Caregiver Help Radio Elaine K. Sanchez

Advances in technology are making it easier for us to access information and conduct business from our homes than ever before. But regardless of how efficient we become at communicating electronically, nothing will ever replace person-to-person caring and contact. Join us as we talk with Melissa Lindley from Willamette Valley Hospice in Salem, Oregon and […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Doctors Who Make House Calls, and a New Longer Term Hospice Program appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do we have a spiritual connection to loved ones from beyond the grave? When we encounter them in the middle of the night, is it a dream or are they really there? Do they watch over us? Are we inspired, motivated, or encouraged by them? Is it possible that they have a hand in arranging […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Connecting With Loved Ones Beyond the Grave appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Anger is a normal and predictable response to situations over which we have little or no control. As a caregiver, the number of people, situations, and events over which you have little or not control is practically limitless. If you’re a caregiver, the question is not whether you’re going to get angry – because if […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Emotional Meltdowns – Supporting a Stressed Caregiver appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Today’s program, Rising from the Ashes – Life After Caregiving is based on the mythical Greek bird with fiery plumage called a phoenix. Near the end of its life, the phoenix settles into its nest, which suddenly ignites with intense, raging flames. When the nest and bird are reduced to ashes, a fledgling phoenix arises […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Rising from the Ashes – Life After Caregiving appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

What do you do when a loved one’s behavior becomes unpredictable and unreasonable to the point of being unbelievable? What are your choices if it is no longer safe for your mother to live in her own home but she refuses to accept help from anyone except you? What do you do if your father […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Tough Customers – Understanding Dementia-Related Challenging Behaviors appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When we’re young and healthy, our vision of old age is sweet. We imagine a slightly wrinkled version of ourselves rocking happily away on a sunny porch surrounded by well-behaved grandchildren who pay rapt attention to us as we recall our life’s adventures. Nice fantasy, but if that was reality, no one would have ever […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Help! The Golden Years are Over! Now What? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When a person is told he/she has Parkinson’s Disease, it can be tremendously frightening. You want to know how it will progress. You’ll ask what treatments are available. You’ll want to know how it’s going to change your life and the lives of your loved ones. You might even ask how bad it’s going to […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Living with Parkinson’s appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Finding the balance between supporting aging parents and micromanaging their lives is delicate. Wouldn’t it be great if you could support an older person who wants to live independently without feeling the need to check in several times a day? Imagine how nice it would be to have a two-way conversation rather than a one-way […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Technology to Help Older People Live Independently appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The average life expectancy for people in the U.S. has increased by more than 60% in the last century. In Japan, there are currently 50,000 people who are over the age of 100. Is longevity a good thing? Of course it is . . . providing you have good health and plenty of money. But […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Geropsychology: Mental Health Treatment for Older Adults appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you ever searched for an answer to something but felt overwhelmed and confused by the volumes of information out there? Have you ever wished you could just pick up the phone and call an expert? Wouldn’t it be great if you could connect with a human being and get real-time advice? Join us as […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Healthcare Advisors For Hire appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

No one likes to think about disability and death. When it comes to making decisions about end-of-life care or about the distribution of worldly possessions – nothing is fun. That’s why so many people avoid making plans and end up hoping that things will just work out. Here’s the bad news – NOTHING about end-of-life […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Legal Help for Caregivers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Sixty-five million Americans are providing unpaid care for aging, chronically ill, and disabled loved ones. One in six people (approximately 10.8 million caregivers) are working full or part time. Imagine you’re at work and the phone rings. You learn that your father has had a stroke, or your mother has fallen and broken a hip. […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Corporate Help for Caregivers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Would anyone expect an employee to work around the clock, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year with no breaks, no vacation, no pay, and no benefits? Of course not. Even robots require down time for maintenance. So why would anyone think a family caregiver should be able to meet all of the needs […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – In Home Help for Caregivers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

One out of three people over the age of 85 has Alzheimer’s. There’s no cure, and there’s no way to slow it’s progression. It’s tragic for anyone who gets it, and it is especially devastating when people in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s learn they have it. Diagnosing Early Onset Alzheimer’s is difficult. Doctor’s don’t […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Living With Early Onset Alzheimer’s appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you ever feel like you’re out of the loop regarding the condition of a loved one who’s being cared for by family members or home health care professionals? Do you sometimes wonder if anyone really is paying attention? Join us as we talk to Robert Herzog, an entrepreneur who founded ecaring.com, as a result […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Caregiving Meets Technology appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

People sometimes feel like they are shirking their responsibility and being cruel when they put a loved into memory care. They also think that working on an Alzheimer’s unit must be incredibly depressing. Join us as we talk to Charles Schoenfeld, and learn why that simply is not true. At age of 56, Charles retired […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Part 2 – What’s Funny About Dementia? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Imagine being awakened in the middle of the night and hearing that your athletic, healthy 23-year-old son has had an accident. You arrive at the hospital as he’s being prepared for surgery. The doctor tells you that your son’s neck is broken and he will be paralyzed from the neck down for the rest of […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – Paralyzed from the Neck Down, Not the Neck Up! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The word “Alzheimer’s” has the power to strike fear in our hearts and send chills through our bodies. The thought of losing our memories and the connection to our loved ones is terrifying and heartbreaking. Based on the seriousness of the disease, you might fail to see the humor in the sometimes surprising behaviors exhibited […] The post Caregiver Help Radio – What’s Funny About Dementia? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.