Caregiver Crossing Joy's House

Terri Stacy and Tina McIntosh catch up on The First Day on WIBC, and Tina talks about The Hau'oli Project, a new initiative from Joy's House! Caregiver Crossing is now a video series to support caregivers during this unprecedented time. Find videos at joyshouse.org, or find our Caregiver Crossing YouTube channel!


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This week’s episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast covers a sensitive but very important subject for the millions of couples affected by a dementia diagnosis.

Dementia and Alzheimer’s diagnoses bring many changes to people’s lives, including changes to intimacy between partners. These changes can be overwhelming, difficult and hard to discuss with others.

Jenni Muncie-Sujan, a licensed social worker with Just Friends Adult Day Services in Columbus, IN, sits down with us to discuss how to give a voice to these frustrations and be supported, and how to navigate the changes and this new season in a relationship.

(A gentle disclaimer that this podcast does candidly discuss a sensitive topic, and listener discretion may be advised.)


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On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we sit down with Mindi Winnie (try NOT singing that beautiful name aloud!), Community Programs Coordinator for CICOA, Indiana's largest Area Agency on Aging (AAA), covering Marion County and the seven surrounding "donut" counties. We talk about what exactly IS an Area Agency on Aging, how they serve our community of aging adults and caregivers, and why you should absolutely utilize this amazing resource.


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On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing, we chat with Lauren Guynn, Executive Direcotr of Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County, about the wonderful programming and services they offer to Seniors in their community. Not only are their programs free to anyone 55+ living in Hamilton County, but they include programs like "Together Today," which provides an excellent opportunity for older adults to get together on a regular basis, make new friends, and socialize in an informal environment. An important side benefit is that the participants develop a very caring attitude toward each other and look out for each other’s welfare. The goal of this program is to prevent isolation, one of the greatest risks to the aging community. You can learn more about the Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County by visiting https://shepherdscenterofhamiltoncounty.org/


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On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're joined by Lisa Phillips, Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter, to talk about the early stages of Alzheimer's: the signs, the conversations and the benefit to an early diagnosis.


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On today's episode of Caregiver Crossing, a Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Mr. Dave Holder of Assisted Living Locators. Dave works to guide individuals and families through the next chapter of assisted living and long-term care options, helping narrow down choices and help with decisions in what is otherwise typically a very stressful and overwhelming situation. Best of all - his services are FREE to the individuals and families he helps! He's also just an overall lovely human being, and we really enjoyed our time with him at Joy's House. 


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