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EPAGA University

Inga Lake & Julie Brubaker

EPAGA U is hosted by Inga Lake and Julie Brubaker, two farm-loving, girl-moms who have been serving families with seniors and individuals with disabilities their entire lives. Tune in each week as they discuss all things caregiving, senior care, and more!

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Ep. 49 | Providing Care and Bringing Joy; Own Your...

EPAGA University ·

2022/06/13

Have you ever envisioned yourself as a business owner, but never knew quite where to start? Looking to lead a more purposeful life AND build a prosperous business? We're currently helping people just like you own and operate a successful business that focuses on providing meaningful employment and fulfilling a desperate need in their community. It's time to create a future you're proud of. We're committed to helping you along the way! Join our mission to provide care and bring joy through our home

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Ep. 48 | Grandparents Make the World Go 'Round - The...

EPAGA University ·

2022/05/30

For many of us, grandparenting means a weekend together every now and then, an afternoon play date, an evening babysitting, a summer vacation, or chats on the phone and email exchanges here and there. But when life circumstances change—through divorce, the death of parents, or changes to a parent’s work or school-related responsibilities, for example—it often falls to grandparents to assume full- or part-time responsibility for their grandchildren. Also known as “kinship care,” a growing number of

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Ep. 47 | The Gravity of Estate Planning w/ Rev....

EPAGA University ·

2022/05/23

What a blessing it was to have Rev. Tonnes Pollestad join us this week! Reverend Tonnes Pollestad is the Development Director of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC).He graduated from the Association Free Lutheran Bible School (now called Free Lutheran Bible College) in 1972 and the Association of Free Lutheran Seminary (now called Free Lutheran Seminary) with his Masters of Divinity in 1991. He has served as the Development Director of the AFLC since 2011. His primary

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Ep. 46 | Let's Talk Health Literacy!

EPAGA University ·

2022/05/16

Have you ever received a diagnosis, treatment, or basic advice from you or your loved one's doctor and found that all of it went in one ear and out the other? This week, we discuss what it means to be health literate, for the purpose of understanding the intricacies of your own health, as well as the health of your aging loved one. Diseases, unnecessary side effects, and even death in some cases can be avoided if we build a better working understanding of the jargon used by our health care provider

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Ep. 45 | Creating a Beautiful Departure w/ Polly Cavill

EPAGA University ·

2022/05/09

Boy howdy, do we have a good episode for you this week! We are excited to welcome Polly Cavill, RT and End of Life Specialist, to the podcast this week. As we've discussed in episodes-past, the last thing that most of us want to talk about is death. But because it is the one thing on this Earth that is ultimately inevitable, when death is near for you or for a loved one, a little bit of planning and a whole lot of communication can help bring peace to the situation. Polly facilitates these

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Ep. 44 | POLST - Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining...

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2022/05/02

This week, we talk about the POLST form; your Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. Join us as we walk you through this important form, step-by-step, giving you the confidence to get it done for yourself or with your aging loved one! Show Notes: Julie's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.guideposts.org/caregiving/resource-center/5-ways-to-plan-for-the-final-years Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://wdc.org/ More Information: POLST Directory:

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Ep. 43 | Meet the Franchisee: Dave and Jessica Kostecki

EPAGA University ·

2022/04/25

This week, we are beyond stoked to welcome a couple of very special individuals to Caregiven, Dave and Jessica (Jess) Kostecki! This husband and wife duo are just as excited as we are to bring much-needed caregiving services to the Bitterroot Valley here in Montana through opening EPAGA Home Care of Missoula! Join us as we learn more about who Dave and Jess are, a little bit about what they did that got them to this point, and what they're most excited about heading into the future. Interested in

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Ep. 42 | Loving Through Alzheimers Seminar Recap and...

EPAGA University ·

2022/04/18

This year at our 3rd Annual Loving Through Alzheimer's - Alzheimer's and Dementia Seminar, we were stoked to welcome nationwide speaker on Alzheimer's care and author of Creating Moments of Joy, Jolene Brackey! Jolene invited us to join her in looking beyond the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and focus more of our energy on creating moments of joy. It’s impossible to create a perfectly wonderful day, but we can create perfectly wonderful moments! We were blessed with the opportunity to be among

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Ep. 41 | Substance Use, Misuse, and Abuse in the Elderly

EPAGA University ·

2022/04/11

"The number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to more than double by 2060, rising from 46 million to more than 98 million.1 Baby boomers (people born between 1946 and 1964) will be the first wave of this elderly population boom. As the elder boom unfolds, the number of seniors with substance abuse problems could increase significantly" (Thomas 2021). Join us this week as we deep dive into the ins and outs of substance use, abuse, and misuse in one of our communities' most vulnerable

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Ep. 40 | Enjoying Your Golden Years from the Comfort...

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2022/04/04

"The stairs are getting so hard to climb." "Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner." "I've lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home." These are issues so commonly experienced by our aging population. You may share the often-heard wish — "I want to stay in my own home," or rather the common fear — "I don't want to end up in a retirement home." The good news is, is that with the right preparation and professional assistance, you are more likely to be able to live out

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Ep. 39 | To Pet or Not to Pet

EPAGA University ·

2022/03/28

It's hard to ignore that with aging comes a bit of loneliness. Those closest to us pass on or move away, and decreasing mobility strips us of our confidence to get out of the house and get involved in our communities. No matter how old we are, pets bring indescribable joy into our lives. But how do you know if the addition of a pet in your aging loved one's home will be a smart choice? OR if it will create more work that leads to unnecessary stress and anxiety? Join us this week as we consider all

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Ep. 38 | We are Family! - Navigating the Intricacies...

EPAGA University ·

2022/03/21

Sometimes we don't know how we're going to act in a situation if we've never been in it—and we shouldn't be expected to. Navigating home care, whether it's on your own or with 10+ family members contributing, can be daunting. Family dynamics can speed up, simplify, and ease OR slow down, complicate, and add difficulty to the process. Every situation is different, just as every family is different. Join us this week as we discuss family dynamics and how they contribute to initiating and carrying out

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Ep. 37 | When You've Got the World to See - Tips for...

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2022/03/14

Traveling isn't necessarily something that everyone LOVES to do, but for those who do love to travel, the aging process can sometimes put a damper on future endeavors to see more of the world. But it doesn't have to. Join us this week as we discuss ways to accommodate your aging loved ones on vacations, tips and tricks for a more successful trip, and how to be more prepared to better serve your loved one's increased needs while away from home. — Show Notes: Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week:

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Ep. 36 | What to Expect When You're Expecting... a...

EPAGA University ·

2022/03/07

We've talked about what to expect when you're expecting a home visit (Episode 16)... but what about after you commit to an agency and their services and it's finally time to welcome that familiar stranger into the home for the first care shift? We've got you covered! This week, Inga and Julie dive into everything you didn't think you needed to know about preparing for you or your loved one's first scheduled care shift. From establishing expectations to preparing the house, all things seem to lead

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Ep. 35 | He Saw Me in a Pickup Truck - A Story of...

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2022/02/28

Strength. Resilience. Hope. No one models these three words better than Marty Meyer, recently deemed the Flathead's Local Hope Dealer. But becoming a dealer of hope didn't come without incredible heartbreak. This week, we are honored to welcome Marty to Caregiven to share her story. Several years after enduring a tumultuous season of suffering, Marty has transformed her life for the better only through the strength and grace of God. Not only is she an incredible contributor to her church and leader

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Ep. 34 | A Guide to Guilt-Free[er] Caregiving

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2022/02/21

"My needs are not as great as my mom's." "I will focus on taking care of myself later; my dad needs me now." "Am I doing enough?" "I am not doing enough." "I am not a good enough caregiver." These are all things that, as caregivers, might run through our heads from time to time. Caring for a loved one is such an emotional investment. If we bottle up our emotions and frustrations, we tend to have outbursts which later turns to strong feelings of guilt, frustration, and more outbursts; a cycle which

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Ep. 33 | Aging... and loving every second!

EPAGA University ·

2022/02/14

"At my age, the only pole dancing I do is holding onto the safety bar in the bathtub." - Unknown Join us this week as we talk about ways to slow the aging process, all while making the most out of each day. Our best strategy? Go at it with a little bit of humor and a whole lot of grace. Show Notes: Julie's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.guideposts.org/bible/deepen-your-faith/two-of-the-most-powerful-words-in-the-bible Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week:

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Ep. 32 | A Blessing in the Northwest w/ Cinnamon...

EPAGA University ·

2022/02/07

Join us this week as we welcome Cinnamon Davis-Hall from the North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry here in Kalispell, MT! "The North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry is dedicated to extending a helping hand up to homeless, low-income, and at-risk veterans and their families. These heroes have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and people of the United States of America and now we must uphold them in their time of need." Learn more at

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Ep. 31 | Everything You Need to Know About Managing...

EPAGA University ·

2022/01/31

Show Notes: Julie's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://medium.com/motivationapp/the-obstacle-in-our-path-6060a4361e4e Inga's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/592529/san-francisco-muttville-senior-dog-cuddle-club#:~:text=Cuddle%20Club%20Is%20The%20Best,Senior%20Dogs%E2%80%94And%20Senior%20Humans&text=Two%20to%20four%20times%20a,are%20on%20a%20waiting%20list. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/p4Ed3Uszavc Follow Inga & Julie! Connect with Inga on LinkedIn:

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Ep. 30 | Healing Through Loss: Supporting Seniors...

EPAGA University ·

2022/01/24

We've all heard of the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. But we don't talk as much about how we can support someone throughout their experiences in these five stages, especially in our aging population. Join us this week as we dive into the stages of grief, what to expect from our loved ones when they are grieving, tips for how to support them, and a list of things to definitely avoid in your interactions with them moving forward in their healing process. 99%

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