It is something many of us may not think much about but it is something that could lead to serious health complications - bed sores! Hear from a professional gerontologists and family caregiver about what you need to know to stay safe.
Celebrating Black History and Caregiving in North Carolina
caregivingbyjulia2023-02-05T18:02:34-08:00Celebrating Black History and Caregiving in North Carolina is a story that truly comes from the heart. As we honor the history, legacies and accomplishments of those who have come before us (and those yet to create), I invite you to consider that Black History is a history for all of us. The accomplishments ...
Mother to my Mother: Caregiving lessons learned
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-22T09:00:54-08:00Mother to my Mother Caregiving lessons learned is a MUST WATCH segment for anyone entering the world of family caregiving. In this episode of 'Keeping It REAL Caregiving - On Air,' meet a woman who is in the thick of caring for her mother, diagnosed with dementia. Angela Jones is an only child. She is ...
Saying goodbye to our furry and four-legged best friends
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-11T15:12:28-08:00Saying goodbye to our furry and four-legged best friends is painful, and don't let anyone tell you it is not. Pet caregiving and coping when we lose those closest to us can be difficult. Keeping It REAL Caregiving is honored to share with you our Sunday Coffee Chat & Support Session with our special ...
What the heck is Gerontology? What you need to know
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-22T09:06:06-08:00What the heck is Gerontology? and why you should care cuts to the issue at hand: our population is aging. That means each and every one of us should begin thinking about our own care and that of our families. In this episode of Keeping It REAL Caregiving On-Air, we catch up with a ...
Age Boom Academy 2022 National Journalists Panel
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-22T13:33:37-08:00Keeping It REAL Caregiving was honored to moderate a national panel as part of the Age Boom Academy, 2022 sponsored by the Columbia Journalism School in conjunction with the Columbia Aging Center. The four-day program was presented by Columbia Journalism School and is designed to educate journalists about some of the realities, nuances and ...
A little TLC is wonderful but understanding LTC may help save your life!
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-12T11:50:53-08:00A little TLC (tender love care) is nice but understanding LTC can help save your life. How much do you know about Long Term Care insurance? In this episode of the Keeping It REAL Caregiving Coffee Chat and Support Session, we discuss the NEED TO KNOW aspects of LTC insurance. We are joined by ...
UCLA researcher says do these 3 things when identifying Alzheimer’s Disease
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-22T10:33:42-08:00Keeping It REAL Caregiving talks with a UCLA researcher who says to do these three things when identifying Alzheimer's Disease. Cultural challenges in Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis and care exist. In fact, there may also be more at work than just medical science when it comes to proper diagnosis. Could cultural differences in how families view ...
Aging LGBTQ and Why it Matters
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-22T09:40:40-08:00Aging LGBTQ and Why it Matters explores growing awareness of the need for recognizing all segments of an aging population. In this episode of Keeping It REAL Caregiving On-Air, we are diving into not one, but two societal issues and how they are connected. Diversity and Equity What does it mean to age when one ...
When your loved one crushes your spirit
caregivingbyjulia2022-12-30T08:07:00-08:00When your loved one crushes your spirit, it can leave you feeling angry, demoralized or just plain empty. How do you cope with and protect your emotions when someone is mean to you? Especially when it is someone close to you? Why you gotta be so mean? What might that ...