Whole Care Network

On this week's  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show, we'll be chatting with the Reverend Larry Richardt who is a retired Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Indianapolis.  As a caregiver for his mother, Father Richardt has a keen understanding on how the role of spirituality plays in order to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'   

Technology is an important part of our society today and according to a variety of studies across our nations, Seniors 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of our society who are accessing the internet.  Yet not all 'hardware' has been senior friendly.  On Tuesday, November 13th join us on 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' at 1:00pm (et) with our special guest, Nancy Allegrezza from Telikin Computers.  Telikin  is easy to use, all in one touch screen computer with seniors in mind.   Nancy's expertise is just not centered around technology, Nancy is also a  Nurse with quite a bit of experience with Caregiving and as a Part of the Telikin Team, she has a keen understanding of senior's technological needs 

Join us on this episode of  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' with our special  guest Michael Norfeet, Program Director of the Noble A. McArtor Adult Day Care Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.   Respite care is essential in the equation on how to Be a Healthy Caregiver. Participation in Adult Day Care often prevents re-hospitalization and and may delay admission to residential long term care.  For participants who would otherwise stay at home alone, the social stimulation  and recreational activities may improve or maintain physical or cognitive functions. For Caregivers, Adutl Day Care Center provides respite care, enabling caregivers to work or have a break from their Caregiving responsibilities.   Join us on Tuesday November 6th at 1:00 pm for 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio      

 Substance abuse is an issue that is not often talked about as it relates to our Senior Community.  Join Chris MacLellan 'The Bow-Tie-Guy' on Tuesday October 30th at 1:00 pm (est) for 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' with special guest Patrick Cavnaugh from the Prevention Program at Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services.  The Prevention program is directed at older adults 55 and above.  Some are at risk elders, primarily those experiencing mental health or emotional problems, including caregivers.  Mr. Cavanaugh interacts and / or provides direct  services to older adults in an effort to comprehensively address older adult substance abuse in an integrated manner.  Over 1000 seniors and caregivers participate in these services each year.  You'll enjoy Mr. Cavanaugh's upbeat and positive attitude, this is someone who really enjoys his work!  

Products, Products, Products: so many to choose from, so little time!  On Tuesday's 'Be A Healthy Caregver' show, Chris MacLellan, "The Bow-Tie-Guy welcomes Jeff Luckey from BioReleif.com .  Jeff will help us sort out all the essential products for Caregivers and their caree's needs.   Jeff has a terrific website with plenty of new and cutting edge products to help make our Caregiving day's better!   We'll be taking questions from our listeners during our show, so join us on Tuesday October  23rd at 1:00pm on Blog Talk Radio 

Join us for a friendly conversation with Sam Budyszewick, Program Director for Gilda's Club.  Gilda’s Club South Florida is a free cancer support community for women, men, children, and teens with all types of cancer and their families and friends. We offer networking groups, lectures, workshops, specialized children’s and teen programs, and social events in a nonresidential, non-medical, home-like setting.  

Our inaugural Bow Tie Guy Radio show will feature a conversation with Mark Adler, Associate Executive Director of Broward Meals on Wheels and Monica Pavlik of Senior Health Now.  Join us for a friendly conversation on health and nutrition with Mark and Monica as we focus on how to be a healthy caregiver.