Eldercare Success Nancy May, CareManity, LLC

This episode of Eldercare Success is guaranteed to give you some useful tools to make it easier to help your loved ones be accepted and function well in your community and public social settings.
Listen in as Nancy May shares the ways that Jim Magnis helped transform his community while caring for his wife with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease.  Love for his wife ignited the creation of "Dementia-Friendly Saline," an initiative that’s now making waves beyond Saline, Michigan. Discover how small acts of understanding and adaptation have worked to create an inclusive environment for individuals facing cognitive challenges, and how you can do this too, in your own community. 
It’s easier than you might think.
Key Highlights: ✨
It’s Personal For Everyone: Jim shares his personal journey of caring for his beloved wife, Kathleen, and how it led to the birth of "Dementia Friendly Saline."Easy Education of a Community: Learn about Jim's efforts to educate local businesses and organizations, making everyday activities more accessible and enjoyable for those with dementia. It’s good for business too!Dementia-Friendly Cinema Movies: How a simple idea has increased business for a local movie theater chain, is now bringing joy and a sense of normalcy to families, proving that small changes can make a big difference.Expanding the Movement and Reach: The blueprint for replicating Saline’s success in communities nationwide, encouraging a collective effort towards inclusivity.
💌 Your Takeaway: Inspired by Jim's commitment, let's challenge ourselves to contribute to a dementia-friendly world. Whether it’s through advocating for inclusive practices, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, every action counts.
🕒 Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome: Introduction to Creating Change
[02:10] Jim Magnis' Story: A Caregiver's Journey to Advocacy
[05:20] Identifying Dementia: Understanding the Early Signs
[08:01] Fighting Stigma: Alzheimer’s as a Disease, Not a Disgrace
[15:27] Dementia-Friendly Saline: A Model for Community Engagement
[21:17] Cinema for All: The Joy of Dementia-Friendly Movie Showings
[30:11] Impactful Moments: Stories That Touch the Heart
[33:52] Scaling Compassion: Spreading the Dementia-Friendly Initiative
[36:58] Conclusion: A Call to Action for Communities Worldwide

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned:
Jim Mangi, and Dementia Friendly Saline Website Dementia Friendly Saline Info documentWhat to Expect at the Movies in Dementia Friendly SalinePodcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and AfterEldercare Success on YouTubeEldercare...

Balancing Acts: Ways to Still thriving in your career while caring for aging parents.It is possible to do without driving yourself to the edge!In this empowering episode of Eldercare Success, we delve into the deeply personal and challenging journey of balancing a fulfilling career, or business, with the demands of caring for aging parents.
Many of us face the tough choice between professional aspirations and family obligations, a choice that can leave you feeling torn and overwhelmed. This episode is Nancy May, your host, shares a few ways to navigate this turbulent time with grace, resilience, and practical wisdom.
Remember, you can do this, and we're here to help.
Join us next week for more insights and support on Eldercare Success. Stay well, and keep moving forward — both in your career and in caregiving.
🎁 Quick Takeaway: Please know you're not alone in this journey. With the right strategies, open communication, some basic planning, and a bit of self-compassion, it's possible to thrive in your career while ensuring your aging parents receive the love and care they deserve. You can do this.
If you need help or support, please reach out to me directly through a voice message on EldercareSuccess.Live. There's a tab on the right side of the screen where you can choose to send Nancy a voice message.
🔑 Resources:
✨ Key Highlights:
Understanding the Challenge: We open up about the emotional and financial burdens that caregiving can impose on individuals, as shared through heart-wrenching personal anecdotes from our listeners.Navigating Company Policies: Insights into how to communicate with employers and leverage FMLA benefits while minimizing career disruption.Practical Strategies: From open communication with family and employers to legal and financial planning, we share actionable tips to manage dual roles effectively.Technology as a Caregiver: Explore how innovations like medical alert systems and remote monitoring can ease the caregiving burden.The Pillar of Self-Care: To many caregivers end up with with life-threatening health issues resulting from the stress of careing for a parent and keeping their own life and career in balance. Finding even a 5 minutes to yourself can help.Empowerment through Organization: Staying organized is crucial, both in caregiving tasks and in maintaining career progression.
🔑 Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:
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Words as BridgesIn this episode of Eldercare Success," host Nancy May talks with sits Dallin Candland, in a conversation that veers into the less explored corridors of caregiving, and the healing power of poetry. Dallin shares his personal journey through hardship and how he turned to poetry as a means to understand and express his emotions, providing solace not just for himself but for others grappling with their own challenges. This episode shines a light on the unique perspective of the next generation of caregivers, the universality of the expected, and the unexpected, and the power of words that can help even a stranger.
Key Takeaways:The Healing Power of Words: Dallin discusses how poetry has become a tool to navigate personal, financial, and spiritual issues, offering a fresh approach to healing Art and Creativity as Therapy: In this episode, you'll learn how to tap into and address your emotions and bring a sense of power and honesty to some of your most intimate life, and care experiencesThe Importance of Patience and Presence: This conversation highlights the significance of being patient and present in the face of caregiving challenges, emphasizing how to find strength in acknowledging and appreciating the moment.
Lessons from Nancy and Dallin:How to Open New Pathways for HealingIdeas to Help YOu Acknowledge and Appreciate the PresentUnderstanding the Transformative Power of PainConnections Across Generations Through CareThe Importance in Expressing and Sharing Experiences
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:Dallin Candland's book: God is Trying to Talk to MeDallin's website, writings and more!Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and AfterEldercare Success on YouTubeEldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Guest: Dallin Candland is an author and poet who uses his words and voice to help friends, family, and strangers he sees who might be suffering in silence. His book a...

How Tragedy Strikes: The Heartbreaking Truth About Medical Decisions in EldercareIn this episode of Eldercare Sccess, Host, Nancy May bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with the eldercare system, a cautionary tale that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about protecting your loved ones.
With raw honesty and gut-wrenching detail, Nancy exposes the devastating consequences of unchecked medical decisions made without her family's knowledge or consent. Her tragedy unfolds like a nightmare, revealing the harsh reality of a system that can fail even the most vigilant caregivers.
But this isn't just a story of loss and heartbreak. It's a rallying cry for all of us entrusted with the care of aging parents or relatives. Nancy's powerful narrative serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of the critical need for unwavering advocacy and vigilance in every healthcare decision.
Brace yourself as this is a rollercoaster that even brought Nancy to tears as she recorded this episode. It's her family's true story and her continued relentless pursuit of truth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world of eldercare, a sobering reminder that the stakes have never been higher.
Key Points:
Understand the hidden dangers of medical decisions, you might not know about: Learn about outcomes that can occur when doctors make unilateral decisions about an elderly patient's care without adequate family involvement.Know when to push back on medical decisions: Discover the importance of advocating for your loved ones, questioning healthcare professionals, and ensuring all decisions align with your parent, or loved one's wishes.Challenges of navigating Grief and Guilt: Understand how to cope with the complex emotions of grief and guilt following the loss of a loved one due to questionable medical advice.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and AfterEldercare Success on YouTubeEldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to a href="https://howtosurvive911.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Oh no, Mom's fallen and I can't get to her! Now what? In the latest episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May dives into the issues that every caregiver worries about - their parent's falling and getting seriously hurt.
Her conversation with Dr. Shea Gregg, a trauma surgeon, and the innovative mind behind FallCall will give you key information on trauma, falls, and a new way to help prevent and get help.
Dr. Gregg's dual expertise as a medical professional and caregiver brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the elderly and those caring for them. This episode delves into Dr. Gregg's journey as a caregiver for his aging parents, his professional insights into trauma and its effects, and the groundbreaking work his company, FallCall, is doing in fall detection and prevention technology.
This episode should make your life as a caregiver easier, even if you're supporting your parents from 1200 miles away, or around the block.
Key Learning Points:
Understanding What Trauma is and Its Implications: learn about the nuances of traumaThe Fear of Falling: how fear can impede physical recovery and the importance of addressing both physical and emotional healingInnovations in Elderly Care Fall Detection and Prevention: How Dr. Gregg has leveraged technology in the research and development of FallCallPreventive Measures and Future Directions: insights into future developments, including predictive analytics to prevent falls by monitoring heart rates, irregular heartbeats, and other indicators What You Can do Now, to Help Your Parents, and Yourself. Tools that enable first responders to get to your parent, in the event of a fall, even if their front door is locked, or they're in the grocery store parking lot.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone caring for an aging parent or interested in the intersection of technology and elderly care. It not will give you valuable insights into the challenges and solutions related to eldercare but also offers hope and practical tools for improving the quality of life for our aging loved ones, and you, as a caregiver.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources:FallCall - fall detection and prevention technology Kwikset Locks - enables fast entry into a home when you can't be there to help. Kwik-Unlock video FallCall on YouTubeArticle about Dr. Shea Gregg's work Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and AfterEldercare Success on YouTubeEldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show....

NEVER hire only one home-care Aide: and why!In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or several aides and if it’s a good idea to have a full-time aide living in your parent’s home so you have greater peace of mind – or will you? 
There are a lot of unintentional mistakes family caregivers can make that can have disastrous results for you, your family, your parents, and even the aide(s) you hire. 
This episode provides direct-to-the-point advice on how to navigate this tough challenge.  You’ll learn to make more informed and compassionate decisions for your loved ones and those you hire to care for your parents.
This episode of Eldercare Success is a must-listen for anyone looking for clear, actionable guidance about key considerations when thinking about, and planning to hire one or more homecare aids for an elderly parent. 
How many home care aides is enoughWhy you should never have just one aide Risks of moving a home care aide in with your parentsThings to consider for your aides as well as your parents.
Eldercare Success Episode Links & Resources: Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and AfterEldercare Success on YouTubeEldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.
Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.
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