The Resilient Caregiver: Empowering Those Who Serve People Diagnosed with Dementia

Caregiver Support Moment #2

A talk on the concept of strength when it comes to men care partners.  Join us for Men's Dementia Care Support Group every Thursday at Noon Central Time at the Zoom link below. Join Zoom Meeting: https://greencountywi-org.zoom.us/j/88042346257?pwd=eExhSGlZdTh5a2l4L0pTeEFvRkowUT09 [https://greencountywi-org.zoom.us/j/88042346257?pwd=eExhSGlZdTh5a2l4L0pTeEFvRkowUT09]

Chef Danielle Sepsy Shares How Her Relationship with Her Grandmother Inspired Her to Be the Chef She Is Today

Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Chef Danielle Sepsy! She graduated from Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management and The International Culinary Center’s Professional Culinary Arts program. From there, she went on to manage several restaurants in some of New York’s most elite, luxury hotels. She owns The Hungry Gnome Catering & Baked Goods and produces wholesale baked goods for cafes and businesses as well as provides off premise, full-service catering (www.ThehungrygnomeNY.com [http://www.thehungrygnomeny.com/]). She won the “Chopped Challenge” moderated by Food Network’s Ted Allen, appeared on Spike TV’s “Frankenfood,” is featured on the Food Network’s App called Food Network Kitchen, and competed in HBO Max’s The Big Brunch. She’ll have you and yours asking if you #GotRoomForMore? We’re so grateful Chef Danielle took time out of her schedule to share how her relationship with her grandparents profoundly impacted her love of cooking. She offers some key insights and encouragement to all our listening care partners who provide support to those in their lives with dementia.  Instagram: @gotroomformore, @thehungrygnome You Tube: @chefdaniellesepsy Chef Danielle, thank you for joining me on the Resilient Caregiver podcast! If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: Star Night by Wonderland, New City by Josh Leake, Forest by the Sea by Beneath the Mountain Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.

Caregiver Support Moment #1

Ever consider attending a care partner support group? They can be a powerful source of compassion, knowledge, and empowerment. If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org or go here [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6963499636938485760/]. Music: Star Night by Wonderland, New City by Josh Leake, Forest by the Sea by Beneath the Mountain Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.

How Care Partners Can Use Non-Pharmacologic Interventions to Maintain Connection with People with Dementia

Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Suzanne Bottum-Jones. Suzanne is a registered nurse with more than 15 years of experience working with the management of behaviors and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, brain injury, and other forms of cognitive impairment. She is a nationally recognized speaker, behavioral consultant, educator, and advocate who works to encourage health professionals and caregivers to include behavioral strategies designed to move beyond pharmacologic-only interventions. She is currently involved in developing and piloting ABAIT (Agitated Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Tools), a software platform designed to merge with electronic medical records that assist healthcare professionals and caregivers to improve quality of life and health outcomes for dementia patients. Suzanne, thank you for joining me on the Resilient Caregiver podcast! If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: Star Night by Wonderland, New City by Josh Leake, Forest by the Sea by Beneath the Mountain Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.

How Care Partners Can Use Technology, Coping Skills, and Support Groups to Empower Themselves in Their Care

Please enjoy this episode of The Resilient Caregiver Podcast where we empower those who serve people diagnosed with dementia by providing unbiased information and the encouragement necessary to maintain caregiver wellness. This podcast is brought to you by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin. Today our guest is Carla Berscheit. She’s a Dementia Care Specialist for the Aging & Disability Resource Centers serving Chippewa and Dunn Counties in Wisconsin. Prior to joining the ADRC Carla worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 25 years, primarily working with older adults in a short-term rehabilitation setting, when they were recovering from an injury or surgery. Often, the people she worked with had varying stages of dementia too, which required additional evaluation and coordination to ensure a safe return to their prior living environment. Carla also cared for her mother that lived with dementia for 6 years. Carla understands the challenges, concerns, and isolation that can accompany being a caregiver of someone living with dementia. She has a passion for reaching caregivers and empowering them with education and resources to do their personal best as they serve as care partners. Carla, thank you for joining me on the Resilient Caregiver podcast! If you'd like our Brain Health Bulletin, email us at bbiddick@gchsd.org! Music: Star Night by Wonderland, New City by Josh Leake, Forest by the Sea by Beneath the Mountain Disclaimer Reference in this podcast to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public, and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the ADRC, or its officers, employees or agents.