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Presentations to provide information and resources for caregivers to become more successful and effective in their responsibilities.
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Guest:Stephanie Hall, Angelina TaylorHosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-LambKey Topics Covered:The realities of caregiving for veterans and military familiesMental health, burnout, and finding balance as a caregiverThe importance of respite, connection, and peer supportHow advocacy turns lived experience into community changeHidden Heroes and Warriors & Caregivers United resources Resources Mentioned:Warriors and Caregivers United (WACU)Hidden Heroes – Elizabeth Dole FoundationMichigan Veterans Affairs AgencyVeteran Navigators (MDHHS)Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semirc.orgNeighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Jim Manje Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Key Topics Covered:Understanding the dementia journey and early-onset Alzheimer’sNavigating denial, stigma, and caregiver isolationThe importance of dementia education in communitiesHow to support caregivers through awareness and compassionThe mission and growth of Dementia Friendly ServicesInnovative programs like Memory Cafes and dementia-friendly movies Resources Mentioned:Dementia Friendly Services (formerly Dementia Friendly Saline)Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semirc.orgNeighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest:Marty Fischhoff, Grace Burns Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-LambResources Mentioned:Detroit PBSSoutheast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semirc.orgNeighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org Key Topics Covered:The power of storytelling in caregiving awarenessBalancing professional care work with family caregivingMental and emotional health for caregiversBuilding supportive communities and media partnershipsThe role of empathy in both home and professional care Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Lisa and Dionne BraddixHosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin LambTopics CoveredThe Braddix sisters’ caregiving journey from supporting their mother through breast cancer to now caring for their fatherBalancing remote work, graduate school, and family caregivingManaging the emotional and logistical challenges of long-distance caregivingNavigating healthcare systems, insurance, and VA benefitsMaintaining healthy sibling dynamics and communicationThe importance of self-care, grace, and shared responsibilityHow community, friendship networks, and supportive facilities play a role in caregiver successResources MentionedSenior Regional Collaborative (SRC)www.serc.orginfo@miseniors.org | ☎ 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Elder Law & Advocacy Centerwww.nlsmichigan.org☎ 313-937-8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, Kristie and Antonia sit down with Damaris, founder of Make Me Over Ministry. Damaris shares her journey of becoming a caregiver at just 15, balancing faith, family, and self-care. She opens up about the challenges of caregiving as a young adult, the cultural expectations placed on Black women, and how she found joy through ministry and creative expression.
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Guest: Misha Stallworth West, Program Office, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. FoundationHosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin LambTopics CoveredThe Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s strategy for supporting caregiversDifferences in needs between paid and family caregiversFunding community-based organizations and infrastructureEquity and cultural relevance in caregiving initiativesHow philanthropy can shift public narratives about caregivingThe power of listening tours and community-rooted grantmakingResources MentionedThe Ralph C. Wilson Jr. FoundationWebsite: https://www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org/our-focus/caregivers/Caregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.orgSenior Regional CollaborativeWebsite: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy Center:Website: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313-937-8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Amanda Sears, Chief Community Impact Officer at The Senior Alliance (TSA)Hosted by: Kristie King Topics Covered:Overview of The Senior Alliance (TSA) and its service regionThe development and impact of the Caregiving Haven resource hubCulturally tailored caregiver guides for Black, Arab-American, and Hispanic communitiesThe EXHALE program with ACCESS: caregiver innovation, education, and respiteTSA’s online advocacy tool and importance of civic engagementAmanda’s personal and professional journey in eldercare and equityPractical self-care reminders for caregiversResources Mentioned:The Senior AllianceWebsite: www.thesenioralliance.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/theseniorallianceInstagram: @senioralliance Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAA1C YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheSeniorAllianceEXHALE Caregiver Program with ACCESS: www.accesscommunity.org/human-services/caregiving-servicesCaregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.orgSenior Regional CollaborativeWebsite: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy Center:Website: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313-937-8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Kea Norrell-Aitch, LPCHosted by: Kristie King, Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Senior Regional CollaborativeTopics Covered:What youth mental health looks like today, especially in DetroitThe impact of chronic stress and trauma on adolescentsHow 4-H Healthy Living and Youth Mental Health First Aid programs workWhy caregivers often miss the signs of emotional distressWhat caregivers can do to better support the young people in their livesThe importance of youth-led programs and safe spaces in schoolsResources Mentioned:MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/ Contact Kea: kea@msu.eduCaregiver support: www.semisrc.org | info@miseniors.org | 888-341-8593 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Romona Greenlee, Paraprofessional and Grandparent CaregiverHosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin LambTopics Covered:The reality of grandparents raising grandchildrenNavigating school systems, social services, and housing as a caregiverHow caregiving affects physical and emotional healthThe challenges of accessing financial support and reliable resourcesThe importance of community, patience, and prayerAdvice for other kinship caregiversResources Mentioned:Empower Circle MeetingsRuth Peterson Center90 Joslin Street, Pontiac, MIMeets once a monthContact Information:Email: socialcircle032@gmail.comPhone: (313) 979-0371Senior Regional CollaborativeWebsite: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal ServicesElder Law and Advocacy CenterWebsite: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313-937-8291Caregiver Conversations Podcast – caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit City Council – District 3Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin LambTopics Covered:How Councilmember Benson’s personal caregiving story shapes his public serviceThe role of City Council in supporting seniors and caregiversCurrent efforts to make Detroit more age- and caregiver-friendlyThe importance of neighborhood engagement and intergenerational careElder-focused resources and pop-up clinics for legal assistanceHow the community can get involved and advocate for aging DetroitersResources Mentioned:Elder Law & Advocacy Center – Pop-Up Legal ClinicDetroit Public Library (Main Branch)Every 3rd Thursday of the month | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMFree legal consultations for older adultsSenior Regional CollaborativeWebsite: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy CenterWebsite: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313-937-8291Caregiver Conversations PodcastEmail: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode NotesGuest: Dr. Florence Johnson, Clinical Scholar and Research Fellow, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Institute for Healthcare Policy and InnovationHosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin LambTopics Covered:Dr. Johnson’s personal caregiving journey and inspiration for her researchEarly signs of dementia and what families should watch forCultural stigma and caregiver isolation in Black communitiesHow dementia impacts caregivers emotionally, physically, and sociallyThe importance of routine, validation, and music therapy in dementia careBurnout, guilt, and the physical health risks for caregiversChallenges Black caregivers face in seeking and accepting helpThe need for caregiver inclusion in healthcare systems and discharge planningCreating safe spaces for caregivers to share and access resourcesThe role of clinical trials and Black brain health researchEncouragement for Black families to participate in caregiving researchDr. Johnson’s call to center caregivers’ voices in interventionsResources Mentioned:Dr. Florence Johnson Email: fujohnso@umich.eduLinkedIn: Florence JohnsonCaregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.orgSenior Regional Collaborative:Website: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services – Elder Law and Advocacy Center:Website: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313-937-8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Phyllis Edwards, Executive Director, Bridging Communities Inc.Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered:The need for accessible, affordable housing for older adultsSafety hazards in the home and how they contribute to displacementAge in Place programs and modifications that make a differenceThe role of income insecurity in housing stabilityHow caregiving and community support intersectWhy policy and education are critical for lasting solutionsWays to get involved and advocate for aging DetroitersResources Mentioned:Bridging Communities Inc. – https://www.bridgingcommunities.orgCaregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org Senior Regional Collaborative:Website: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services:Elder Law and Advocacy Center:Website: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313- 937- 8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode NotesGuest: Dr. Gwen Graddy, Director Medical Education at PACE Southeast MichiganHosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered:What defines a caregiver and why many don’t identify as oneThe crucial role of informal caregivers in the healthcare systemNational statistics on unpaid caregiving and its economic impactCaregiver burnout: warning signs and why self-care is essentialThe importance of including caregivers in medical documentationAdvocacy for systems change and policy-level supportPlanning ahead vs. crisis-driven caregiving decisionsThe PACE model as a national example of holistic care.Guest Contact Information:Dr. Gwen Graddy, Director of Medical Education, PACE Southeast MichiganWebsite: www.pacesemi.orgCaregiver Conversations Podcast: caregiverpodcast@miseniors.org Senior Regional Collaborative:Website: www.semisrc.orgEmail: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services:Elder Law and Advocacy Center:Website: www.nlsmichigan.orgPhone: 313- 937- 8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode Notes:Guest: Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns at Caring Across GenerationsKey Themes & TopicsPersonal Connection to Caregiving: Nicole shares her family’s experience with caregiving and how it shaped her path in policy and advocacy work.Care as Infrastructure: Why caregiving should be seen as a critical part of our national economy—and what’s at stake when it’s not.Policy and Legislative Priorities: Insight into current federal initiatives, including the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers.The Role of Storytelling in Advocacy: How personal caregiving stories help influence policy and change public perception.Empowering Caregivers to Take Action: Resources and encouragement for caregivers to engage in advocacy at all levels.Contact Information:Caring Across GenerationsWebsite: www.caringacross.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/caringacrossgenerationsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caringacrossgen/?hl=enTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/CaringAcrossGenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carexgensSoutheast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC): Email: www.semisrc.orgPhone: (888) 341-8593Elder Law and Advocacy Center (ELAC) : Phone: (313) 937-8291, nlsmichigan.org/elder-law/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Alexandra “Ally” Hunter, Virtual Care Consultant at Henry Ford HealthTopics: Telehealth, digital access, and how caregivers can confidently navigate virtual healthcareKey topics discussed:What telehealth is (and what it isn’t)Why digital equity matters in healthcareCommon access barriers: internet, devices, tech skillsThe role of community partnerships in bridging the digital dividePractical caregiver tips: from proxy access to appointment planningFree online resources for digital skill-buildingHenry Ford Health’s approach to digital inclusion and telehealth innovationContact Information:Henry Ford Virtual Care Website: www.henryford.com/virtualcareAlly Hunter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allyhunter/Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC): Email: www.semisrc.orgPhone: (888) 341-8593Elder Law and Advocacy Center (ELAC) : Phone: (313) 937-8291, nlsmichigan.org/elder-law/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Guest: Amber Boone, entrepreneur, speaker, caregiver, and content creatorHosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered:Becoming a caregiver under unexpected circumstancesNavigating the child welfare system as a grandparentThe emotional toll of caring for a child while supporting an adult child in recoverySocial media as an outlet for advocacy and healingThe power of resilience, advocacy, and unconditional loveFollow Amber:Instagram | TikTok: @GetRealWithABWebsite: amberboone.netResources:Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative: 888-341-8593 and learn more at https://semisrc.orgElder Law and Advocacy Center: www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Caregiving JourneyLora shares her story caring for both parents and now her sisterTalks about denial, emotional shifts, and adjusting expectationsFamily DynamicsNavigating sibling roles and responsibilityFocusing on the care recipient over family tensionSelf-Care & RespiteImportance of rest, routines, and time for yourselfEncouragement to prioritize well-being without guiltMental Health & MindsetAddressing generational resistance to therapyStaying positive, practicing self-love, and setting boundariesCaregiver Tools & Final ReflectionsNo one-size-fits-all approach—use what worksDon’t be afraid to ask for help and share your journeyLearn MoreConnect with Lora through the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan: lstafford@nkfm.orgLearn more about caregiving resources at: www.semisrc.orgContact us: info@miseniors.org | 888-341-8593 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, we cover:Dr. Samuel White II’s personal caregiving journeyWhat spiritual care means in the context of aging and caregivingSigns and symptoms of caregiver burnout and compassion fatigueHow caregivers can center themselves spiritually and emotionallyThe role of emotional awareness, boundaries, and love in caregivingFive key spiritual care tools: Listening, Learning, Loving, Life Review, LogotherapyWhy “eat your dessert first” is Dr. White’s favorite advice for caregiversHow caregivers can work through guilt and embrace joy in their journey📚 Learn more about Dr. White’s books (available on Amazon):Aging Gracefully: Spiritual Care for Aging AdultsIt Is Well With My Soul: Spiritual Care for the DyingDr. Samuel White IIWebsite: agapechurchwebsite.comSoutheast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)Website: www.semisrc.org Email: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan - Elder Law & Advocacy Center (NLS)Phone: (313) 964-1975Website: www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this second installment of our two-part conversation, Dr. Zippy Alba returns to continue exploring how caregivers can create joy from within, even in the midst of daily challenges. Hosts Kristie and Antonia talk with Dr. Zippy about mindset shifts, practical tools for emotional regulation, and how happiness can be cultivated intentionally, no matter your circumstances.Learn about the role of self-awareness, how to counter negativity with intentional habits, and how caregivers can reframe their experience to avoid burnout and restore balance. This powerful follow-up is full of relatable stories, science-backed strategies, and empowering encouragement for every caregiver.Dr. Zippy:Zippy Consulting Group LLCEmail: zippy@zippyconsultinggroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zippyabla/Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)Website: www.semisrc.org Email: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan - Elder Law & Advocacy Center (NLS)Phone: (313) 964-1975Website: www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Zippy Alba joins Caregiver Conversations to break down the science behind happiness and how it affects confidence, longevity, and emotional well-being. She introduces the happiness continuum, explaining different levels of happiness and how individuals can cultivate joy from within rather than relying on external circumstances.Dr. Zippy discusses the concept of the happiness setpoint, which suggests that a large portion of our happiness is influenced by genetics, circumstances, and, most importantly, our habits. By developing intentional practices, such as focusing on positivity, managing self-talk, and avoiding the victim mindset (blaming, complaining, or shaming), individuals can increase their overall happiness and resilience.The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, especially for caregivers, who often face emotional and physical exhaustion. Dr. Zippy shares practical strategies to shift mindset, foster positive emotions, and create a lasting sense of well-being.Contact Information:Dr. Zippy:Zippy Consulting Group LLCEmail: zippy@zippyconsultinggroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zippyabla/Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC)Website: www.semisrc.org Email: info@miseniors.orgPhone: 888-341-8593Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan - Elder Law & Advocacy Center (NLS)Phone: (313) 964-1975Website: www.nlsmichigan.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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