Episodes
Tuesday May 17, 2022
They Raised Two Children With Huntington’s Disease
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
May Is HD Awareness month, and our guests for this episode were Drs. Elton and Laquita Higgs. The couple adopted a little girl many years ago - who developed Huntington's Disease (HD). One of the most horrific diseases on the planet, HD eventually cost their daughter her life - but not before she had a daughter who also developed the genetic (and terminal) illness.
Listen to their inspiring and insightful story - from their book, SHATTERED DREAMS - BUT HOPE: Encouragement for Caregivers of Huntington’s Disease and Other Progressive Illnesses
For more information on HD, please visit HDSA.org (The Huntington’s Disease Society of America)
Monday Jul 12, 2021
"Hurry Up and Relax?"
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Why do so many push themselves to extremes in some sort of a mad dash to "vacation." The recent crowds over July 4th at Yellowstone provided a teachable moment for caregivers.
Are we frantically '...hurrying up to relax?"
From our national broadcast 7/10/2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Grace for the Person. Boundaries for Dementia
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
A caller to the show struggled with a problem many are facing: how to handle someone with dementia. In her case, it involved the family finances.
"My husband has Parkinson's and dementia but yesterday he spent $1,400 in the stock market. Should I just give him grace?"
Our topic for this show was "grace." But sometimes, we misapply grace when boundaries would serve us (and our loved ones) better.
Friday Apr 23, 2021
"Caregiving Brought Me to The Well"
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
Veteran Journalist, Richard Lui (MSNBC, NBC) shares how his journey as a caregiver for his father with Alzheimer's opened a door to understand more of the human condition.
The award-winning news anchor decided to set aside his growing career to care for family. Selflessness, however, did not come easily. So, Richard set out to explore why he struggled. From a journalist's point of view, he digs into and shares stories from his seven-year "selfless" exploration.
In this book, "Enough About Me - The Unexpected Power of Selflessness," Richard shares how small choices toward selflessness are not a compromise, but instead a way to a more satisfying life.
www.richardlui.com
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sometimes, They're Just Mean
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In addition to all the challenges of caregiving, many family caregivers struggle under the additional burden of being treated poorly. From accusations of stealing to abuse, the heartache of poor treatment wears down the already burdened hearts of countless caregivers. Maybe it's narcotics or dementia. Sometimes it's sundowners. Sometimes, they're just mean.
Sadly, the isolation of caregiving keeps this issue in the dark, and abused caregivers may feel they're all alone in this.
We talked about this on the show, and let callers share their stories.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
"Why is Grandma Naked?" Author Ellen Rittberg
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Hilarious author, attorney, and fellow caregiver, Ellen Rittberg called the show to talk about her new book:
"Why is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Aging Parent."
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
"Ice Cream In the Cupboard" A conversation with Author Pat Moffett
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Pat Moffett details his journey with his wife, Carmen, following her early onset diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease. His book, "Ice Cream in the Cupboard was turned into a movie that can be watched on Amazon Prime.
https://www.patmoffett.com/