Healing Ties From The Bow Tie Guy

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 allowi

 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'    

On Tuesday, April 23rd we welcome Gail Zahtz from Car Pool Health to our 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show on 'Blog Talk Radio' Carpool Health is building an integrated media company to connect physician and patients with trusted information and recommended resources. Our strength lies in the unique identities of Communities of Practice that share common expertise, interests in diseases or treatments, and/or work together to learn and create solutions. By everyone coming together under one umbrella, and yet able to grow their personal passions and expertise within healthcare, every user can benefit.Through our conversation with Gail, we will all learn how Car Pool Health will help us all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'   

On Tuesday April 16th we welcome John Schwaig from Fabrication Arts Center in St. Louis to our show.   Fabrication Arts creates and designs custom and unique art for home and office decor. Their beautiful custom beveled and stained glass, is truly a sight to behold.  After a mid-life change from teaching and counseling, John has turned what he thought was a hobby, into a second career! Through his classes and workshops on stained glass, John offers cancer patients and survivors a chance to find a new hobby and a chance to take their mind off an insidious disease. Through our conversation today, John will demonstrate to us how the importance of having a hobby will allow us all to "Be A Healthy Caregiver!" To visit Fabrication Arts Center  website simply click here  

On Tuesday April 9th we welcome Shane Smith, Executive Director of Home Helpers to our show.  Founded in 1997, Home Helpers serves over 500 communities across the United States and Canada. Shane and is wife Jessika, are the owner/operators of Home Helpers in Weston, Florida.  When it comes to home health care, there are plenty of models to choose from.  Yet Shane and his staff offer the personal touch that makes them one of the leading Home Health Care agencies in the nation.  Through our conversation today, Shane will demonstrate to us how selecting the right home health care agency will help us 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'       

On Tuesday, April 2nd we welcome Cruise and Travel Specialist,  Jerry Desmarais to our 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show.Jerry is a Certified Travel Accessible Advocate and has been instrumental in helping us plan our Caregiving Cruise for this coming November.  Concerned about bringing your Caree on a cruise, Jerry will  bring his knowledge and expertise on the Cruise and Travel Industry and how they provide for those of us with a special need to make traveling easy and comforting. Through our conversation with Jerry today, his information and knowledge of the cruise and travel industry will help us all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'  

On March 26th we welcome Dr. John J. Garnand,  author of 'Cancer Caregiver Roles: What You Need to Know' to our show.  John is a lifetime educator, award winning instructor in the general areas of business strategy, management operations and ethics.   Yet I am sure John will tell you that his most important role he has had in his life, is that of a Caregiver! His book, 'Cancer Caregiver Roles: What You Need to Know' is John's effort to pull together all the information that he learned over nine years of attending to his cancer patient loved one.  John's book is well worth reading!  Through our conversation today, John will help us all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'     

On Tuesday, March 19th we welcome Stu Maddux, Director and Producer of the critically acclaimed documentary, 'Gen Silent' to our show.  The real life stories of love, commitment, discernment, hope, happiness and despair told through the lens of “Gen Silent” are gut wrenching, yet important for all audiences in order to understand the plight of LGBT seniors in America.  "The Generation that fought Hardest to come out, is going back in...To Survive." Producer/Director Stu Maddux does a splendid job in piecing together these LGBT pioneers who helped paved the way for what we know today asGay Pride. "The filmmaking is personal, heartbreaking, and the issues are real" - Huffington Post  Through our conversation today, Stu will help us all learn how to  'Be A Healthy Caregiver'

On Tuesday March 12th at 1:00 pm EST we welcome Ernest Olivas, Jr Owner and Operator of Nautilus Senior Home Care to our show.  As a Caregiver, we are always looking for safe and competent help for our Caree.  As the owner and operator Nautilus Senior Health Care, Ernest is hands on when matching his clients with his staff.  Through our conversation today, Ernest will demonstrate to all of us how home health care and help is 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'     

On Tuesday, March 5th at 1:00pm EST we welcome 'America's Safe Retirement Coach' Jack Tatar to our show.   Because of his holistic approach, Jack has a unique perspective on retirement  that focuses on health, wellness, mental attitude and staying involved as as keys to living a long and safe retirement.  Through his personal experience and professional expertise, Jack will be able to provide is insights on how we can all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'  

       WE'RE GOING ON A CAREGIVING CRUISE!  On Tuesday February 28th at 1:00pm EST join me for a refreshing conversation with Denise Brown from  Caregiving.com.  In recognition of National Caregiving month, we are partnering on our 1st annual Caregiving.com Cruise for Caregivers and their caree's.    We'll be discussing the details of our cruise, how to register and why cruising is a perfect match for caregivers and their caree's

 On Tuesday February 19th at 1:00 pm EST  we welcome Frank Ruppen from 'You're Covered Insurance Services' to our show. Understanding Life, Health and Long Term Care Insurance can be complex.  This has been exacerbated with the passing of the Affordable Care Act. Through Frank's hands on approach to educating and ensuring his clients understand  and have the proper coverage at the best rates, Frank will help us all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'  by sharing his expertise on all the upcoming changes with the Affordable Care Act.   

 On Tuesday February 12th at 1:00 pm we welcome Dr. Loren Olson to our 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show.  Dr. Olson is the author of 'Finally Out : Letting Go of The Straight Life, A Phsychiatrist's Own Story.'  Dr. Olson will be talking about his book, along with his upcoming appearances in Florida as well as his unexpected Caregiving experience.  Through Dr. Olson's expertise, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' 

On Tuesday Febraury 5th, we welcome from The Caregiving Wife's Handbook,  author, psychotherapist and caregiver Dr. Diana Denholm to our show.  Drawing from her own Caregiving experience and those of six real life Caregiving wives interviewed for her book, Dr. Denholm offers her readers creative ideas, inspiration and lots of practical tools women can use to deal with the most common issues faced when husbands suffer from a protracted illness. Through her work and experience, Dr. Denholm  is going to demonstrate to us how we all can 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.'   

On Today's show, we welcome Lynn and Tom Wilson founders of The CareGiver Partnership.  The Caregiver Partnership is a direct to consumer retailer of a wide range of services from incontinence products to skill care, daily living aids and mobility. They also now offer a host of in-home services such as fall detection and and even a national deliver of freshly prepared, home delivered meals!  Their mission is to help individuals remain in their home as long as possible by providing products, services and helpful information to family caregivers and their loved ones, nationally. With all the services that 'The Caregiver Parternship provides, Tom and Lynn are two people who really care, while demonstrating what it means to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.'   

 On today's show we welcome Mandy Harrell from Wearever*USA.  The Wearever* Brand offers comfortable, quality, affordable and stylish apparel solutions for everyday health and wellness concerns.  The Men's and Women's line of washable, reusable urinary incontinence panties and briefs is especially beneficial for active individuals who want to continue their normal lifestyles without worry or emotional stress resulting from urinary incontinence . Additionally, Wearever* USA offers incontinence bedding products as well as Buster Brown socks. As the Brand Manger for Wearever*USA, Many will provide us with some helpful this and talk about their great products as Weaerver USA helps us to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'  To learn more about Wearever*USA, you can visit their website by simply clicking here!