engagement https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/isolation-and-social-engagement/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/isolation-and-social-engagement/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Yw7oizxCgMzc3g3VIi_OrywO9zgJv0wH8Ec8h-rs7SI Research affirms the importance of staying active as we age and how detrimental isolation is, but Covid has made efforts to keep older loved ones engaged particularly challenging. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families at The Age Coach, and Bruce McReynolds, an executive director for Griswold Home Care, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to talk about “Isolation and Social Engagement” related to older adults.

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]]> Research affirms the importance of staying active as we age and how detrimental isolation is, but Covid has made efforts to keep older loved ones engaged particularly challenging. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families at The Age Coach, and Bruce McReynolds, an executive director for Griswold Home Care, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to talk about “Isolation and Social Engagement” related to older adults.

Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode!

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]]> Research affirms the importance of staying active as we age and how detrimental isolation is, but Covid has made efforts to keep older loved ones engaged particularly challenging. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families at The Age Coach, and Bruce McReynolds, an executive director for Griswold Home Care, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to talk about “Isolation and Social Engagement” related to older adults. Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode! The MESH false No 3508 full Alphabet Soup For Caring for an Aging Adult Alphabet Soup For Caring for an Aging Adult https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/alphabet-soup-for-caring-for-an-aging-adult/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/alphabet-soup-for-caring-for-an-aging-adult/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dEkAf4mAGGOgbJ1mEQLCat1wMIMBEpkGnm1DYmUEZXw As we provide care for an aging loved one, we encounter lots of terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. This podcast will help listeners understand some of the “Alphabet Soup of Caring for an Aging Adult.” Jill Lillie, an experienced consultant and long-term care administrator, and Vince Bartlome, a seasoned long-term care and hospice/palliative care professional, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to unpack the most frequent terms and abbreviations.

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]]> As we provide care for an aging loved one, we encounter lots of terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. This podcast will help listeners understand some of the “Alphabet Soup of Caring for an Aging Adult.” Jill Lillie, an experienced consultant and long-term care administrator, and Vince Bartlome, a seasoned long-term care and hospice/palliative care professional, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to unpack the most frequent terms and abbreviations.

Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode!

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]]> As we provide care for an aging loved one, we encounter lots of terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. This podcast will help listeners understand some of the “Alphabet Soup of Caring for an Aging Adult.” Jill Lillie, an experienced consultant and long-term care administrator, and Vince Bartlome, a seasoned long-term care and hospice/palliative care professional, join Frances Hall, founder and executive director of ACAP, to unpack the most frequent terms and abbreviations. Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode! The MESH false No 3637 full Imperfect Parent/Adult-Child Relationships with Dr. Jane Everson Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School Imperfect Parent/Adult-Child Relationships with Dr. Jane Everson Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/imperfect-parentadult-child-relationships-with-dr-jane-everson-phd-project-principal-investigator-university-of-south-carolina-medical-school/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/imperfect-parentadult-child-relationships-with-dr-jane-everson-phd-project-principal-investigator-university-of-south-carolina-medical-school/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Vb4rJ070mPLwCpn2AmqGzs2XSkUDgYiC521oZ6r994w Providing care for an older loved one can be challenging, at best. When the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient has a difficult history, caring for and advocating for your care recipient becomes even more difficult. Join Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Medical School, and Frances Hall, Executive Director, ACAPcommunity, as they explore the ups and downs of caring for an older loved one with whom one’s relationship has been difficult.

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]]> Providing care for an older loved one can be challenging, at best. When the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient has a difficult history, caring for and advocating for your care recipient becomes even more difficult. Join Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Medical School, and Frances Hall, Executive Director, ACAPcommunity, as they explore the ups and downs of caring for an older loved one with whom one’s relationship has been difficult.

Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode!

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]]> Providing care for an older loved one can be challenging, at best. When the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient has a difficult history, caring for and advocating for your care recipient becomes even more difficult. Join Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., University of South Carolina Medical School, and Frances Hall, Executive Director, ACAPcommunity, as they explore the ups and downs of caring for an older loved one with whom one’s relationship has been difficult. Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode! The MESH false No 1625 full Dementia and Music with Dr. Cassandra Germain, NC A&T Dementia and Music with Dr. Cassandra Germain, NC A&T https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/dementia-and-music-with-dr-cassandra-germain-nc-at/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/dementia-and-music-with-dr-cassandra-germain-nc-at/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/dA6CMMXyRi4Kz6OPI9MefEjReWhvc6KlGHrFgIcwBjE There are more than 5 million people in the US who have some form of dementia. More and more, research is showing the positive impact of music in lessening anxiety and depression among those with dementia as well as helping redirect challenging symptoms. Dr. Cassandra Germain, Assistant Professor, NC Agricultural and Technical State University, discusses the latest findings with Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and offers tips on how family members and others may utilize music in caring for a loved one with dementia.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is sponsored by Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC

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]]> There are more than 5 million people in the US who have some form of dementia. More and more, research is showing the positive impact of music in lessening anxiety and depression among those with dementia as well as helping redirect challenging symptoms. Dr. Cassandra Germain, Assistant Professor, NC Agricultural and Technical State University, discusses the latest findings with Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and offers tips on how family members and others may utilize music in caring for a loved one with dementia.

This episode of The Caregiver Community is sponsored by Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC

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]]> There are more than 5 million people in the US who have some form of dementia. More and more, research is showing the positive impact of music in lessening anxiety and depression among those with dementia as well as helping redirect challenging symptoms. Dr. Cassandra Germain, Assistant Professor, NC Agricultural and Technical State University, discusses the latest findings with Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and offers tips on how family members and others may utilize music in caring for a loved one with dementia. This episode of The Caregiver Community is sponsored by Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC The MESH false No 2014 full ”What’s Fueling You...?” with Mary Remmes Caregiver Coach ”What’s Fueling You...?” with Mary Remmes Caregiver Coach https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-s-fueling-you-with-mary-remmes-caregiver-coach/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/what-s-fueling-you-with-mary-remmes-caregiver-coach/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:05:14 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/Bx3pVy1wtOMtqZzxm-Xd-9EDWqQP7gek0JfdOlf2Lj0 Host Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host AJ Kerley of Pace @ Home, Hickory, NC welcome Mary Remmes, Caregiver Coach as they discuss “What’s Fueling You as You Care for Your Aging Parent?” Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be extremely challenging. When we’re a caregiver, we are consumed by our loved one’s day-to-day needs and our stresses, and we rarely think about what may be “fueling” our actions. Understanding our motivations, goals, and emotions is critical in how we experience this phase of our lives. Developing awareness of how we choose to think about every situation we face with an aging loved one helps us recognize our strengths and helps provide us with coping tools we may not have realized we have.

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]]> Host Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host AJ Kerley of Pace @ Home, Hickory, NC welcome Mary Remmes, Caregiver Coach as they discuss “What’s Fueling You as You Care for Your Aging Parent?” Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be extremely challenging. When we’re a caregiver, we are consumed by our loved one’s day-to-day needs and our stresses, and we rarely think about what may be “fueling” our actions. Understanding our motivations, goals, and emotions is critical in how we experience this phase of our lives. Developing awareness of how we choose to think about every situation we face with an aging loved one helps us recognize our strengths and helps provide us with coping tools we may not have realized we have.

Thank you Pace @ Home for your continued sponsorship!

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]]> Host Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host AJ Kerley of Pace @ Home, Hickory, NC welcome Mary Remmes, Caregiver Coach as they discuss “What’s Fueling You as You Care for Your Aging Parent?” Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be extremely challenging. When we’re a caregiver, we are consumed by our loved one’s day-to-day needs and our stresses, and we rarely think about what may be “fueling” our actions. Understanding our motivations, goals, and emotions is critical in how we experience this phase of our lives. Developing awareness of how we choose to think about every situation we face with an aging loved one helps us recognize our strengths and helps provide us with coping tools we may not have realized we have. Thank you Pace @ Home for your continued sponsorship! The MESH false No 2046 full Religiosity and Spirituality Among Caregivers with Ashley Tate, PSU Religiosity and Spirituality Among Caregivers with Ashley Tate, PSU https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/religiosity-and-spirituality-among-caregivers-with-ashley-tate-psu/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/religiosity-and-spirituality-among-caregivers-with-ashley-tate-psu/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/hdhSN9aNaYykPcr_NHSaE56AH7CRksxq6OXrB-hcDx8 In this episode host, Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host Lee Syria welcomes Ashley Tate from Penn State University. Religious practices and spirituality have been identified as coping resources among older adults for over 30 years. As a result, there is growing interest to understand how religious practices, and spirituality, can directly, and indirectly, influence psychological health among caregivers of older adults.

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]]> In this episode host, Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host Lee Syria welcomes Ashley Tate from Penn State University. Religious practices and spirituality have been identified as coping resources among older adults for over 30 years. As a result, there is growing interest to understand how religious practices, and spirituality, can directly, and indirectly, influence psychological health among caregivers of older adults.

Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode!

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]]> In this episode host, Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host Lee Syria welcomes Ashley Tate from Penn State University. Religious practices and spirituality have been identified as coping resources among older adults for over 30 years. As a result, there is growing interest to understand how religious practices, and spirituality, can directly, and indirectly, influence psychological health among caregivers of older adults. Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode! The MESH false No 2698 full Finding the Joy in Caregiving with Dr. Corinne Auman Finding the Joy in Caregiving with Dr. Corinne Auman https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/finding-the-joy-in-caregiving-with-dr-corinne-auman/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/finding-the-joy-in-caregiving-with-dr-corinne-auman/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/HSDeZvnlLRAWoXDrvzopjtPfk6w-JBAq59m7_A4tMu4 Although we often hear about “caregiver burden,” there also is “caregiver Joy.” In this podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman discusses ways to look for, find, and cultivate joy in the caregiving journey. Dr. Auman is an experienced educator, researcher, and entrepreneur who received her doctorate in developmental psychology with a specialty in adulthood and aging from North Carolina State University and did post-doctoral training at the Duke University Center for Aging. She is President of Choice Care Navigators and the author of the blog RockingChairSecrets.com. Mr. Mark Hensley, Associate State Director of AARP North Carolina, chair of the ACAPcommunity Board of Directors, and a frequent speaker regarding a variety of issues related to aging, caregiving, and dementia, joins Dr. Auman and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, for this important podcast.

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]]> Although we often hear about “caregiver burden,” there also is “caregiver Joy.” In this podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman discusses ways to look for, find, and cultivate joy in the caregiving journey. Dr. Auman is an experienced educator, researcher, and entrepreneur who received her doctorate in developmental psychology with a specialty in adulthood and aging from North Carolina State University and did post-doctoral training at the Duke University Center for Aging. She is President of Choice Care Navigators and the author of the blog RockingChairSecrets.com. Mr. Mark Hensley, Associate State Director of AARP North Carolina, chair of the ACAPcommunity Board of Directors, and a frequent speaker regarding a variety of issues related to aging, caregiving, and dementia, joins Dr. Auman and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, for this important podcast.

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]]> Although we often hear about “caregiver burden,” there also is “caregiver Joy.” In this podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman discusses ways to look for, find, and cultivate joy in the caregiving journey. Dr. Auman is an experienced educator, researcher, and entrepreneur who received her doctorate in developmental psychology with a specialty in adulthood and aging from North Carolina State University and did post-doctoral training at the Duke University Center for Aging. She is President of Choice Care Navigators and the author of the blog RockingChairSecrets.com. Mr. Mark Hensley, Associate State Director of AARP North Carolina, chair of the ACAPcommunity Board of Directors, and a frequent speaker regarding a variety of issues related to aging, caregiving, and dementia, joins Dr. Auman and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, for this important podcast. Thank you to Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for sponsoring this episode! The MESH false No 2223 full Leisure Experiences: Helping us Connect, Learn and Be Happy with Dr. Amy Lorek Leisure Experiences: Helping us Connect, Learn and Be Happy with Dr. Amy Lorek https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/leisure-experiences-helping-us-connect-learn-and-be-happy-with-dr-amy-lorek/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/leisure-experiences-helping-us-connect-learn-and-be-happy-with-dr-amy-lorek/#comments Mon, 10 May 2021 14:44:58 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/-V-Bstx2-R8PEZKrJVyNNgO8WnHb9rennSoOs9E_WQc In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek, Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University's Center for Healthy Aging and Interim Director for the Women's Leadership Initiative in the College of Health and Human Development helps us understand the importance of leisure activities and how the activities help us connect with others, remain engaged in life, at least maintain cognition, and increase happiness, particularly as we age. Dr. Lorek also describes various leisure activities that are meaningful as we age and may be used within the caregiving relationship or for one’s own consideration. Jill Lillie, Chapter Coordinator, ACAP Centre-County (PA), and Frances Hall, Founder, and Executive Director, ACAPcommunity serve as co-interviewers.

Thank you Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for your continued partnership!

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek, Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University's Center for Healthy Aging and Interim Director for the Women's Leadership Initiative in the College of Health and Human Development helps us understand the importance of leisure activities and how the activities help us connect with others, remain engaged in life, at least maintain cognition, and increase happiness, particularly as we age. Dr. Lorek also describes various leisure activities that are meaningful as we age and may be used within the caregiving relationship or for one’s own consideration. Jill Lillie, Chapter Coordinator, ACAP Centre-County (PA), and Frances Hall, Founder, and Executive Director, ACAPcommunity serve as co-interviewers.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek, Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University's Center for Healthy Aging and Interim Director for the Women's Leadership Initiative in the College of Health and Human Development helps us understand the importance of leisure activities and how the activities help us connect with others, remain engaged in life, at least maintain cognition, and increase happiness, particularly as we age. Dr. Lorek also describes various leisure activities that are meaningful as we age and may be used within the caregiving relationship or for one’s own consideration. Jill Lillie, Chapter Coordinator, ACAP Centre-County (PA), and Frances Hall, Founder, and Executive Director, ACAPcommunity serve as co-interviewers. Thank you Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC for your continued partnership! The MESH false No 3129 full Social Support Networks: Providing Care with Style While Facing New Challenges and Opportunities Social Support Networks: Providing Care with Style While Facing New Challenges and Opportunities https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/social-support-networks-providing-care-with-style-while-facing-new-challenges-and-opportunities/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/social-support-networks-providing-care-with-style-while-facing-new-challenges-and-opportunities/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:06:42 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/4z2g5R8jeIWUaaK9UnwM7TXX6cYlczLiCfVL3_Fi0pM Social support networks are important to the well-being for each of us and are even more important during challenging times such as when we are providing care for a loved one. Research has begun to recognize, though, that there are some important differences in supportive networks among African Americans as compared with other races. Dr. Althea Taylor Jones, retired professor and Gerontology Program administrator at Winston-Salem State University; Alexis Richmond, gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University; and Frances S. Hall, ACAP Founder, and Executive Director, help listeners better understand the make-up and importance of social support networks and how they differ among various communities.

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]]> Social support networks are important to the well-being for each of us and are even more important during challenging times such as when we are providing care for a loved one. Research has begun to recognize, though, that there are some important differences in supportive networks among African Americans as compared with other races. Dr. Althea Taylor Jones, retired professor and Gerontology Program administrator at Winston-Salem State University; Alexis Richmond, gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University; and Frances S. Hall, ACAP Founder, and Executive Director, help listeners better understand the make-up and importance of social support networks and how they differ among various communities.

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]]> Social support networks are important to the well-being for each of us and are even more important during challenging times such as when we are providing care for a loved one. Research has begun to recognize, though, that there are some important differences in supportive networks among African Americans as compared with other races. Dr. Althea Taylor Jones, retired professor and Gerontology Program administrator at Winston-Salem State University; Alexis Richmond, gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University; and Frances S. Hall, ACAP Founder, and Executive Director, help listeners better understand the make-up and importance of social support networks and how they differ among various communities. The MESH false No 2771 full The Financial Cost of Caregiving The Financial Cost of Caregiving https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-financial-cost-of-caregiving/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-financial-cost-of-caregiving/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/tNM3yqV_xZfOSbWRPKA3LlWAHeoLSNZqJI9PGaAIppY There are lots of options for the long-term care for a loved one (or ourselves), whether additional services are brought into the home or the loved one moves into a congregant living community such as a continuous care retirement center (CCRC), skilled care, or memory care facility, but the costs associated with each can be alarming, and raise all sorts of questions. This podcast helps listeners become aware of the various care options and strategies for paying for ongoing care. Jenna L. Franks, an elder law attorney, and Kristin Daughterty, Long-Term Care Planner provide information and hope as they talk with Holly Reigh, Specialized Care Planner, and Frances S. Hall, ACAP’s Founder & Executive Director.

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]]> There are lots of options for the long-term care for a loved one (or ourselves), whether additional services are brought into the home or the loved one moves into a congregant living community such as a continuous care retirement center (CCRC), skilled care, or memory care facility, but the costs associated with each can be alarming, and raise all sorts of questions. This podcast helps listeners become aware of the various care options and strategies for paying for ongoing care. Jenna L. Franks, an elder law attorney, and Kristin Daughterty, Long-Term Care Planner provide information and hope as they talk with Holly Reigh, Specialized Care Planner, and Frances S. Hall, ACAP’s Founder & Executive Director.

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]]> There are lots of options for the long-term care for a loved one (or ourselves), whether additional services are brought into the home or the loved one moves into a congregant living community such as a continuous care retirement center (CCRC), skilled care, or memory care facility, but the costs associated with each can be alarming, and raise all sorts of questions. This podcast helps listeners become aware of the various care options and strategies for paying for ongoing care. Jenna L. Franks, an elder law attorney, and Kristin Daughterty, Long-Term Care Planner provide information and hope as they talk with Holly Reigh, Specialized Care Planner, and Frances S. Hall, ACAP’s Founder & Executive Director. The MESH false No 2716 full Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/downsizing-dilemmas-when-stuff-is-in-the-way/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/downsizing-dilemmas-when-stuff-is-in-the-way/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:06:22 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/KVjPb5anj9WkAdlDDf-yUAIFxltEuZxTVAHa5j3Xd0Y In this episode of The Caregiver Community, we discuss “Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way”— how family members may lovingly and respectfully help an aging loved one create a safer environment in their home or help them downsize, move, and/or de-clutter, even when there are lots of possessions with which to deal. Bridget Donnelly, founder of Donnelly’s Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services in State College, PA, talks with Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Alexis Richmond, a gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University (NC) and ACAP intern to share insights and practical tips gained and honed since 2007.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, we discuss “Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way”— how family members may lovingly and respectfully help an aging loved one create a safer environment in their home or help them downsize, move, and/or de-clutter, even when there are lots of possessions with which to deal. Bridget Donnelly, founder of Donnelly’s Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services in State College, PA, talks with Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Alexis Richmond, a gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University (NC) and ACAP intern to share insights and practical tips gained and honed since 2007.

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]]> In this episode of The Caregiver Community, we discuss “Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way”— how family members may lovingly and respectfully help an aging loved one create a safer environment in their home or help them downsize, move, and/or de-clutter, even when there are lots of possessions with which to deal. Bridget Donnelly, founder of Donnelly’s Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services in State College, PA, talks with Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Alexis Richmond, a gerontology major at Winston-Salem State University (NC) and ACAP intern to share insights and practical tips gained and honed since 2007. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode Pace @ Home in Hickory, NC The MESH false No 2707 full Medication Management with Susan Young Medication Management with Susan Young https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medication-management-with-susan-young/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medication-management-with-susan-young/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2021 11:45:02 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/nXgOXqsZDt0CtvVQJNhr721NjRMigNibcLRXrFTwfUU This episode of The Caregiver Community offers important information and insights into the “how to’s” of managing medications, whether it’s helping an older loved one or for yourself. In this conversation, listeners will learn what it means to “manage medications,” reasons medication management is important, ways to ensure medication safety, and strategies for helping encourage a loved one to take their meds, even when not inclined to do so.

Frances Hall, M.Ed., Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Julie Packer, a 25-year experienced hospice and palliative care nurse who holds a master’s degree in nursing and is the Director of Professional Relations at Carolina Caring, are joined by Susan Young, Director of Clinical Services, United Church Homes and Services, a nurse with 30 years of experience and a master’s degree in nursing administration.

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]]> This episode of The Caregiver Community offers important information and insights into the “how to’s” of managing medications, whether it’s helping an older loved one or for yourself. In this conversation, listeners will learn what it means to “manage medications,” reasons medication management is important, ways to ensure medication safety, and strategies for helping encourage a loved one to take their meds, even when not inclined to do so.

Frances Hall, M.Ed., Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Julie Packer, a 25-year experienced hospice and palliative care nurse who holds a master’s degree in nursing and is the Director of Professional Relations at Carolina Caring, are joined by Susan Young, Director of Clinical Services, United Church Homes and Services, a nurse with 30 years of experience and a master’s degree in nursing administration.

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]]> This episode of The Caregiver Community offers important information and insights into the “how to’s” of managing medications, whether it’s helping an older loved one or for yourself. In this conversation, listeners will learn what it means to “manage medications,” reasons medication management is important, ways to ensure medication safety, and strategies for helping encourage a loved one to take their meds, even when not inclined to do so. The MESH false No 2486 full Family Dynamics with Alyssa Szymanski Botte Family Dynamics with Alyssa Szymanski Botte https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/family-dynamics-with-alyssa-szymanski-botte/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/family-dynamics-with-alyssa-szymanski-botte/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:45:27 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/StY6dVS24wQ6-BwDoNopo3Na5wufC5Fjk7Y3uRKTmqE Family dynamics are built on decades of history between parents and children as well as between siblings. Care for an aging parent sometimes prompts unresolved family issues to the surface. While taking care of mom and dad is a wonderful idea, collaborative caregiving can be a minefield of implicit and explicit expectations, assumptions, and history within the family. This podcast will help listeners explore ways to establish a more balanced family unit and learn strategies for strengthening the family as they care for aging parents and other aging loved ones.

Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity and Bob Cain, Vice President of Marketing for Piedmont Home Care in Winston-Salem, NC, and chapter coordinator for ACAP Winston-Salem are joined by Alyssa Szymanski Botte, a licensed clinical mental health counselor at the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging, affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. Alyssa earned double Master’s degrees in Divinity and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and has passed boards to be awarded the National Certified Counselor designation, demonstrating that she has met high standards for the practice of counseling.

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]]> Family dynamics are built on decades of history between parents and children as well as between siblings. Care for an aging parent sometimes prompts unresolved family issues to the surface. While taking care of mom and dad is a wonderful idea, collaborative caregiving can be a minefield of implicit and explicit expectations, assumptions, and history within the family. This podcast will help listeners explore ways to establish a more balanced family unit and learn strategies for strengthening the family as they care for aging parents and other aging loved ones.

Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity and Bob Cain, Vice President of Marketing for Piedmont Home Care in Winston-Salem, NC, and chapter coordinator for ACAP Winston-Salem are joined by Alyssa Szymanski Botte, a licensed clinical mental health counselor at the J. Paul Sticht Center on Aging, affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. Alyssa earned double Master’s degrees in Divinity and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wake Forest University and has passed boards to be awarded the National Certified Counselor designation, demonstrating that she has met high standards for the practice of counseling.

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]]> Family dynamics are built on decades of history between parents and children as well as between siblings. Care for an aging parent sometimes prompts unresolved family issues to the surface. While taking care of mom and dad is a wonderful idea, collaborative caregiving can be a minefield of implicit and explicit expectations, assumptions, and history within the family. This podcast will help listeners explore ways to establish a more balanced family unit and learn strategies for strengthening the family as they care for aging parents and other aging loved ones. The MESH false No 2483 full Technology for Seniors with January Brown Technology for Seniors with January Brown https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/technology-for-seniors-with-january-brown/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/technology-for-seniors-with-january-brown/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:26:16 -0500 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/b_9p8PkUJcoccf26ydakj-_h7Xoz0ehIv_Zr-AuBF5c In this episode of the Caregiver Community, January Brown, Family Caregiver Support Specialist for the Area Agency on Aging, Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, shares insight about current technology for seniors and their families: “low tech” and “high tech” resources and devices; technology that can be particularly supportive for those caring for a loved one with dementia; strategies for encouraging seniors to become comfortable with the resources; and ways to learn about technology applicable to one’s specific situation.

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]]> In this episode of the Caregiver Community, January Brown, Family Caregiver Support Specialist for the Area Agency on Aging, Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, shares insight about current technology for seniors and their families: “low tech” and “high tech” resources and devices; technology that can be particularly supportive for those caring for a loved one with dementia; strategies for encouraging seniors to become comfortable with the resources; and ways to learn about technology applicable to one’s specific situation.

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]]> This episode of the Caregiver Community shares insight about current technology that is helpful for seniors and their families. Listeners will learn about “low tech” and “high tech” resources and devices that are helpful for seniors and their caregivers, in general; technology that can be particularly supportive for those caring for a loved one with dementia; strategies for encouraging seniors to become comfortable with the resources; and ways to learn about technology applicable to one’s specific situation. The MESH false No 2885 full Dr. Mary Berge - ”How to Stay Sane During COVID-19” Dr. Mary Berge - ”How to Stay Sane During COVID-19” https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/dr-mary-berge-how-to-stay-sane-during-covid-19/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/dr-mary-berge-how-to-stay-sane-during-covid-19/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/BxKka-9LMj_5oNV60peNuz0mrHDQxmisaH6QUUCNk4g Dr. Mary B. Berge a Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins this episode of The Caregiver Community. Dr. Berge talks about how to stay sane during COVID-19, with tips on how to manage this and other stressful times in your life.

Dr. Berge has over 25 years of eclectic experience. She received her undergraduate training from The California State University of Long Beach and her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. Dr. Berge is highly trained in individual, family and couples therapy, court ordered psychotherapy, general and forensic psychological assessment, as well as fitness for duty and work related evaluations. She works with a variety of populations and diagnostic issues such as depression, anxiety, family problems, relationship issues and trauma experiences (PTSD). She also has notable experience working with first responders and military populations.

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]]> Dr. Mary B. Berge a Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins this episode of The Caregiver Community. Dr. Berge talks about how to stay sane during COVID-19, with tips on how to manage this and other stressful times in your life.

Dr. Berge has over 25 years of eclectic experience. She received her undergraduate training from The California State University of Long Beach and her Ph.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. Dr. Berge is highly trained in individual, family and couples therapy, court ordered psychotherapy, general and forensic psychological assessment, as well as fitness for duty and work related evaluations. She works with a variety of populations and diagnostic issues such as depression, anxiety, family problems, relationship issues and trauma experiences (PTSD). She also has notable experience working with first responders and military populations.

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]]> Dr. Mary B. Berge a Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins this episode of The Caregiver Community. Dr Berge talks about how to stay sane during COVID-19, with tips on how to manage this and other stressful times in your life. The MESH false No 1499 full Mary Mitchell, Area Agency on Aging (Hickory, NC) Mary Mitchell, Area Agency on Aging (Hickory, NC) https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/mary-mitchell-area-agency-on-aging-hickory-nc/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/mary-mitchell-area-agency-on-aging-hickory-nc/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:06:51 -0400 gid://art19-episode-locator/V0/eOCCHeW20rYNTC0THayY_CehGsUyTYJqEwNhWxGZO-o Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Support Specialist from the Area Agency on Aging answers the plea, who can help me take care of my loved one? Mary also presents practical tips and insights to the audience.

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]]> Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Support Specialist from the Area Agency on Aging answers the plea, who can help me take care of my loved one? Mary also presents practical tips and insights to the audience.

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]]> Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Support Specialist from the Area Agency on Aging answers the plea, who can help me take care of my loved one? Mary also presents practical tips and insights to the audience. Thank you to our sponsor Pace-at-Home. Find out more about Pace-at-Home services here *Audio note: This recording is from a Zoom presentation* The MESH false No 3609 full Difficult Conversations Difficult Conversations https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/difficult-conversations-1742327541/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/difficult-conversations-1742327541/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:59:28 -0400 e180db0a-ae61-401b-8571-0fb731e54a18 In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek of The Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University and Jill Curtis of the Greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association discuss how to approach difficult conversations that adult children are faced with having with their aging parents. The two discuss insights and resources on how to make these conversations easier and productive.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 3211 full Cultural Perspectives in Caregiving Cultural Perspectives in Caregiving https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/cultural-perspectives-in-caregiving/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/cultural-perspectives-in-caregiving/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:34:42 -0500 d9b02ac5072d487cb13872fb4944972d On this episode of Caregiver Community, our hosts are highlighting the experiences of African American caregivers who represent a range of cultural perspectives.  Our guests for this episode include, Rosalind Pugh Scott, Public Health Specialist at the Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health at A and T University in Greensboro, NC and Carolyn Thompson, RN, BSN, Faith Community Nurse with Catawba Valley Health System in Hickory North Carolina. Both of these professionals have worked extensively with caregivers, especially family members caring for their loved ones at home.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2543 full Community Resources & Support Community Resources & Support https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/community-resources-support/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/community-resources-support/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:31:38 -0400 31b340e942c2485dbc211ff5ca499523 Host Mark Bumgarner (Executive Director of Adult Life Programs) talks with Mary Mitchell (Family Caregiver Support Specialist with the Area Agency on Aging in Hickory, NC) about helping family caregivers identify and access community resources. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1203 full When a Loved One Goes to the Hospital When a Loved One Goes to the Hospital https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-a-loved-one-goes-to-the-hospital/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-a-loved-one-goes-to-the-hospital/#comments Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:02:00 -0500 a9b4ea249c7f47fc0ee2bef23d660ba6 A  loved one's advanced years often trigger hospital visits, either at the emergency department or as an inpatient.  Any level of admission can be stressful for the patient as well as her/his family.  This ACAPcommunity podcast offers insights and information related to a variety of issues that often arise when an aging parent or loved one goes to the hospital.  Topics covered include communicating with the parent/loved one and hospital staff, documents that may be needed, various hospital admissions levels, and planning for the discharge.  Frances S. Hall, ACAPcommunity co-founder and executive director, and Susan H. Saylor, franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care, talk with Jonell Fields, Transitions of Care Manager at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC, a registered nurse who is pursuing a master's in Care Coordination and who understands, through personal as well as professional experience, the challenging role of the adult-child caring for an aging parent or another family member caring for an aging loved one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2400 full When Mom & Dad Leave Home When Mom & Dad Leave Home https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-mom-dad-leave-home/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-mom-dad-leave-home/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:24:46 -0400 a36697578fab6ea53045579f26fa3797 In this ACAPcommunity podcast, Frances S. Hall, ACAPcommunity Co-founder and Executive Director, and Beth Brandes, Nonprofit/Human Services Organizational Consultant, retired Assistant Director of Catawba County Social Services and daughter of aging parents, talk with Bridget Donnelly, Founder & Owner of Donnelly's Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services about how caregivers may best help a parent or other loved one prepare to move from the home in which they may have lived for many years. Leaving the corporate world in 2007 to found the estate liquidation and appraisal service, Bridget and her husband wanted to serve the needs of older adults in transition by helping them downsize, cope with the stresses of moving, and shed unwanted possessions. As the daughter of antique dealers, Bridget comes honestly by her passion of helping others deal with their "stuff," in that she tolerated an endless stream of treasures coursing through her home, downsized regularly to accommodate new finds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1670 full The Alzheimer’s Medical Advisor The Alzheimer’s Medical Advisor https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-alzheimer-s-medical-advisor/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-alzheimer-s-medical-advisor/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:35:04 -0400 ae58cc296c7cd2d8e8b0db13bdab3188 In this ACAPcommunity podcast, Frances S. Hall, co-founder and executive director of ACAPcommunity, and Mark Bumgarner, Executive Director of Adult Life Programs in Hickory, NC , talk with Dr. Philip D. Sloane, MD & MPH, the Elizabeth and Oscar Goodwin Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, about common medical issues, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive disorders. The focus of this podcast is how caregivers may best help a loved one who has dementia when a health issue arises. Sometimes, it's hard to determine what the problem is and whether the issue is serious enough to need medical intervention or support. That can become a key issue. Dr. Sloane is a geriatrician with over 35 years of experience managing and researching issues related to older persons, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease and related cognitive disorders and those who assist them with care and services. Among his many awards are the Academic Award from the National Institute on Aging and the Pioneer Award from the national office of the Alzheimer’s Association. He has authored over 300 publications, including 18 books, including, "The Alzheimer's Medical Advisor." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2319 full Partnering for Mom’s & Dad’s Best Care Partnering for Mom’s & Dad’s Best Care https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/partnering-for-mom-s-dad-s-best-care/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/partnering-for-mom-s-dad-s-best-care/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2017 12:53:22 -0400 f5cf0ef9dbf79c9c72caea11c4f16257 In this Caregiver Community podcast, Frances S. Hall, Co-founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Mark Bumgarner, Executive Director of Adult Life Programs in Hickory, NC, talk with Julie Packer, RN, MSN, Director of Professional Relations, Catawba Regional Hospice about how caregivers may best help loved ones with a variety of issues related to aging, particularly medical issues and decisions.     As an RN with a Master’s Degree in Oncology Nursing and more than 25 years as a nurse, Julie has spent most of her career focused on end of life care---at the bedside, in management positions, in program development, and most recently, in outreach education.  As a Hospice nurse and the daughter of aging parents, Julie understands -- professionally and personally -- the need for effective communication with parents and their healthcare providers.  This podcast provides strategies to help adult-children become strong caregivers, advocates and partners with their parents, healthcare professionals and others, ensuring loved ones receive the most respectful and effective care possible.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2682 full Medicare ABCs (and D!) Medicare ABCs (and D!) https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medicare-abcs-and-d/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/medicare-abcs-and-d/#comments Tue, 02 May 2017 14:38:37 -0400 3defc0e48a4ba1bca2b1a9e6d666e395 Medicare provides front-line health cost coverage for most Americans over the age of 65. However, Medicare can sometimes seem complicated and confusing. This podcast will help caregivers gain information about Medicare so they may assist loved ones in making good choices about coverage as well as helping caregivers prepare for their own enrollment in Medicare. ACAP co-founder Frances Hall joins with Tina Miller, Director, Area Agency on Aging in Hickory, NC, and Catherine Fannon, Western Regional Manager, NC Department of Insurance, to help listeners learn more about Medicare and important details related to enrollment, services, benefits, and coverage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2661 full Technology & Aging Technology & Aging https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/technology-aging/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/technology-aging/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:58:00 -0400 1e05d74e306ffc705f42c5039ea0deec There are an estimated 10 million Americans caring for one or more aging parents, in-laws and other family members.  These caregivers are beginning to look at technology as a way to keep their loved ones more independent, more safe and more engaged with family and friends.  Technology may hold a lot of promise for us as we age, but what is technology and how can we best use it with our aging family members and ourselves?  In this episode, Jane & Frances talk with Susan Adams, an engineer with a second career in gerontology, about these and other questions.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1992 full Investment Fraud, Scams & Seniors Investment Fraud, Scams & Seniors https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/investment-fraud-scams-seniors/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/investment-fraud-scams-seniors/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:48:30 -0400 99f847c3e51625a79c35796ba6545bd6 What is financial abuse? How and why does it impact seniors? What should adult-child caregivers know about financial abuse and the elderly? To help answer these questions, Jane Everson and Frances Hall talk with Lauren Benbow. Lauren is an attorney with the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office where she focuses on investor protection and the promotion of the advance health care directive registry. Lauren is a graduate of the university of Delaware and the William & Mary school of Law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2463 full Living Confidently with Vision & Hearing Loss Living Confidently with Vision & Hearing Loss https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/living-confidently-with-vision-hearing-loss/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/living-confidently-with-vision-hearing-loss/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:35:42 -0500 080e9cc261e69b1083b47641065b84d8 Are you frustrated because your father can’t hear? Are you concerned about your mother’s vision loss? Do you worry about their safety in the home? Do you wish you could help them enjoy reading and watching television again? Perhaps you aren’t even aware that they might have a vision and/or hearing loss! These are just some of the questions and issues that we will be discussing in this session of the Caregiver Community. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall as we talk with Paige Berry, National Coordinator for Senior Adult Services with the Helen Keller National Center about vision and hearing losses as we age. Ms. Berry has more than 40 years of experience serving and advocating for seniors with vision and/or hearing losses. If you are juggling the needs of aging parents and in-laws with spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities, The Caregiver Community is for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 3158 full Strategies When Parents Experience Alzheimer’s Strategies When Parents Experience Alzheimer’s https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/strategies-when-parents-experience-alzheimer-s/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/strategies-when-parents-experience-alzheimer-s/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:56:27 -0500 74e4b783cfb50a48b00e9a0632597519 Talking with aging parents about sensitive subjects is almost always challenging for adult child caregivers. When parents have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another other age related form of dementia or memory loss, the conversations can be even more challenging. Nevertheless, discussing sensitive topics – such as living independently, driving, managing finances, and estate planning – often cannot be avoided. In this session, Jane and Frances talk about the challenges of communicating with parents with Alzheimer’s or other age-related types of dementia or memory loss, along with strategies for making these conversations less challenging and more successful. Their guest is Meghan Lawton, Regional Manager, Alzheimer's Association – Western Carolina Chapter. Meghan understands dementia and Alzheimer's both professionally and personally, as several family members have or have had the disease If you are juggling the needs of aging parents and in-laws with spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities, The Caregiver Community is for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2143 full Setting Boundaries & Balancing Family Setting Boundaries & Balancing Family https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/setting-boundaries-balancing-family/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/setting-boundaries-balancing-family/#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2015 16:01:24 -0500 c71e6f9c146ce1c3f860a5aea1e0cf52 Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Ten million adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are working-age adults are hit especially hard by these challenges. In this session, we will be talking about balancing family and setting boundaries while we care for our aging parents – and for ourselves. Every caregiving situation is unique, and of course, every caregiver and every aging parent is unique. However, most of us struggle with juggling our caregiving for our parents with time with our spouses, time with our own children, doing our jobs well, making time for volunteer work, and attending to our own personal health. How do we keep from feeling guilty? How do we set boundaries? How do we juggle it all? These are just some of the questions we will be discussing in this session of the Caregiver Community. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall as we chat with Dr. Isabelle Eustice. Dr. Eustice is a board certified psychiatrist with specialization in geriatric psychiatry. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and completed a geriatric residency with the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Eustice has been the staff psychiatrist with Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina since 2012. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1963 full Housing Options for Seniors Housing Options for Seniors https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/housing-options-for-seniors/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/housing-options-for-seniors/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2015 12:43:57 -0400 b3a80df9a7583c9442c6b5c2228a42aa As our parents age, they may need to change their housing arrangements. These changes may be relatively minor, such as modifying their homes to make them more physically accessible or safe or securing home-based medical, health, or companion services to allow them to live in their homes more safely and independently. Changes also may be much more significant, such as moving to a new residence that is more accessible and that provides more substantial medical and assistive services. No matter how minor or major the changes, these decisions will be stressful for everyone!   Every community is unique, and every family situation is unique. And of course, every older adult is unique, so the housing choice that is right for one person may not be right for another person. How do we know how to guide our parents? Ted Goins, President and CEO of Lutheran Services Carolinas, understands the range of housing options open to seniors and the difficult questions associated with choosing the best option. Join Jane and Frances as they chat with Ted about housing and aging. If you are juggling the needs of aging parents and in-laws with spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities, The Caregiver Community is for you!   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2909 full Journeying With a Loved One With Dementia Journeying With a Loved One With Dementia https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/journeying-with-a-loved-one-with-dementia/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/journeying-with-a-loved-one-with-dementia/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2015 09:35:45 -0400 8d954058fdbeb807849c0ad6138605e1 Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia sometimes present symptoms (behaviors) that can be difficult to manage. Join host Frances Hall as she talks with Ms. Mary Ann Drummond and Ms. Janie Benton about journeying with a loved one with Alzheimer's, Lewy-Body or one of the hundreds of other forms of dementia. Learn specific strategies for managing the sometimes-difficult symptoms often associated with diseases, exciting new treatments for the conditions, and ways caregivers may take care of themselves. With training and background as registered nurses, Ms. Drummond and Ms. Benton have years of experience working with patients who have dementia as well as helping families better understand how to care for their loved ones. Ms. Drummond is Vice President of Operations at Carillon Assisted Living, an Alzheimer's educator and author. Ms. Benton is the director of clinical services with Carillon Assisted Living and an Alzheimer's educator. (Podcast supports ACAPcommunity Module 3, Program 2) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 3020 full Preventing Falls as our Parents Age Preventing Falls as our Parents Age https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/preventing-falls-as-our-parents-age/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/preventing-falls-as-our-parents-age/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:50:07 -0400 ff372376f8cd33f821530383fd7161eb In this episode our hosts (Dr. Jane Everson & Frances Hall) will be talking about strategies for preventing a common and frightening problem many of us face as our parents age - falling and the fall-related injuries that may occur. Our guest is Ms. Tina Miller, the Area Agency on Aging Director for the greater Hickory region in North Carolina. Tina has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from North Carolina State University, and a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Appalachian State University. Among her additional certifications, she is a certified Matter of Balance Master Trainer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1483 full Finding Reliable Internet Resources Finding Reliable Internet Resources https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/finding-reliable-internet-resources/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/finding-reliable-internet-resources/#comments Thu, 07 May 2015 12:17:03 -0400 f8bef28199b1e6c34dcd669e1587eaf4 Join Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall with this episode’s guest, Ms. Karen Lee Martinez, Outreach Librarian for the Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC), a department of Wake Forest School of Medicine and a part of the North Carolina AHEC program. Karen offers listeners practical guidelines for evaluating the health and medical information we find on websites. She also shares websites that adult-child caregivers might find useful they begin their caregiving journeys with their parents and other aging family members. Websites of note mentioned: Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (nlm.nih.gov) MedlinePlus (nlm.nih.gov) What did My Doctor Say? (mlanet.org) Recognizing health fraud from the Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)(consumer.ftc.gov) NIH Senior Health (nihseniorhealth.gov) NC Health Info (nchealthinfo.org) NC Live (nclive.org) Medicare (medicare.gov) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2700 full Caregiving From a Distance Caregiving From a Distance https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-from-a-distance/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-from-a-distance/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:45:06 -0400 96602af96b36a9a80ea3267848c56930 As families become more mobile and less place bound, many of us are struggling with caregiving from a distance. What resources are available to help?   Join Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall with this month’s guests, Nancy Ruffner, President and Professional Advocate with NAVIGATE NC and Sharon Kilpatrick, a Geriatric Care Manager with Kilpatrick Care Management as they discuss caregiving from a distance.      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2322 full Aging & Hearing Loss Aging & Hearing Loss https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-hearing-loss/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-hearing-loss/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:58:19 -0500 662338cd9ce8da724337629550c501da Guest Dr. Barbara Laufer, Professor Emeritus with Towson University in Maryland, joins our hosts as they talk about aging and hearing losses. Learn about the roles of speech-language pathologists and audiologists, the causes and types of hearing loss, assessment tools, and types of aids and devices.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1930 full Home for the Holidays Home for the Holidays https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/home-for-the-holidays-1742327564/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/home-for-the-holidays-1742327564/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2014 15:33:21 -0500 79f46414193b5fc25cf5f7db99340086   Hosts Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall are joined in studio by Dr. Sue Friguglietti, as she talks about tips and strategies for assessing mom and dad’s home environment and physical status when visiting them during the holidays or during other home visits. Dr. Sue Friguglietti is an Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy department at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC.  Sue holds a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, a master's in gerontology and a Doctorate of Health Administration.    If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, The Caregiver Community is for you.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2147 full Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice and Palliative Care https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/hospice-and-palliative-care-1742327565/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/hospice-and-palliative-care-1742327565/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2014 15:29:39 -0400 5929048ee206a88b99b719dd4585c191 Confused about the difference between hospice and palliative care? Concerned about finding and paying for services? In this session, we will explore hospice and palliative care services with a special emphasis on how they might assist adult-child caregivers and their aging parents. Join hosts Jane Everson and Frances Hall with this month’s guest, Ms. Julie Packer as they talk about hospice and palliative care services.  Ms. Packer is the Director of Professional Relations for Catawba Regional Hospice, Newton, North Carolina.  She has a 33 year history in hospice care, following receipt of her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Science in Oncology Nursing from Duke University.      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2949 full When A Parent Stops Driving When A Parent Stops Driving https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-a-parent-stops-driving/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/when-a-parent-stops-driving/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2014 12:21:01 -0400 92a5360bd3d9af89fe01c3477e05c9df “I just noticed another dent on Mom’s car.” “Dad just told me he forgot how to get home from his barber shop last week.  “Mom had to have a right knee and hip replaced.  Will she be able to stop the car quickly, if she needs to?”  “My parents are in their 80’s. Is it safe for them to still drive?” One of the most dreaded conversations aging parents and adult-children anticipate is the one about a parent’s driving. While adjustments may be all that are needed, at one point, driving simply may no longer be safe – for the parent or for others.  Ceasing to drive is a significant step regardless of how the decision is made, who makes the decision or the reason for decision. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall, two adult-child caregivers, along with their guests, as they navigate the frequently mysterious, often frightening, and sometime humorous world of caregiving.  If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, this show is for you. In this episode, Jane talks with Ms. Miriam Young, a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist with Frye Regional Hospital in Hickory, North Carolina. Ms. Young has a master’s degree in occupational therapy. In this session, we will help listeners identify the signs that a parent may need a driving evaluation and/or need to retire from driving, understand the driving evaluation process and discuss strategies for holding the conversation and considering other transportation options.     This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2124 full The Roles of Pharmacists & Pharmacies The Roles of Pharmacists & Pharmacies https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-roles-of-pharmacists-pharmacies/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/the-roles-of-pharmacists-pharmacies/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:58:17 -0400 5dcdc2fca7476236bb2d6b0c5d29cad4 Join Frances Hall with this month’s guest, Dr. Jacob Hollar as they discuss the many roles that pharmacists and pharmacies can play as our parents – and we – age. Dr. Hollar earned a doctorate in pharmacy from UNC Chapel Hill and has been employed in retail pharmacy most of his career. He is currently a pharmacist with Rite Aid in Hickory, North Carolina.  Confused about Vaccines? Medications? If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, this show is for you. No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging, and these numbers are projected to rise dramatically over the next 20 years. Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are working-age adults are hit especially hard by these challenges.   This episode is sponsored by the Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn Golf & Spa in Conover, NC. For tickets and additional information go to www.greaterhickorykiaclassic.com   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2103 full Forms of Age-Related Memory Loss Forms of Age-Related Memory Loss https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/forms-of-age-related-memory-loss/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/forms-of-age-related-memory-loss/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:10:51 -0400 dd8a1f23f04079d4f718230efd0169af In this Caregiver Community episode, Jane and Frances chat with Susan Vincent about Alzheimer’s and other forms of age-related memory loss and dementia. Susan is the owner of a Home Instead Senior Care franchise serving the North Carolina counties of the Catawba, Burke and Caldwell. Susan was also a long-distance caregiver for her mother and so she understands the concerns of adult children as they watch their parents age. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2297 full Aging, Anxiety and Depression Aging, Anxiety and Depression https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-anxiety-and-depression/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/aging-anxiety-and-depression/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2014 13:26:02 -0400 18c46d4cc154a64f5dd847d6271a625e No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging. Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are working-age adults are hit especially hard by these challenges. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall, two adult-child caregivers, along with their guests, as they navigate the frequently mysterious, often frightening, and sometime humorous world of caregiving. If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, this show is for you. In this episode, Jane and Frances chat with Dr. Adina Gabor-Gagea, a clinical psychologist with expertise in aging and health care. Dr. Gabor-Gagea is especially interested in the everyday struggles women and family caregivers face. Dr. Gabor-Gagea differentiates between anxiety and depression and discusses the relationship between these conditions and aging. She also discusses with Frances and Jane some of the situations that may elicit anxiety and depression in aging parents and in caregivers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2416 full 5 Legal Documents Every Adult Needs 5 Legal Documents Every Adult Needs https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/5-legal-documents-every-adult-needs/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/5-legal-documents-every-adult-needs/#comments Thu, 22 May 2014 10:32:42 -0400 a3caca6d0c8b75b82513c69bac702092 In this episode, Jane and Frances chat with Kimberly Whitley, an elder care attorney about the legal aspects of aging and the five legal documents nearly every adult needs.     No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging. Globally, these numbers are projected to rise dramatically over the next 20 years. Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are working-age adults are hit especially hard by these challenges. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall, two adult-child caregivers, along with their guests, as they attempt to navigate the frequently mysterious, sometimes frightening, and often humorous world of caregiving.  If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, this show is for you.     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1400 full Caregiving Strategies Caregiving Strategies https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-strategies/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/caregiving-strategies/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:00:58 -0400 deed114deaa94da0431eebc0b595c5da No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging. In the United States alone, there are nearly 60 million adults age 60 and older – 18 percent of the nation’s population. Globally, these numbers are projected to rise dramatically over the next 20 years. Our aging population is also creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are working-age adults are hit especially hard by these challenges. Join Jane Everson and Frances Hall, two adult-child caregivers, along with their guests, as they attempt to navigate the frequently mysterious, sometimes frightening, and often humorous world of caregiving.  If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities and parents and in-laws, this show is for you! In this session, Jane and Frances talk about the impact of our aging population, as well as strategies for promoting aging in place with Dr. Ed Rosenberg. Dr. Rosenberg is Professor of Sociology and Director of the graduate programs in Gerontology and Sociology at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Not only is Dr. Rosenberg an academic expert on aging, but like Frances and me – and our listeners – he too is the adult child of aging parents. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2072 full Changing Conversation Dynamics Changing Conversation Dynamics https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/changing-conversation-dynamics/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/changing-conversation-dynamics/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:39:54 -0400 64cd739f9f22e2704ff591427f01840f Sometimes talking with aging parents can prove to be challening.  Maintaining a loving tone can be difficult when the relationship becomes advesarial.   Hosts Frances Hall and Jane Everson welcome to the MESH studios Dr. David Ludwig who discusses the helpful method of changing conversation dynamics.   Dr. David Ludwig is a licensed therapist, a professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, a Lutheran minister and an author of several books on family relationships from a Christian perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1766 full Health & Medical Issues Health & Medical Issues https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/health-medical-issues/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/health-medical-issues/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2014 14:59:52 -0500 5d36514566dd52385e9f446404cdbde7 In this episode, Jane and Frances chat with Annette Crombie, a nurse educator with expertise in gerontology and a fellow adult-child caregiver. They discuss common health and medical issues adult child caregivers should be aware of when interacting with their parents, strategies for conducting reliable Internet research on medical issues, strategies for monitoring medication, and suggestions for balancing advocacy and caregiving roles as parents age.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 1987 full Welcomes & Introductions Welcomes & Introductions https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/welcomes-introductions/ https://thecaregivercommunity.podbean.com/e/welcomes-introductions/#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:44:00 -0500 d94dbce57a760bdc368b33e89d2158c5 In “The Caregiver Community", hosted by Jane Everson and Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. In this session, Jane and Frances talk about the “graying of America’ and “the silver tsunami” and how our nation’s changing demographics are impacting families, adult child caregivers, and businesses. We also talk about our our personal experiences as adult child caregivers - what we need to know in order to be balanced and informed caregivers, what we are learning from our journey with our parents about aging and about ourselves, and advice we wish someone had told us when we began our journeys.  If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, volunteer activities with the needs of parents and in-laws, this show is for you! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. The MESH false No 2301 full