Caring for Changes

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The challenges of being a family caregiver are as varied as their loved one’s stories are unique. In this series, Home Healthcare Network hopes to present topical approaches to home care/dementia care. Through a supportive and understanding eye, we’ll explore how simple changes can help improve the health and well-being for those on the caregiver’s path, while still allowing a loving and compassionate environment to unfold for their loved one’s journey.

  1. Episode 18 – Giving Voice to Young Caregivers with guest Rebekah Gold

    Apr 2

    Episode 18 – Giving Voice to Young Caregivers with guest Rebekah Gold

    The burdens that young caregivers carry daily are often done so in silence—which puts an extra layer of feelings of isolation experienced by those who are often thrust into the task of caring for a loved one where they like it or not at the forefront of this episode. As co-founder and director of the Young Caregiver Council of Canada, Rebekah Gold candidly shares her own lived experience on what it means to be a young caregiver. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)  youngcaregivercouncil.ca  #youngcaregivers #youngcareradvocacy #givingvoice #YCCC  About Rebekah Gold: Rebekah Gold is a young adult carer advocate, a PhD candidate in Child and Youth Studies at Brock University, and a Research Affiliate with the Young Caregivers Association. She is the Co-Founder and Director of the Young Caregiver Council of Canada, a grassroots advocacy community of young carers across Canada.  Her MA thesis research focused on a collaborative project called: Understanding Young Carers and their Leisure (UYCL): A Critical Participatory Action Research (CPAR) Initiative. Rebekah's research is at the intersection of critical disability studies, critical childhood studies, and care work. Her professional work interests include:  Building community among young carers through relational practice in research and the communityEngaging in critical dialogue, research, and action in disability justice, mental health, and caregiving spacesBringing attention to the stories and experiences of young carers supporting parents with mental distress, substance use, psychosis, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective conditionsExploring and supporting young carers’ mental health and well-being within the context of care work and systemic neglect Identifying barriers in system access and how young carers and families navigate care, support, access, and system responses.

    34 min
  2. Episode 17 – Using Humour As A Guiding Principle While Caregiving with guest Chris Rosati

    Feb 28

    Episode 17 – Using Humour As A Guiding Principle While Caregiving with guest Chris Rosati

    For Chris Rosati, being thrust into the role of caregiver to his wife Jane ended up being the most profound experience of his life. It also meant a crash course in reinventing himself through his and Jane’s shared experience of drawing on humour to eventually emerge as both a storyteller and caregiver advocate. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/  About Chris Rosati: Chris Rosati was blessed to be his beloved wife Jane’s primary caregiver on her end of life journey with terminal cancer. Together with children Sam, Rebecca and Sam’s wife Chelsea, the family cared for, comforted and loved their Mom through the most difficult and most profound of experiences.   Chris is a retired Ontario Public Servant. Following a successful 20 year career as an actor, comic improvisor and large scale festival and event producer, including the Vancouver International Comedy Festival, Chris moved into public service as an Arts Consultant for the Ministry of Culture.   Following Jane’s passing in the spring of 2022, Chris has become very active in the caregiver advocacy space with an emphasis on encouraging and supporting men as family caregivers.   Chris is currently an active member on Caregiver Advocacy Committees for The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, The Ontario Caregiver Organization and Princess Margaret Hospital – all committees devoted to the support, advocacy and care of family caregivers in Ontario and across Canada.

    43 min

  3. Jan 26

    Episode 16 – A Caregiver's One-Stop Essential Toolkit with author Tracy Heath

    Getting a diagnosis of a Loved One’s serious illness is enough to knock any of us off the emotional “beam”, to say nothing of the physical and financial considerations that often come into play. Tracy Heath’s multi-faceted experience serves as a ground zero compass of sorts to help anyone get and keep their bearings throughout the caregiving journey. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.) https://www.TracyMHeath.com #beforegoodbye  #canadianauthor #indieauthor #caregivers About Tracy Heath: With over 30 years of experience in the investment industry, specializing in estate planning and generational wealth transfer, Tracy Heath, a multiple award-winning professional in her field, has become a beacon of wisdom for those facing the emotional, physical, and financial challenges that accompany a loved one’s serious illness. Her expertise transcends mere numbers, drawing from a profound well of personal experiences that have shaped her compassionate approach.  A respected speaker and educator, Tracy has dedicated her career to empowering financial advisors and their clients with the knowledge and tools to plan ahead, ensuring a legacy of love and security for future generations. Her qualifications extend far beyond the realm of finance, encompassing diplomas in acupuncture and orthomolecular nutrition, as well as certifications in coaching, positive psychology, meditation and mindfulness. Tracy’s journey has been marked by profound loss, having lost her parents to cancer in her twenties, three siblings-in-law to ALS, and her brother to cancer at the tender age of 47. These experiences have forged her into a resilient and empathetic guide, uniquely equipped to navigate the turbulent waters of serious illness with grace and wisdom. With a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between emotional, physical, and financial well-being, she offers a holistic approach to supporting individuals, families, and professionals alike. Whether you’re a financial advisor, medical professional, or someone navigating the uncharted territory of a loved one’s illness, Tracy is the support needed.

    43 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Episode 15 – Caregiving From A Distance with guest Pierre Pelletier

    Anyone who’s ever tried managing care for a loved from a distance can relate to Pierre Pelletier’s story. As both his and his siblings’ parents’ health began to decline, the miles that separated them came into play as circumstance, adjustment and finally acceptance dictated their journey’s unfolding. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

    33 min

  5. 09/14/2025

    Episode 14 – Community Paramedicine: Bringing Health Care To You with guest Lianna Corsini

    Are all visits to the hospital emergency department or Doctor’s office absolutely necessary? What if patients could be empowered to deal with at least some of their medical issues in their own homes, thereby alleviating the added strain on our already overburdened health care system? That’s where Community Paramedicine comes in. As a former First Responder, Lianna Corsini brings her own story into this vital role which adds an extra level of support to ongoing patient care. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.) https://www.bcehs.ca/our-services/programs-services/community-paramedicine

    40 min

  6. 06/23/2025

    Episode 13 – Healing A Caregiver with host BJ Doyle

    Where did the name for this podcast series - Caring for Changes - come from? In 2017, host BJ Doyle wrote a one-time only blog about the early days of shepherding his partner Judy’s journey into Early Onset Alzheimer Disease. The piece, titled “Caring for Changes, Healing a Caregiver”, was later picked up and published by the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. He shares it as written in this episode. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.) https://bjdoyleblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/08/alzheimers-caring-for-changes-healing-a-caregiver/

    13 min

  7. 05/12/2025

    Episode 12 – Advocating For Self-Advocacy with guest Erin Lane

    Like many areas across Canada, BC’s Sunshine Coast continues to experience a shortage of healthcare providers. And with approximately 1/3rd of the local population at present without a family doctor, making the best uses of what resources and supplementary programs are available is key. That can often depend upon a person’s ability to advocate—not only for themselves but often for loved ones who can’t speak up. That’s where facilitators such as Erin Lane come in. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

    22 min

  8. 03/15/2025

    Episode 11 – Love is Not a Burden with guest Martha Ware

    Imagine a lifetime of caregiving for your child with a lived experience of having a disability from birth right through to adulthood. Of being thrust into a space early-on where you have to constantly advocate and push the envelope to ensure your child’s quality of life. And then having to deal with your own mortality as you begin to grow older. This episode attempts to shed light on Martha Ware’s shared journey together with her son Brian—a story imbued with both love and determination. (*Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

    32 min
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The challenges of being a family caregiver are as varied as their loved one’s stories are unique. In this series, Home Healthcare Network hopes to present topical approaches to home care/dementia care. Through a supportive and understanding eye, we’ll explore how simple changes can help improve the health and well-being for those on the caregiver’s path, while still allowing a loving and compassionate environment to unfold for their loved one’s journey.

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  • Creator
    Home Healthcare Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Home Healthcare Network
  • Show Website
    Caring for Changes