69 episodes
Dementia Spotlight Podcast Bobbi and Michael Carducci
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Dementia Spotlight is a weekly podcast hosted by Bobbi and Mike Carducci that focuses on caregivers and those who will become caregivers. The hosts and their guests will provide tips, truths, and straight talk about Alzheimer's and the many other forms of dementia. Guests will be on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and tips, truths, and straight talk will be on the opposite Wednesdays. Join us as we bring to light, the realities of dementia care.
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Episode 63: Bobbi Carducci - A Caregiver Near You Needs Help.
They may not say it out loud, but they are communicating their need by their absence from all the activities they used to be involved with, or by the phone calls, text messages, or tweets that no longer arrive in your inbox.Bobbi has written a paper on how a caregiver near you needs help. What we're going to do today is let Bobbi fly solo and let her talk about this paper and how a caregiver near you needs help. Take it away.As a caregiver consultant, Bobbi offers one FREE 30 -minute co...
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Episode 62: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 36 - "Can someone explain why my LO will only wear the same shirt and jeans. I bought two of each and always have a set ready to go."
Can two people read the same question and get a different meaning? Find out on today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook PageInteresting and informativ...
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Episode 61: Guest Carrie Leljedal - A Family Caregiver Turned Advocate.
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Carrie Leljedal, a Family Caregiver Turned Advocate who describes herself as "one mad mom". She is a Program Manager for The Live Oak Project. She is a Board Member for NYC Gray Panthers Organization and Co-Chairs their Transformation Tuesday series. She is also the states Spokesperson for Illinois Caregivers for Compromise.Her greatest joy is to work in a field she is so passionate about.Carrie's Websites and Social Media links:The...
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Episode 60: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 35 - "What can I feed my LO? She is getting extremely picky. She does not eat egg, beans, bread, tortillas, oatmeal, potatoes to name a few."
On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss some of the possible reasons your loved one may be refusing food.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the Dementia Spotlight Facebook PageInteresting and inf...
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Episode 58: Tips, Truths & Straight Talk 34 - "My LO was removed from drug trial due to brain bleed. Alz doctor now wants to put him on Aricept. Has it helped your LO? What can I expect from this drug?"
On today's episode of Tips, Truths, and Straight talk, Bobbi and Mike discuss moving forward with the Alzheimer's drug Aricept, which is very expensive and whether it will help your loved one.Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and Balla purchases.To follow us on "X" (Twitter) - @bobbicarducci2 -and- @michaelcarducc4Click here for the De...
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Episode 57: Guest Colleen Duewel - Where Do You Go To Get Help Navigating The Challenging Health Care, Legal, and Financial Systems.
In today's episode, we talk with guest Ms. Colleen Duewel, founder and President of Lionheart Eldercare & Consulting, whose mission is to foster autonomy, relieve family caregiver worries, and help older adults thrive. She has extensive experience as an Advanced Care Planner, certified geriatric care manager, nursing home ombudsman, certified dementia practitioner and hospice visitor. These roles have informed Colleen’s understanding of our health, legal and financial systems....