Caregiving Talk Radio Podcasts | Internet Talk Radio

5 — 04

His diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease

Lisa Skinner covers the struggles that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa speaks with Betsy Wurzel about her experience as the primary caregiver for her husband following his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at a relatively young…

3 — 04

Autism BLOG Caregivers Children Families Travel

Putting Autism On The Map with a Travel Club

Becky discusses how the CAN card is being rebranded to the Autism Travel Club and Card to have further outreach to help families. The tagline is, “Putting Autism On The Map.” Becky and her team are making a huge difference to help families…

1 — 04

Autism BLOG Caregivers Congress disability

Congress Ignores Disability Rights

With one in every 44 kids with autism in the US and 26% of US adult’s having a disability, we (and Congress) need to step up…and stop distracting ourselves with the culture wars!

29 — 03

Alzheimers BLOG Caregivers Dementia

An Open discussion on Frontotemporal Dementia

The conversation highlights actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis with FTD including how the diagnosis was covered in the news. Lisa elucidates for listeners how this rarer form of brain disease impacts a patient’s ability to communicate and causes behavioral changes.

28 — 03

BLOG Caregivers Domestic Violence Mental Health Nurses PTSD

Medically you are healed but Mentally

She was assaulted in 2015 and to this day is having depression and PTSD. The assault happened in the patient’s room.

22 — 03

Alzheimers BLOG Brain Caregivers Dementia Elderly Care Mental Health

Risk Factors of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

With the recommendations outlined in this episode, listeners will learn how to potentially reduce their risk for dementia by up to one-third. Additionally, Lisa illuminates for listeners why the link between lifestyle choices and brain disease is so profound that Alzheimer’s Disease has…

20 — 03

Ageing BLOG Caregivers Elderly Care Geriatric Hospice

Living your best life while aging!

Jodi and Betsy discuss how important it is to plan ahead of a crisis, the importance of educating yourself, and why it is beneficial to seek assistance for planning for placement and living your best life while aging!

16 — 03

Advocate BLOG Caregivers Parkinson Disease

Bring Awareness to Parkinson’s Disease

George also discusses his caregiving experiences and how he is coping with his grieving. George and Betsy share a special connection, and discussion this connection.

15 — 03

Alzheimers BLOG Caregivers Chronic Illness Dementia

Common Myths around Brain Disease

Myths discussed on the show include: Dementia is inevitable as we age, and forgetfulness is always a sign of dementia.

14 — 03

BLOG Caregivers Non Profit Nurses Safety

Healthcare workers get assaulted frequently

Today Sheila Wilson’s guest is Tracy Phillips R.N.BSN. Tracy has worked in hospitals for many years and worked in many departments. One of Tracy’s jobs was working on safety and quality for patients and employees. Healthcare workers get assaulted frequently and it was…