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June 27, 2022

Caregiver Burnout and How to Heal

Caregiver burnout is real. It’s something to be taken very seriously. It can cause you physical harm. In this episode, my guest, Cait Donovan, and I discuss burnout. She has a ton of information to share that will help all …

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June 5, 2022

Dad's New Surprise Wife!

What happens when you find out that your lonely, long single parent suddenly has a new, (perhaps secret) love interest? Far too many times, questionable characters who don’t have the best intentions, steal the hearts, and de...

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May 17, 2022

Has your doctor overcharged you?

How do you fight what you think is an outrageous bill ? How common are medical billing errors ? How do you stop out-of-network charges ? How can you avoid getting an unexpectedly large medical bill ? What’s the No …

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May 6, 2022

Native Caregivers and Sprit Guides: Life Lessons and More.

"If you lead a good life, you’ll never really die ." Native First Nations Saying. If you care for someone you love long enough, chances are you’ll be there as they go through the process of dying. All cultures, communities, …

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April 4, 2022

How to Tell if Your Doctor is Lying to you.

How many times have you trusted those who appear to have greater authority over our major life care decisions – be they personal or for another family member? It’s surprising just how quickly a medical professional is forced to make …

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April 4, 2022

Fun with Funerals: Costs and Bargains (Part #2)

The funeral business is a business- something important to keep in mind. In this second episode, my friend Paulette Hamel, and I dig (pun intended) further into the funeral industry and highlight some key issues you should k...

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March 20, 2022

Fun with Funerals and Final Wishes - Part #1

Those final days right before your last breath aren’t the time to plan or hope that you’ll be sent off to the great beyond with special fanfare. You can, however, get that, and more, such as being set adrift at …

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March 14, 2022

How Medicare Works For, and Against You.

Medicare can be a confusing to anyone. When we need to help our parents out, many trip up along the way. Worse, the more we age the more we seem to trust. Such trust often leads well-intentioned folks to switch …

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Feb. 15, 2022

The Hollywood Caregiver

Are there lighter sides to being a caregiver? How can humor ease tension and boost your mood? Could a sense of humor be an essential part of being a good caregiver? What happens when a celebrated comedy sitcom writer, once...

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Feb. 3, 2022

Can the Doctor Take Your Home?

Host: Nancy May , Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or ...

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Jan. 24, 2022

How a CEO Faced Several Life and Death Crises.

Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or m...

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Dec. 31, 2021

The New School of Life, Living, and Dying Well.

Host: Nancy May , Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or ...

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Dec. 22, 2021

Creating a Better Life For Families, Generations, and Communities.

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away,...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Caregiver Survival Updates: Yale School of Medicine/Public Health

Show Host: Nancy May , Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Nov. 25, 2021

Finding A Great Home Healthcare Agency: You Don’t Have to Go It Alone.

Finding a good home healthcare agency can be a challenge for any family caregiver, especially for those living in suburban and rural areas. In this episode, I speak with two special guardian angels who seem to know just how r...

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Nov. 8, 2021

How to Change the Care Industry, Bit by Bit, For the Better.

Show Host: Nancy May , Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles awa...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Could Your Number be Up? Understand How Medical Responders Respond.

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Worth a Thousand Words! XOXOXO

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Help I've Been Guardianshiped!

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Reclaim Your Inner Strength and Energy

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Situational Awareness: Do You Know What You've Gotten Into?

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Hypnotherapy in the OR

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! E xpert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away...

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Oct. 17, 2021

Finding Home Again!

Show Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away,...

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