Ruth Goldman (played by Kathleen Chalfant), an older woman with dementia, leaves her home for a date. But what she thinks is a hotel, turns out to be an assisted living facility. This film, Familiar Touch, directed by Sarah Friedland reveals a situation that many of us face with our parent. The bigger issue is how our parents copes with dealing with dementia in a new environment. It's a heavy situation for the person with dementia and for the family. This film speaks to so many who deal with dem...
Jun 29, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Today we speak with Medge Adams. She is a Care Consultant for PSS Circle of Care. It is an organization that helps older adults and their families live a better quality of life. Support and advocacy is important. PSS has services that can empower families that are dealing with love ones with dementia and give them support that can help them navigate the care of their loved ones.Tune in today at 3pm on Autumn is Here , episode 139, and hear what they have to offer. Please share with someone who m...
Jun 22, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Today Greg Olsen shares how the NYS Office For the Aging is there to support, inform and aid Older Adults. As the Director of NYSOFA, he has served for years to help older adults stay as independent as possible. Their practical and innovative programs are in place to help New York State and their 3.5 million and growing, older adult population. Please listen as he explains some services and how they may be able to help older adults and caregivers. Episode 138 of Autumn is Here is the packed with...
Jun 15, 2025•26 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Today we speak to Dona Giannotti from PSS. She manages the Dementia Friends New York initiative. Dementia Friends is a program that anyone who is passionate about learning more about dementia can join and share the information with family, friends or community. Listen as Dona explains more about Dementia Friends and how you can participate in this movement.Autumn is Here episode 137. #caregivers #podcast #healthandwellnessforseniors #seniorcommunity #dementia #alzheimerscaregiver
Jun 08, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Today I had the privilege of interviewing a daughter who became a caregiver for both her parents after enduring an accident that forced her to retirement. Dealing with her physical challenges didn't stop her from stepping up to the plate and doing what she had to do. Today she shares her journey of assisting her dad and her mom as their health declined. Watch Episode 136 of Autumn is Here and listen to this lovely story of caregiving as Lynnee Porter shares it in her own words.#caregivers #podca...
Jun 01, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 136
I want to talk a little bit about Caregiving, Dementia and our Community. It's so important that our community gets involve with bringing awareness to Caregiving and Dementia. People hear the words but the pain and the suffering behind the words are sometimes not exposed. To help with this we need more public conversations about it. This episode of Autumn is Here is about just that. Let's talk about it.
May 25, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Have you ever just didn't feel yourself? Have you ever retreated and did not engage with anyone for days or even weeks? Do you feel different from others around you? Or do you lash out in anger over the smallest of issues? This may be signs of anxiety. Today we speak to The Anxiety Avenger. Bonnie Brindle is a eco - psychotherapist who has suffered with anxiety for years. Now she helps others deal with anxiety. She shares some tips that caregivers can use to help them deal with their love ones a...
May 18, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Sometimes caregiving will stop you in your tracks; without a warning. Today we are speaking with Sara Jackson better known as Sara without the H. She opens up about being a caregiver to her mom. It was a hard stop in her life but she deals with it in good spirits after learning that life as she knew it would change. Though it was a hard stop for her, she accepts her choice to be caregiver. Her faith keeps her. Listen as she shares her story : Autumn is Here Episode 133 .
May 04, 2025•24 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Today we speak to two representatives from Brooklyn Org. Sabrina Hargrave and JoEna Bennett share how they help the community by making grants available and having a selection process that includes people from the community. Their intergenerational advisory board is specially selected and trained to make sure that the best candidate receives the award. There are so many creative grass root organizations and individuals that benefit from Brooklyn orgs generous grants. Watch and learn more about t...
Apr 27, 2025•36 min•Season 3Ep. 132
With all the changes in the world today, we may have to take our own health in our hands. There are cuts to the CDC Department, they are also restructuring the CDPAP program. The CDC covers many different departments that helps under served communities and research on diseases that are plaguing our society. The after effects of all these changes and cuts can be devastating to our community. So we may have to take our health in our own hands. Understand yourself and your body and notice any chang...
Apr 13, 2025•12 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Today Keisha Hall a.k.a Big Keisha, an herbalist, shares how holistic remedies helped her personally and gave her the opportunity to help a dear friend heal. Keisha became a caregiver to her friend who is recovering from cancer. After the treatments broke his body down , Keisha came on board to build his body up. Using herbal remedies and physical therapy, Keisha has been successful in helping him on the road to recovery. For some of her healing teas reach out to her at healingvibestea@gamil.com...
Apr 06, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Some people do not know their elder families history. Instead of waiting until it's too late, encourage them to share special moments in their lives. This is what Cyndi Freeman does. Her company is The Common Thread.She helps older adults share their stories. This caregivers encourages individuals and groups to share whatever they'd like to help others and to pass along to their family. This can be therapeutic for them and it will preserve their history. Listen to today's episode of Autumn is He...
Mar 30, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 129
In this episode we celebrate social work month. Susanne Bengtsson, is a Social Worker, who works with Caring Kind. She is the Vice President of Family Support at Caring Kind. Caring Kind is an organization the supports Alzheimer's and Dementia care. Susanne Bengtsson is responsible for programs to help clients with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Caring Kind has an array of free programs to support Dementia & Alzheimer's clients and their caregivers.Watch episode 128 today and learn about an amazi...
Mar 23, 2025•24 min
Introducing Miss Frances Harris . She is an amazing woman. She teaches Older Adults technology so they can become tech savvy in this new and challenging computer world. She created a Senior Talk group where older adults get together with teens and share their stories and knowledge with each other. She is a health navigator, a former caregiver and an unapologetic Christian. Watch today on Autumn is Here and see how bright this young ladies light shines. Episode 127. #caregivers #podcast #love #ag...
Mar 16, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Do you wonder why you burb and pass gas more when you age? It may be more than a natural occurrence. You may need to see a Gastroenterologist.This is a doctor than studies the entire digestion system. Today Dr. Eric Morgenstern , who is a Gastroenterologist and a former caregiver, shares valuable information about our digestive system and what it was like to provide care for his parents. There are reasons why we have indigestion. Our bodies are telling us something. Listen today and learn more a...
Mar 09, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Today we speak to 3 representatives from Richmond Behavior Associates an Evolution Research Group. We speak with a Clinical Psychologist, a Social worker and a Researcher. They give insight into Alzheimer's and the effects of it. Also they share how research is important and how they are getting closer to finding better treatments. We also talk about caregiver depression. Please watch episode 124 of Autumn is Here. For more info: www.ergclinical.com www.joinaresearchstudy.com #alzheimersdisease ...
Mar 02, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Today we have an interesting subject. Some days caregiving can be overbearing. Some days no matter what you do nothing is working out. It could be your body rebelling against you through Menopause or Perimenopause. Female caregivers take care of yourself and know your body. Consider that possibly you may be going through Menopause. If so, get checked out. Listen to this episode on Autumn is Here. Carin Luna - Ostaseski gives information that can explain this natural part of life.
Feb 23, 2025•14 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Today Xazmin Garza shares her truth about becoming her mother's caregiver.After living a lively life New York City , Xazmin picks up and moves to Arizona to care for her mom who has Dementia. This journey will start off rocky but in the end it is a blessing to both Xazmin and her mom. Please listen to episode 123 on Autumn is Here and hear this inspiring story.#caregivers #comedian #agingwithgrace #dementiacare
Feb 16, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Today we speak with Debra Hoffer, a director of Homebound Operations with Catholic Charities in the Brooklyn and Queens area of New York. She explains many of their services for older adults. They have many services that helps aging adults live a better life in their own home. This interview can be helpful for Seniors, Caregivers and Family members. Tune into Autumn is Here and get some information and support. episode 122#caregivers #alzheimersdisease #homecare #olderadults #podcast #familycare...
Feb 09, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Ab Brody of NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing shares innovative ways to care for dementia patients. There are various ways to care for a person with dementia and sometimes the traditional way is not always the most effective. Aliviado Dementia Care offers some non-pharmacologic ways of helping persons suffering from dementia. Listen as Ab Brody educates us on some new methods that may help without the use of medicine. He also shares a new innovative tool to help caregivers better care for their...
Feb 02, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Can you image, your mom has a congestive heart-failure and a sister developing dementia and losing her eyesight and you have to care for both of them all while you have a full-time job? Today Hope Maxwell shares her story on how she cared for both her mom and sister at the same time. What a heavy responsibility. But she did and did it well. Not without difficulties and life lessons but she did it. Tune in to Autumn is Here and hear her loving story. Can you relate?
Jan 26, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Recommitting. 2025 is here. Autumn is Here is recommitting to the work that we have done these past 2 years. We celebrate all those who are caregivers. We will continue to talk about caregiving. We will continue to bring you information and education on things that will help you in your journey. We will continue to support you in every possible aspect that we can think of to help prepare you for the caregivers' experience.
Jan 19, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Today we have a special show for the holidays. Many caregivers have taken care of people that have passed away. This sometimes makes the holidays harder for the caregivers. One reason is because the we don't confront grief. There are many ways grief shows up. Today author Tisha Dixon - Williams shares her experience of being a caregiver and her inspiration to write a book, "How The Grief Stole Christmas". Episode 118 . Autumn Is Here
Dec 22, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Clinical trials are research studies that test new medical interventions in people to determine if they are safe. Today Dawndra Shepherd a Community Outreach Coordinator shares how important clinical trials are. She addresses why the African American community is uncomfortable with participating in clinical trials. You don't want to miss episode 117 of Autumn is Here. You will get clarity about clinical trials. #caregivers #seniorcommunity #podcast #aging #dementiacaregiver
Dec 15, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Budy Jamilly Whitfield. She is a therapist who is also a caregiver. She is the primary caregiver for her dad and even with the support of her family it's difficult. Today she shares her heartfelt story about dealing with her dad who has Lewy Body Dementia (DLB). Listen and you may relate to this episode of Autumn is Here .EP- 116.
Dec 08, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Today we speak with Tommaso Cammarano who is the Life Enrichment Manager of a senior living community in Minnesota. This facility has independent living, assisted living and memory care. Tommaso is invested in giving the residence an exciting lifestyle. He truly puts together a program that enriches their life. Tune in to Autumn is Here eps 115 to hear how wonderful this senior community is. #aging #podcast #seniorcommunity #love #dementiacaregiving #familycare #caregivers
Nov 24, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Today we speak with Dr. Ken Weinberg who is the Chief Medical Officer of Cannabis Doctors of New York. As a cannabis doctor, Dr. Weinberg has treated many patients with various illnesses and diseases. Many illnesses that Seniors have can be treated with Cannabis as an alternative to using traditional medicine. Listen and Learn how cannabis can be used to help your love ones. Episode 114 Autumn is Here #agingprocess #cannabis #seniorcare #alzheimersdisease #cannabisheals
Nov 17, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Today Author Odell Glenn is sharing his experiences as a Caregiver, which inspired him to write a book; Caregiving: the Inspirational Manual. His book gives great information and spiritual encouragement. Odell was able to turn his Pain into Purpose. Watch today on Autumn is Here, episode 113. #aging #seniorcommunity #podcast #caregivers #paintopower
Nov 10, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Innovative Senior Solutions is an Adult Daycare Center for seniors. It is a place where families can feel safe to leave their aging love ones and get a well deserved break. They offer respite services. Founded by two nurses, this company is designed for you to keep your love one in the comforts of their home as long as possible. Eshonda Blue, CEO & Co- Owner, shares her story today on Autumn is Here. Eps. 112
Nov 03, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Caregiving for an elderly family member can be overwhelming. Making decisions, dealing with hospitals, doctors, therapist, insurance, etc all this and more can now be your responsibility. In times like these an Elder Advocate can help you work through all this and plan for a better quality of life for your love one. Today we have just the person, Jack Halpern who has his a company, My Elder that offer services for families caring for older adults. Autumn is Here Eps. 111 is filled with important...
Oct 27, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 111
