Whole Care Network

Family caregivers are often on the go! Eating healthy can be challenging. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite grab and go breakfast and lunch options. Product and recipe links can be found in the show notes.

Franca Posner, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, works with the George Washington University Medical School's Professional Development Program to teach medical students how to develop sensitivites, awareness and understanding of their patients.

People often think of the elderly when discussing caregiving and end of life. But there are parents, who give birth to a child, discovering their precious child will need lifelong care and have challenges they were not expecting. This sets us off on a journey we never imagined and often feels isolating and frightening. There are countless families and individuals living with extra challenges. On this episode of Healing Ties we visit with Lois Swope, as she shares her story of caring for her daughter Karly who was born with Rett syndrome; Karly blog, music and story continues to inspire all of us! Listen in and learn how Lois Swope is creating Healing Ties by sharing sharing their life story. Stick around until the end where you'll hear a track from Karly's CD In My Own Voice!

People often think of the elderly when discussing caregiving and end of life. But there are parents, who give birth to a child, discovering their precious child will need lifelong care and have challenges they were not expecting. This sets us off on a journey we never imagined and often feels isolating and frightening. There are countless families and individuals living with extra challenges. On this episode of Healing Ties we visit with Lois Swope, as she shares her story of caring for her daughter Karly who was born with Rett syndrome; Karly blog, music and story continues to inspire all of us! Listen in and learn how Lois Swope is creating Healing Ties by sharing sharing their life story. Stick around until the end where you'll hear a track from Karly's CD In My Own Voice!

Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Erica Hornthal, the Founder and President of Chicago Dance Therapy about the effects of dance and movement on seniors with dementia and movement disorders. Erica shares real-life stories from working with this population and how the small breakthroughs during their sessions make a big difference to the patients and their families. Prepare to be amazed at Erica's passion for what she does in this heartwarming podcast.

Whether you are preparing to sell your home or simply want to keep up with the maintenace, you'll want to listen to this podcast (featuring Kevin Pannebecker from Mister Fix-It). Home buyer tips to give you a better idea as to the condition of the home.

Dr. Brian Mizuki of Ochsner Health System's Brain Health and Cognitive Disorders Program joins Matt to discuss the many brain products that are marketed to families impacted by dementia. Show notes: https://goo.gl/osXSaF

Tracey Lawrence is a serial caregiver who survived helping both of her parents through their illness with love, compassion and humor. Tracey shares her insights with readers through her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks", and through her family coaching practice, Grand Family Planning. Having been through caregiving both of her parents who each had different types of dementia, Tracey turned her experience into a platform for helping others so they will not have to walk the caregiver road alone. Listen in and learn how Tracey Lawrence is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Tracey Lawrence is a serial caregiver who survived helping both of her parents through their illness with love, compassion and humor. Tracey shares her insights with readers through her ground-breaking book, "Dementia Sucks", and through her family coaching practice, Grand Family Planning. Having been through caregiving both of her parents who each had different types of dementia, Tracey turned her experience into a platform for helping others so they will not have to walk the caregiver road alone. Listen in and learn how Tracey Lawrence is creating Healing Ties all around us!

You won't find the time for your own health & happiness - you have to create it. Many family caregivers know self-care is important but many also believe there isn't time for it. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares a simple solution to help carve out more time for your independence.

On episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!

On episode 4 of "Songs For The Caregiver Soul" Barbara McAfee introduces us to the Morning Star Singers, a volunteer singing group Barbara established to bring comfort, hope and nourishment to those who are ill. Through Barbara's song "Surrounding You", we learn the essence of creating a compassionate presence and how to bring water to someone in a desert. Listen in and learn how Barbara McAfee and the Morning Star Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!

You will want to meet the new “Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease”. YES. There are Leaders around the world who are working together FOR YOU and your loved one. The LEAD Coalition (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease) has over 100 multi-national organizations committed to stopping Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. They are making progress in the fight against Alzheimer’s. You will be thoroughly captivated by all that you will learn In this interview with Ian Kremer, Executive Director of the LEAD Coalition. There are 5.7 million people in the US with Alzheimer’s disease. Today, another person develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds. The LEAD Coalition do not just want to find a cure. Yes, they are working to increase funding for Alzheimer’s research and support for those living with this disease They also are supporting efforts to make your job as a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient easier and more effective. They are supporting legislation that will fund training and support serv

As a full-time photographer from Canada, Jay Perry has traveled the country and beyond to capture the moments and memories that matter. Then "My Dad Got Sick" and in 2013 I decided to pretty much give up my life to take care of my dad full time. Jay believes his time with his Dad was "way more valuable than money". Listen in and learn how Jay Perry is creating "Healing Ties" all around us.!

As a full-time photographer from Canada, Jay Perry has traveled the country and beyond to capture the moments and memories that matter. Then "My Dad Got Sick" and in 2013 I decided to pretty much give up my life to take care of my dad full time. Jay believes his time with his Dad was "way more valuable than money". Listen in and learn how Jay Perry is creating "Healing Ties" all around us.!

Estate Planning Attorney Joe Cordell, Cordell Planning, Partners, shares his thoughts about the importance the planning plays as it relates to many of our most valuable asset - our homes. Subjects discussed include: Probate, Trusts, Asset Protection, Estate Planning.

Bluetiful Leader host, Allison Lazicky talks with Cathy Braxton about the Clifton Strengths Finders assessment and how it has helped she and her business partner, Tami Neuman understand each other and the strengths they each bring to their company, Silver Dawn Training. If you are looking for a way to engage your team, this will explain how the Strengths Finder assessment will do just that. This episode is filled with some good information...some great laughs and a most classic answer of how God will react when Cathy Braxton enters Heaven!

Are you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need. As a long term care specialist for over thirty-five years in Jacksonville, FL, Kim Magdalein has been offering financial plans to protect caregivers' assets during their retirement years. Kim was named one of the top five advisors in America by Senior Market Advisor magazine. He has written two books, and is a leading columnist on income planning to avoid financial catastrophe. In this podcast, they talk about the important steps you can take to be prepared. We all recognize how financial hardship leads to declining health. Please don’t wait.

When you hear, “football player”, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Is it “a caregiver”? It will be after you listen to this podcast. Toula’s special guest in this podcast is former Jacksonville Jaguar defensive back Donovin Darius. Donovin was a first-round draft pick for the Jaguars in 1998, and played nine seasons with the team. He retired from football in 2013. More importantly, Donovin has been a caregiver for his mother, who became ill with various situations. Donovin said, “I knew that I had to do whatever I could do - staying with her, having her live with me, taking her to the doctor and the hospital. To me, it was the least I could do for her.” Since he retired from football, Donovin has been active in other careers, as an author, motivational speaker, fitness trainer and, through his Donovin Darius Foundation, host of empowerment and athletic camps for youth and families (To learn more, go to donovindariusfoundation.com.) Donovin has an amazing story to share with you and ot

Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain? When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear. May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you need to do to stay healthy, including brain health. Our friends in New York, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America can help you to stay healthy - and to be a better caregiver. On this interview with Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), he explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. AFA even offers a Free Memory Screening that you can take to give your brain a checkup. They are quick (10 minutes), easy, non-invasive and completely confidential. You can take it on-site at a location near you. Schedule an appointment for a free memory screening by calling AFA at their toll-free helpline, 1-866-232-8484. Listen to the full podcast to learn what other programs that AFA