When the love of his life had a stroke, Dave Nassaney quickly fell into the role of caregiver, uncertain of what the future was going to bring. Determined to beat the alarming statistic of caregivers dying before their loved one, two decades later, Dave is “The Caregiver’s Caregiver” using every platform available to share their love story and help others find success in the caregiver role. Dave shares his C.A.R.E. formula and encourages people to stay away from guilt. Guilt is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die. He emphasizes the importance of not allowing yourself to be ..read more

One of the greatest fears we have is the day the person living with dementia doesn't recognize us. While there is really nothing that can prepare us for this moment, there was a progression of things I noticed with my mother in law, Sherry, that led up to it. While the brutal reality of this moment stings and cannot truly be prepared for, the work that we do here with Inspired Caring around knowing ourselves, learning how to feel our emotions, being mindful, and having present moment awareness, helps us navigate through this experience. In this episode, I share the stages of what I noticed and ..read more

Wendy Tridle's company, Organize by Design, helps people tackle the big move from their home to a senior living community by providing a lot of understanding and hand-holding along the way. Wendy shares that the biggest regret she hears from seniors who move to senior living is that they waited so long to make the move. They wish they had taken advantage of their senior living community sooner. Death, illness, divorce, and job loss may spur on a big move, where emotions are already running high. Her mediation certification has helped many families manage the discomfort of tough situations like ..read more

Rachelle turned her love of cleaning and organization into her passion for helping people feel comfortable and relaxed in their homes. What she has discovered is decluttering is not just about making spaces look beautiful. Her process helps people live their lives with intention, so they can focus on what is most important to them. Rachelle shares practical steps and unique strategies on how to move through belongings. She has found that It is easier for people to lighten the burden of stuff in their homes when they start by organizing items. This helps people know what they have and makes it ..read more

Two of the most daunting tasks people face are the decision to move out of a home they've lived in a long time and how to manage all of their stuff. Patti shares that the clutter, loss of independence, and fear of change are what hold many people back from making a move to a smaller space. Patti offers some tips about how to better age in place. Like being sure to have the right environment set up, which can include things like paint color to distinguish rooms, handrails, and pulling up throw rugs. Her perspective that your home/space is supposed to serve you for a certain chapter of your life ..read more

The hospital can be a scary and confusing place so after 15 years of treating patients, Hospitalist, Dr. Monique Nugent, wrote the book on how to have a more successful hospital stay! Prescription for Admission will help you receive better treatment and improve your experience at the hospital. This complete guide provides the critical information you need to navigate the hospital—so you can stay calm, feel confident, and focus on healing after a health crisis. In this episode, she talks about: Not all hospitals can do everything you may need, it depends on which type you are in. Knowing where ..read more

When Robin's brother and dad passed away within 5 days of each other she became the primary caregiver for her mother. Knowing her mom's neighbors and friends helped her manage a year of caregiving from a distance then after a year of managing things from out of State, she asked her mom to move closer to her. It was a hard conversation but a pivotal point in their relationship allowing them to have 3 wonderful years together. Robin talks about how even with a parent in Assisted Living, we are still active care partners. She shares how she lost herself and what she did to save her sanity and hea ..read more

Candace has been caring for her bipolar mother her entire life. The difference with FTD (frontotemporal dementia) is that, unlike a bipolar episode, the care required never ends. Isolation comes fast when caring for a family member. When the world shut down in 2020, she knew the isolation would be a temporary challenge for others, but it is an ongoing reality for family caregivers. In this episode, Candace shares how learning to read her mother's body language has been a game-changer in how they manage their days. "Behavior is communication" and being a detective has helped them be more succes ..read more

Movement in our body is imperative for us to age well and it is never too soon, or too late, to get started! Betsy Spieler is a Physical Therapist who while working in a Nursing Home, saw the need to reach people in the community sooner. In May 2022 she co-founded UBStronger 55+ in Omaha to further fulfill her passion for helping older adults regain and maintain their independence, develop resiliency and increase vitality through a contemporary, research-based approach to fitness for older adults.  In this episode, Betsy and I discuss 2 options for your health. 1) The benefits of Phy ..read more

Dreamweaver Foundation is on a mission to help older adults realize their dreams and connect with hope! They do this through 2 primary programs. 1) They make dreams come true for terminally ill seniors living in senior care communities. These dreams may be something as simple as a themed birthday party, a visit with a family member they haven't seen in a while, or even a trip to Florida. No dream is too small or too big for Dreamweaver to help with! Having these dreams come true has been known to spark hope and purpose for the person receiving them and create lasting memories for families. 2 ..read more