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Is there a difference for LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers? We will find out on this episode of Healing Ties, as we visit with Serena Worthington, Director of National Field Initiatives at SAGE USA. Serena is a veteran in aging services and is an expert on LGBT Aging issues.LGBT Seniors are often characterized as one of most undeserved communities in our Nation. Through the tremendous work of SAGE USA (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) LGBT Seniors do have a voice. Listen in and learn how Serena and SAGE USA are creating Healing Ties all around us. To learn more about Serena and the great work of SAGE USA visit them on line at http://www.sageusa.orgChris MacLellan is the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving and the host of "Healing Ties." To learn more about Chris and to see the 2015 Pulizter Prize nominated LGBT Caregiving Story, visit http://www.wholecarenetwork.com

Is there a difference for LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers? We will find out on this episode of Healing Ties, as we visit with Serena Worthington, Director of National Field Initiatives at SAGE USA. Serena is a veteran in aging services and is an expert on LGBT Aging issues. LGBT Seniors are often characterized as one of most undeserved communities in our Nation. Through the tremendous work of SAGE USA (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) LGBT Seniors do have a voice. Listen in and learn how Serena and SAGE USA are creating Healing Ties all around us. To learn more about Serena and the great work of SAGE USA visit them on line at http://www.sageusa.org Chris MacLellan is the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving and the host of "Healing Ties." To learn more about Chris and to see the 2015 Pulizter Prize nominated LGBT Caregiving Story, visit http://www.wholecarenetwork.com

Is there a difference for LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers?  We will find out on this episode of Healing Ties, as we visit with Serena Worthington, Director of National Field Initiatives at SAGE USA. Serena is a veteran in aging services and is an expert on LGBT Aging issues. LGBT Seniors are often characterized as one of most undeserved communities in our Nation.  Through the tremendous work of SAGE USA (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) LGBT Seniors do have a voice.   Listen in and learn how Serena and SAGE USA are creating Healing Ties all around us.   To learn more about Serena and the great work of SAGE USA visit them on line at http://www.sageusa.org Chris MacLellan is the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving and the host of "Healing Ties."   To learn more about Chris and to see the 2015 Pulizter Prize nominated LGBT Caregiving Story, visit http://www.wholecarenetwork.com  

Bruce McIntyre serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. He is the author of Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. As a caregiver for his wife for the past 11 years, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. He has led the Caregiver Fundamentals Project in Oklahoma City and served caregivers as a business, church, and non-profit leader. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year and we are pleased to have Bruce join us for another episode of The Bow Tie Guy's Author's Spotlight. To learn more about Bruce and his creat work visit him online at www.BruceMcIntyre.com Chris MacLellan is the host of "Healing Ties" and the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving" . To learn more about Chris and to see his 2015 Pulizer Prize Nominated Caregiving story visit http://www.thebowtieguy.com

Bruce McIntyre serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma. He is the author of Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. As a caregiver for his wife for the past 11 years, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. He has led the Caregiver Fundamentals Project in Oklahoma City and served caregivers as a business, church, and non-profit leader. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year and we are pleased to have Bruce join us for another episode of The Bow Tie Guy's Author's Spotlight. To learn more about Bruce and his creat work visit him online at www.BruceMcIntyre.com Chris MacLellan is the host of "Healing Ties" and the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving" . To learn more about Chris and to see his 2015 Pulizer Prize Nominated Caregiving story visit http://www.thebowtieguy.com

Join Chris MacLellan, "The Bow Tie Guy" for a friendly and informative conversation with author Bruce McIntrye.  Bruce serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma.  He is the author of Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. As a caregiver for his wife for the past 11 years, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving.  He has led the Caregiver Fundamentals Project in Oklahoma City and served caregivers as a business, church, and non-profit leader. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year and we are pleased to have Bruce join us for another episode of The Bow Tie Guy's Author's Spotlight.  To learn more about Bruce and his creat work visit him online at www.BruceMcIntyre.com   Chris MacLellan is the host of "Healing Ties" and the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving" .  To learn more about Chris and to see his 2015 Pulizer Prize Nominated Caregiving story visit http://www.thebowtieguy.com

On this episode of Healing Ties, Author Spotlight we visit with author Bonnie Friedman about her new book, Hospital Warrior: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One .Bonnie Friedman spent years balancing her career in communications while raising her children and periodically taking over as an advocate and caregiver for her husband Bob. Hospitalized 14 times over a 24 year period - often with very serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses, Bonnie's hard-won knowledge kept growing with every passing episode. With her husband now doing well, Bonnie has turned her experience into a new calling. She is blogging, writing and speaking about the importance of hospital advocacy. Listen in and learn how Bonnie is creating "Healing Ties" all around us!

On this episode of Healing Ties, Author Spotlight we visit with author Bonnie Friedman about her new book, Hospital Warrior: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One . Bonnie Friedman spent years balancing her career in communications while raising her children and periodically taking over as an advocate and caregiver for her husband Bob. Hospitalized 14 times over a 24 year period - often with very serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses, Bonnie's hard-won knowledge kept growing with every passing episode. With her husband now doing well, Bonnie has turned her experience into a new calling. She is blogging, writing and speaking about the importance of hospital advocacy. Listen in and learn how Bonnie is creating "Healing Ties" all around us!

On this episode of Healing Ties Author Spotlight we will visit with author Bonnie Friedman about her  new book, Hospital Warrior: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One . Bonnie Friedman spent years balancing her career in communications while  raising her children and periodically taking over as an advocate and caregiver for her husband Bob. Hospitalized 14 times over a 24 year period - often with very serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses, Bonnie's hard-won knowledge kept growing with every passing episode. With her  husband now doing well, Bonnie has turned her experience into a new calling. She is blogging, writing and speaking about the importance of hospital advocacy.   Listen in and learn how Bonnie is creating "Healing Ties" all around us! 

Denise Brown is the host of "Table Talk" and has one of the most popular websites for Caregivers, Caregiving.com. In January of 2013, Denise interviewed Richard and me about Richard's End of Life Wishes. Having a discussion about end of life wishes is one of the most difficult talks you can have with a love one. I hope by you listening to this honest interview, you will find a path to have an honest conversation with the one you love when it comes to talk about end of life wishes!

Denise Brown is the host of "Table Talk" and has one of the most popular websites for Caregivers, Caregiving.com. In January of 2013, Denise interviewed Richard and me about Richard's End of Life Wishes. Having a discussion about end of life wishes is one of the most difficult talks you can have with a love one. I hope by you listening to this honest interview, you will find a path to have an honest conversation with the one you love when it comes to talk about end of life wishes!

Do you know someone who has an issue with hoarding? Creator of the award winning, "Academic Planner: A Tool for Time Management," Leslie Josel is the principal and owner of 'Order Out of Chaos', an organizing consulting firm helping you and your family get organized! Listen in and learn how Leslie Josel is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Peggy Hoyt is Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney with significant estate planning, elder law and business experience to her practice. But there is much more to Peggy and her mission to help seniors and their families work through the challenges of the legal system. That is why Peggy becomes your friend for life!

Sometimes the best conversation you have with friends is those when you sit around the kitchen table and just chat! Nothing fancy, nothing special, just a conversation around the kitchen table with two former Caregivers, Jan Brent and Merrille MacLellan (my sister) as we talk about having High Hopes after Caregiving ends

Creating the life you love is possible for all of us, especially when we create a cohesive care team. On today's show, we’ll discuss Judy Ryan from LifeWork Systems will discuss seven steps that will help you create the cohesive care team that we all need to help us transform our day.

Anthony Cirillo is the President and CEO of The Aging Experience and is a passionate advocate for caregivers and seniors, helping them lead a quality life through a platform of educated aging – physically, emotionally and financially. His blog, ‘Who Moved My Dentures’ and corresponding video blogs help consumers understand the healthcare system while imparting ways to live a quality life. Listen in and learn how Anthony is creating Healing Ties all around us!

With the retirement boom to continue for the next twenty-years, planning for those retirement years is of critical importance and there may be no greater threat to a comfortable retirement than the need for Long-Term Care. Mike Padewer is the Author of "What's The Deal with Long-Term Care and president of INERTIA?Advisors Service Group. Mike carefully helps both consumers and their advisers become better educated about Long-Term Care Planning. Listen in and learn how Mike is creating Healing Ties all around us!

It’s "funny"...with all the technology we have today, we know in an instant what a friend is having for lunch, yet we don’t have technology that can help caregivers take better care for their loved ones! Passionate about patient care, technology and education, Dr. Rodriguez intends to bring all three together to help caregivers around the world care for their loved ones with the development of their app called Care|Mind. Listen in and learn how Dr. Rodriguez is creating Healing Ties all around us!

A noted speaker, writer and publisher on caregiving issues since 1995, Gary Barg is Founder of the first national magazine for caregivers, Today’s Caregiver, as well the original online caregiver community, caregiver.com. Gary created The Fearless Caregiver Conferences, hosted across the country, which brings together caregivers to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom as well as learning about vital products, services and technologies. Listen in and learn how Gary is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Gary Joseph LeBlanc Dementia Caregiving advocate who has written numerous books on Caregiving and Dementia. Through his Hospital Wrist Band project and new program, Dementia Mentors, Gary is one person who is creating Healing Ties all around us!