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The Caregivers Lounge

The Caregivers Lounge

By T.A Simone Blackwood

#CareChampions this podcast is for you, If you're struggling to make sense of aged care! If you want to learn tips and navigate through the caregiver journey successfully.
Relax right here in the caregivers lounge and have a listen!
Lets talk health and Caregiving every Friday @7:30pm. EST
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Episode 10 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast |Perceptions of Aging- Living with Alzheimers at the age of 44

The Caregivers Lounge Sep 15, 2020

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Episode 10 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast |Perceptions of Aging- Living with Alzheimers at the age of 44

Episode 10 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast |Perceptions of Aging- Living with Alzheimers at the age of 44

Missy was in the Auto Finance business for over 20 years.....After encountering difficulties doing tasks that were  basically routine to her, and getting lost while driving she figured something was wrong, but she couldn't quite figure it out.

Listen to Missys' Journey right here in the Caregivers Lounge.  

Missy and I had a candid discussion about what's like to be living with Alzheimers Disease

She highlights part of her "good" days and her "bad" days

And speaks about embracing her diagnosis for the betterment of her health. 


Sep 15, 202029:16
Episode 9 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast- Perceptions of Aging ,The Nigerians Perspective

Episode 9 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast- Perceptions of Aging ,The Nigerians Perspective

According to my colleague, Dee Gee Founder of @holdtheage, Nigeria has a population of over 200 million people!!!, 3.4% of the population are aged persons. The traditional modes of aged care are rapidly changing, and the perception of Cognitive Ills is quite interesting, to say the least. Listen in as Dee Gee and I discuss The Nigerians perspective to aged care.


Aug 11, 202033:25
Episode 8 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast - Perceptions of Aging, The Millenials Perspective

Episode 8 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast - Perceptions of Aging, The Millenials Perspective

From the Heart of one Millenial Gerontologist to another, Christina and I have a heart to heart about what it means to be a young person working in the field of Gerontology and by extension Geriatric Care, we speak about discrimination, ageism, misconceptions and other challenges we face as Millenials in our industry. But that's not all, we chatted about the importance of having a Gerontologist in as your part of your family health team, especially if you have an aging parent, and of course the way our peers view the aging process.


Come on in and relax in The Caregivers Lounge!

Jul 28, 202033:23
Episode 7 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast - Aphasia, The Communicative Issue in Dementia

Episode 7 | The Caregivers Lounge Podcast - Aphasia, The Communicative Issue in Dementia

In the lounge today we have a Speech Pathologist Sense Lewis who takes the time from her busy schedule to break down "Aphasia", she highlights the connection between Aphasia, The Brain, and Dementia! And what caregivers can do make to make the communication process easier.


Come on in and relax in The Caregivers Lounge!

Jun 23, 202028:55
The Caregivers Lounge Podcast | Episode 6 With Monique Lynch

The Caregivers Lounge Podcast | Episode 6 With Monique Lynch

In this podcast my guest is Monique @chosenempress:  

Monique is a Doctor of Mental Health Candidate, She actually began her professional journey as Business Student, then she switched careers, Numerous  encounters with persons with Mental Illness help changed her trajectory. 

"Integrative Care"......General Personal care is great for patients!  But we also discuss why psychological training and care is an asset to a caregiver. 

Mental Illness vs Mental Wellness .... 

We discuss stigmatization against persons with Mental Illness and how we can end it

Are you in Jamaica? Do you know someone who is struggling with Mental Illness?  Hear more about Moniques' Work as she mans her Mental Health Support Group in Seaview Garden and other options available in Jamaica.







May 26, 202043:06
Negotiating with the person who suffers Fronto-Temporal Dementia |The Caregivers Lounge, Episode 5

Negotiating with the person who suffers Fronto-Temporal Dementia |The Caregivers Lounge, Episode 5

#CareChampions this podcast is for you, If you're struggling to make sense of aged care! If you want to learn tips and navigate through the caregiver journey successfully. Relax right here in the caregivers lounge and have a listen! In this podcast my guest episode Giovanna a Geriatric Social Worker shares with us The 3 major challenges she experiences in care -giving and how she combats it The Rewards of care-giving The importance of having a support system/ team in your care-giving journey  Tips in Negotiating with the person who suffers Fronto-Temporal Dementia Why allowing autonomy is important to the person with Dementia The stigma surrounding Dementia and why persons are reluctant to speak out and get help!! The role of Dementia friendly communities and how it helps the family

May 11, 202036:45
DIGNITY of Identity

DIGNITY of Identity

In this episode Simone speaks about maintaining Dignity in elderly care. Do you think your loved one would be happy being viewed by strangers on social media ?
Jan 31, 202019:21
Combating Responsive Behavior

Combating Responsive Behavior

In this weeks podcast we discuss the 3 types of triggers for behavioral issues and how to combat them 💚
Jul 03, 201917:16
3 signs your loved one may need assisted living

3 signs your loved one may need assisted living

In this episode Simone shares what she thinks can be used as an indicator to determine if your loved one needs assisted living care
May 14, 201920:51
5 Things you should know about Hospice Care

5 Things you should know about Hospice Care

Hospice Care isn’t necessarily a death sentence, in this episode we discuss the differences between Hospice Care and Palliative Care
Apr 12, 201914:01