Whole Care Network

Whether you are a man or a woman, we've all had the experience of rummaging through a bag, a box, a pocket, a drawer, looking for the elusive item that just seems to be out of our reach. Yet when we find what we are looking for, there is that moment of elation!  My guests today, Seth Gillman and Kaitlyn Henderson are from Passages Hospice and they have developed this wonderful program simply called 'Rummage Bags' to help dementia patients cope!  We will have a delightful conversation on Tuesday about this terrific program, while chatting about the great work Passages Hospice does in many communities throughout the Midwest. Through our conversation with Seth and Kaitlyn, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!' 

Rick Boulay, MD is a Board Certified Gynecologic Oncologist and serves as Division Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. While Dr. Boulay is highly recognized in his field, there is much more to his story!  At the young age of 4, Rick was faced with the tragic news of his Grandmama being diagnosed with Colon Cancer.  As an adult, Rick wife was diagnosed with Leukemia. Through his Caregiving Journey, Rick learned that peace and hoped dwells within all of us. But the road is not always smooth!  On Thursday's show, we'll explore not only Dr. Boulay's work, we'll listen to tracks from one of his three CD's, Love A Caregivers' Journey, and talk about the Catherine Boulay Foundation in honor of his Grandmama and all those touched by cancer.   While listening to Rick's beautiful music, we'll be able to connect our Caregiving journey through song.  And without a doubt, through our conversation with Dr. Boulay, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'     

On Tuesday August 6th, we welcome Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Stephanie Schneider and Accredited Investment Feduciary,  David Treece to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio. This is an historic time in America for the LGBT Community, but is the community prepared? On today's show, Stephanie will discuss federal rights and benefits such as Social Security, Veterans, and Medicaid rights and David will discuss the implications pertaining to financial planning and pension planning for LGBT Couples and their familes.  Through our conversation on Tuesday, Stephanie and David will help guide us on the right path, while helping us all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'       

On Thursday August 1st, I am pleased to welcome, from Caregiver's Guide For Canadians, author Rick Lauber to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio. Rick's masterful book is a great read, no matter what side of the boarder you reside. Our conversation on Thursday will focusing on Rick's book as well as "Caring" for the Caregiver.   There are no geographical boundaries when it comes to Caregiving. While there are difference in health care between Canada and the United States, there are plenty of commonalities with Caregivers in our two countries. On Thursday's show, we will discuss many of these important issues as well as how Rick's Caregiving, led to his book, 'Caregivers Guide For Canadians.'  We will be taking your calls as well during our second segment!  From our conversation with Rick, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.'

On today's show, I am pleased to welcome Doris Haas and Bonnie Para from Elder Care Mediation in Florida to our show.  Doris and Bonnie are both Florida Supreme Court Mediators with extensive experience in senior care.  Families are complex entities, and it is not unusual for submerged anger or conflict to boil up in times of stress. Siblings can often find it difficult to work together to help their aging parents, especially when there is unresolved conflict between them.  It can feel impossible to think about being together to make decisions regarding the well-being of their parents. Hence the need for Elder Care Mediation!  Our episode on Tuesday will surround the importance of Elder Care Mediation and why having an objective third person involved in the process is beneficial to everyone. Through our conversation with Doris and Bonnie, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Careiver!'

On Thursday, July 25 at 8:00 pm (est) I am pleased to welcome Sherri Snelling, CEO and founder of the Caregiving Club to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio!  Sherri is a nationally recognized expert on America’s 65 million family caregivers with special emphasis on how to help caregivers balance self-care while caring for a loved one. She is a caregiving contributor for the Huffington Post, Forbes.com, USA Today Weekend Magazine, PBS/Next Avenue, Examiner.com, MariaShiriver.com, Alzheimer's Association, MORE,  EmpowerHER.  Sherri is also the creator of the Me Time Monday? weekly videos in support of the non-profit Healthy Monday's Campaign, andcreator, producer and host of a cable TV program, Handle With Care. Sherri’s passion for helping caregivers is both professional and personal.  In addition to her work as an advocate for caregivers, Sherri was back-up caregiver for her mom with her maternal grandparents and is currently caring for a father who is in hospice care. As Caregivers, we all know t

On Tuesday July 23, I am pleased to welcome Amercia’s Dental Hygienist ,Shirley Gutkowski,RDH, BSDH  to our show.  Shirley is a career dental hygienist and champion of Minimally Invasive dental hygiene. Her outlook is years ahead of the leading edge and has proven staying power. She is the recipient of the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry Leadership award, and  is an award winning author, popular speaker and CareerFusion coach. Shirley is also the host of Cross Link Radio right here on Blog Talk Radio! Shirely has written  a series of articles on oral care for Diabetes Self-Management.  This effort won her the prestigious APEX Award for writing excellence.  Today she has co-authored a best-selling book with Amy Nieves, The Purple Guide: Developing Your Clinical Dental Hygiene Career which now it its second edition. She has written chapters on sealants, and temporary fillings in the textbook Essentials of Dental Hygiene. We all know the importance of good dental hygiene, but are we practicing

On Tuesday July 16th, I am pleased to welcome Psychologist, Dr. Janice Hynes to our show. Dr. Hynes is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing for over 20 years.  She provides individual, couples, and family therapy and specializes in stress management and anxiety reduction. She also served as the sole caretaker for each of her parents in their final years. Dr. Hynes regularly offers group presentations on anxiety management, conflict resoulution, and “Extreme Self-Care for Extreme Situations” Are you your own worst critic? We are all engaged in a constant dialogue with ourselves. All too often, this takes the form of a battle. You can learn to ease this inner conflict and become more effective in times of stress. Dr. Hynes combines information about how our brain chemistry functions in times of stress with how we can more compassionately care for our psychological self. Through our conversation with Dr. Hynes, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.' 

Writing For Wellness Coach and Speaker, Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC joins me on our first hour long episode of 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'.  We'll be chatting about soulful self-care and resiliency for Caregivers.  We will be taking your calls while chatting on twitter too at #BAHC  Lynda is the founder of Creative Wellness, a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Co-Active Coach specializing in serving the well-being and growth needs of people who make a difference with their caring.  She is the author of Life Source Writing™: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Care, Self-Discovery, Wellness & Creativity.  She is the creator of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditation CD which includes 6 mini-retreats for balance and stress relief.  Lynda has 20+ years in the health and wellness field.  She regularly speaks and teaches in the areas of writing for wellness, self-care, burnout prevention and personal growth. Through our conversation with Lynda, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'  

On Tuesday July 9th at 1:00 pm (EST) I am pleased to welcome from Crossroads Counseling and The Eden Alternative, Lisa Kendall, LCSW-R, CSW-G to our show.  Lisa Kendall possesses over 30 years of experience working specializing in the areas of aging, senior care, grief and loss.  Lisa's blog, "Reflections from the Crossroads" promotes change in how society views aging while promoting  self-care for all members of the care partner team.  Creating a caregiving team is essential to the health and well-being of not only your Caree, but for the Caregiver as well.   But how do we go about selecting people to be on your Caregiving team?  Our conversation on Tuesday will surround why it is important to have a Care Team and how we as Caregivers can create one.  Through our conversation with Lisa, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'     

On Tuesday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm (est) I am pleased to welcome Dr. Amy D'Aprix to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio!  Dr. D'Aprix is an aging, retirement and caregiving expert and the developer of the free Home Instead Senior Care Alzheimer's Care Training Program for family Caregivers. An accomplished author and educator, Dr. D'Aprix passion for Caregiving is driven both from her professional background as well as her own 10 years of  caregiving experience for her parents. Our conversation on Tuesday will not only focus on Dr. D'Aprix excellent work, we'll chat about how Caregivers can take better care of themselves while caring for a chronically ill, aged or disabled senior.  Through our conversation with Dr. D'Aprix, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!"  

On Tuesday June 25th we welcome Henry and Hank Moseley from Home Care Suites to our show!  Home Care Suites offer a unique and affordable solutions when it comes to senior housing. The Home Care Suite or 'granny flat' is a custom assembled structure placed on a caretaker’s home property.  Home Care Suites units are built for senior living with a focus on accessibility.  As an option to an expensive retirement home or living alone,  Home Care Suites keep families close and independent, while providing a financial solution for quality senior living!  Through our conversation with Henry and Hank, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'  

On Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 pm (EST) I am pleased to welcome Jeannie Krause-Taylor MSW, LCSW,  C-ASWCM, founder of Pathway For Aging to our show,  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio. Located in St. Louis,  Pathways For Aging works to help  the Aging Population improve Quality of Life so all can Age Well. Our conversation on Tuesday will center around Ageism in the media and the vital role Pathway For Aging plays not only for Caregiver, but for the entire Senior community in the metropolitan St. Louis area.  Through our conversation with Jeannie, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'

On Tuesday, June 11th we welcome Bruce Rosenblatt,  founder of Senior Housing Solutions to our show.   Senior Housing Solutions is a personalized resource that helps guide family members and their parents about senior housing and other care options.   Bruce has been involved with sales and marketing senior housing communities for nearly 25 years both as a consultant and executive with some of the nation’s leading for-profit and not for profit senior living companies and has successfully overseen the sales and marketing of over 30 properties throughout the country.    An expert in the field of senior housing, Bruce  uses his personal knowledge to help individuals and families make a well-informed and educated decision.  And through our conversation today with Bruce, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'     

On Tuesday, June 4th we welcome Suzanne Perkins Newman, Founder and CEO of Answers For Elders.com to our show.   As a successful business executive, Suzanne was thrust into the role of Caregiver for her Mom where she experienced a transformation in both her personal and professional life.   From Suzanne's Caregiving experience, she founded Answers For Elders.com to assist Caregivers during their special Caregiving journey.   Answers For Elders.com  is a wonderful family caregiver's resource where you will find professional experts, local resources, and helpful answers to all your care questions.  Through our conversation with Suzanne, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'   

On Tuesday, May 28th we welcome licensed massage therapist, Wayne White to our show!  Massage therapy is one of the most soothing gifts that one can experience in life.  Stress relief and massage therapy go hand in hand.  Those long stressful days of work and caregiving can be removed by the simple touch of a licensed massage therapist.  On today's show, we are going to explore with Wayne the art of massage therapy and why massage therapy is essential to good mental and physical health.  Through our conversation today with Wayne, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'

On Tuesday May 21st, we welcome  Benjamin Azevedo, M.D.. from New Orleans Bow Ties to our show.  Ben just recently graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans and will be heading to San Diego to start his residency program later this summer. Ben has always resonated with the idea that there are two sides to the brain; the left being in charge of linear analytical thinking and focuses, ordered, logical execution while the right is more expansive, creative, and boundless.  During his first year in medical school, Ben realized that he was letting his left brain take control of his life and strip it of the art and music and imagination that his family had fostered throughout his life. He put a conscious effort into letting go of his stress and thrust himself into the exploration of what his right brain had to offer.  Ben first began to cook, to draw, to exercise more and to get out into nature.  Then the idea came of creating beautiful bow ties which has became a conversational piece in his work, while allo

 On Tuesday, May 14th we welcome Hilary Meyer, Director of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and Tom Duffy from Secret Gardens.  While trends in our society are shifting in a positive direction for equality, LGBT Seniors are still struggling with issues relating to affordable housing and how to safely age in place.  As the Director of the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, Hilary Meyer has a keen understanding of these issues facing LGBT Seniors.  And Tom Duffy from Secret Gardens, has just opened an LGBT focused independent living center in Wilton Manors, Florida were LGBT seniors can feel safe in their surroundings.  Through our conversation today on issues facing LGBT Seniors, Hiliary and Tom will help us all learn how to  'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'   

 On Tuesday May 7th we welcome Psychologist Robert J Blattner Ph.D and Susan Holt Executive Director at Nerium.   Dr. Blattner soothing style has helped many patients since he started his practice in 1989.  A proponent of a holistic approach to good heath and spirituality, Dr. Blattner has a keen sense of what it means to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'. Susan Holt is the Executive Director with Nerium International. Susan will be chatting about how an accidental discovery lead to a real breakthrough in age-defining skin care.       

On Tuesday, April 30th we welcome author Terry Ann Black, RN to our show.  Terry has been a registered nurse for 47 years, during which time she worked with many people in times of crisis. However her life changing experience came when Terry's father-in-law died in an auto accident, leaving  her family with limited knowledge on where to find all his important documents.   Now in its 5th edition, Terry's book Caring Is Not Enough provides her readers with a clear and concise information on how individuals and families can get their affairs in order. Through our conversation on Tuesday, Terry will demonstrate to us how we can 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'