Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Co-Founders,Tami Neumann and Catherine Braxton, Founders of Silver Dawn, Senior Friendly Cities What Does Senior Friendly Mean? In the simplest of terms Senior Friendly is a concept that challenges us to pro-actively prepare for a major change in our current demographic.  The Baby Boomer generation. Senior Friendly means taking a long hard look at senior issues such as health care, lifestyle, dementia and senior consumer behavior and facilitating an inclusive environment. Why Certification? As our nation ages we will have more seniors aging in their own homes.  It is important that we have the necessary supports and understanding to help our seniors thrive in their own environment, the place they call home.   This certification will help to delay age-related illness and promote health and independence for as long as possible.  By creating this type of environment, the community will find that seniors will continue to thrive and contribute to

Join Dave, the Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Dave Nassaney, the Caregiver's Caregiver about who he is and what he does. Author, Radio show Host, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Caregiver to his lovely wife of 40 years, Charlene, hear Dave as he shares his experiences as a caregiver, and how he started his caregiver ministry and why, This Wed, 07/15/15, at noon, PDT. (and afterwards 24/7 on recorded podcast)

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, this Wed. 07/08/15 at noon PDT, (and anytime afterwards 24/7) as he interviews Bobbi Carducci, author of Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver, the true story of the seven years she spent as an in-home caregiver for her mentally and physically ill father-in-law, Rodger. She is a former senior staff writer for a Washington, D.C. area newspaper and wrote a monthly book review column for About Families Publications. Her short stories appear in the Chicken Soup for the Soul and Cup of Comfort Anthologies. Her book for young readers, Storee Wryter Gets a Dog, won multiple awards for excellence and was named A Best Dog Book for Young Readers by Cesar Milan, The Dog Whisperer. Bobbi started writing when she was eight years old. Her early works included short stories about Freckles, her three legged dog, and swimming in the icy creek down the road from her home in Owego, N.Y. Much of her writing still draws on real life experiences. Friends and family frequently note similarit

Donna Thomson, author of the best-selling book, The Four Walls of My Freedom will be interviewed by Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Wednesday, June 17, at noon PDT.  Her book portrays the account of raising a son with cerebral palsy and her passionate appeal to change the way we think about "the good life." Donna Thomson’s life was forever changed by her son Nicholas. Donna gave up her career to become his primary caregiver and embarked on a second career as a disability activist, author, and consultant. She will discuss her experience in treading delicately through daily care, emergencies, and medical bureaucracy as Donna and her family cope with her son’s condition while maintaining value and dignity. She brilliantly demonstrates the vital contribution that people with disabilities make to our society and addresses the ethics and economics of giving and receiving care and will also discuss  ways that communities can help caregivers.

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver Radio Program, as he interviews former caregiver Janice Lynch Schuster, an essayist, poet, and--lately--an illustrator. Her writing often appears in The Washington Post, in the Health section and in Local Opinions. She is a contributor to The Shriver Report and Maria Shriver's Architects of Change. For many years, she focused on writing about end-of-life care, aging, and family caregiving, and has been an advocate for improving systems and policies around each issue. More recently, a chronic pain condition has led her to advocate for better pain management and policies. She is a coauthor of several books, including Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing the End of Life, from Oxford University Press. She now works as a writer for Magellan Health.  

Cindy Laverty is an empowerment/transition coach, and she specializes in working with family caregivers who are experiencing severe burnout or who have come to the end of their caregiving journey and are transitioning back into a world where caring for a loved one no longer dictates life. She has affectionately been called “The Fairy Godmother of Caregiving” and she is dedicated to helping caregivers understand that a life a lost to caregiving defeats the purpose and is no life at all.  Her No Compromise Caregiving System has helped thousands of caregivers reclaim their lives without turning their back on their loved one. Cindy knows first-hand the caregiver journey after caring for her ex in-laws for 6 years – 15 years after her divorce. She fell down the rabbit hole of caregiver burnout and figured out how to not only survive…but thrive in the process. “Most of the women I coach are all going through some form of transition - whether it be a divorce...a major move...career change...the end of caregiving f

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews occupational therapist, Karen Murphey, Director of Clinical Services at VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies.  She will be talking all about Macular Degeneration and vision care today, and the special needs and challanges to caregivers with this disability. (A common problem, especially with the elderly.

Dr. Deborah J. Hrivnak is a professional speaker, coach, & author. Deborah served as a special education teacher and administrator, as well as a university professor, where she was awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year. A television documentary for the Nebraska State Department of Education also recognizes her notable work with learning-disabled students, and she has served on numerous committees at the district and state levels. Deborah holds a doctorate in educational leadership and is a certified life coach.  Deborah enjoys working with people and believes everyone can live life from the hash marks to the uprights! Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Dr. Deborah Hrivnak, Wednesday, 5/13/15 at noon, PDT (and anytime, 24/7, afterwards on recorded podcast) Call in number for live broadcast is 213 943 3630

Are you a family caregiver? If you provide regular and unpaid care to a loved one, you are a family caregiver, the backbone to the caregiving industry. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Greg Johnson, the creator and director of EmblemHealth's Care for the Family Caregiver, an initiative that was started nearly 15 years ago as part of the Integrative Wellness program, this Wed. May 6, (at noon, PDT, 3pm, EDT, and afterwards anytime, 24/7 on recorded podcast) One of many definitions for family caregivers is: "Someone who shows up, and stays to help," and: one who is, "Always On Call."  One in three people in America are unpaid family caregivers, rendering a value to the healthcare system of $450 Billion Dollars! Caregivers need care too! Their goal is to offer information, resources and support that caregivers need to avoid becoming care recipients. We recognize that family caregivers are often the forgotten or silent patients. Many caregivers endure physical, emotional and economic chal

Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews Ellen Nielsen, a marketing and communications consultant based in Alberta, Canada.  She was also a caregiver to two parents with dementia (at the same time). Her parents moved in to care together and were fortunate to share a room until her mother's passing in 2003. Ellen's caregiving duties included a lot of things she would rather have not done, including theft of a car, and yet she considers herself better and stronger for having done them. Her father passed in 2013, now making Ellen an ex-caregiver, a role which she says is just as challenging to embrace as the original task of becoming a caregiver. You can find Ellen on facebook at facebook.com/caregiverconnexion - connection spelled with an x in the middle (because everything has to be just a little more complicated for caregivers - thanks Ellen).  

Rick spent 8 ½ years in the Marine Corps, however, he was medically separated in June 2011. During his time on active duty, he completed 2 combat tours to Iraq, was a helicopter mechanic, aerial gunner, and instructor. He suffered silently with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for just over 7 years and was just about as close as one could be to ending their life before his amazing wife was somehow able to pull him out of the darkest of places. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver as he interviews Rick & Tonya Shaw, Wednesday, 4/22/15 at noon, PDT). Tonya acted as a caregiver to her PTSD husband for years, trying to save her family, and her marriage that was destined for divorce. However, her goal was not going to be an easy one.. Rick began self-medicating with alcohol mixed with prescribed medication just to get a couple hours of sleep at night. However, the onset of sleepwalking and nightmares became a nightly occurrence. Shortly after, he began to wake up with flashbacks and was convinced that t

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, as he interviews Author, Carol Levine, the director of The Families and Health Care Project at The United Hospital Fund, a health services research and philanthropic organization whose primary mission is to shape positive change in health care for the people of New York (and elsewhere). Their campaign, Next Step in Care, provides easy-to-use guides to help family caregivers and health care providers work closely together to plan and implement safe and smooth transitions for chronically or seriously ill patients. Transitions are moves between care settings, for example, hospital to home or rehab facility, or the start or end of home care agency services. Because transitions are often rushed, miscommunication and errors can occur. Her book, Living in the Land of Limbo: Fiction and Poetry about Family Caregiving, is a first-of-its-kind anthology of short stories and poetry about family caregiving by renowned authors and others has just been published. Compiled an

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Wednesday, 4/1/15 at noon, PST, (AND AFTERWARDS ON RECORDED PODCAST) as he interviews RICK LAUBER, author, creator of CAREGIVER’S GUIDE FOR CANADIANS, and former caregiver to both his elderly parents. You may either call in at (213) 943 3630, or the link is:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/04/08/caregiving-for-boomers-the-sandwich-generation-elderly-parent-decisions Rick will be discussing: •What should you expect when caring for your elderly parents? •Should your parents stay at home, or move to assisted living? •Who should you ask for help when you need it – siblings, professionals? •How do you balance caregiving responsibilities with your personal life? •Burning the Candle at Both Ends - The Importance of Caregiver Self-Care (focusing on the benefits of respite and some ideas of how to take a break) In Rick's latest book, "Caregiver's Guide For Canadians," the author guides you through typical caregiving issues and includes checklists f

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Wednesday, 4/1/15 at noon, PST, (AND AFTERWARDS ON RECORDED PODCAST) as he interviews Grammy & Emmy recipient, Janie Lidey, who has been a singer/songwriter since the age of twelve, and also a caregiver to her father who is suffering from ALS and Alzheimer's. The link is:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/04/01/how-the-effects-of-music-can-benefit-both-the-caregiver-the-care-receiver Janie has been recognized for her excellence in music through winning an Emmy for her songwriting; a Grammy for the fine arts program she helped direct at East High School in Anchorage, Alaska; the Mayor’s Arts Award which recognizes excellence in music education; and, a spot on the George Lucas Edutopia website for her role in helping make the world a better place. As a music teacher in the public schools of Alaska for over two decad...es, Janie Lidey taught students from over forty different cultures. Not only did she teach them to sing and play the guitar,

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, Wednesday, 3/25/15 at noon, PST, (AND AFTERWARDS ON RECORDED PODCAST) as he interviews Lisa Michelle, Former Caregiver to her mother-in-law, and founder of theonline Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. We will be discussing: 1. Why it is so important for caregivers to NOT isolate themselves from their interests and passions. 2. Alzheimer's & Dementia 3. Activities to help you to avoid burnout, 4. And much, much more. The link is: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/03/25/caregivers-need-hobies-activities-and-outside-interests-to-avoid-burnout Lisa is a singer, model and dancer, and also performs worldwide with The "Chicago Honey Bears", a full production family-oriented variety song & dance show. Or listen to the recorded podcast AFTERWARDS, anytime, 24/7. Share this link with anyone you know who would benefit from this discussion, especially male caregivers. (AFTER SHOW TIME WED, RECORDED PODCAST CAN BE HEARD ANYTIME, 24/7 AT SAME

...Things that we were NOT necessarily taught as a boy. Both men AND women will not want to miss this insightful interview with Doug Gertner, known as The Grateful Dad®. He is the father of a teenage boy, an educator, trainer, consultant, broadcaster, speaker, author, and activist. His goal in this interview is to examine and discuss men's issues and men's relationships with their care-receivers, peers, spouse and friends. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as they discuss why it's so hard for men to be caregivers, and what they can do to becoame BETTER caregivers to their loved ones using gratitude, while understanding the root causes of the source of their difficulties that really started from their childhood. Here is the link. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/03/18/what-makes-a-great-male-caregiver-compassion-empathy-sensitivity-gratitude to hear the broadcast live, and then the podcast afterwards, anytime, 24/7. Share this link with anyone you know who would benefit from this discussion

Six-time Author, Radio Show Host,and Caregiving expert, Denise M. Brown launched CareGiving.com in 1996; the website features the blogs of family caregivers, weekly words of comforts, free webinars, free weekly self-care plans and an active community. Denise’s books include: "The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey," "Take Comfort, Reflections of Hope for Caregivers" and "After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again." Denise's insights about the family caregiver experience have been featured in Time magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Money magazine and Chicago Tribune as well as on NPR.org and SmartMoney.com. She served as a community peer reviewer for Pew Research Center's report, "Family Caregivers are Wired for Health," released in June 2013. Denise also recently presented about the family caregiver experience at “Our Aging Market,” an event sponsored by The Harvard Business School Association of Boston. Join Dave, The Caregivers Car

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews this very knowledgeable authority on HOW TO NAVIGATE THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. Over the many years, Kathy Pendleton has provided customer support in various capacities.  For the past 10 years, she has expanded her role to include, MEDICAL ADVOCATE, for her family members. She has discovered that she really has a knack for it.  She backs up her vision of what health care should be with a bold and courageous approach to interacting with medical professionals. Her advice on how to manage your hospital stay, for example, could very well save your loved one's life, and possibly even your own! You don't want to miss this exciting and educational interview! Tune in this Wednesday, 2/4/15 at noon, PST at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/03/04/how-to-interact-with-doctors-hospitals-to-get-the-safest-medical-treatment or call 213 943 3630 (RECORDED PODCAST IS AVAILABLE AFTER LIVE BROADCAST ANYTIME, 24/7)

Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, as he interviews this very entertaining guest, known as "Doc, The Defender of Caregivers," (Lon Kieffer), this Wednesday at noon, PST at (213) 943 3630, or the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/davenassaney/2015/02/25/transform-your-caregiver-heart-from-self-destruct-to-emotional-logical-balance They will discuss some caregiver bad habits that often gets them into unnecessary stressful situations, such as: 1. All-or-nothing thinking 2. Overgeneralization 3. Mental filter 4. Disqualifying the positive 5. Jumping to conclusions 6. Mind reading 7. The Fortune Teller Error 8. Magnification (Catastrophizing) or Minimization 9. Emotional reasoning 10. Should statements 11. Labeling and mislabeling 12. Personalization You won't want to miss this very informative and inspirational, as well as entertaining interview! Motivational Speaker, Author, & EnterTrainer, Lon Kieffer has been featured at National, Regional and Statewide conferences in

Pets are real friends and their loss causes real grief. The loss of a beloved animal companion can be a significant event in our lives. The grief is real and often very painful. Sometimes a person's expression of grief over the loss of a pet may be met with social disapproval or minimization. We all need a safe and supportive place to grieve. Join Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver as he interviews Ann Beyke, M.A. LPC, Ann has the following qualifications: Master's degree in CounselingAssociation for Pet Loss and Bereavement training for on-line chat roomTraining with the Children's Grief CenterExtensive experience and employment in the animal welfare field and who also offers the following services: Short or long term individual counselingInitial phone assessmentsThree pet loss groups offered at different locations in Albuquerque each monthSupport for those anticipating the loss of a petCounseling via phoneConsultations for people considering welcoming a new pet into the home