Sometimes when you are caregiver the burden gets heavy for various reasons. The decisions you have to make, the responsibility you take on can be overwhelming. After a period of time, you may start doubting yourself. You may second guess your decisions, the would have, should have , could have may haunt you.This may lead you to start feeling guilty about making certain decisions or not doing something. The feeling of being inadequate as you care for your love one can hurt you. This episode is meant to help you mange those very real feelings and let you know that you're not the only one and you can get through this heavy feeling of guilt. Watch Episode 163 of Autumn Is Here podcast. #podcast #caregiverhelp #elderlycareservices #love #caregiverresources #caregiverslife #podcast

Today we have a talk with New York State Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman. She gives us insight into the aging community. She shares many programs that are offered for seniors and their caregivers. She explains how we can all get involved with legislation. After seeing this interview you will realize how important it is to vote. This year is an election year. Please watch this amazing and very interesting interview on Autumn is Here podcast , show 161. Or listen wherever you listen to podcast. And please vote this year. Let your voice be heard.#caregiversupport #healthandwellnessforseniors #podcast #interview #elderlycareservices #dementiacare #alzheimers #votingpower

Today we have a wonderful story of love, care and sacrifice. Suzy McNamara shares her caregiver story that started when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He was the bread winner in their family. The dynamics of her household and life changed. This journey was difficult and required much sacrifice. Suzy could not do it alone. Her faith, friends and family got her through. Please watch today's #160 episode of Autumn is Here. Suzy shares how this labor of love turned into a book to help other caregivers.#caregiverresources #alzheimersawareness #interview #dementiacare #familycaregivers #faith

cams affect everyone.Today we speak with Greg Olsen the Director of New York State Office For Aging. He is speaking out and bringing awareness to everyone concerning various scams. Caregivers and family members be aware. Make sure your loved ones are not falling victim to these scammers. Surprisingly enough, as the scams get more sophisticated the ways of dealing with them still remain basic. Be proactive.Check your bank and credit card statements, don't hit links in emails from people you don't know, etc. These are just a couple of activities that still work and helps us to avoid scams.Greg is reminding us to put these actions into practice regularly. Today there are more ways to protect yourself. Greg gives us new programs that can help all of us avoid scams. Watch Autumn is Here today at 3pm. Episode 159. Please remember to like share and subscribe.#caregiverhelp #elderlycareservices #dementiacare #caregiverresources #scams

IGC Pharma is conducting a study that brings awareness and attention to a common behavior in people with dementia. Calma is a study that is designed to analyze agitation in people with dementia. Many people suffer from this behavior. It affects their quality of life and their relationship with their caregiver. It can be confusing and exhausting to a caregiver. That is why it is important to have studies like these to address this behavior.Listen as Barabara Forero and Margarita Venegas explain how important this study is and how you can participate in CALMA. Watch at 3pm on Autumn is Here Eps. 158.

CALMA Study General Information:: https://igcpharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Information-For-Families-and-Caregivers-CALMA.pdf• Study Contact: +1 (301) 996-4239• Website: https://igcpharma.com/calma/

When you see something , don't just say something; Do something. That's what Lisa Brownlee Johnson and her friends did. They saw a gap between their community and dementia , so they created a foundation. Wisdom Watch Alliance is a foundation that offers free screenings to test if people have any cognitive issues. Early screening for dementia is crucial to receive proper treatment and clinical trials . Listen today to hear how Lisa and her friends are impacting their community in Richmond ,Va.Autumn is Here, episode 157.

Today Nakisha Smith takes us into her world of health and wellness. She is a fitness instructor and the founder of Alwayz Fit 4 Lyfe. A program that presents free fitness classes for older adults and others. She has had lots of success in motivating seniors to come out and move. Even if you are physically challenged , she will modify her program for you. Watch this episode on Autumn Is Here episode156 and learn how you can join one of her classes or trips. #podcast #caregiverhelp #love #caregiversupport #aging #healthy

What do you do if your loved one is a drinker of alcohol? At what point should you be concerned.? As caregivers sometimes we overlook some things that we think are a normal way of life. Of course we can't just tell an older adult that they can't drink alcohol; But we can be aware of what to look for to make sure their drinking is not interfering with their health and well being. Today we speak to Victoria Caputo a Program Coordinator for Aging Safetly in Long Island, NY. She addresses some good practical concepts that we should consider if we are caring for our aging loved one especially because drinking can affect your love ones medical health. She gives insight into things you can look for to determine if drinking is an issue. Show 155 on Autumn is Here may be a subject we take lightly but we shouldn't. Please listen or watch Autumn is Here. And Please subscribe. #caregiverresources #alcoholawareness #seniorcitizens #dementiacare #podcast #familycaregivers