Informed Eldercare » Caregiver http://www.informedeldercare.com Helping caregivers with information and resources Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:48:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2007 mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com (Informed Eldercare) mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com (Informed Eldercare) 1440 http://www.informedeldercare.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Informed Eldercare http://www.informedeldercare.com 144 144 Helping caregivers with information and resources Informed Eldercare Informed Eldercare mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Shopping Buddy – Seniors vs. Crime http://www.informedeldercare.com/shopping-buddy-seniors-vs-crime/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/shopping-buddy-seniors-vs-crime/#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:48:43 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=527 Those caring for seniors often find themselves assisting or making major purchases for their senior. Whether it’s a major appliance or even a car the caregiver can often find themselves in the middle of an important buying decision. The caregiver may want to be neutral and truly look out for the senior’s best interest. One of the best ways to make that happen is to have a neutral party to help them with the buying process. The Shopping Buddy Program is a special project with the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Florida.

This program not only helps seniors with making informed purchasing decisions but also assists in protecting them from fraud.  This program is free to the public and has other experienced seniors who volunteer their time and experience in helping the senior purchaser.

In this show Valerie Norton the office manager in the Regency Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Substation explains the Shopping Buddy Program for us.  She is a volunteer and liaison for between the program and Eldersource, the local area on aging.

Click here to listen to the podcast!


Here are some helpful resources:
Seniors vs. Crime 1 800 203-3099
Seniors vs. Crime in Jacksonville 904 721-6516
Book a Speaker (ask for Jax Regency Office) 904 412-8292

Senior Medicare Patrol – Questions or Complaints for Medicare Billing Fraud 1 866 357-6677

This episode of the Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource.  The show is produced by Bold City Media LLC., the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting.

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/shopping-buddy-seniors-vs-crime/feed/ 0 0:14:24 Those caring for seniors often find themselves assisting or making major purchases for their senior. Whether it’s a major appliance or even a car the caregiver can often find themselves in the middle of an important buying decision. The care[...] Those caring for seniors often find themselves assisting or making major purchases for their senior. Whether it’s a major appliance or even a car the caregiver can often find themselves in the middle of an important buying decision. The caregiver may want to be neutral and truly look out for the senior’s best interest. One of the best ways to make that happen is to have a neutral party to help them with the buying process. The Shopping Buddy Program is a special project with the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Florida. This program not only helps seniors with making informed purchasing decisions but also assists in protecting them from fraud.  This program is free to the public and has other experienced seniors who volunteer their time and experience in helping the senior purchaser. In this show Valerie Norton the office manager in the Regency Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Substation explains the Shopping Buddy Program for us.  She is a volunteer and liaison for between the program and Eldersource, the local area on aging. Click here to listen to the podcast! Here are some helpful resources: Seniors vs. Crime 1 800 203-3099 Seniors vs. Crime in Jacksonville 904 721-6516 Book a Speaker (ask for Jax Regency Office) 904 412-8292 Senior Medicare Patrol – Questions or Complaints for Medicare Billing Fraud 1 866 357-6677 This episode of the Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource.  The show is produced by Bold City Media LLC., the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting. Caregiver, Fraud mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Care Management For Seniors http://www.informedeldercare.com/care-management-for-seniors/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/care-management-for-seniors/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:52:58 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=499

Just like caring for a child for the first time, many caregivers find themselves caring for an elder for the first time.  With no experience or guidance they can feel overwhelmed, frustrated and uncertain that their care is right.  Caregivers want to make informed decisions not only for themselves but for the elder.  Enlisting the help of a professional Geriatric Care Manager alleviates all those concerns.

Many times a care manager can help the elder to stay in their home longer, maximize their resources, and give them a quality of care that is in the elder’s best interest.

In this show Nancy Allen with Solutions For Care, Inc.. explains how a care manager can help caregivers achieve their goals in caring for their elders.  She is also the author of the book Survivor – Ten Practical Steps to Survey Survival, a guidebook in home health care for seniors.  Nancy has over 25 years experience in home health and long term care for seniors.  She is a board certified specialist in home health by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has attained the highest level of certification as a geriatric care manager by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.

Click here to listen to the show!


Here are a few more resources:

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource the aging resource center in Northeast Florida.

This program is produced by Bold City Media LLC., the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting.

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/care-management-for-seniors/feed/ 0 0:20:23 Just like caring for a child for the first time, many caregivers find themselves caring for an elder for the first time.  With no experience or guidance they can feel overwhelmed, frustrated and uncertain that their care is right.  Caregivers want [...] Just like caring for a child for the first time, many caregivers find themselves caring for an elder for the first time.  With no experience or guidance they can feel overwhelmed, frustrated and uncertain that their care is right.  Caregivers want to make informed decisions not only for themselves but for the elder.  Enlisting the help of a professional Geriatric Care Manager alleviates all those concerns. Many times a care manager can help the elder to stay in their home longer, maximize their resources, and give them a quality of care that is in the elder’s best interest. In this show Nancy Allen with Solutions For Care, Inc.. explains how a care manager can help caregivers achieve their goals in caring for their elders.  She is also the author of the book Survivor – Ten Practical Steps to Survey Survival, a guidebook in home health care for seniors.  Nancy has over 25 years experience in home health and long term care for seniors.  She is a board certified specialist in home health by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has attained the highest level of certification as a geriatric care manager by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. Click here to listen to the show! Here are a few more resources: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers Solutions For Care The Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource the aging resource center in Northeast Florida. This program is produced by Bold City Media LLC., the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting. Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Virtual Dementia Tour – The Video http://www.informedeldercare.com/virtual-dementia-tour-the-video/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/virtual-dementia-tour-the-video/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:47:21 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=449 Virtual Dementia Tour
In 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did a study and found that nearly 5.3 millions people suffer each year from Dementia. One of the greatest tools in fighting Dementia is understanding the effects. In this episode Nicole Wolfson Director of Community Relations for Sunrise Senior Living facilitates a tour to help individuals understand these effects of Dementia. When participants take the tour their sense of touch, vision and hearing is impaired and simulates the effects of dementia.

Watch the video right here on this player!

For more information, here are a few more links:
SecondWind.org
Living with Alzheimers

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource. It is produced by Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting!

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/virtual-dementia-tour-the-video/feed/ 0 0:05:54 In 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did a study and found that nearly 5.3 millions people suffer each year from Dementia. One of the greatest tools in fighting Dementia is understanding the effects. In this episode Nicole Wolfs[...] In 2009 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did a study and found that nearly 5.3 millions people suffer each year from Dementia. One of the greatest tools in fighting Dementia is understanding the effects. In this episode Nicole Wolfson Director of Community Relations for Sunrise Senior Living facilitates a tour to help individuals understand these effects of Dementia. When participants take the tour their sense of touch, vision and hearing is impaired and simulates the effects of dementia. Watch the video right here on this player! For more information, here are a few more links: SecondWind.org Living with Alzheimers The Informed Eldercare Podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource. It is produced by Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting! Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Medicare Fraud http://www.informedeldercare.com/medicare-fraud/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/medicare-fraud/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:05:05 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=363

If you or someone you know is using Medicare for their health insurance needs not only is the costs of Medicare in jeopardy but the coverage itself.

“Medicare has at least $80 billion worth of fraud a year. That’s a full 20 percent of every dollar that’s spent on Medicare goes to fraud.”

This was reported by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. in an interview on the Aug. 24 edition of Fox News Channel’s On the Record With Greta Van Susteren. Not only is this important to the agencies supplying this service but the recipients of the insurance. Medicare Fraud raises health care costs and prevents many from receiving the products or services they really need.

In addition Medicare recipients may find themselves vulnerable to the people perpetrating this fraud.

In this episode Stephen Quindoza with IntegriGuard provides vital information to help you protect your Medicare coverage.

Click here to listen to the podcast!

This podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource.

Here are some other helpful numbers
1 800-MEDICARE
1 800-HHS-TIPS
1 866-417-2078 HOTLINE
1 866 357-6677 SMP HOTLINE

Here is Steve Kroft’s story on 60 minutes

Watch CBS News Videos Online

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is produced by Bold City Media LLC, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting.

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/medicare-fraud/feed/ 0 0:19:11 If you or someone you know is using Medicare for their health insurance needs not only is the costs of Medicare in jeopardy but the coverage itself. “Medicare has at least $80 billion worth of fraud a year. That’s a full 20 percent of e[...] If you or someone you know is using Medicare for their health insurance needs not only is the costs of Medicare in jeopardy but the coverage itself. “Medicare has at least $80 billion worth of fraud a year. That’s a full 20 percent of every dollar that’s spent on Medicare goes to fraud.” This was reported by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. in an interview on the Aug. 24 edition of Fox News Channel’s On the Record With Greta Van Susteren. Not only is this important to the agencies supplying this service but the recipients of the insurance. Medicare Fraud raises health care costs and prevents many from receiving the products or services they really need. In addition Medicare recipients may find themselves vulnerable to the people perpetrating this fraud. In this episode Stephen Quindoza with IntegriGuard provides vital information to help you protect your Medicare coverage. Click here to listen to the podcast! This podcast is sponsored in part by Eldersource. Here are some other helpful numbers 1 800-MEDICARE 1 800-HHS-TIPS 1 866-417-2078 HOTLINE 1 866 357-6677 SMP HOTLINE Here is Steve Kroft’s story on 60 minutes Watch CBS News Videos Online The Informed Eldercare Podcast is produced by Bold City Media LLC, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting. Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Free Caregiver Workshop http://www.informedeldercare.com/free-caregiver-workshop/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/free-caregiver-workshop/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:47:23 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=378

On Saturday January 30, Community Hospice of Northeast Florida will be hosting a free caregiver workshop for caregivers. At this workshop you can expect to receive information from experts as well as great stories to help you with the exhausting and sometimes difficult role as a caregiver.

Look at the sessions that are being offered:

  • Caring for the Caregiver
  • Balancing Work with Caregiving
  • Understanding Advance Directives
  • Managing the Challenging Behaviors of the Alzheimer’s Patient
  • Choosing a Long Term Care Facility
  • Medication Management
  • Nutrition for Seniors
  • Preservation of Assets in the Medicaid Process

Free Adult Day Care provided. Chances to win a door prize. Additional information from vendors on hand.

When: Saturday January 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Where: Ramada Inn-Mandarin 3130 Hartley Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32257 MapTo register contact: Nikki Tubig at 904 807-1225

Click on this free download for more information.

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/free-caregiver-workshop/feed/ 0 Senior Driving Test – Watch The Preview http://www.informedeldercare.com/senior-driving-test-watch-the-preview/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/senior-driving-test-watch-the-preview/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:27:06 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=282 Here is a preview of our new show which features the CarFit program. This free educational program offered by Eldersource and the Area on Health Education Center in Jacksonville Florida helps seniors to discover how fitting in their car can help them maintain and improve their driving. Using a 12 point checklist, CarFit helps them stay safe and mobile. Be watching for the new video!

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/senior-driving-test-watch-the-preview/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Here is a preview of our new show which features the CarFit program. This free educational program offered by Eldersource and the Area on Health Education Center in Jacksonville Florida helps seniors to discover how fitting in their car can help the[...] Here is a preview of our new show which features the CarFit program. This free educational program offered by Eldersource and the Area on Health Education Center in Jacksonville Florida helps seniors to discover how fitting in their car can help them maintain and improve their driving. Using a 12 point checklist, CarFit helps them stay safe and mobile. Be watching for the new video! mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Stories of a Caregiver Part 2 of 2 http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-2-of-2/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-2-of-2/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:07:06 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=145
In addition to your job, your family, your dreams, you experience a whole range of circumstances that can take your emotions to the bitter end while being a caregiver.

In this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast, our guest speaker is Carol O’Dell. She is the author of Mothering Mother. Carol describes what it was like from day to day chores to the emotional and personal feelings she went through while caring and loving her mother. Carol also describes those experiences as the fondest and greatest memories she has of her mother. Her stories bring healing and understanding to anyone who has ever been a caregiver.

This presentation was recorded at the Caring For The Caregiver workshop provided by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida.

Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast.

Listen to this podcast right here on this player!

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is produced by BOLD CITY MEDIA, the only company in Jacksonville, Florida specializing in podcasting.

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-2-of-2/feed/ 0 0:18:32 In addition to your job, your family, your dreams, you experience a whole range of circumstances that can take your emotions to the bitter end while being a caregiver. In this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast, our guest speaker is Carol[...] In addition to your job, your family, your dreams, you experience a whole range of circumstances that can take your emotions to the bitter end while being a caregiver. In this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast, our guest speaker is Carol O’Dell. She is the author of Mothering Mother. Carol describes what it was like from day to day chores to the emotional and personal feelings she went through while caring and loving her mother. Carol also describes those experiences as the fondest and greatest memories she has of her mother. Her stories bring healing and understanding to anyone who has ever been a caregiver. This presentation was recorded at the Caring For The Caregiver workshop provided by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast. Listen to this podcast right here on this player! The Informed Eldercare Podcast is produced by BOLD CITY MEDIA, the only company in Jacksonville, Florida specializing in podcasting. Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Stories of a Caregiver – Part 1 of 2 http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-1-of-2/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-1-of-2/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:57:14 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=136

In this episode our guest Carol O’Dell author of “Mothering Mother” describes what she learned and the growth she experienced while loving and caring for her mother. Carol’s charismatic storytelling bring laughter and healing to those who are currently or who have ever been a caregiver of an elder.

Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast.

Listen to this podcast right here on this player!

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting!

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/stories-of-a-caregiver-part-1-of-2/feed/ 0 0:19:35 In this episode our guest Carol O’Dell author of “Mothering Mother” describes what she learned and the growth she experienced while loving and caring for her mother. Carol’s charismatic storytelling bring laughter and heali[...] In this episode our guest Carol O’Dell author of “Mothering Mother” describes what she learned and the growth she experienced while loving and caring for her mother. Carol’s charismatic storytelling bring laughter and healing to those who are currently or who have ever been a caregiver of an elder. Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast. Listen to this podcast right here on this player! The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting! Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Spiritual Aspects of a Caregiver http://www.informedeldercare.com/spiritual-aspects-of-a-caregiver/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/spiritual-aspects-of-a-caregiver/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:49:48 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=128

Sometimes, it can seem too tough to go.

In this episode Florence Brannon who is the staff chaplain at Shand Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida explains that whether your caring for someone with Alzheimers-Dementia,Heart Disease, or someone in a wheelchair; knowing the common bond you have for that person is love and that same love is the reason God put you there.

Florence goes on to explain that although being a caregiver can be difficult, understand that God is able to see you through anything you’ll ever have to go through.

Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast.

Listen to the podcast right here on this player!

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting!

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/spiritual-aspects-of-a-caregiver/feed/ 0 0:24:45 Sometimes, it can seem too tough to go. In this episode Florence Brannon who is the staff chaplain at Shand Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida explains that whether your caring for someone with Alzheimers-Dementia,Heart Disease, or someone in a whe[...] Sometimes, it can seem too tough to go. In this episode Florence Brannon who is the staff chaplain at Shand Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida explains that whether your caring for someone with Alzheimers-Dementia,Heart Disease, or someone in a wheelchair; knowing the common bond you have for that person is love and that same love is the reason God put you there. Florence goes on to explain that although being a caregiver can be difficult, understand that God is able to see you through anything you’ll ever have to go through. Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast. Listen to the podcast right here on this player! The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting! Caregiver, Spirituality mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no Caring for the Caregiver http://www.informedeldercare.com/caring-for-the-caregiver/ http://www.informedeldercare.com/caring-for-the-caregiver/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:47:38 +0000 Marc Krevo http://www.informedeldercare.com/?p=122

Caregivers need to care for themselves too. In this episode Linda Riesterer explains the special needs of a caregiver; the impact of stress and better ways to manage that stress as well as taking care of yourself.

This workshop was presented by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida titled “Caring For The Caregiver.”

Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast.

Listen to the podcast right here on this player!

The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting!

]]> http://www.informedeldercare.com/caring-for-the-caregiver/feed/ 0 0:34:12 Caregivers need to care for themselves too. In this episode Linda Riesterer explains the special needs of a caregiver; the impact of stress and better ways to manage that stress as well as taking care of yourself. This workshop was presented by C[...] Caregivers need to care for themselves too. In this episode Linda Riesterer explains the special needs of a caregiver; the impact of stress and better ways to manage that stress as well as taking care of yourself. This workshop was presented by Community Hospice of Northeast Florida titled “Caring For The Caregiver.” Eldersource in association with Bold City Media is proud to sponsor this episode of The Informed Eldercare Podcast. Listen to the podcast right here on this player! The Informed Eldercare Podcast is a production of Bold City Media, the only company in Jacksonville Florida specializing in Podcasting! Caregiver mkrevo@boldcitymedia.com no no