The Caregivers Corner

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Helping Navigate the Journey of Aging and Caregiving (formerly the Coach's Corner). Hosted by Matthew Gallardo, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Messiah Lifeways.

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  1. 23/09/2021

    Choosing the right Personal Care Home w. guest Robyn Wertz

    Choosing the right personal care home or assisted living can be challenging. Listen in as special guest Robyn Wertz, Director of Admissions at Messiah Village, talks about overcoming some of those challenges. We also clarify some common misconceptions about personal care and assisted living, discuss the importance of planning ahead, and more. For more information or additional guidance from Robyn, call 717-790-8201. You can also visit www.MessiahLifeways.org

    12 min

  2. 23/09/2021

    "What to do About Mama?" Expectations and Realities of Caregiving

    We talk about the book "What to do About Mama?" Expectations & Realities of Caregiving with co-author Barb Matthews. She along with Barbara Trainin Blank open their hearts and bear their souls to share their challenging, heart wrenching, and insightful journeys as caregivers. Their personal stories, along with a host of other caregiving contributors, give detailed perspective on this physical, mental, and emotional roller coaster that caregiving entails. SHOW NOTES: To purchase a copy, visit: Sunbury Press (publisher): www.sunburypressstore.com/What-to-Do-A…ategoryId=-1 or Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1620061988/

    34 min

  3. 20/09/2021

    Tackling the National Healthcare Workforce Crisis w. special guest Geoffrey Roche

    The national healthcare and long-term care workforce shortage is reaching a critical level. Listen as special guest, Geoffrey Roche, Senior VP of Workforce Development at Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) discusses some of the critical issues and some of the efforts to overcome workforce challenges like DHGE's Equity Impact Scholarship and its goal to promote inclusion, diversity, and equity in healthcare. See below for the available degree and certificates the scholarship covers. Show Notes: dhge.org/ dhge.org/equity-impact-scholarship The degrees and certificates include: • University of Arizona's Eller Executive Education - Mini-MBA in Healthcare • University of Arizona's Eller Executive Education - Mini MBA in Rural Healthcare • Duke CE - Certificate in Nurse Leadership • Duke CE - Certificate in Healthcare Leadership • Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management - MGM in Healthcare Services • Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management - Certificate in Innovation in Healthcare Management • Mercy College PLUS - RN to BSN Completion • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School - Healthcare Analytics •Pepperdine Graziadio Business School - Healthcare Marketing • Northern Arizona University - MBA in Healthcare                                                                                                                                                  • American University - Healthcare Project Management

    30 min

  4. 10/09/2021

    National Healthcare Decisions Day

    April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. It's a day to focus on legal and medical directives in case of emergency. To no surprise lots of us don't want to think about death and dying. But guess what? If you ignore it, it won't simply go away. Learn about of some the different documents and directives and the importance they play in life and death for you and a loved one. For more information and to access downloadable living wills/advance directives or a healthcare power of attorney, check out the following websites: -National Healthcare Decisions Day website- nhdd.org/ -Caring Connections PA Advance Directive- caringinfo.org/files/public/ad/Pennsylvania.pdf -PA Department of Health website sample advance directive and durable healthcare power of attorney - dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/he…irectives.pdf -Medicare.gov website- medicare.gov/manage-your-health…ong-term-care.html www.legalzoom.com www.rocketlawyer.com www.upmc.com (free advance directive form) www.polst.org www.funeralwise.com For the most comprehensive and crucial decision making I would recommend consulting with an attorney, particularly an eldercare attorney.

    12 min

  5. 10/09/2021

    How Does Memory Care Differ from Personal Care?

    What Makes Memory Care Different from Personal Care? Though personal care and assisted living programs have elements of memory care, a true memory program stands apart from these traditional settings. Learn some of the important differences on the Caregivers Corner Podcast. Show Notes: www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Disabili…are-Home-FAQ.aspx www.messiahlifeways.org/care-options/memory-care/

    13 min

  6. 10/09/2021

    Senior Centers: An Evolving Vital Community Resource

    September is National Senior Center Month and what better time to talk about how these hubs of activity, socialization and well-being. Senior Centers are evolving across the country to meet the changing needs of older adults, especially for Baby Boomers. Learn more about these terrific community resources that are often underappreciated and underutilized with special guest, Christina Weber, Senior Director of Community Support Services at Messiah Lifeways. Show notes: www.aging.pa.gov/local-resources/…es/Senior-Center www.messiahlifeways.org/ministries/me…icsburg-place or call 717.591.5581 www.messiahlifeways.org/ministries/westshore or call 717.774.0409 Donate to Mechanicsburg Place and or the West Shore Senior Center, visit: www.messiahlifeways.org/giving/donate/ The senior centers can be found in the "donation type" drop down menu. Transportation to Cumberland County Senior Centers: www.rabbittransit.org/shared-ride/pa…m-information/

    15 min
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Helping Navigate the Journey of Aging and Caregiving (formerly the Coach's Corner). Hosted by Matthew Gallardo, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Messiah Lifeways.

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