Atlanta Business Radio Spotlight Episode: Caring for Aging Parents

WELCOME TO CARING FOR AGING PARENTS

Caring for Aging Parents is a radio show that discusses topics related to aging. Topics surround issues impacting older adults such as caregiving, relationships, health, driving, finances, legal, resources, etc.

Caring for Aging Parents airs monthly on Atlanta Business Radio. The show needs sponsors. If you are interested in being a sponsor email jenny@caringforagingparents.info

Jenny Heuer, MS, LAPC, NCC is a Doctoral Student at Mercer University studying Counseling Education & Supervision. The focus of her dissertation is on the lived experiences of individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, she is also working towards a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from Georgia State University. Jenny is an adjunct instructor at Mercer University and is working towards becoming a professor and teaching courses in aging. She also does counseling under direct supervision and specializes in working with older adults, baby boomers, caregivers, and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. She currently works at the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association as a Care Consultant and works with the Director of Public Policy & Advocacy. Her passion and areas of research are focused on aging adults and Alzheimer’s disease.

GUESTS:

Nina Murari Case Manager-Older Adult Psychiatric Unit at Ridgeview Institute

Nina Murari graduated from the University of South Carolina with her Master degree in 1989. She went on to work in various clinical settings in Oklahoma, Texas and South Florida, eventually coming to Georgia to work at the Ridgeview Institute in 2001. She is a licensed professional counselor and a certified addiction professional. She is currently the Case Manager Coordinator on the Evergreen unit at Ridgeview, otherwise known as cottage F/older adult program. She enjoys working on an inpatient crisis stabilization unit due to the challenges working in this type of environment presents. Her favorite pastime in order to destress is playing tennis.

Donna Sykes Case Manager-Older Adult Psychiatric Unit at Ridgeview Institute

Donna Sikes became a Certified Addiction Counselor in October 2013. She has been working with older adults at Ridgeview Institute since May 2012. Donna began her training at The Women’s Extension working with homeless addiction women. She continues to facilitate a relapse prevention group there once a week.