Whole Care Network

There is an old adage that says the way to someone's heart is through their stomach! In Episode 3, we visit with Executive Chef Ken Wilbanks and discuss the importance of proper nutrition for seniors. We cover the variety of foods The Palace Gardens offers for residents, "brain food" for dementia residents and how Chef Ken and his staff cook from the heart! Your mouth will be watering after hearing about all the delectable delights Chef Ken offers to the residents at The Palace Gardens.

Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Paula Zackeru about resiliency and going on with life after losing her brother, her husband and her Dad all within 17 months. Paula talks about creating her travel company, Sapphire Tours and the happiness she gets when providing people with a true New York City experience. She also shares a fun tale about the day NYC closed due to snow and what she did to make her customers have a "bluetiful" experience despite the weather. This podcast will show you what resiliency after loss looks like, for sure. Prepare to be inspired.

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares how her Shih Tzu Shadow improves her health and happiness. Learn how pets truly help make our lives better.

Matt welcomes a VERY special guest to share her experinces and advice as a former dementia care partner. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_25 . Epiosde brought to you by Trails End Popcorn www.trails-end.com (see notes).

Studies have shown one of the major concerns people have as we age is losing our independence and being isolated. In Episode 2, we visit with Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director and Frank Dunbar, Activities Director for Assisted Living residents and discuss the variety of activities to enhance socialization while building a strong sense of community with the residents. You'll also hear about a wonderful weekly program called "keeping up with Frank" which has more attendance than bingo! Listen in and learn how The Palace Gardens makes it easy for a family to move in and be part of the community!

In Episode 1, we feature Elizabeth Martinez, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jennifer Almodovar, Memory Care Activities Director. Elizabeth and Jennifer will introduce you to the overall services and amenities offered at The Palace Gardens, while exploring the benefits of moving to an Assisted Living Community. The Palace Gardens is one, of only five Senior Living Communities in the state of Florida accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). That is a very big deal! Throughout the podcast not only will hear the love and care Elizabeth and Jennifer have for their residents, you will also hear the love and passion they both have for their jobs which is why The Palace Group is one of only 39 companies in the world were selected for the Gallup Great Workplace Award “reserved for the world’s most extraordinary workplaces.” Listen in and learn how The Palace Gardens makes it easy for your family to move in and be part of the community!

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Janet Fouts who was first introduced to caregiving with her aging parents and has spent the last dozen years caring for her partner with breast cancer. Janet recognized she experienced depression and caregiver burnout and in this episode she shares about how mindfulness, meditation, and highlighting the caregiving stories of others in her book have helped her return to her happy place. She is so intentional in helping others on their caregiving journey that she is offering her book as a free download for the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast listeners.

Chris MacLellan, founder of the Whole Care Network, shares his story about caregiving, lessons learned and giving back to the caregiving community.

Join Bluetiful host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she interviews McKayl Novak on her job working in Promotions and Fan Engagement with the NY Jets, her goal to make a positive impact on everyone she meets and the ultimate job she someday dreams of doing! You will be entertained by McKayl's quick wit and your heart will be warmed by her positivity. Listen as she chats about being the youngest of three and the only girl and how that made her love being the center of attention. This young lady is going to take the world by storm on her quest to impact the lives of everyone she meets. Prepare for a healthy dose of positivity as you listen...

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares the steps she took to begin to be intentional about her self-care while caregiving. She breaks up the process into eight themes that she evolved into a 8 week action plan that is available for family caregivers in the Happy Healthy Caregiver Community (currently complimentary). She also shares about her writing journey and the book she is currently working on.

Matt discusses the issues and opportunities after a loved one with dementia passes away. Show notes: https://goo.gl/SFvhpD

Janet Fouts has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and a caregiver for her partner, diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 12 years ago. The combination left her burning the candle at both ends; burnout comes quickly and stays. Over time, Janet discovered how to use mindfulness to reduces stress and anxiety. Now Janet brings what she has learned to other caregivers, through book "When Life Hit's The Fan - A mindful guide to Caring For Yourself While Caregiver for Others" sot that caregivers can be their best selves and take good care of themselves, too. Listen in and learn how Janet Fouts is using mindfulness as a way to create Healing Ties all around us!

Janet Fouts has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and a caregiver for her partner, diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 12 years ago. The combination left her burning the candle at both ends; burnout comes quickly and stays. Over time, Janet discovered how to use mindfulness to reduces stress and anxiety. Now Janet brings what she has learned to other caregivers, through book "When Life Hit's The Fan - A mindful guide to Caring For Yourself While Caregiver for Others" sot that caregivers can be their best selves and take good care of themselves, too. Listen in and learn how Janet Fouts is using mindfulness as a way to create Healing Ties all around us!

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Ryan McEniff who quit his job and moved states away to help his parents after his mom was diagnosed with cancer. His experiences with caregiving led to a career change - he now owns a home health care business. In this show, Ryan and host Elizabeth discuss coping with grief, podcasting, and finding the positives in a negative situation.

While in the midst of caregiving we are all looking for the one tool that will make our caregiving day just a little less worrisome. And with technology changing the way we live at an alarming rate, what if the two collided? On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest is Jerry Wilmink from CarePredict. CarePredict is changing the way we care so caregivers can worry less, while catching indicators that impact care. Listen in and learn how Jerry Wilmink and the entire team at Care Predict are creating Healing Ties all around us!

While in the midst of caregiving we are all looking for the one tool that will make our caregiving day just a little less worrisome. And with technology changing the way we live at an alarming rate, what if the two collided? On this episode of Healing Ties, my guest is Jerry Wilmink from CarePredict. CarePredict is changing the way we care so caregivers can worry less, while catching indicators that impact care. Listen in and learn how Jerry Wilmink and the entire team at Care Predict are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Support for caregivers is out there - you just have to know where and how to look. In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares 10 different paths where you can find support. Both in-person and online options are available.

In this episode, host Elizabeth Miller shares some of her favorite services, products and books that have helped her on her caregiving and self-care journey. She also shares products that have have helped her mom.

Sally White, Executive Director of Iona Senior Services in Washington, DC, talks about the many services her organization provides to help residents and their families respond to the challenges of aging. How wonderful it would be to have an Iona everywhere!

Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Christine Rucci, a woman who, following a car accident in the early 1980's has endured 30+ facial surgeries as a result. Christine talks about her life, the highs, and lows following the surgeries and the psychological impact of it all. Today she works as a nurse and talks openly about how her experience and the challenges that she has overcome have made her incredibly empathetic. This show is a range of emotions but whether you are hearing the lows or the highs, one thing is consistent, and that is the strength, intelligence, positivity and both inner and outer beauty of Christine. This is an episode you won't want to miss.