Reverend Dr. Lula Mae Phillips works with Community Engagement & Research Component (CERC) for Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical & Translational Science Center. Cornell offers many programs to help the community through research. This is not just for seniors but for wellness in the community. Their outreach program uses current medical students to go out and teach different communnities about various medical conditions and treatments for the heart, colon, blood and even substance abuse and...
Mar 26, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease; But there is help. The Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care. They have been in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's and Dementia since 1980. They have endless resources, beginning with support for anyone with any memory loss challenges , to support for caregivers, family members, to clinical trials, care consulting, and much more. They work with other organizations to bridge the gap between Alzheime...
Mar 19, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In 2016 ,Taral Hicks Dawson's mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Taral's Autumn has come. As an actor, Taral plays many roles but no role is as impacting and devastating and important as her being a caregiver to her mom. This real life role is challenging and on going and it ways heavy on her heart. Her dad has excepted his role as husband and caregiver, which is not easy to do. This disease affects her mom and her entire family. They had some struggles trying to adapt to their new way ...
Mar 12, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Nurse Kundan Patel joins us today. She is the Nurse Team Manager for MJHS Hospice. She defines the difference between Palliative care and Hospice care. She explains how important and useful Hospice care can be. We tend not to want to think about the end of life in a positive way. It is an important time for family to share in this moment but it also helps to have a medical team there to guide you in what's expected from a medical standpoint. Nurses are comforting and knowledgeable and they can h...
Mar 05, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Liz Black. She openly and honestly shares her struggles with caregiving. Liz is the caregiver for both her parents. Juggling caregiving with her demanding schedule is a challenge but she keeps a jovial spirit and a smile on her face. In this episode, Liz shares the truth about her experience ; the highs and the lows. Through it all, it's her faith in God that keeps her going. She trusts and believes that God will bring ...
Feb 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Know your Patients Rights. There is a document that is given to you when you or your loved one are admitted into a hospital. In this moment, we have a lot of forms to read and sign and we also have a lot of information to sought through and supply to the hospital. So sometimes we do not read the Patients Bill of Rights. Ok, Most times. You're not alone. But in this document there is good information. Information that can help you to prepare to serve your sick love one or yourself to get through ...
Feb 19, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Today we speak with Rodeena Stephens. This very accomplished young lady, was also a caregiver to her mom. Going through this experience lead her to the Alzheimer's Association. This community gave her the support she needed. Now she sits on the board of the Alzheimer's Association, New York Chapter. Her experience as a caregiver, which was very difficult, fueled her passion to help in the fight for a cure for Alzheimer's disease. She shares information and educates people on this disease, especi...
Feb 12, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Today Dr. Osei- Tutu is back to talk to us about Alzheimer's. He shares with us information that will help families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. It is a disease that affects the person who has it and their family. This is why, not only the person suffering with this disease needs the information but the family also. Dr. Osei-Tutu gives us tools to assist us in being an advocate for our parents. He speaks from a medical perspective and experience. He is authentic in the information he ...
Feb 05, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We've all heard the horror stories of Nursing Homes. But for some, a Nursing Home may be an only option and that's ok. Know what you're looking for. Know what your love one needs. Know as much about the Nursing Home as possible. Do your research ahead of time. This show will give you information and tools you may need to know. Let's eliminate the stigma of placing our parent in a nursing home. Let's do our best to have as much information as possible before selecting a Nursing Home to care for o...
Jan 29, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This beautiful love story is told through the eyes of a devoted daughter. Jennifer Jones recently lost her dad, November 2022. This amazing, strong intelligent and loving man, is no longer here due to the recommendation of the doctors. A treatment that was supposed to cure him , killed him. Jennifer and her family fights to get through the grief and the business part of losing a love one. The love and strength of this family is evident from the time G (her dad) became ill, through the course of ...
Jan 22, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We learn to brush our teeth at a young age, which develops into a good habit. We routinely brush our teeth not fully understanding that it's not only about having fresh breath and a nice smile, it's also about good health and good dental hygiene. Dr. Carrie Giuliano speaks on good dental hygiene for everyone, especially as we grow older. She explains the importance of having regular visits to your Dentist. She talks about how poor dental hygiene can lead to other illnesses. She also gives tips f...
Jan 15, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Life is made up of so many different aspects. Death is one of them. I know we would like to avoid this reality but it will happen eventually , so why not talk about it. More important , let's prepare for the ultimate. Family planning includes preparing for your last days. This is so important in keeping peace among the family. It is important to understand the wishes of the person who is ill and also to understand how hard it may be on your love ones. Sometimes we may need help to get to a comfo...
Jan 08, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Sarah Choi shares a heavy and complex story of becoming a caregiver. Finding the best help for her declining parents was difficult, yet Sarah and her brother did as much as anyone could do for their parents. Sarah opens up and gives insight to a sensitive and stressful situation. She shares her pain and grief openly and honestly. Even with the support of her brother, their journey is still challenging in so many ways. They fought to find their parents the best place for them to live out their se...
Jan 01, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today we want to bring you some Christmas cheer by giving you information about Alzheimer's. As you know, my mom had Alzheimer's. There is no cure yet , however, people all over the nation are working on it. The Alzheimer's Association is working hard with bringing new information to the public. They are sharing information about the progress that is taking place in research, treatment and services. Be encouraged, Though there is not a cure better treatment is coming. #family #alzheimer #endalz ...
Dec 25, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week we are so excited to have the NYC Department of Aging share their expertise with us concerning Older Adults. This information is so helpful and needed. Also from the mayors office, we have the newly appointed Senior Liaison for NYC. This is a new position that Mayor Adams has put in place to further assist our aging populations. This episode is full of valuable and useful information. Please feel free to share this information with anyone that may be in need of these services. Autumn i...
Dec 18, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Today we want to say. "Get your mind right" . If you are a senior you have to be realistic that someday someone will have to take care of you or help you along the way. We can't just wait for old age to catch us. We have to do some things that will put us in a better head space that may make us a person that someone will desire to take care of. If we are mad at the world, still holding grudges or have not resolved family issues, this may make it difficult to find that special person to care for ...
Dec 11, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Baron McLean speaks about his relationship with his dad before and after becoming a caregiver. We all know it's not easy being a caregiver to your parent even if they were the best parent. But what if your relationship, as you were growing up, wasn't what you thought it should be? What if your parent wasn't nurturing to you or emotionally available for you and now you are left with the task to care for them? How does that play into the care that you give them? Baron finds himself in this positio...
Dec 04, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 35
We know that caregiving is a difficult and challenging job to do. But what happens when you think your assignment is over and immediately your other parent becomes ill. No break, no time to reflect, no time to debrief, no warning, no Woo-sah!. That is what Jacquie Johnson experienced. Very soon after her father died her mother took ill and needed care. How overwhelming this can be. Being prepared for this situation is almost impossible. Jacquie shares her candid story that has gems upon gems of ...
Nov 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week we speak with Georgette Douglas Henry who, in the mist of her busy life, finds out that her mother's cancer has returned. Though she had help, it was still a painful reality that the inevitable was coming and there was nothing she could do to change it. However, within the midst of the struggles and challenges of her mom and dads illnesses, she found ways of acceptance . Her journey was a roller coster of emotions. Respectfully crossing boundaries to help her mom, rehashing the what if...
Nov 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The HOW Podcast interviewed me about my podcast Autumn is Here. This is a show that gives a platform to entrepreneurs and people chasing their passion. It invites you to meet these average everyday people and how they are winning. HOW stands for How Others Win. I was privileged to be one of the interviewees. This interview will give you insight into what motivated me to start this my podcast Autumn is Here and why it's important for you to get involved with your parents. #aarp #futureplanning #d...
Nov 13, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 32
There are things in life that fall under the radar. Elderly abuse is one. 1 out of every 10 Americans over the age of 60 have experienced elderly abuse. It's real and it's happening everywhere. How could this be? Maybe because we don't want to believe it. Maybe because it hasn't happened to us. Maybe because our Senators and community leaders are not talking about it. This show will bring it to your attention. If we know more about it and, that it is a frequent occurrence, then maybe we will not...
Nov 06, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Today our show ask the question "What's the alternative?" What's the alternative if you do not engage in your older relatives life? Will there be questions, in the time of crisis, that you can't answer because you never asked? I challenge you to ask your senior the hard questions. Know what is going on in their life. Protect them from the negative experiences and problems seniors face. What's the Alternative? Think about it. Is it better to know or to not know? Time is not waiting for you to ste...
Oct 30, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Flying Nurses International is a service that helps people all around the world. They are a medical transport company . They contract nurses to escort people on an aircraft as they fly to different destinations. This is such a useful and helpful service especial if you are caring for a love one. Listen as Chief Operating Officer, Dana Erskine-Pando gives us insight into this company and all the wonderful things they do. This is definitely a valuable service as people grow older and need assistan...
Oct 23, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 29
You're never too young to be a caregiver.This beautiful story is told through the eyes of a granddaughter who had the honor of giving back the care and love to her grandma who raised her. Temise Toon shares a story about the journey her and her grandmother, Zelma Toon, went on together as they cared for each other. As a baby she was taken in by her grandmother who loved and nurtured her. It is only natural that when her grandma started slowing down and needed assistance that Temise stepped in; A...
Oct 16, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that is considered uncommon; However when I mentioned I was addressing this topic, 4 people in my small circle have been effected by this cancer, through a family member. So is that rare? Whether it is or not we need to know about it. 34,000 people will be diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma this year. Therefore the dialogue should start now. Dr. Osei-Tutu will give us a detailed look into Multiple Myeloma. Please leave a comment or a question if you are effected by this...
Oct 13, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We often think about Caregivers who take care of their relatives but Caregivers is also a profession. There are 4.5 million caregivers providing direct care for people in their home, in the hospital, or in a nursing home setting. Though it is a rewarding job, it comes with its challenges. What is it like caring for someone who is not your relative? What are the ups and downs? What challenges do you face? What benefits does a personal caregiver bring? Today we will speak to Nicole Mobley, a profe...
Oct 09, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Palliative Care is an interdisciplinary medical caregiving approach aimed at optimizing quality of life and mitigating suffering among people with serious complex and often terminal illnesses. This treatment can aid in helping those with serious illnesses ease their pain, in addition to your medicine. There are so many ways Palliative care can help someone who's suffering with an illness, live a better quality of life. Listen as Dr. Tartania Brown from MJHS Health Services explains this amazing ...
Sep 25, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What a week I had with people asking questions about Dementia. Education is the key. Dementia is the umbrella of memory loss conditions and Alzheimers is the most common disease under that umbrella. It is a scary thing to go through but you can get through it with help. Having Dementia or caring for someone with Dementia is one of the hardest things to do. Your life will change and the adjustment is difficult. It may constantly evolve. Know that there is help and it is something that Scientist a...
Sep 18, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today we learn about the importance of nutrients in our food. YES!! today is the first day of our life, AGAIN!!. We are talking about changing our eating habits and why. Nutrition plays a vital part in living a healthy life. Nutritionist Patricia Pauyo shares important information that we all can use to live a healthier life. This information is useful and easy to implement. If you start living a healthier life now you will be in better shape as you get older. It's never too late to start making...
Sep 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today we are privileged to have the second part of Dr. Osei-tutu's interview. This information will empower you. It will give you what you need to know about various cancers and how and when to test for them. Talk about Life changing. This episode is for teenagers to 45 year old adults and over. In addition I start off with a message about what retirement means to you. But after that Dr. Osei-tutu gives specific information on various types of cancers. I know we don't like to talk about cancer b...
Sep 04, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
