Eldercare Success
Nancy May, CareManity, LLC
Recent Episodes
Words as Bridges
In this episode of Eldercare Success," host Nancy May talks with sits Dallin Candland, in a conversation that veers into the less explored corridors of caregiving, and the healing power of poetry. Dallin shares his personal journey through hardship and how he turned to poetry as a means to understand and express his emotions, providing solace not just for himself but for others grappling with their own challenges. This episode shines a light on the unique perspective of the next generation of caregivers, the universality of the expected, and the unexpected, and the power of words that can help even a stranger.
Key Takeaways:
- The Healing Power of Words: Dallin discusses how poetry has become a tool to navigate personal, financial, and spiritual issues, offering a fresh approach to healing
- Art and Creativity as Therapy: In this episode, you'll learn how to tap into and address your emotions and bring a sense of power and honesty to some of your most intimate life, and care experiences
- The Importance of Patience and Presence: This conversation highlights the significance of being patient and present in the face of caregiving challenges, emphasizing how to find strength in acknowledging and appreciating the moment.
Lessons from Nancy and Dallin:
- How to Open New Pathways for Healing
- Ideas to Help YOu Acknowledge and Appreciate the Present
- Understanding the Transformative Power of Pain
- Connections Across Generations Through Care
- The Importance in Expressing and Sharing Experiences
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:
- Dallin Candland's book: God is Trying to Talk to Me
- Dallin's website, writings and more!
- Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)
- Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
- Eldercare Success on YouTube
- Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Guest: Dallin Candland is an author and poet who uses his words and voice to help friends, family, and strangers he sees who might be suffering in silence. His book God is Trying to Talk to Me is a collection of poems that will help you learn more about the price of not being vulnerable with those who care about you most.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.
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How Tragedy Strikes: The Heartbreaking Truth About Medical Decisions in Eldercare
In this episode of Eldercare Sccess, Host, Nancy May bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with the eldercare system, a cautionary tale that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about protecting your loved ones.
With raw honesty and gut-wrenching detail, Nancy exposes the devastating consequences of unchecked medical decisions made without her family's knowledge or consent. Her tragedy unfolds like a nightmare, revealing the harsh reality of a system that can fail even the most vigilant caregivers.
But this isn't just a story of loss and heartbreak. It's a rallying cry for all of us entrusted with the care of aging parents or relatives. Nancy's powerful narrative serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of the critical need for unwavering advocacy and vigilance in every healthcare decision.
Brace yourself as this is a rollercoaster that even brought Nancy to tears as she recorded this episode. It's her family's true story and her continued relentless pursuit of truth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world of eldercare, a sobering reminder that the stakes have never been higher.
Key Points:
- Understand the hidden dangers of medical decisions, you might not know about: Learn about outcomes that can occur when doctors make unilateral decisions about an elderly patient's care without adequate family involvement.
- Know when to push back on medical decisions: Discover the importance of advocating for your loved ones, questioning healthcare professionals, and ensuring all decisions align with your parent, or loved one's wishes.
- Challenges of navigating Grief and Guilt: Understand how to cope with the complex emotions of grief and guilt following the loss of a loved one due to questionable medical advice.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:
- Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)
- Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
- Eldercare Success on YouTube
- Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.
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Oh no, Mom's fallen and I can't get to her! Now what?
In the latest episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May dives into the issues that every caregiver worries about - their parent's falling and getting seriously hurt.
Her conversation with Dr. Shea Gregg, a trauma surgeon, and the innovative mind behind FallCall will give you key information on trauma, falls, and a new way to help prevent and get help.
Dr. Gregg's dual expertise as a medical professional and caregiver brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the elderly and those caring for them. This episode delves into Dr. Gregg's journey as a caregiver for his aging parents, his professional insights into trauma and its effects, and the groundbreaking work his company, FallCall, is doing in fall detection and prevention technology.
This episode should make your life as a caregiver easier, even if you're supporting your parents from 1200 miles away, or around the block.
Key Learning Points:
- Understanding What Trauma is and Its Implications: learn about the nuances of trauma
- The Fear of Falling: how fear can impede physical recovery and the importance of addressing both physical and emotional healing
- Innovations in Elderly Care Fall Detection and Prevention: How Dr. Gregg has leveraged technology in the research and development of FallCall
- Preventive Measures and Future Directions: insights into future developments, including predictive analytics to prevent falls by monitoring heart rates, irregular heartbeats, and other indicators
- What You Can do Now, to Help Your Parents, and Yourself. Tools that enable first responders to get to your parent, in the event of a fall, even if their front door is locked, or they're in the grocery store parking lot.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone caring for an aging parent or interested in the intersection of technology and elderly care. It not will give you valuable insights into the challenges and solutions related to eldercare but also offers hope and practical tools for improving the quality of life for our aging loved ones, and you, as a caregiver.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:
- FallCall - fall detection and prevention technology
- Kwikset Locks - enables fast entry into a home when you can't be there to help. Kwik-Unlock video
- FallCall on YouTube
- Article about Dr. Shea Gregg's work
- Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
- Eldercare Success on YouTube
- Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Guest: Dr. Shea Gregg (Founder, FallCall), is a husband and father, also starting down the path as a caregiver for his own parents. Dr. Gregg received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Brandeis University, and his MD from Dartmouth-Brown Medical School. He’s currently Chair of the Surgery Department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, New York, and is a practicing Trauma Surgeon with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Gregg is also a member of the Board of the Medical Alert Monitoring Association and has been Chairman of the State of Connecticut Trauma Committee for the last 8 years. He loves fishing when he has the time.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
#elderly #caregiver #longdistancecaregiver #homecare #homehealthaide #carefacilities #elderlycare #traumasurgeon #fallprevention #elderlyfalls #agingparents #healthmonitoring #mentalmpactsofphysicaltrauma #fallcall #fallcallsolutions #kiwikset
Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.
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NEVER hire only one home-care Aide: and why!
In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or several aides and if it’s a good idea to have a full-time aide living in your parent’s home so you have greater peace of mind – or will you?
There are a lot of unintentional mistakes family caregivers can make that can have disastrous results for you, your family, your parents, and even the aide(s) you hire.
This episode provides direct-to-the-point advice on how to navigate this tough challenge. You’ll learn to make more informed and compassionate decisions for your loved ones and those you hire to care for your parents.
This episode of Eldercare Success is a must-listen for anyone looking for clear, actionable guidance about key considerations when thinking about, and planning to hire one or more homecare aids for an elderly parent.
- How many home care aides is enough
- Why you should never have just one aide
- Risks of moving a home care aide in with your parents
- Things to consider for your aides as well as your parents.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:
- Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
- Eldercare Success on YouTube
- Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
#howdoIfineacaregiver #elderly #caregiver #getpaidtocareforelderlyparents #longdistancecaregiver #homecare #homehealthaide #carefacilities #backgroundcheck
Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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How Humor and Snark Can Save You as a Caregiver. Seriously!
Welcome to Doing It Best with Elder Care Success, where we uncover how to be a more effective and resilient caregiver. In this episode, your host, Nancy May talks with with Kathryn Lang, a caregiver who found strength in learning how to use humor in tough times. you'll learn how laughter - even on the darkest days - can be used as a vital tool in your caregiving journey, even amidst personal and natural challenges. The two share the wisdom of finding joy, staying flexible, and being present while caring for others.
Tune in to learn about the impact of humor in overcoming difficulties with a smile. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, and even find a new way to discover more meaning and purpose in your caregiving journey
Episode links:
- Kathryn Lang: The Face of Encouragement when the sun is struggling to shine.
- Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
- Eldercare Success on YouTube
- Ask Nancy a Question: Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Timeline Summary:
- [00:0] - Introduction and the role of humor in caregiving.
- [02:31] - Laughter as a catalyst for hope.
- [04:17] - The concept of focused flexibility.
- [07:23] - The significance of being present in healthcare settings for loved ones.
- [14:52] - Setting boundaries, guilt, and emotional resilience in caregiving.
- [21:18] - The therapeutic value of sharing caregiving stories and feeling connected.
- [29:16] - Embracing the uniqueness of mourning and personal healing processes.
- [43:30] - Unexpected lessons learned through caregiving.
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Guest: Kathryn Lang is an author, speaker, caregiver, and encourager focused on uplifting and engaging through humor and hope. She aims to simplify life's complexities, encouraging individual uniqueness and purpose with a back-to-basics approach. Kathryn's vision involves cheering, entertaining, and engaging, especially within the faith community. She's known as a "Hopesmith," offering personalized coaching and workshops to help others discover their unique potential and live their best lives, all underpinned by a commitment to faith, courage, and the pursuit of simplicity
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
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