Caring Caregiver Show

In this episode: Christy Pickrell, founder and president of Our Little Peace of Mind, offers customized medical binders designed for organization, ease of use, and tracking for you or your loved one’s health and activities. This can be used as a great communication tool when speaking with a variety of health professionals (such as doctors, teachers, therapists, and caregivers).

Evan’s news segment touched upon how Tony Benett, famous jazz singer, has been battling Alzheimers since 2016. Now although his memory loss has become more apparent with Covid, there is always one thing that springs him back - the sound of his music and performing with Lady Gaga in a spectacular final duo performance at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

Savy shared her upcoming article: Signs and Stages of Dementia, in the November issue of Givers Guides Magazine (coming out November 1st). Also stay tuned for the second annual Caregiver of the Year content. As part of the prize package, the winner will receive a complimentary overnight stay at the Disney Aulani in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

Special Offer:

• Our Little Peace of Mind - 15% Off any purchase. Get your personalized medical binder, personal portfolio, and complimentary zoom consultation today. Use promo code: caringclub15. Valid through December 15, 2021.

 
Recommended Resources:

• Our Little Peace of Mind - Have you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with Autism, Alzheimer's, Dementia, a Disability or Healthcare Need? Get a personalized medical binder and personal portfolio to ease the caregiving process. These products are designed to help organize and coordinate care, especially in emergency situations.
• Caregiver Health Club - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Lillian, author of Hawai‘i A Vegan Paradise and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style, shared easy ways to incorporate plant-based eating using the golden 80/20 rule. Lillian is the host of Lillian’s Vegan World with ThinkTech Hawaii promoting the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and plant-based diet.

Evan’s news segment touched upon Chicago-based Help at Home’s recently launched HealthyMatch program. It leverages the insights of caregivers to identify a client’s specific needs, whether that is better nutrition, fall prevention or mitigating loneliness.

Savy closed by sharing that next month is National Caregivers Month, and that Gimme A Break non-profit will be hosting the second annual Caregiver of the Year contest. As part of the prize package, the winner will receive a complimentary overnight stay at the Disney Aulani in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

Special Offer:

• Lillian Vegan - Lillian Cumic, author of Hawaii A Vegan Paradise (published Nov 2020) and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style (due for release Nov 2021), is giving away two free signed copies of each of her vegan cookbooks. Email Lillian with a short comment or story about plant-based food to be in the running for this giveaway. You will be notified by email if you have landed one of the signed copies. [email protected]

Recommended Resources:

• Lillian Vegan - Vegan Chef and author of “Hawaii: A Vegan Paradise” and “Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style” (due for release Nov 2021), Check out Lillian’s vegan lifestyle blogs and specially curated recipes.
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Lillian, author of Hawai‘i A Vegan Paradise and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style, shared easy ways to incorporate plant-based eating using the golden 80/20 rule. Lillian is the host of Lillian’s Vegan World with ThinkTech Hawaii promoting the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and plant-based diet.

Evan’s news segment touched upon Chicago-based Help at Home’s recently launched HealthyMatch program. It leverages the insights of caregivers to identify a client’s specific needs, whether that is better nutrition, fall prevention or mitigating loneliness.

Savy closed by sharing that next month is National Caregivers Month, and that Gimme A Break non-profit will be hosting the second annual Caregiver of the Year contest. As part of the prize package, the winner will receive a complimentary overnight stay at the Disney Aulani in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

Special Offer:

• Lillian Vegan - Lillian Cumic, author of Hawaii A Vegan Paradise (published Nov 2020) and Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style (due for release Nov 2021), is giving away two free signed copies of each of her vegan cookbooks. Email Lillian with a short comment or story about plant-based food to be in the running for this giveaway. You will be notified by email if you have landed one of the signed copies. [email protected]

Recommended Resources:

• Lillian Vegan - Vegan Chef and author of “Hawaii: A Vegan Paradise” and “Tasting Hawaii Vegan Style” (due for release Nov 2021), Check out Lillian’s vegan lifestyle blogs and specially curated recipes.
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Leticia and John, whose son was diagnosed with leukemia, are the true caregiver warriors today. They gave us an inside look into their incredible caregiving journey, and reminded us that all we need is a little ounce of hope to make it to the next day. Their family has been recipients of Make-A-Wish and the Ronald McDonald House.

Evan’s news segment touched upon Gleam In Your Eye, a monthly subscription box of games adapted for moderate-state dementia. Each box includes 5 games that focus on the senses, movement, art, logic and language. What a fun solution designed with health professionals!

Savy announced the launch of the caregiver resource guide, Givers Guides Magazine. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Evan closed with honoring blood cancer month, recounting the passing of his grandfather who had multiple myeloma.

Recommended Resources:

• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

 
Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Leticia and John, whose son was diagnosed with leukemia, are the true caregiver warriors today. They gave us an inside look into their incredible caregiving journey, and reminded us that all we need is a little ounce of hope to make it to the next day. Their family has been recipients of Make-A-Wish and the Ronald McDonald House.

Evan’s news segment touched upon Gleam In Your Eye, a monthly subscription box of games adapted for moderate-state dementia. Each box includes 5 games that focus on the senses, movement, art, logic and language. What a fun solution designed with health professionals!

Savy announced the launch of the caregiver resource guide, Givers Guides Magazine. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

Evan closed with honoring blood cancer month, recounting the passing of his grandfather who had multiple myeloma.

Recommended Resources:

• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.
• Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.

 
Hosts:

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Donna Thomson, the author of "The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver" discusses how caregivers are reluctant to self-identify when thrust into the role.

Evan’s news segment shared about the VA caregiver support program, allowing for veterans to get the care they need away from the medical facility. For more information go to www.caregiver.va.gov or call: 855-260-3274. You will be connected to a caregiver support coordinator and can apply for the “Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver.”

Our guest, Donna Thomson, talked about how caregiving is considered stifling and suffocating because few of us want to find our-selves trapped within the confines of this constrictive label. Donna is also the author of "The Four Walls of My Freedom” which is a riveting and redemptive family memoir, about raising a son with cerebral palsy and is a passionate appeal to change the way we think about the good life. She has one of the top awarded Caregiver blogs called, The Caregiver’s Living Room and is known as an Alz-author, collaborating to provide resources for those living with dementia.

Savy shared about Gimme a Break’s most recent event for caregivers: forest bathing and how it was a cleansing, stress relieving, ever-present experience. Savy read back a thoughtful letter from the guide, recounting the series of events and how despite the unexpected downpour she was surrounded by a group of caregiver warriors.

Recommended Resources:

• The Caregiver's Living Room - Top awarded caregiver blog by Donna Thomson, who has the unique experience of caring for both an adult child and for an elderly parent. She shares deeply personal posts on her blog with newsworthy caregiving resources. 
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme a Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break. 

Hosts: 

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Donna Thomson, the author of "The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver" discusses how caregivers are reluctant to self-identify when thrust into the role.

Evan’s news segment shared about the VA caregiver support program, allowing for veterans to get the care they need away from the medical facility. For more information go to www.caregiver.va.gov or call: 855-260-3274. You will be connected to a caregiver support coordinator and can apply for the “Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregiver.”

Our guest, Donna Thomson, talked about how caregiving is considered stifling and suffocating because few of us want to find our-selves trapped within the confines of this constrictive label. Donna is also the author of "The Four Walls of My Freedom” which is a riveting and redemptive family memoir, about raising a son with cerebral palsy and is a passionate appeal to change the way we think about the good life. She has one of the top awarded Caregiver blogs called, The Caregiver’s Living Room and is known as an Alz-author, collaborating to provide resources for those living with dementia.

Savy shared about Gimme a Break’s most recent event for caregivers: forest bathing and how it was a cleansing, stress relieving, ever-present experience. Savy read back a thoughtful letter from the guide, recounting the series of events and how despite the unexpected downpour she was surrounded by a group of caregiver warriors.

Recommended Resources:

• The Caregiver's Living Room - Top awarded caregiver blog by Donna Thomson, who has the unique experience of caring for both an adult child and for an elderly parent. She shares deeply personal posts on her blog with newsworthy caregiving resources. 
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme a Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break. 

Hosts: 

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Lizz Lewis is an advocate of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and has collaborated with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.

Evan’s news segment shared about the everyday hero, the caregiver. Featuring an at-home nursing assistant, Leah Smith, who was awarded Regional Southeast Caregiver of the Year and nominated by her client's daughter. 

Our guest, Lizz Lewis, talked about her “sandwich caregiving” story and how she found connection through social media. She is an advocate for all of those touched by Alzheimer’s disease, and all who care for them. Lizz is an entrepreneur and has developed structured wellness programs focusing on women’s spiritual growth and self care at a rustic location on Anderson Island in Washington.

Savy shared about her weekly support sessions through Gimme A Break caregiver non-profit and some of the peculiar warning signs of Dementia, such as missing sarcasm, shoplifting, and hiding things or hoarding.

Recommended Resources:

• Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement - Our mission is to discover why Alzheimer’s discriminates against women and communities of color and to prepare women and their families for the impact of Alzheimer’s by providing them with information and tools to help prevent the disease.
• NW Wellness Retreats - Set on beautiful Anderson Island, a short ferry ride from Steilicoom, WA, you'll enjoy a weekend on the beautiful Puget Sound connecting to wellness with like minded people. We create an environment to appeal to all of your senses with aromatherapy, delicious food, amazing views, therapeutic massage, and the music of the water crashing onto the shore all weekend long.
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme a Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.

Hosts: 

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Lizz Lewis is an advocate of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and has collaborated with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.

Evan’s news segment shared about the everyday hero, the caregiver. Featuring an at-home nursing assistant, Leah Smith, who was awarded Regional Southeast Caregiver of the Year and nominated by her client's daughter. 

Our guest, Lizz Lewis, talked about her “sandwich caregiving” story and how she found connection through social media. She is an advocate for all of those touched by Alzheimer’s disease, and all who care for them. Lizz is an entrepreneur and has developed structured wellness programs focusing on women’s spiritual growth and self care at a rustic location on Anderson Island in Washington.

Savy shared about her weekly support sessions through Gimme A Break caregiver non-profit and some of the peculiar warning signs of Dementia, such as missing sarcasm, shoplifting, and hiding things or hoarding.

Recommended Resources:

• Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement - Our mission is to discover why Alzheimer’s discriminates against women and communities of color and to prepare women and their families for the impact of Alzheimer’s by providing them with information and tools to help prevent the disease.
• NW Wellness Retreats - Set on beautiful Anderson Island, a short ferry ride from Steilicoom, WA, you'll enjoy a weekend on the beautiful Puget Sound connecting to wellness with like minded people. We create an environment to appeal to all of your senses with aromatherapy, delicious food, amazing views, therapeutic massage, and the music of the water crashing onto the shore all weekend long.
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme a Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.

Hosts: 

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join

In this episode: Spark Your Journey founder Kaley Johnson provided an in-depth look into her signature health coaching program for caregivers.

Evan shared about Gimme A Break’s feature on KHON Channel 2 News in the special segment: Kupuna Caregiver. Founded in Hawaii by co-host, Savy, as well as Melanie and Lori, the non-profit is on a mission to bring back the joy in caregiving through respite (breaks) and free weekly support sessions.

Our guest and caregiver health coach, Kaley Johnson talked about how she helps caregivers overcome burnout, teaching them how to create that "easy button" to relieve stress, overcome overwhelming feelings, and negative self-talk. Kaley offers the 6-week ‘Take Back Your Life’ program and 90-day ‘Discover Your Life’ Beyond Caregiving program.

Savy continued to honor National Blood Cancer Month, in tribute to her family member diagnosed with PV Polycythemia Vera.

Special Offer:

• Spark Your Journey – Kaley Johnson’s health coaching program for caregivers: $50 Off the 6-week ‘Take Back Your Life’ program and $100 Off the 90-day ‘Discover Your Life’ Beyond Caregiving program. Kaley also offers the Change Your Life in 7 Days Free caregiver challenge with over $500 in prizes. Learn more by clicking here. 

Recommended Resources:

• Spark Your Journey - Kaley Johnson’s health coaching program for caregivers, supporting you in raising your potential, one healthy habit at a time, and discovering what's possible. Together you can develop short and long term goals with a customized clear path of how to achieve your wildest dreams.
• The Healthy Caregiver Facebook Group - A group for anyone who is responsible for someone else’s care, either personally or professionally. A place for people who need to get out of overwhelm and back to feeling balanced again, with support of a community of others who understand.
• Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
• Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break. 

Hosts: 

• Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
• Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides

Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:

• Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
• Instagram: caringcaregivershow
• Website: www.caringcaregivershow.com
• Facebook Group: Click Here to Join