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Listen Up! with Dr. Barbara Jr.

Listen Up! with Dr. Barbara Jr.

By Dr. Barbara Ella Milton, Jr.

Dr. Barbara E. Milton, Jr. is the author of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement's bookshelf, Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease (Cognella Academic Press) and Inherited Wisdom: Drawing on the Lessons of Enslaved Ancestors to Lift Up Black Youth (Cognella Academic Press) and Fighting the Good Fight: My Lived Experience with Bladder Cancer (Greenheart Living Press, Fall 2023). She is a career social worker and activist who likes to tell stories and opine on historical and current events. Listen Up! to what Barbara Jr. has to say.
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Ep. 3 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Our Relationship Chapter

Listen Up! with Dr. Barbara Jr.Apr 07, 2021

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Ep. 23. Holding Trump to Account

Ep. 23. Holding Trump to Account

Is anyone above the law? I think not. Listen to my other thoughts,

Apr 01, 202306:53
Ep. 22.  Be WOKE, Be Proud!

Ep. 22. Be WOKE, Be Proud!

I'm tired of hearing how bad it is to be woke. What does it mean to be woke? to be unwoke? Why is this even a thing in American Politics? Listen Up on my opinion on this topic.


for more information: www.drbarbaraemiltonjrlcsw.com

Mar 17, 202313:31
Ep. 21 I’m Baaaack!

Ep. 21 I’m Baaaack!

I’ve been away for a little bit dealing with health issues and also there’s a significant change in the content of the podcast. Please listen in for the update, and for the good news about Heeding the Caregiver call :the story of Barbara, Ella Millton Sr and Alzheimer’s disease.

Feb 21, 202304:50
Ep. 20 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Loss of Activities

Ep. 20 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Loss of Activities

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother's battle with Alzheimer's and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  She reads the chapter entitlted- Loss of Activities which she describes how he mother's begins to withdraw from social and recreational activity.  

Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease is available at: www.heedingthecaregivercall.com

Sep 29, 202220:15
Ep. 19 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Where's the Wallet
Jul 21, 202104:30
Ep. 18 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Eyes on Mommy
Jul 21, 202108:53
Ep. 17 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Memory Loss & Little White Lies

Ep. 17 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Memory Loss & Little White Lies

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Memory Loss & Little White Lies where she describes the symptom of Memory Loss and Little White Lies.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.
Jul 21, 202107:01
Ep. 16 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Sundowning
Jul 02, 202105:54
Ep. 15 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Alzheimer's Disease

Ep. 15 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Alzheimer's Disease where she describes what Alzheimer's Disease is for the listener. Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Jul 02, 202113:22
Ep. 14 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Seeking Supports in the Community

Ep. 14 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Seeking Supports in the Community

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Seeking Supports in the Community where she describes the kinds of community supports that allowed her mother to live safely in her home.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

May 26, 202116:13
Ep. 13 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Calendars

Ep. 13 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Calendars

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Calendars and describes how helpful the use of calendars were in coordinating care.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

May 26, 202104:25
Ep. 12 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Seeking Supports from Family and Friends

Ep. 12 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Seeking Supports from Family and Friends

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Seeking Supports From Family and Friends and describes the supports she solicited to help with caregiving.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.



May 26, 202112:36
Ep. 11 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Inheriting Mom's LIfe

Ep. 11 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Inheriting Mom's LIfe

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Inheriting Mom's Life where she describes the heavy lift of assuming responsibility for her mother's life.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

May 26, 202116:29
Ep. 10 Heeding the Caregiver Call - The Diagnosis

Ep. 10 Heeding the Caregiver Call - The Diagnosis

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, The Diagnosis which describes the process of testing and diagnosis for Alzheimer's Dementia.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 28, 202107:36
Ep. 9 Heeding the Caregiver Call - The Power of Attorney

Ep. 9 Heeding the Caregiver Call - The Power of Attorney

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, The Power of Attorney which describes the need for and the content of a NJ State Power of Attorney.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 28, 202106:19
Ep. 8 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Duty

Ep. 8 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Duty

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Duty which describes the reckoning with the duty of the only child to care for her mother.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 26, 202106:39
Ep. 7 Heeding the Caregiver Call- The Call for Help

Ep. 7 Heeding the Caregiver Call- The Call for Help

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, The Call for Help which describes the actual day Barbara Sr. called her for help.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 26, 202105:09
Ep. 6 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Warning Signs Chapter

Ep. 6 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Warning Signs Chapter

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Warning Signs and shares some of the clues hinting at mom's dementia prior to diagnosis.  Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 26, 202106:27
Ep. 5 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Pepper's Chapter

Ep. 5 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Pepper's Chapter

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Pepper who was my mother's pet cat. Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com. 

Apr 12, 202106:00
Ep. 4 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Kay's Chapter.

Ep. 4 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Kay's Chapter.

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Kay which is all about my wife, Kay Osborn, who walked step by step with me on this caregiving journey. Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com. 

Apr 09, 202107:49
Ep. 3 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Our Relationship Chapter

Ep. 3 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Our Relationship Chapter

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled, Our Relationship which will help you understand what the mother-daughter relationship was like before Barbara Sr. made the call to her daughter for help.

Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 07, 202106:29
Ep. 2 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Introduction Chapter

Ep. 2 Heeding the Caregiver Call- Introduction Chapter

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother's battle with Alzheimer's and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the chapter entitled Introduction and introduces the listeners to her mother and herself.  Who are Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Barbara Ella Milton, Jr.?  Gather round and listen up! 

Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer's Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 04, 202132:26
Ep. 1 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Book Cover through Prologue

Ep. 1 Heeding the Caregiver Call - Book Cover through Prologue

Dr. Barbara Jr. reads the book she wrote about her mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and the role-reversing caregiving journey.  The author reads the front and back cover of the book, highlights some of the Table of Contents, the Acknowledgements, the Endorsements, the Dedication and the Prologue to the book.

Heeding the Caregiver Call: The Story of Barbara Ella Milton, Sr. and Alzheimer’s Disease is available at www.heedingthecaregivercall.com.

Apr 03, 202115:54