The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy -PT & Christina -ST "Finding Care" Chapter 6
All Home Care Matters
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🗓️ 17 September 2024
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Summary
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss.
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.
Chapter 6 - "Finding Care":
In this journal entry, we welcomed Michelle Stevens who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Finding Care".
About Michelle Stevens:
Michelle Stevens spent 20 years as a caregiver, with the last 13 focused on dementia care, helping elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. The past three years were especially intense for her as she cared for her mom full-time during her fight with LBD, staying with her until the very end.
Since 2016, she has also gained expertise in ostomy care after her mom had her bladder removed due to cancer, which added an extra layer of complexity to her dementia care. Michelle's goal is to share her experiences to guide and support others on this difficult journey. She wants to be an advocate for both patients and caregivers, bringing some ease and calm to the process. Through her work, she hopes to turn her own painful experiences into something positive, helping others navigate their way with empathy and understanding.
Connect with Michelle Stevens:
Instagram:
@dementia_caregiver_chronilces
YouTube:
@dementiacaregiverchronicles
Email: [email protected]
About Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST):
Cindy graduated in 1992 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St Louis, MO. The majority of her career has been spent in Home Healthcare. She is passionate about helping people maintain their independence, especially when it makes a difference in their ability to remain in their homes.
Christina graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders & Science. She spent most of her career treating patients in skilled nursing facilities. She enjoys working with individuals who have dementia and educating their families. She also likes helping people who have difficulty eating, chewing, and swallowing due to illness or disease.
Cindy and Christina are the founders of Adaptive Equipment Caregiving Corner (AEC).
Visit the Official Site for Adaptive Equipment Caregiving Corner(AEC): https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com/
About Lance A. Slatton:
Lance A. Slatton is a dedicated Writer, Author, Influencer, and seasoned Healthcare professional with a rich background spanning over 20 years in the healthcare industry. As a beacon of knowledge and support in the realm of senior care, Lance’s journey is not just a career but a calling to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families, caregivers, and their loved ones as they navigate the complexities of long-term care. Lance was named a "50 Under 50" in 2023 by the NYC Journal.
Lance's show All Home Care Matters has won multiple awards for its advocacy and impact in helping caregivers and those in the long-term care space.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The So, So, Hello and welcome back to the Caregivers Journal Podcast where we're talking |
| 0:49.7 | with real caregivers about their caregiving journeys. |
| 0:53.0 | Welcome to the Caregivers Journal podcast. |
| 0:55.3 | I'm Lance A Slatton, co-host of the Caregivers Journal with my steam colleagues, |
| 1:00.0 | Cindy and Christina Harden Weiss of Adaptive Equipment Corner. |
| 1:04.8 | Ladies, always good to see you. |
| 1:06.2 | How are you today? |
| 1:07.4 | Doing well, Lance. |
| 1:08.7 | It's good to see you. |
| 1:10.1 | Always good to see you guys. |
| 1:11.1 | It's always a treat when we get to talk to you, that's right. |
| 1:14.0 | Thank you, thank you. And we're joined by Michelle Stevens. |
| 1:18.0 | Michelle, thank you so much for being here and taking part in the caregiver's journal. Welcome. |
| 1:22.0 | Thank you so much for having me. It's an honor to be here. Our pleasure. |
| 1:26.0 | Michelle, real briefly before we start, take a moment and share a little bit of your background for the viewers and listeners. |
| 1:32.0 | Sure, I am, I've been a caregiver for about 20 years. |
| 1:38.0 | I did not actually set out to be a caregiver. It all fell on my lap. It started back in California is where I am from. I'm now in Connecticut. |
| 1:51.3 | I was looking after a woman in her 90s. I started with her at 90 and took her all the way to 100. |
| 2:00.0 | She had Alzheimer's and that was my first real experience being up close with it. |
| 2:07.0 | Shortly after she passed I said that's it I can't do this again it was too emotional I got very close to her and then |
| 2:18.4 | within a year or two my mom was diagnosed with Louis Body and so I again took on that role and was |
| 2:29.9 | with mom for almost four years but about three years she lived with me and so in that time I have |
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