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July 10, 2013 · 2:23 pm

Journaling For The Caregiving Soul

Writing For Wellness Coach and Speaker, Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC joins me on our first hour-long episode of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Thursday, July 11th at 8:00 pm (est). To listen to our show live, simply click here! We’ll be chatting about soulful self-care and resiliency for Caregivers. During the second segment of our show, will be taking your calls at (646) 478-3716. Additionally we will be chatting on twitter too at #BAHC

Lynda is the founder of Creative Wellness, a Registered Social Worker and a Certified Co-Active Coach specializing in serving the well-being and growth needs of people who make a difference with their caring. She is the author of Life Source Writing™: A Reflective Journaling Practice for Self-Care, Self-Discovery, Wellness & Creativity. She is the creator of the Creative Wellness Guided Meditation CD which includes 6 mini-retreats for balance and stress relief. Lynda has 20+ years in the health and wellness field. She regularly speaks and teaches in the areas of writing for wellness, self-care, burnout prevention and personal growth. Through our conversation with Lynda, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

To listen to our show live, simply click here!

Visit Lynda at Creative Wellness Works by clicking here!

Visit Creative Wellness Works Facebook fan page by clicking here!

Follow Lynda on Twitter @LifeWriterCoach

Visit Lynda on LinkedIn by clicking here!

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Tuesdays at 1:00 pm est & Thursdays at 8:00 pm est. Can’t listen live? No Worries! All our episodes of ‘Be A Healhty Caregiver are archived for your listening convenience by clicking here!

“Be a Healthy Caregiver” Now Heard Twice a Week (thepurplejacket.com)
‘Be a Healthy Caregiver’ with Chris MacLellan of SunServe, adds Tuesday, Thursday broadcasts (miamiherald.typepad.com)
Caregivers: Avoiding Self-Pity (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregivers: Sometimes You Just Have To Ask! (thepurplejacket.com)
Home Care Pulse™ Announces Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice Winners (prweb.com)
As Temperatures Climb, The CareGiver Partnership Spotlights Heat-Related Illness Prevention in the Elderly (prweb.com)
Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)

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July 6, 2013 · 10:44 am

“BE A HEALTHY CAREGIVER” NOW HEARD TWICE A WEEK

“BE A HEALTHY CAREGIVER” NOW HEARD TWICE A WEEK

Tuesday and Thursday Broadcasts Added By Popular Demand!

Wilton Manors, FL: Chris MacLellan’s “Be A Healthy Caregiver” on Blog Talk Radio, has added a Thursday program to its already popular Tuesday weekly scheduled program. With special guests from across the country, ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio focuses on solutions, advocacy and real life events that Caregivers and their Caree’s face on a daily basis. The informative radio interview program has become so popular that it is now necessary to add an additional program! “Be A Healthy Caregiver” can now be heard on Blog Talk Radio every Tuesday at 1:00 pm (EST) and every Thursday at 8:00 pm (EST). MacLellan said “The hour long format on Thursday will allow for listeners to call in and ask questions: simultaneously, we will have a live Twitter chat by accessing #BAHC on Twitter. As Caregivers, we are always searching for information and referrals to help in our Caregiving Journey; it is my goal to provide that!’

Access the show live or any archived episodes by simply clicking here

Upcoming guests to be interviewed by MacLellan on “Be A Healthy Caregiver”:

Tuesday July 9^th 1:00 pm ‘Creating A Care Team’ with Lisa Kendall from The Eden Alternative and Crossroads Counseling.
Thursday, July 11^th8:00 pm ‘Journaling to Nourish the Caregiving Soul’ with Lynda Monk from Creative Wellness Works
Tuesday, July 16^th‘A Conversation’ with Psychologist Janice Hynes
Thursday, July 18th 8:00 pm ‘Practical Wisdom’ with Lisa Fields
Tuesday, July 23rd 1:00 pm ‘Dental Hygiene: Why It’s Important!’ with America’s Dental Hygenist Shirley Gutkowski
Thursday, July 25th 8:00 pm ‘The Sandwich Generation‘ with Sherri Snelling from The Caregiving Club
Thursday, July 30th 1:00pm ‘Elder Care Mediation’ with Doris Haas, RN and Bonita Para.

Chris MacLellan is the coördinator of Senior Services for SunServe Social Services in Wilton Manors, Florida. Chris is a Certified Senior Advisor, Family Caregiver, and is affectionately known as ‘The Bow Tie Guy.’ He brings his pragmatic approach to Caregiving through his weekly show ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. The Caregiver Survival Network recognizes Chris’ Caregiving Blog, “The Purple Jacket,” as one of the top 10 on-line Caregiver advocates.

Visit The Purple Jacket to hear and read more of the remarkable work that Chris MacLellan is doing for the over 44 million working caregivers in the United States today. A recent PEWS survey indicated that almost half of the adults in the United States feel that at some time in their life, they will be caring for a parent or an adult member of their family! Caregivers, you are not alone!

Remember Thursdays are always “Have You Hugged A Caregiver Day.”

CALENDAR

WHAT: “Be A Healthy Caregiver”

WHEN: Tuesdays at 1:00pm – Thursdays at 8:00pm

WHERE: The Purple Jacket or Be A Healthy Caregiver on Blog Talk Radio

Tuesdays at 1:00 pm & Thursdays at 8:00 pm

All times are Eastern!

The CareGiver Partnership Announces 2 July Sweepstakes Prizes (prweb.com)
Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers? (thepurplejacket.com)
Dr. Amy D’Aprix Featured On ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ (thepurplejacket.com)
Pathways For Aging featured on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)
‘Granny Suites’…How Cool Is That! (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregivers: Avoiding Self-Pity (thepurplejacket.com)
In-Home Care Company Offers New A-Z Video Tips for Elder Caregiving (prweb.com)

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July 2, 2013 · 5:13 pm

Caregivers: Sometimes You Just Have To Ask!

Tuesday on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’, I had the pleasure to visit with author and Caregiving expert, Dr. Amy D’Aprix. During our conversation, Dr. Amy recanted a story about a taxi driver who was able to help her out with a simple request for an envelope. Not knowing why she even asked the taxi driver for an envelope, she in turned learned a great lesson from the taxi driver when he said to her, “when you need something in life, you need to ASK, ASK, ASK!”

As Caregivers, we can fall into the trap thinking that “we can do it all”, yet when it is time for a break or time for respite, sometimes we don’t know how to ask for help. Having the ability to ask for help is one of the first ways to help ease Caregiver stress.

The main Caregiver in a family is usually the lead when it relates to disseminating information to family, friends and neighbors. Sometimes those family, friends and neighbors are just a conversation away from being in a position to help. Help is not always assumed, and sometimes in order to get what you want, you just have to ASK, ASK, ASK!”

I am asking you today is to simply listen to an archived version of Tuesday’s show, because I am confident that you’ll find some soothing words of wisdom from Dr. Amy because we all want to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

To listen to an archived version of our show, simply click here!

Dr. Amy D’Aprix

Marki Flannery: The Caregivers’ Guide to Summer Travel (bruceandsallywitt.wordpress.com)
Caregivers: Avoiding Self-Pity (thepurplejacket.com)
How to Travel While Caring for a Senior (prweb.com)
The CareGiver Partnership Announces 2 July Sweepstakes Prizes (prweb.com)
Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers? (thepurplejacket.com)
Local Family Caregiver Stress Relief Program Announced (homeinsteadsonoma.com)
In-Home Care Company Offers New A-Z Video Tips for Elder Caregiving (prweb.com)
The Balm for Caregiving Pain (caregiving.com)
Seven Steps to Surviving Alzheimers Disease (survivingalz.wordpress.com)

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June 30, 2013 · 10:01 am

Dr. Amy D’Aprix Featured On ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

On Tuesday, July 2nd at 1:00 pm (est) I am pleased to welcome Dr. Amy D’Aprix to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio! To listen to our show live, simply click here!

Dr. D’Aprix is an aging, retirement and Caregiving expert and the developer of the free Home Instead Senior Care Alzheimer’s Care Training Program for family Caregivers. An accomplished author and educator, Dr. D’Aprix passion for Caregiving is driven both from her professional background, as well as her own 10 years of Caregiving experience for her parents.

Our conversation on Tuesday will not only focus on Dr. D’Aprix excellent work, we’ll chat about how Caregivers can take better care of themselves while caring for a chronically ill, aged or disabled senior. Through our conversation with Dr. D’Aprix, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

To listen to our show live, simply click here!

Can’t listen live…NO WORRIES! All of our episodes of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ are archived for your listening convenience by clicking here!

Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)
Local Caregiver Stress Relief Program Announced (batonrouge.myhomecareblog.com)
‘Granny Suites’…How Cool Is That! (thepurplejacket.com)
Marki Flannery: The Caregivers’ Guide to Summer Travel (bruceandsallywitt.wordpress.com)
Pathways For Aging featured on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ (thepurplejacket.com)
Today: Save 20% in Our Store (caregiving.com)
One in Four American Adults Are Family Caregivers, Study Reports (counselheal.com)
Senior care office launches Family Caregiver Stress Relief campaign (myfox8.com)
Senior Housing Solutions on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ (thepurplejacket.com)

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June 26, 2013 · 4:32 pm

‘Granny Suites’…How Cool Is That!

Tuesday on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’, I had the pleasure to visit with Hank and Henry Moseley from Home Care Suites. To listen to our show, simply click here!

A recent PEWS survey indicated that almost half of the adults in the United States feel that at some time in their life, they will be caring for a parent or an adult member of their family. When you take into consideration that there are over 44 million working family caregivers in the country, it goes without saying that we spend quite a bit of time caring!

Home Care Suites offers a unique option for Senior living by building custom tailored ‘Granny’ Suites ( I just love that description) right in the convenience of your own back yard. The homes are cost and energy-efficient, while offering a technology package which provides safety and security for the entire family.

What attracted me to Home Care Suites was not only their quality product, or their excellent reputation, it was their ability to take a concept and make it work that is practical for everyone in a family! Home Care Suites provides an excellent option for senior living which allows for autonomy, safety and cost efficiency. And to top that off, you get the personal attention from a Father/Son team that is not only experienced and knowledgeable, they understand what it means to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

Be sure to visit Home Care Suites on-line and check out all the wonderful options they offer in Senior living by simply clicking here!

Listen to:

Every Tuesday on Blog Talk Radio!

To access all our episodes, simply click here!

Need for New York Home Care (newyorkhomecare.wordpress.com)
Family Caregiver Numbers Increase, More Likely To Use The Internet As Their Primary Health Resource (medicaldaily.com)
Caregiver Distress/Lisa Rabito/Home Instead Senior Care (wgno.com)
Senior care office launches Family Caregiver Stress Relief campaign (myfox8.com)
Gold Care Holdings Ltd acquires Viridian Housing care home portfolio (savills.co.uk)
Proposed Co-Pay for Home Health Care (medicarepathways.com)
Families bear burden of care for seniors, says expert (cbc.ca)

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June 23, 2013 · 9:01 am

Home Care Suites Featured on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

On Tuesday June 25 at 1:00 pm (est) I am pleased to welcome Henry and Hank Moseley from Home Care Suites to my show, ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. To listen to our show live, simply click here!

Home Care Suites offer a unique and affordable solutions when it comes to senior housing. The Home Care Suite or ‘granny flat’ is a custom assembled structure placed on a caretaker’s home property. Home Care Suites units are built for senior living with a focus on accessibility. As an option to an expensive retirement home or living alone, Home Care Suites keep families close and independent, while providing a financial solution for quality senior living! Through our conversation with Henry and Hank, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

Henry Moseley, Jr

Henry Moseley, III

To visit Home Care Suites website, simply click here!

To listen to our show live on Tuesday, simply click here!

Can’t listen live to our show on Tuesday…NO Worries!!! All our shows are archived for your listening convenience by simply clicking here!

Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers? (thepurplejacket.com)
Elder Law: Supercaregiver Part 1 (cumberlink.com)
Golden Years in the Golden Triangle (local.answers.com)
How to Prevent Nursing Home Abuse (health-host.co.uk)
ARGH!!! to “Family Caregivers Don’t Self-Identify” (caregiving.com)
Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)
‘SNIF’ Out Your Senior Housing Options! (thepurplejacket.com)
Family Caregiver Numbers Increase, More Likely To Use The Internet As Their Primary Health Resource (medicaldaily.com)

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June 16, 2013 · 8:51 am

Pathways For Aging featured on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

Jeannie Krause-Taylor

On Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 pm (EST) I am pleased to welcome Jeannie Krause-Taylor MSW, LCSW, C-ASWCM, founder of Pathway For Aging to our show, ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. To listen to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ live, simply click here!

Located in St. Louis, Pathways For Aging works to help the Aging Population improve Quality of Life so all can Age Well.

Some of the services offered at Pathways for Aging

Assistance and support for caregivers
Counseling and psychotherapy services for older and some disabled adults
Support and guidance in making difficult end-of-life decisions
Support groups tailored to your organization

Our conversation on Tuesday will center around Ageism in the media and the vital role Pathway For Aging plays not only for Caregiver, but for the entire Senior community in the metropolitan St. Louis area. Through our conversation with Jeannie, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

To listen to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ live on Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00pm (EST) simply click here!

To learn more about Pathways For Aging, simply click here!

To visit Pathways For Aging on Facebook, simply click here!

To learn more about Jeannie Krause-Taylor, simply click here!

Can’t listen live to our show on Tuesday? NO Worries! All our episodes of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver‘ are archived for your listening convenience by simply clicking here!

Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers? (thepurplejacket.com)
For the Alzheimer’s Caregiver, Depression Is a Real Risk (everydayhealth.com)
‘SNIF’ Out Your Senior Housing Options! (thepurplejacket.com)
Elder Care: Balancing a Loved One’s Needs With Your Own (everydayhealth.com)
Caregivers: How Do You Relieve Stress? (thepurplejacket.com)
Senior Housing Solutions on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ (thepurplejacket.com)

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June 6, 2013 · 10:31 am

Hug A Caregiver!

Listen to

Every Tuesday at 1:00pm (est).

You can access all of our espodies by simply clicking here!

Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers? (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregiving Can Change Your Heart (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregiving Husband of 27 Years Hitting the Airwaves with a New Radio Show to Offer Hand of Experience to Fellow Caregivers (prweb.com)
Caregivers: How Do You Relieve Stress? (thepurplejacket.com)
New Book Celebrates the Community Behind the Caregiver (prweb.com)
Cook for a Caregiver Is Friday (caregiving.com)
The Alzheimer’s Caregiver Releases New Guidelines for Finding Missing Alzheimer’s Patients (prweb.com)
Caregiving: America’s growth industry (thetimesnews.com)
Caregivers: How Massage Therapy Can Help Relieve Stress (thepurplejacket.com)

Caregivers: Where Do You Look For Answers?

On Tuesday, June 4th at 1:00 pm (est) we welcome Suzanne Perkins-Newman, Founder and CEO of Answers For Elders.com to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk Radio. You can listen to the show by clicking here!

Suzanne Perkins-Newman

As a successful business executive, Suzanne was thrust into the role of Caregiver for her Mom where she experienced a transformation in both her personal and professional life.

From Suzanne’s Caregiving experience, she founded Answers For Elders.com to assist Caregivers during their special Caregiving journey.

Answers For Elders.com is a wonderful family caregiver’s resource where you will find professional experts, local resources, and helpful answers to all your care questions. The site is user-friendly and easy to maneuver! Through our conversation with Suzanne, we will all learn how to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver!’

Visit Answers For Elders by simply clicking here!

Listen to our show live on Tuesday, June 4th by simply clicking here!

Can’t listen live on Tuesday? NO Worries!

All our episodes of ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver are archived for your listening convenience by clicking here!

Caregivers: How Do You Relieve Stress? (thepurplejacket.com)
Caregiving Husband of 27 Years Hitting the Airwaves with a New Radio Show to Offer Hand of Experience to Fellow Caregivers (prweb.com)
Caregivers: What’s Your Hobby? (thepurplejacket.com)
Lift Caregiving Announces Partnership with HCA Virginia (prweb.com)
Caregiver Distress: Is Your Health at Risk? (wctv.tv)

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May 30, 2013 · 11:43 am

Caregivers: How Do You Relieve Stress?

Tuesday on ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ on Blog Talk radio my guest, was Licensed Massage Therapist Wayne White.

Wayne White, LMT

Through the art of massage therapy, Wayne took us on a journey on how massage therapy can be a tool to aid in the healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Wayne was clear in his message that massage therapy is not a replacement for curative care, yet a viable avenue to help reduce stress while being an aid in healing.

To listen to our episode on Massage Therapy with Wayne White, simply click here!

Having balance in life allows us to ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ yet finding that balance during our busy Caregiving days can be difficult.

Here are some simple ‘Bow Tie Guy’ Tips to help you find balance and ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’

BAHC!

Be willing to set aside time in your day that is just for you.
Allow yourself the freedom to explore something new.
Have the courage to ask for help when needed.
Care for yourself as well as you care for your Caree.

Be Free of Stress

Stress plays an adversarial role with our mind, body and spirit. Finding that delicate balance that will help relieve stress is essential for our well-being. Taking that first step to help relieve stress is often the most difficult step to take.

I would love to hear how you relieve stress in your life? Feel free to leave your comments below or email me directly at Chris@thepurplejacket.com

Listen to my show, ‘Be A Healthy Caregiver’ by simply clicking ‘here!