Healing Ties From The Bow Tie Guy

Today we welcome Dr. Richard Wagner, M.Div., Ph.D., ACS to our show!  Out of Seattle, WA., Dr. Wagner is a psychotherapist/clinical sexologist and has been in private practice since 1981.He has been working with the terminally ill, chronically ill elder and dying people in hospitals, hospice and home settings for over thirty years. We will be chatting about Dr. Wagner's work and his book 'The Amateur's Guide to Death and Dying: Enhancing the End of Life."  As Caregivers, we are often dealing with issues surrounding life and death.  Our conversation will be upbeat, real and with a touch of spirituality.    

We are going to start off the New Year with a friendly conversation with The Fab Four: No not those guys from England, my fabulous four sisters.  Caregiving begins at home and I have been blessed to have four older sisters who have shown me how to care.  Having a sister is like having a best friend for life.  Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm for 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio!   

On this week's 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show we welcome acclaimed Caregiving author Rob Harris. Rob's book, 'We're In This Together: A Caregivers Story' and the 70 Caregiving Tips that he included, has been a #1 Amazon.com bestseller in the Physicians & Patient Caregiver category. Celebrities, the media, and some of the leading oncologists, surgeons and doctors in the United States and abroad have praised it.  Rob is an accredited Human Resources Professional (SPHR) Rob specialize in assisting corporate executives and all others with their strategic and day to day human resource needs.  More importantly, he is a caregiver for to his wife, a two-time cancer survivor. (Lymphoma, Sarcoma).  The experience of caring for her over the years has enriched his life beyond imagination. We will visit on a variety of Caregiving topics that helps us to Be A Healthy Caregiver.  Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm (est) for 'Be A Healthy Caregiver.'  If you cannot listen to the show live, you can listen to this show, or an

Our Guest on Tuesday's  'Be A Healthy Caregiver' show is David Treece, CEO of Treece Financial Group in Miami Shores, Florida. David has nearly 20 years of experience in financial services as a consumer-oriented advocate for his clients.  Recognized for his financial acumen and client-advocacy work, David has been featured nationally on PBS' "The Nightly Business Report," as well as on South Florida television and in south Florida print publications including the Miami Herald, The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Miami Daily Business Review and South Florida CEO. We will be talking about an important documentary that David will featured on LGBT Aging, Gen Silent. LGBT Aging issues are often overlooked, yet through this marvelous film,   David will share his expertise on why it is important to prepare for aging, building a network of support and having your important planning done.  

On Tuesday's 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' Blog Talk Radio show, join us at 1:00 pm (est) for a healthy discussion on fitness with certified personal trainer David Levison from 'Get2BFit.' David will share with his approach to health and fitness and how we can stay fit not just over the holidays, but throughout the entire year. We will also chat  about how to overcome those hurdles that keep us from making the commitment to stay focused with our exercise and fitness routine! Join us every Tuesday at 1:00 pm (est) for 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio.  If you cannot join us live, you can listen to this show or  any of our previous episodes of 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' simply by clicking here

On this week's  'Be A Healhy Caregiver' our special guest are Attorney's Ryan Shuanhnessy and Michelle Silies who practice law in St. Louis, MO.  Our discussion will center around the importance of having your legal documents in order, before a crisis happens.    Join us at 1:00 pm (est) for another episode of 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' on Blog Talk Radio 

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.