Episode 26: Bill Koch

Episode 26: Bill Koch

Caregiver Bill Koch joins our host Jeff Sammut to talk about caring for his wife following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Bill reflects on his time as a full-time caregiver, what went into the recent decision to move his wife into a memory care facility and what the adjustment has been like for the both of them. He also shares how his role in her life has evolved, the lessons he’s learned through caregiving and how he’s best taking care of himself too. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. > Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 25: Nathalie Ferrato

Caregiver Nathalie Ferrato joins host Jeff Sammut to share her deeply personal journey — not only as someone who cares for her mother and aunt, but also as someone who once experienced the profound impact of being cared for herself. Nathalie reflects on surviving a devastating car accident as a young mother, the unexpected role her young children played in her recovery, and how a neighbour she barely knew became one of her greatest sources of support. Today, as a Medicare advisor, Nathalie helps seniors across the U.S. navigate health plan options tailored to their unique needs, including support for those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. She discusses how her personal experiences with caregiving have shaped her compassionate approach to helping others, why advocating for seniors is so important to her, and the lengths she goes to in supporting her clients. Nathalie also shares her perspective on the evolving landscape of caregiving support and explains why insurance companies can, in many cases, be valuable and trustworthy partners in care.The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. > Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 24: Francesca Valente

Caregiver Francesca Valente joins host Jeff Sammut to share the journey she and her husband are navigating as each cares for a parent living with dementia. She reflects on how they support one another, the importance of understanding and balancing their individual responsibilities, the ways they protect their relationship from being overtaken by caregiving, what they’ve done to support their parents both physically and economically, and more. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. > Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 23: Erica Ehm

Host, speaker, entrepreneur, former MuchMusic VJ, and caregiver Erica Ehm joins Jeff Sammut to share her powerful caregiving story. From supporting her late mother through cancer to helping her daughter navigate anxiety and depression, Erica speaks candidly about the emotional weight of caring for loved ones across generations. She shares how she managed the stress of being both a devoted daughter and mother, the importance of asking for support, and the profound impact of small acts of kindness—reminding us that compassion benefits not just caregivers, but all of us. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. > Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 22: Gary Teelucksingh

Gary Teelucksingh — co-founder of the Money Wise Institute, seasoned financial services expert, consultant, and author of Sage Advice: Choosing the Best Financial Advisor for You and his latest book Roots of Prosperity: Building Legacies Beyond Wealth — joins host Jeff Sammut to explore the challenges and opportunities of intergenerational wealth transfer. Gary highlights the importance of open, honest conversations within families and the value of working with trusted financial advisors. He also discusses the emotional complexities faced by both those giving and receiving wealth, how a wealth psychologist can help families navigate these dynamics, and tax-efficient gifting strategies that can support a smoother transition of wealth across generations. The Amintro Family App is a social network and resource hub where family caregivers can connect, share experiences, and find support. > Download the Amintro Family App now from Google Play, the App Store, or visit amintrofamily.com [http://amintrofamily.com/] to listen first, join the conversation, and explore more caregiver-friendly content. Amintro Family: The Podcast is brought to you by Amintro Inc., a mission-driven tech company dedicated to supporting older adults and family caregivers. If you’re caring for an aging relative or friend, our companion platform—the Amintro Family App—is here to help. This free app connects you with fellow caregivers, expert advice, practical tools, and exclusive offers tailored to your caregiving journey. Whether you’re looking for emotional support, problem-solving tips, or simply reassurance that you’re not alone, you’ll find it here. The podcast and our app offer stories, solutions, and solidarity for life’s caregiving chapters. Download Amintro Family App free from Google Play [http://bit.ly/4lmtrcd] or the App Store [https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/amintro-family/id6596763821]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.