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The Whole Care Network

The Whole Care Network

On The Whole Care Network, We"re passionate about... Helping You Share Your Story We believe podcasts are a fantastic way for your story to be told in your own words and in your own voice. We believe it is through story-sharing where diversity meets the road to collaboration on a common cause. Our common cause is supporting caregivers, their care partners, and the care team before, during, and after caregiving ends. On The Whole Care Network, we feature a variety of shows and hosts who have a

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00:56:58

BREANA PATEL: Can AI Transform Long Term Care?

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

Could artificial intelligence be the solution to our eldercare crisis? In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the intersection of technology and compassionate care with Breana Patel, founder and CEO of Owie AI. The statistics are sobering – we're facing a projected shortage of half a million nurses within the next decade while our aging population grows exponentially. But Breana's innovative approach offers a ray of hope in what can seem like an overwhelming challenge. Her company is

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00:53:16

Essential Employee Benefits for Working Caregivers

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

Essential employee benefits for working caregivers. In this insightful episode, we explore into the critical intersection of caregiving responsibilities and career management. With a staggering 73% of employees juggling work and caregiving, it's essential to explore how workplaces can better support this significant portion of their workforce. We discuss leveraging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) as valuable tools for both employers and employees. For organizations, ERGs provide crucial

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00:59:00

Love Creatively: A Caregiver's Colorful Journey

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

This week, Ari Medrano delivers a powerful testament to the depth and complexity of caregiving. As a Mexican immigrant who came to the United States at age one, Ari's approach to caregiving is deeply rooted in her family's values of service, love, and compassion. Throughout the episode, she shares multiple experiences of caregiving, including caring for her cousin with bone cancer, a homeless woman named Teresa, her brother who was a victim of a violent crime, and her mother during critical

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00:41:07

Engaging the Remarkable Energy of Sound Baths and...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

Blending aromatherapy and sound bathing into the care of dying patients comes naturally to end of life doula and hospice nurse Carrie Oram. Carrie has witnessed deep, relaxing responses from clients as they experience the vibrations of Tibetan sound bowls. Regardless of diagnosis or disease progression, people who are at the end of their lives become more relaxed during treatments with aromatherapy. The benefits are many - calm, an elevated sense of happiness and wellbeing, comfort, connection

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00:22:48

Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger Do you know extensive research specifically focused on dementia caregivers is being conducted? Are you aware of innovative studies designed to equip family caregivers with navigation skills? Now you will, and you’ll be learning about valuable opportunities to strengthen your caregiving journey. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster

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00:17:03

What Really Happens When You File a Complaint at the...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

After filing formal complaints against the doctors who violated my husband’s patient rights, everything changed. In this episode, I share what happened next—how advocating for Gavin led to a new physician assistant, a new nurse, and finally, the right medications. It wasn’t easy, but standing my ground shifted the entire course of his care. Gavin was still in the hospital, newly reliant on a feeding tube and being checked for pneumonia—but for the first time in a while, it felt like we could

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00:46:10

Cyber Safety with Art Bowker

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

Art Bowker cares for his mother who is living with Alzheimer’s while juggling multiple careers, including one as a cybercrime expert. Art has over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and corrections and co-authored a book to help us protect vulnerable adults from cybercrimes and provides guidance on surviving a cyberattack. In this episode we chat about cybercrime (like pig butchering), what we can do to help prevent a financial catastrophe, hoarding, legal guardianship, and Art’s

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00:43:56

Help for Dementia Family Caregivers: Medicare's GUIDE...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

Dementia family caregivers face an overwhelming journey—without adequate support or resources. Supporting someone with dementia is a complex, emotional, exhausting journey. Yet, dementia family caregivers face this challenge without the coordinated support, training, or resources needed to provide the best care possible. But that’s beginning to change. On July 1st Medicare is launching a new, first-of-its-kind program called GUIDE—Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience—created to provide

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00:27:16

Survivor Autism Representation

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

In this episode, Sarah and Jeremy discuss the 48th season of "Survivor" and learn more about Eva Erickson, the first openly autistic contestant in the show's history. Check out all of our work at: Caregiver Chronicles | Stelmach Brown Media llc

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01:07:04

The Caregiver’s Spin Cycle: Lessons, Laughter, and...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

In this engaging episode, hosts Marianne Sciucco and Christy Byrne Yates are joined by fiction writer and caregiver,Alfredo Botello, and AlzAuthors’ acquisitions editor Ruth Stevens. Dive into a heartfelt and surprisingly humorous conversation as Alfredo discusses his novel, Spin Cycle, which explores the journey of a son caring for his mother with dementia. Alfredo, who transitioned from architect to screenwriter to novelist, and also runs a California dive bar, shares the inspiration behind

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00:28:42

Breaking the Silence How to Support Older Adults...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/06/15

In this heartfelt episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, we speak with Deborah Armstrong, a specialist in senior isolation and loneliness. Deborah sheds light on a reality many older adults face: feeling disconnected from their families and the world around them. Whether it’s an inability to relate to the fast-paced conversations of their children and grandchildren or the impact of cognitive or mental health issues, isolation often leads to deep sadness or depression. Deborah also

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00:29:50

Back to Hospice Basics - What You Need to Know About...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/24

We’re getting back to the basics of hospice, talking about Continuous Care with hospice nurse Gabby Jimenez of The Hospice Heart. Continuous care can be confusing. We’re talking about when it’s used, how it works, and where it happens.Here are some highlights from this episode: • Continuous Care (CC) is a level of care within the Medicare hospice benefit. It’s also called Crisis Care. • CC is used for symptom management and is managed by the hospice team in the patient’s residence. •

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00:29:44

Build a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/24

Is your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial for ensuring the best outcomes for your loved one. We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that creating a true partnership with care community staff can dramatically improve quality of care and reduce stress for everyone

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01:01:09

Unseen Care with Jess Ronne

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/24

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, Jess Ronne shares her powerful caregiving journey, from supporting her late husband through brain cancer to raising her son, Lucas, who lives with profound disabilities—alongside seven other children. Jess is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, podcast host, documentary producer, and passionate caregiver advocate. She opens up about the stark contrast in support she received during different caregiving seasons and how anger fueled her

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00:59:28

Exploring Family, Love, and Alzheimer’s Through...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/24

Welcome to a powerful episode of the AlzAuthors Podcast featuring acclaimed author Marita Golden and her novel, The Wide Circumference of Love, as part of the Aging & Amazing Book Club series. This engaging discussion dives into the storytelling craft, the nuances of family caregiving, and the realities of Alzheimer’s and dementia, especially in African American communities. An award-winning author of 22 books, Marita Golden shares her journey as a writer, from being a story-loving child

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00:28:55

Money, Mind, and Memory: Proactive Planning with...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/24

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with financial advisor Michael Lewis, who shares insightful perspectives on the intersection of brain health and financial planning. Michael points out that certain cognitive decline conditions can begin developing 7 to 10 years before any noticeable symptoms appear. With this in mind, he strongly recommends that just as we schedule annual physical checkups, we should also routinely assess our cognitive function. Proactive brain health screenings can

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00:18:39

WCNFleuncer Featuring Helen Bauer, RN from The Heart...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of the WCNfluencer podcast, Christopher MacLellan speaks with Helen Bauer from the Heart of Hospice podcast. Helen and Chris discuss the importance of hospice care, the role of teams in caregiving, and the evolving perspectives in hospice nursing. Helen's four-part series with the Sanford Medicine Palliative Care team is an added bonus. It features a variety of guests who bring to life their experiences with hospice and palliative care. Throughout the episode, Helen

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00:48:46

How to Thrive as a Sandwich Caregiver in 2025

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/15

Christy Byrne Yates of Alz Authors has experienced all the unique challenges of sandwich caregiving. Caring for both of her parents with neurodegenerative diseases (dementia and Alzheimer’s disease) while she raised young kids taught her lessons she now shares with other caregivers. In this open and honest conversation, Christy shares the good times and the struggles of her caregiving experience. Christy is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, author, speaker, and coach. In Building a Legacy

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00:25:41

Introduce and Integrate a Caregiver: Six Essential...

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/15

Adding a new caregiver to your support team can be a challenging transition, whether they're coming into your home, assisting your loved one who lives alone, or joining the care team in a memory care community. This transition can be particularly difficult for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia, as changes in routine can cause confusion and resistance. If your loved one doesn't think they need help (and let's be honest, many don't), don't give up too quickly. Be patient

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00:28:24

My Husband's PA Was Unprofessional & Nearly Killed Him.

The Whole Care Network ·

2025/05/15

In this raw and unfiltered episode of I Saved You. Now Do the Dishes, I walk you through the moment my husband finally faced what he’d been resisting: the need for a feeding tube. What should have been a moment of compassionate care turned into something else entirely—his physician assistant laughed, told him he made her job harder, and actually said we should pray to our lucky stars she could “work her magic” to get him a feeding tube. Unprofessional doesn’t even begin to cover it. I got in

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