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Hey Caregiver! Welcome to the podcast that's created with you in mind. I am Dawnita Michelle’ your fellow caregiver and selfull host. A former selfish and selfless human turned selfull. So just what is selfull? Glad you asked. In simplest terms, it’s the sweet spot between selfish and selfless. Selfish is all about me, selfless is all about you...selfull is about me and you making the caregiving journey just a little bit easier for us and our carees. Every other week you'll hear stories and learn actionable tips that you can implement along your quest to selfullness. Let's get SELFULL!

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Hey Caregiver! Welcome to the podcast that's created with you in mind. I am Dawnita Michelle’ your fellow caregiver and selfull host. A former selfish and selfless human turned selfull. So just what is selfull? Glad you asked. In simplest terms, it’s the sweet spot between selfish and selfless. Selfish is all about me, selfless is all about you...selfull is about me and you making the caregiving journey just a little bit easier for us and our carees. Every other week you'll hear stories and learn actionable tips that you can implement along your quest to selfullness. Let's get SELFULL!

    It's Time for Discharge...Now What? Part 2

    It's Time for Discharge...Now What? Part 2

    New Podcast Episode! 

    Hey Caregiver!

    In Part 1 of "It's Time for Discharge...Now What" we discussed all things discharge. Well, in Part 2 we'll continue our discussion of discharge, but also self-care.  September is Self-Care Awareness Month so this ties right in! 

    Listen in to Part 2!

    If you have any questions for Nicole she can be reached at:
    hughesnm@plu.edu

    #heycaregiver! #blackfamilycaregiver #theselfullcaregiverpodcast #suddencaregiver #CaregiverCommunity #blackpodcasters #shareblackstories #caregiverpodcast


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    • 30 min
    It's Time For Discharge...Now What? Part 1

    It's Time For Discharge...Now What? Part 1

    New Podcast Episode!

    Hey Caregiver!

    Often times we are thrown into the caregiving role suddenly. We don’t know where to turn, who to turn to, or what to do. Well, in this episode I’ll be having a very informative and much needed conversation with Case Manager/Discharge Planner Nicole Hughes. We’ll discuss all things discharge: care teams, recommendations on choosing a nursing home, insurance, resources for caregivers, and more. There was so much information to cover that there is a Part 1 and Part 2.

    Listen in to Part 1!

    If you have any questions for Nicole she can be reached at:
    hughesnm@plu.edu

    #heycaregiver! #blackfamilycaregiver #theselfullcaregiverpodcast #suddencaregiver #CaregiverCommunity #blackpodcasters #shareblackstories #caregiverpodcast


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    • 45 min
    The Other Side of Caregiving

    The Other Side of Caregiving

    🎙New Podcast Episode!

    Hey Caregiver!

    We all know that caregiving has its' challenges. But, not too many of us have been on the other side of the table. Well, Tamra Nalls have. Tamra, a mother, advocate, and entrepreneur—developed her invigorating spirit and an overwhelming passion for helping others while lending a helping hand to her own late mother who needed consistent support and assistance while facing health challenges.

    Tamra has over 17 years of experience in the health care industry as a senior leader for skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities. With such an impressive background in the healthcare industry, there is no surprise that Tamra would open her own homecare business- Aagape Homecare.

    In this episode, Tamra shares her story on being on both sides of the caregiving table, the shortage of caregivers, comprehensive community-based care planning, utilizing Medicaid benefits for homecare, and more.

    Listen in! 🎧

    ✨LINK IN BIO✨

    Follow Tamra on FB: Tamra Nalls Aagape Home Care

    IG: @aagapehomecare and @tamra_smith_nalls

    Website: www.aagapehomecare.com

    Email: tnalls@aagapehomecare.com

    Phone: 608.237.7735

    #heycaregiver! #blackfamilycaregiver #familycaregiver #selfull #atribeisavibe #poweredbylove #selfullcaregiverpodcast #Caregivers #CaregiverSupport #FamilyLove #CaregiverCommunity #caringforparents #forgiveness #blackpodcasters #shareblackstories #caregiverpodcast


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    • 34 min
    Game Shows and Bearthdays and Respite Oh My!!

    Game Shows and Bearthdays and Respite Oh My!!

    Hey Caregiver!

    I know it's been a while so this is a short check-in podcast from me and Mama!  We talk about getting older, watching the Game Show Network, and the importance of respite!

    Parental Advisory because Mama is a trip!!

    Enjoy and be selFULL!


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    • 19 min
    A Tale of Two Parents: When Caregiving is the Same but the Journey is Different

    A Tale of Two Parents: When Caregiving is the Same but the Journey is Different

    Hey Caregiver!

    It's a little easier to care for the parent who was nurturing and gave you unconditional love. But what about the parent who was not around and not so loving?

    Well that’s Charlie Hurt’s story.

    In this episode, Charlie will share how he cared for his mother who was his everything, and his father who was absent from his life until the last 8 years of his life. 

    Charlie shares his story in detail and gives it to us straight...no chaser.  It's a story of redemption, forgiveness, and love.

    Listen in! 🎧

    ✨LINK IN BIO✨

    Follow Charlie on FB: Charlie Hurt and IG: @charlie_hurt

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Reimagining Family Caregiving Policies

    Reimagining Family Caregiving Policies

    Hey Caregiver!

    I have learned so much on this caregiving journey and one of the things that I have witnessed, and have learned from others, is that middle-class people (folks that have worked all of their lives, have assets, but do not have access to 10s of thousands of dollars/disposable income) find themselves depleting ALL of what they have to get adequate health care, equipment, activities, etc. or going without.  Those that make too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to write a check for a $5000 Barton Chair or pay an agency $35/hr for around-the-clock care. And, what about the family caregiver?! Well, that's what Dr. Donna Benton, Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center (FCSC) and the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center (LACRC), and I will discuss in this episode. 

    Dr. Benton has over 30 years of experience in providing direct service, advocacy and programs for families caring for persons with dementia. Her research focus is on the development of online evidence-based interventions for family caregivers to improve mental and physical health and well-being and prevention of elder mistreatment. She also serves as a mentor to students interested in advocacy for caregivers. 

    Dr. Benton is with us today as a representative of the California Caregiver Resource Centers, which is a network of 11 centers throughout California which annually serve over 18,000 family caregivers who are caring for adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions, degenerative diseases, or traumatic brain injury.



    SOCIAL MEDIA
    Dr. Benton's CRC (LA CRC):
    fcsc.usc.edu

    Instagram & Twitter: @uscfcsc
    Dr. Benton's Personal Twitter: @donnabentonphd

    Statewide CRCs:
    caregivercalifornia.org
    Instagram & Twitter: @caregiver_ca






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    • 41 min

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