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Do You Know What Grief Looks Like? Anne Keeton, Grief to Relief, Provides Unique Insight

June 19, 2014 by angishields

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Do You Know What Grief Looks Like? Anne Keeton, Grief to Relief, Provides Unique Insight

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Return guest, Anne Keeton, Founder and President of Grief to Relief, defines grief as “conflicting feelings about a change or end to a familiar pattern or behavior”. While we commonly think about grief in relation to a death, catastrophic injury or illness, grief can surprise us in many more mundane circumstances, like a child going to college, a move, or a change in health status. Sometimes the change can be a good change, but creates mixed emotions in an individual. This is a form of grief!

Handling grief is like having a flat tire. It doesn’t fix itself. There are certain key steps that need to be taken in order to repair the damage. And no one is immune. It will happen to you! And often, loss breeds more loss – “when it rains, it pours”! Listen in as Anne provides some advice about developing a Grief Recovery skill set.

For more information about Grief to Relief, contact Anne at (678) 653-5513, or email her at Anne@GriefToRelief.com. Note that Anne has a new Grief Recovery group class starting on June 23. It will be held in her office in Peachtree Corners.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

Sandwich Generation from the “Bread’s” Perspective – Joshua Rumohr of Ivy Springs

August 14, 2013 by angishields

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Sandwich Generation from the "Bread's" Perspective - Joshua Rumohr of Ivy Springs

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July is Sandwich Generation Month. The Sandwich Generation describes those people that are dealing both with aging parents and children still in the home. While we have spent a good bit of time addressing the “meat” in the sandwich, we have not spent much time discussing the “bread”. Joshua Rumohr is the Director of Excitement at Ivy Springs Assisted Living Community in in Buford, Georgia. He is also a recent graduate of the University of North Georgia. So, that means he’s on of the slices of bread on the sandwich.

Joshua’s degree is in Psychology, with a certificate in Gerontology. His interest in seniors stems from his participation in the care for his grandfather, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a number of years ago, and recently passed. As a member of the younger generation, Joshua tells us that this generation can feel stress from the fact that their parents are spending so much time caring for the grandparents. Adding to the stress is the fact that he was also asked to participate in the care – sometimes at the expense of his other activities. Though he often spent Saturday nights caring from his grandparent, Joshua looks back on that time now as precious time with him. Listen in as Joshua offers additional perspective on being the bread in the sandwich! In his job at Ivy Springs, Joshua is also able to offer insight into the grandparents perspective

To contact Joshua directly, you can call Ivy Springs at 770-573-9096, email him at josh.rumohr@ivyspringsmanor.com, or stop by their community for a tour at 3177 Gravel Springs Rd. near the Mall of Georgia in Buford.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

An ounce of of Prevention – Kristy Gillmann of Legalshield

July 25, 2013 by angishields

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An ounce of of Prevention - Kristy Gillmann of Legalshield

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Did you know that more than 70% of identity theft is “non-financial” identity theft? For more than 20 years, Kristy Gillmann was in the healthcare software industry. In 2009, she became acquainted with what was then known as Prepaid Legal (now LegalShield). She had a few minor legal questions and issues, and thought it sounded like a reasonably priced way to have access to an attorney. In the last 4 years, she has contacted Legal Shield 72 times for advice! She was so impressed with the service, that when she found herself looking for another job, she sought out Legal Shield. Listen in as Kristy describes how this affordable service can be invaluable to senior services providers, seniors and their families!

For more information about LegalShield, view a video here. To contact Kristy directly, call her at (404) 281-2571, or email her at kgillmann@legalshield.com.

Care Transitions – Helping prevent hospital readmissions!

June 20, 2013 by angishields

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Care Transitions - Helping prevent hospital readmissions!

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Every person that has ever spent a day as an in-patient in a hospital has experienced a care transition. And every person that has stayed in a hospital in the last several years has seen changes in the way in-patient stays and discharges are handled. One in six of Medicare beneficiaries discharge from a hospital were readmitted within thirty days during 2009. More than 1/3 were readmitted within 90 days. In 2009 alone, the cost to taxpayers for unplanned readmissions was more than $19 billion!

The good news is that these unplanned readmissions can be drastically reduced by observing some fairly simple guidelines for post-discharge care. Join Sam and Brad as they discuss Griswold Home Care’s approach to Care Transitions, and explore what other organizations are doing to help keep discharged patients safe and healthy in their own homes. For more information about care transitions, please contact Sam or Brad at (770) 908-0707, or send and email to brad@gscatlanta.com, or sam@gscatlanta.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

“We Know Stroke” – Gwinnett Medical’s Top Rated Stroke Program!

May 22, 2013 by angishields

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"We Know Stroke" - Gwinnett Medical's Top Rated Stroke Program!

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Susan Gaunt knew from an early age that she wanted to be a nurse. She went to work with her mother on day, and from that first visit, her future career was sealed! After graduating from Georgia Baptist as a registered nurse, she took a job with Gwinnett Medical Center, where she’s been working for the last 29 years. Today Susan is a Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist for both the Lawrenceville and Duluth hospitals.

Joining Susan in the studio today is repeat guest Kelly Dunham. Kelly is both a Community Relations Coordinator and a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. She developed a passion for helping others through volunteer work in a nursing home as a youth. Always energetic and athletic, Kelly has a dream job – she get’s paid to play with her patients.

Since May is Stroke Awareness Month, Eugeria! Radio is highlighting leaders in our community that treat and support stroke patients and their families. Gwinnett Medical Center provides a full continuum of stroke care that is nationally accredited. Their hospitals in Lawrenceville and Duluth feature dedicated acute care stroke units as well as stroke rehabilitation programs and services. Additionally, their extensive rehabilitation services begin with physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as speech pathology services, as soon as the patient is stabilized. Patients needing continued inpatient care may be referred for inpatient rehabilitation at Glancy Rehabilitation Center or to Gwinnett Extended Care Center.

For more information on Gwinnett Medical Center or Glancy Rehabilitation Center, or for information about their Stroke Support Group, contact Susan at sgaunt@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org, or contact Kelly at kdunham@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

The Importance of Safety! First Response Safety Training

May 16, 2013 by angishields

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The Importance of Safety! First Response Safety Training

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Tom Enser has seen a lot of ugly things in his career! As the owner of a company that teaches safety training, he is often called on by friends and acquaintances when an emergency occurs. Tom tells of one particular occasion where he was called over by a neighbor. A person had fallen and was on the floor with an obvious head injury, with lots of blood on the floor. Tom’s first question was, “Has anyone called 911?” The answer, “No, we called you!” Seems like common sense to call 911 first, doesn’t it? In emergencies, common sense often takes a back seat to panic.

First Response Safety Training is committed to high quality, affordable training for both healthcare professionals and family caregivers that seeks to encourage the right response in an emergency as second nature. Tom and his wife have owned First Response Safety Training for 13 years. They offer certification courses in CPR, First Aid, AED, Fire Safety and Bloodborne Pathogens. First Response Safety Training and Griswold Home Care will be partnering to offer CPR and First Aid classes in the Tucker area on a regular basis. These classes will be open to both healthcare professionals and family caregivers! To reach Tom, call him at (770) 945-6837, or visit their website here: www.firstresponsecpr.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Two Active and Motivated Parkinson’s Patients share their Stories with Eugeria! Radio

May 2, 2013 by angishields

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Two Active and Motivated Parkinson's Patients share their Stories with Eugeria! Radio

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Ben Jackson was 28 years old when he received his Parkinson’s diagnosis. To say that this was devastating and life-changing at such a young age would be the understatement of the year. Married, with a young daughter, Ben has battled the disease for 8 years. Now 36, he is an active advocate for Parkinson’s research and awareness.

On the other end of the spectrum, Carl Wilhelm had just completed a long and fruitful career as an ordained minister, a missionary to Ecuador for 15 years, and more than 25 years as a Shepherding Pastor for Perimeter Church. Ten years ago, looking to retire and spend more time with his family, he also received the Parkinson’s diagnosis. His world changed overnight.

Listen in as both Carl and Ben share their stories – about how they went from grieving, and even anger, to acceptance, to active participation in using their experiences to help other families deal with their own diagnoses. These men have faced their own personal struggles to discover a new mission serving others in a way they never expected. Carl runs a Parkinson’s Support Group twice each month at J. Christopher’s in Duluth, and Ben is also an active member. To get more information, contact Carl via email at carlw@perimeter.org. To contact Ben directly, email him at bendjax@gmail.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month – Lynn Ross shares her passion!

April 26, 2013 by angishields

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April is National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month - Lynn Ross shares her passion!

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Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Lynn Ross attended Auburn University, earning a degree in interior design. After college she went into the retail industry, and was a buyer for a department store. After getting married, Lynn moved to Valdosta with her husband. There she found a job as the Activities Director for a skilled nursing facility, and absolutely loved it.

Finding she had a knack for working with seniors, she decided to enroll in Valdosta State University’s new Masters program in Social Work. In 2001 she was part of the second graduating class, with only 30 other students! A year later, in 2002, Lynn moved to Atlanta, and continued to work as an Activities Director at an assisted living facility. This work led her to a position as a geriatric social worker for an elder law attorney. Six years ago, today, Lynn became the first social worker in Emory University’s Department of Neurology Movement Disorders Program.

Lynn is very passionate about her work with Movement Disorders. Though her work covers seven different movement disorders, Parkinson’s Disease is the most common. To that end, Lynn is also the coordinator for the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s information and referral center. Coincident with Lynn’s appearance on the show, Eugeria! Radio wants to make our listeners aware that April is National Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. To that end, there are a number of events coming up including a golf tournament at Smokerise Country Club, a fundraising walks, several educational events, two shows with Lamb Chop and Mallory Lewis, and more. For details on these events, check the APDA Georgia Chapter’s website at www.apdageorgia.org/. Also don’t miss an opportunity to hear from Emory’s researchers on the latest ideas in Parkinson’s Disease research: “Community Conversations with Emory Parkinson’s Disease Researchers” on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm in the Claudia Nance Rollins Building, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, 30322. To register, go to www.udall.emory.edu/community_outreach.

To find out more about the Movement Disorder Program at Emory University’s Neurology Department, or to reach Lynn directly, call her at 404-728-6300.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

“Then for the teeming quietest, happiest days of all!” – Halcyon Hospice!

March 21, 2013 by angishields

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"Then for the teeming quietest, happiest days of all!" - Halcyon Hospice!

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Originally from Ohio, Anissa Groves attended the University of Toledo, earning a degree in Science Education with a minor in Psychology. Graduating in 1992, in a tough job market, Anissa decided to pursue a Masters Degree in Social Work at Arizona State University. After thirteen years in Phoenix, Anissa decided to move to Atlanta to be close family.

After earning her degree, Anissa worked in pharamaceutical sales. About five years ago, she had an opportunity to observe hospice up close when her grandfather passed away. Given her education in social work, she decided to learn more about hospice. This ultimately led her to her current position at Halcyon Hospice.

Halcyon Hospice was formed when owners Don Cole and and Jack Drauhon purchased both Compassionate Hospice and Altus Hospice. The company was named after the Walt Whitman poem, Halcyon Days, referencing that period of calm during the winter, when storms do not occur.

To get more information about Halcyon Hospice, check them out on the the web at www.excellenceinhospice.com or call them at (678) 328-1700.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.