Caring Caregiver Show

We are off until October but are publishing re-runs of Season 9 episodes. We will be back with Season 10 in October 2023!
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Join me, Savy with my guests Liane Chong the Author of “Hope Inspires Strength” & Jennifer Yau of Isis Community Health. The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here for your support, to bring you resources that you need, because we know you’re tired and frustrated and you DESERVE some "CARING"

From this Episode:

• Liane Chong - Author of "Hope Inspires Strength," an autobiography summarizing 17 of the hardest years in Liane’s life. Liane takes you on her incredible journey dealing with the loss of her father, caring for her incapacitated mother, raising 2 children of which one has multiple special needs, and building different businesses in the process
• Jennifer Yau - Founder of Isis Community Health, an organization supporting communities in need to be self-sustainable and thrive in holistic wellness through holistic health education, services, resources, and food security
• Lani Almanza - Guest co-host of this episode and founder of Alaka’i Associates

Our Resources:

• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Your Host:

• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click here to join

In this episode: Marie-Pier Vaudry, founder of Gleam In Your Eye, offers an innovative subscription box of games designed for people with moderate-stage Dementia. Marie faced the all-to-common challenges of finding stimulating activities that adapted to her mom’s changing cognitive abilities.

Evan’s news segment touched upon Amazon's recent announcement of the Alexa Together subscription. The service is designed for caregivers and aging loved ones, making use of Echo devices to offer features like fall detection, activity alerts and emergency services. It's an expansion and replacement of Amazon's free Care Hub service.
Special Offer:

• Gleam In Your Eye - Use the promo code HAPPYFIVE to benefit $5 off on your first box of FIVE activities that focus on the senses, movement, art, logic and language. Perfect to stimulate, connect and have fun!

Recommended Resources:

• Gleam In Your Eye - Engage with your loved one living with Alzheimer's. Get a subscription box of games adapted to stimulate, connect and have fun! Each box includes 5 games that focus on the senses, movement, art, logic and language.
• Caregiver Health Club - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Evan and Savy share their stories, why caregivers’ dreams matter, new bill supporting Pennsylvania caregivers
In the first-ever episode of our new podcast for caregivers you can learn about the caregiver journey of your podcast hosts Evan and Savy, including challenges they faced and steps they took to address them. You will also learn about the rationale behind their passion projects.

Evan talks about ChilltimeTV, a wellness app for caregivers, whereas Savy gives you an overview of Gimme a Break, a nonprofit providing caregivers with self-care resources and services they need and deserve.

If you are a caregiver based in Pennsylvania we share some good news for you. Namely, the new government bill announced by The Pennsylvania Department of Aging which brings new resources for caregivers including care management, benefit counselling,caregiver education and training and financial help (subject to eligibility).

As a food for thought we discuss the idea of fulfilling our dreams as caregivers, including examples from our personal lives showing how following our passions helped us bounce back and find balance in life.

Last but not least, Evan shares important considerations about kidney health.
Recommended Resources:

• Caring LIVE with Evan & Savy - join our Facebook group including all podcast episodes
• Caregiver Health Club - (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme a Break - a nonprofit providing self-care education and resources for caregivers co-founded by Savy Makalena
• The American Kidney Fund

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Importance of asking for help, key mental shifts to thrive as a caregiver

If you are a caregiver who once thought they could do it all, this episode is for you! On this occasion we discussed why caregivers don’t ask for help and what are the consequences of that attitude.

Our guest Suzanne White talks about how trying to do everything perfectly when she became a primary caregiver for her mother turned out to be a perfect recipe for a burnout.

She outlined the approach that helped her change the status quo. In her ebook ‘The Caregiver’s Little Guide to survival’ she outlines specific strategies to help people navigate caregiving and thrive.

During our discussion we highlighted an important mental shift that you as a caregiver need to make in order to thrive and various tips on how to top up your emotional bank account.

Last, Evan shared a comprehensive healthy eating resource to help you maintain your kidney health which includes nutrients info, cooking & shopping guides.
Recommended Resources:

• The Caregiver’s Little Guide to Survival by Suzanne White
• Caregiver Warrior - Suzanne White professional profile
• Gimme a Break - a nonprofit providing self-care education and resources for caregivers
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Kidney Kitchen - a healthy eating resource to maintain kidney health

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Guest:

• Suzanne White - caregiver warrior on a mission to help others survive the caregiving journey with grace and empowerment

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

We are off until October but are publishing re-runs of Season 9 episodes. We will be back with Season 10 in October 2023!
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Join me, Savy with my guests Laurie T.S. Adamshick, Esq. of the Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick & Al Kushner, the author of the book "Virtual Medicare-10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make". The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here for your support, to bring you resources that you need, because we know you’re tired and frustrated and you DESERVE some "CARING"

From this Episode:

• Rulon & Adamshick - Your Hawaii elder law attorneys, guiding you through the legal, financial, and personal care challenges of caring for an elderly loved one
• "Virtual Medicare-10 Costly Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make" by Al Kushner - Available at places like Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Our Resources:

• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Your Host:

• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click here to join