See the following
TV program schedule of Coming Shows.
"Helping to take better care of ourselves, our families, and our
communities."
Every
week we hear news stories about the skyrocketing costs of health care
and heath insurance. Older individuals find their coverage under Medicare
inadequate and cannot afford critically needed medication. The confusing
maze of managed care and governmental programs often make them inaccessible
to those who need them most.
The
mission of the Taking Care television show is to provide information
and clarification of health care issues. The show reaches out in particular
to caregivers to diminish the stress and isolation that they may feel
while providing care in their homes. Here are some of the topic areas
the hosts cover inserting laughter, warmth and humor whenever possible.
- How to Talk to your Doc - Learn to communicate effectively and get what you need for yourself and your family from the busy managed care health system.
- Balancing Elder care and Work-How employers and employees can work together to meet both elder care and work demands with better communication and less stress. Help for everyone navigating the elder care service system
- Put your Troubles in a Bubble -Let go of negative thoughts and learn how to increase your positive thinking and Maintain a positive perspective
- Your Family as a Caregiving Team - Problems and possibilities and how to work together to tackle some tough issues: elderly parents driving; sibling conflicts; who, where and how to provide care; caring for the caregivers; grief, depression and end-of-life issues.
- Advocating for your families Healthcare needs and rights. Stay informed on the issues and know who , where and when to call to gain or maintain your healthcare
- Stress Management techniques with a strong emphasis on therapeutic humor, laughter and Pet Therapy.
- Certified in Habilitation Therapy from the Alzheimer's Association, Leslie teaches a refreshing approach to understanding and coping with Alzheimer/Dementia behaviors in a positive and productive manner.
- Caregiver resources for respite, rest and restorative friendships and fun.
Leslie Ahern holds a master's degree and has been working with elders and their families for over twenty-five years. She is a Family Caregiver Advisor for the National Caregiver Support Program and serves southwest Boston through ETHOS Elder Services. Paul Antokolsky is a veteran and graduate of Harvard University. He is a Certified SHINE Counselor (Serving Health Information Needs for Elders) and caregiver specialist.
Paul and Leslie, who have been married
since 1981, are professional speakers and trainers and have been active
TV and Radio broadcasters since 1994. They are also Certified Laughter
Leaders and speak widely on stress relief using humor and laughter.
You can reach them by calling 1-857-991-9882 anytime or email.
Taking
Care TV ScheduleJune 25th
Caring
Cancer project
Dr. Collinge (photo right) will be a guest on the television program "Taking Care" on June 25, when he will discuss the role of touch in caregiving and talk about the project.
For information about the Caring and Cancer Project, phone Miriam Price-Eubanks, Project Manager, at 617-459-7714, or visit www.collinge.org.
Past Shows Archive
March
7th
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United Health care Workers We will be joined by represenatives of the 1199SEIU- United Health Care Workers-East to discuss improving the Personal Care attendant Registry and how it will help both those providing care and receiving care. Liz Casey is a consumer who has been a long-standing advocate for the PCA campaign. She is also on the Workforce Council. Liz Casey Our second guest is Patricia Johnston. She is another member of the Workforce Council and an advocate for PCAs. She is the surrogate for her mother, who is cared for by PCAs and receives services through Ethos. |
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For more info contact: Audubon Dougherty |
March 14th
Olga
Yulikova
Have fun and make a difference to a Senior- it only costs your time caring.
Welcome Olga Yulikova the Volunteer Manager for Ethos who will share the many ways that can happen. A volunteer who will help answer your questions about volunteering will accompany her.
For more information you can contact Olga at 617-522-6700x323 or you can email her at oyulikova@ethocare.org
One of our seniors holds tight the hands of her volunteer who brightens her day.
March 21st
How to make the New England Flower Show a stress relieving breathe
of Spring for caregivers.
March 28st
| Taking Care of Me while I am taking care of you. Working together as Care Partners | |
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Jan
31st
Chester Higgins Jr.
Elder Grace: The Nobility of Aging
In my portraits, I try to capture what it means to be decent, dignified
and virtuous. "I search for the signature of the spirit".
You can buy his wonderful book, posters and even a wall calendar of this
exhibit by going to www.chesterhiggins.com
OR TO ORDER: CALL FRY Communications at 1-800-334-1429 x2529
February 7th
Expressions of Love Beyond Hall Mark
February 14th Valentines' Day
Kristin Mallery Hearts
http://www.heartshappen.com
Hearts Happen is a series of found hearts. Get some beautifully
unique Valentine cards at Kristins' website.
Kristin
Mallery sees hearts everywhere -- in a cloud formation, a puddle, even
in a steaming bowl of miso soup. And these visions are not only triggered
by February and Valentine's Day, a time of year in which these tender
symbols of love are on a lot of people's minds. For this amateur photographer,
hearts are visible year-round.
February 21st
Researchers
at the MIT Workplace Center created the Family Caregiver Handbook
to share information on how the elder care system is organized in Massachusetts,
and to introduce the friends and families who care for elders to the diverse
organizations who provide help. The Handbook will also be posted on a
companion website to provide accessible, up-to-date connections to the
many providers, both in Massachusetts and nationwide.
Call For Free Handbook
- 617-253-7996
- www.Familycaregiverhandbook.org
For more information on the Handbook, contact:
MIT Workplace Center, E70-808,
One Broadway, Cambridge MA 02142.
Phone: 617-253-7996 *
Email: workplacecenter@mit.edu
http://web.mit.edu/workplacecenter
October 18th 2006
JANET
M. EDMUNSON, M.Ed.
Janet took care of her husband, Charles,
during the five years he fought a degenerative neurological disease. During
that time, she helped Charles write his book titled Paradoxes of Leadership.
Janet is also the author of her own book, Finding Meaning with Charles:
Caregiving with Love through a Degenerative Disease This book allows
readers to look inside their precious relationship to learn how to find
meaning, strength and inspiration through the caregiving experience.
Janet
has also written a variety of articles as well as chapters for books,
including one titled "Precious Memories" in the book Wise Women Speak:
Changes Along the Path.
Janet has over 30 years' experience in the health promotion field. Director
of the Prevention & Wellness staff of 20 at Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Massachusetts, Janet and her team support the company's promise to "always
put our members' health first." The programs and initiatives she oversees
encourages their 2.8 million members to adopt healthy lifestyles, supports
nearly 600 employers in offering worksite wellness programs for their
employees and provides tools to over 4,000 primary care physicians to
promote preventative health.
Janet has a Master's degree in Exercise Science from Georgia State University.
She is a former President of the Association for Worksite Health Promotion.
Janet is also a national inspirational speaker on leadership, health promotion
and caregiving.
October
25th
John
Paul Marosy
John Paul Marosy is founder and president of Bringing Elder Care Home.
He is a former family caregiver and has served as CEO of leading organizations in the fields of aging and home health care.
He provides education, training, and corporate consulting with respect to the growing issue of balancing elder care in the work place.
Mr. Marosy is the author of Elder Care: A Six Step Guide to Balancing Work and Family - A concise, practical guide for every employee who is - or will be - caring for an older relative.An effective, inexpensive way for employers to address the elder care/work issue.
October
4th
Beacon Hospice
Jim Dodson, Chaplain, (left)
Beacon Hospice (Beverly Office)
Peter Bane, Social Worker, (right)
Beacon Hospice (Boston South Office)
September
27th
How Hospice Helps Caregivers
Contact number is 800-840-0668
Wednesday
June 7th we will be joined by represenative
of the1199SEIU- United Health care Workers-East, There will be John
Winsky of the Disability Policy Consortuim and Anne Stuart from the
Mass Senior Action Council. They both will be discussing the Personal
Care Attendants campaign to profesionalize and obtain living wages for
those doing this important work.
June
14th Kenra Grimes (photo right) of the Strong for Life
Program
The MATCH-UP Interfaith Volunteers' Faith in Action , originally funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a home-based, easy-to-follow exercise routine, designed to improve strength, function, and balance in older adults with and without physical disabilities/limitations.
The exercise program targets specific muscles that are important in everyday movements, such as getting out of a chair and walking. Local volunteers assist elders in performing the exercises and help keep them motivated and excited about the program. We're currently looking for both elders and volunteers!
Contact Kendra at 617-482-1510 to volunteer or be involved in the exercise program.
Also on June 14th The Driving and Dementia Study with Stacy Carruth and Jennifer Hunter How do you know if your parents or grandparents can continue to safely drive. They have the answers - For more information contact Stacy Carruth (617) 414.1187 or Jennifer Hunter (617) 414.1188. or go to www.bu.edu/alzresearch/
June
21st -Stonehedge Rehabilatation and Skilled nursing Care
Center-(Ethos Gold Sponsor)
Guest is Molly Welch from Stonehedge Rehabilitation Center located in West Roxbury and Ken Barnard from the Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hyde Park.
May
24th Commonwealth Communities. ( Ethos Gold Sponsor)
May 31st Caregiver Alliance - Senior
Expo Preview with guest Marion Eisenberg.
April
19th, Don't miss a very special performance by Judith
Black Live on April 19th at 6:30PM. Retiring the Champ: Coaching
Life's Last Big Bout is a story about coaching the world's smallest
heavyweight through her last big bout; only this fight ring echoes with
the sounds of laughter and redemption.
The physical journey from downsizing the home and dealing with the medical and elder care establishment, and the social journey involving the delicate weave of family relationships and the spiritual journey of a son from angry boy to soulful adult is the stuff of this tale.
Go to www.storiesalive.com for a schedule of live performances. Watch Age-Wise-Bridging the Generations the second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 PM on BNN-TV.
February
15 John Obrien, one of Bostons most prolific playwrights
joins Paul to discuss "how aging impacts the Creative Process".
February
22nd - Gail Harris, the author of Your Heart Knows
the Answer. Read about how the lives of women were impeded before
they learned how to listen for what their hearts know. And how these
women were freed after learning how to follow their hearts' wise messages.
Your Heart Knows the Answer can teach YOU how to trust the voice of
your heart, so that you can make the choices that are right for you.
website: www.yourheartknows.com
and our second guest Dr. Elizabeth Howard from Northeaster on the upcoming
Norteastern Caregivers Conferance on
March 4th.
March
1st - Paul and Leslie discuss the Olympics of
Caregiving.
More in the archive of past shows here.
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Phone: 1-857-991-9882
Email: info@laughterforhealth.com |