
S10 E4 - Robot Companions Throw it in Reverse!
10/30/23 • 45 min
Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 10, with Melissa Cocuzza, Elli-Q & AlertWet AND Percy Ihara sheds light on Reverse Mortgages! 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 to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
- ElliQ - An AI-powered companion designed to support and accompany older adults on the journey to age independently, while reducing loneliness and isolation
- AlertWet - A system that speaks for people in care that can not or are not interested in alerting caregivers when its wet-absorbing breathable soft underpad is damp, wet, wetter, or soaked and requires attention
- Percy Ihara | Open Mortgage - A a 34 year veteran of the mortgage business who has been involved in educating the public of “Aging in Place” and the option of a reverse mortgage to the senior population and legal and financial professionals for the last 20 years
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
Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 10, with Melissa Cocuzza, Elli-Q & AlertWet AND Percy Ihara sheds light on Reverse Mortgages! 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 to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
- ElliQ - An AI-powered companion designed to support and accompany older adults on the journey to age independently, while reducing loneliness and isolation
- AlertWet - A system that speaks for people in care that can not or are not interested in alerting caregivers when its wet-absorbing breathable soft underpad is damp, wet, wetter, or soaked and requires attention
- Percy Ihara | Open Mortgage - A a 34 year veteran of the mortgage business who has been involved in educating the public of “Aging in Place” and the option of a reverse mortgage to the senior population and legal and financial professionals for the last 20 years
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
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S10 E3 - Assisted Living and Essential Wellness!
Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 10, with Carline Cadet Francois an Assisted Living Coach, Author "Step by Step Guide on How to Open an Assisted Living Facility" AND Danette Penrod of Wellness Spoiled! 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 to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
- Carline Cadet Francois - Assisted Living Coach and author of Step by Step Guide on How to Open an Assisted Living Facility
- Wellness Spoiled - Supporting moms and caregivers through coaching and essential oils
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
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S10 E5 - Community, Education and Telling Your Story!
Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 10, with Dr. Logan DuBose of Olera Care AND Laura Reid the Speech Slayer. 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 to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"
From this Episode:
- Olera Care - A technology platform that provides guidance and helps families find solutions to their care needs in areas such as home care, assisted living, and senior care financial planning
- Laura Reid - A public speaking coach ready to help you ditch your fear, find your voice and change lives
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
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