Healing Ties From The Bow Tie Guy

As technology advances, so does the opportunity for Telemedicine. Will telemedicine help bridge the gap in states, like Florida, who are experiencing a shortage of physicians? On this episode of Healing Ties, Ken Thomas Regional Volunteer Director, AARP Mega Region takes on the technological highway as we chat about the benefits of telemedicine. Listen in and learn how Ken is creating Healing Ties all around us!

John Sinclair is a master performance and health coach with Institution of Motion. Through an exercise tool called the ViPR, John provides everyone with the ability to get up, move and feel better. Listen in and learn how John is creating Health Ties all around us!

Coordinating transportation is time consuming for caregivers. But what if there was a trusted transportation service that can pick you up...Immediately? On this episode of "Healing Ties" with visit with Dan Trigub from Lyft, your transportation company! Listen in and learn how Lyft is creating Healing Ties all around us!

In today’s world of high-tech gadgets that beep, flash, crash and break, KalendarKards takes your loved one back to the simpler days of a deck of cards – a very familiar and personal hands-on tool to improve their quality of life. KalendarKards is the perfect “transitional product.” It provides excellent support in the early stages of mild cognitive impairment, and continues to be useful by caregivers in later stages. Listen in and learn how KalendarKards is creating HealingTies all around us. To learn more about KalendarKards visit them online at www.kalendarkards.com. Receive 20% off your order with the coupon code; BowTieGuy!

On this episode of "Healing Ties," Jack Tatar the author of, "Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement" takes a holistic approach to retirement that considers not only the financial aspects but the need to focus on health, wellness, mental attitude and staying involved as keys to living a long and safe retirement. Today conversation will focus on a "How To Make End Of Life Wishes Easier:" End of life wishes does not have to be a difficult conversation. Listen in to learn how Jack Tatar is creating Healing Ties all around us.

On this episode of "Healing Ties," Jack Tatar the author of, "Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement" takes a holistic approach to retirement that considers not only the financial aspects but the need to focus on health, wellness, mental attitude and staying involved as keys to living a long and safe retirement.  Today conversation will focus on a "How To Make End Of Life Wishes Easier:"  End of life wishes does not have to be a difficult conversation.  Listen in to learn how Jack Tatar is creating Healing Ties all around us.See Jack's article on How To Make End Of Life Planning Easier on Market Watch! http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-make-end-of-life-planning-easier-2016-02-11   

Nova Southeastern University's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) provides a vibrant educational environment for mature adults in South Florida. The Life Long Learning program promote intellectual stimulation, physical well being, and social growth that enriches the lives of its members and the community. On today's show, we will be talking with the Director of the Life Long Learning Institute, Linda Maurice and Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Through our conversation, we will learn how Linda, Dr. Rokusek and the entire program at the Life Long Learning Institute is creating Healing Ties throughout the community in South Florida.

Nova Southeastern University's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) provides a vibrant educational environment for mature adults in South Florida. The Life Long Learning program promote intellectual stimulation, physical well being, and social growth that enriches the lives of its members and the community. On today's show, we will be talking with the Director of the Life Long Learning Institute, Linda Maurice and Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.  Through our conversation, we will learn how Linda, Dr. Rokusek and the entire program at the Life Long Learning Institue is creating Healing Ties throughout the community in South Florida. 

Great to be the guest host for Toula's Tips For Caregivers out of Jacksonville, FL as we chat with Troy Doughan from Apex Home Health, Patti Shea from AARP Jacksonville, Jane Merritt from Senior Bistro.  This show was recorded live from the Caregivers Expo in downtown Jacksonville

Great to be the guest host for Toula's Tips For Caregivers out of Jacksonville, FL as we chat with Troy Doughan from Apex Home Health, Patti Shea from AARP Jacksonville, Jane Merritt from Senior Bistro. This show was recorded live from the Caregivers Expo in downtown Jacksonville

Caregiving involves caring for others, giving our time, pushing ourselves to the limit, advocating, learning and loving. Many times it also involves sharing.Five caregivers, Pegi Foulkrod, Gincy Heins, Trish Hughes Kreis, Richard Kries and Kathy Lowrey got together and decided to share their collective wisdom with other caregivers. We all started, knowing just about nothing about caregiving but we learned “on the job” and by talking, laughing, crying and sharing with each other. 365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers is the beginning of a series of books created with the intent of helping others through their caregiving journey. The tips are practical because as caregivers, we have to be practical. We have to make the most of our limited time, money and energy and these tips are designed with those limited resources in mind. Listen in and learn how Pegi Gincy, Tirsh, Richard and Kathy are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Caregiving involves caring for others, giving our time, pushing ourselves to the limit, advocating, learning and loving. Many times it also involves sharing.Five caregivers, Pegi Foulkrod, Gincy Heins, Trish Hughes Kreis, Richard Kries and Kathy Lowrey got together and decided to share their collective wisdom with other caregivers. We all started, knowing just about nothing about caregiving but we learned “on the job” and by talking, laughing, crying and sharing with each other. 365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers is the beginning of a series of books created with the intent of helping others through their caregiving journey.  The tips are practical because as caregivers, we have to be practical.  We have to make the most of our limited time, money and energy and these tips are designed with those limited resources in mind. Listen in and learn how Pegi Gincy, Tirsh, Richard and Kathy are creating Healing Ties all around us! Chris MacLellan, The Bow Tie Guy, is the host of Healing Ties

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.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 

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 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!

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!