Shawn and I have been on a bit of a sabbatical. SORRY! Here is PART @! with Joe Collins! ENJOY! 

Joe Collins from Alzheimers and Dementia services of Northern Indiana has joined us in studio to discuss demetia. We talk about the signs, we talk reassurance and especially, resources. For information about support groups or educa...

Jen is back to finish our talk about hospice, WHO pays? What do they supply and who is that singing? All questions will be answered! If you have any questions please feel free to write us at caregiverShenanigans@gmail.coman...

Jennifer is here to let us know that hospice is a GOOD thing, it helps our loved ones to be comfortable and you can TRAVEL and be on HOSPICE! You can visit family! You can continue normal life!  Get on Hospice early and help your loved one...

Carrie gives some tricks and tips on how to deal with the stress of the holiday life and every day. We discuss helping your loved one feel relevant.  Bringing them back into the family fold no matter how depressed they may be feeling. ...

We had a break!!! but now we're back!!! Carrie gives some tricks and tips on how to deal with the stress of the holiday life and every day. We discuss helping your loved one feel relevant.  Bringing them back into the family f...

No, you can't just put post-it notes on items you want at mom's house.  How to make an Estate plan with POA (what does THAT MEAN?) and whom to talk to about it! Jennifer Vander Veen of

Jennifer Vander Veen of THK law is with us to talk about how to make your wishes known! Here is the link to the go w...

Welcome, Steve Wickens of Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home who helps us to understand the options we all have, and HE knows all about the rules, regulations, and how to plan the best end-of-life celebration possible! As always if yo...

Welcome, Steve Wickens of Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home for who helps us to understand Veteran Burial and other needed items for planning for your end-of-life celebration! As always if you have any comments, critics. or guest req...

Stephanie  Kostizen is here to talk about Veteran Benefits, how to get them and how to use them! Get your ducks in a row with all this amazing information! If you have any questions or need some direction you can email Ste...

Stephanie  Kostizen is here to talk about Veteran Benefits, how to get them and how to use them! Get your ducks in a row with all this amazing information! If you have any questions or need some direction you can email Ste...

Today we host Becky from Michigan's ADult protection services! She has all the info for us on what to look for and when to call for help! Becky is fantastic and so helpful!Enjoy part one and to get a hold of Becky you can email her at B...

Today we host Becky from Michigan's ADult protection services! She has all the info for us on what to look for and when to call for help! Becky is fantastic and so helpful! Enjoy part one and to get a hold of Becky you can email her at ...

Fraud is the worst! Tracy continues to help us learn how to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe! We still want to kick Fraudsters in the SHINS!Give a listen to hear the story and make sure YOU Are safe!Please direct all quest...

We got a REVIEW!!! and we give a shout-out to a friend! Today Tracy is talking about FRAUD! how to recognize it and how to keep safe! Once she even saved a lady form wiring $98,000! What a HERO! Give a listen to hear t...

Carrie Corsbie MSW is back with how to have those difficult talks with your loved one. It can be hard to broach subjects like home care, assisted living, dementia tests, etc. Carrie brings us some tips and tricks on how to approach and how cont...

Carrie is the owner of Access Senior Consulting, she helps with life transitions, be that becoming a caregiver, moving a loved one into a community, or helping you deal with stress.  She is an amazing resource and a great friend to us!

We are back!!! We had some questions and we are getting them answered! What do you look for when you are touring Assisted living and what does a crisis look like when your loved one needs to help fast? Tip...

Welcome to episode 5.2 with Jenna Bunnell from the St. Joseph County PACE program!To learn even MORE about this fantastic program for your loved ones please follow the below link:https://www.trinityhealthpace.org/indiana/saint-j...

Welcome to episode 5.1 with Jenna Bunnell from the St. Joseph County PACE program!To learn even MORE about this fantastic program for your loved ones please follow the below link:https://www.trinityhealthpace.org/indiana/saint-j...

We got our numbers mixed!! OOPS! Well, we're human! Tammy Teeter from Senior Transition joins us to talk about her personalized concierge for Senior Living! Tammy helps you find the right place for your loved one to live or day pro...

We got our numbers mixed!! OOPS! Well, we're human! Tammy Teeter from Senior Transition joins us to talk about her personalized concierge for Senior Living! Tammy helps you find the right place for your loved one to live or day pro...

Angel Baginski is with us this week talking about her AMAZING resources for caregivers! We are talking about nap rooms and pubs inspired by the ideas of Dementia care in the Netherlands. Visit Alzni.org for information and you can call their ho...

Angel Baginski is with us this week talking about her AMAZING resources for caregivers! We are talking nap rooms and pubs inspired by the ideas of Dementia care in the Netherlands. Visit Alzni.org for information and you can call their hotline ...