Life Is A Sacred Journey

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Deborah Savoie, who is the Executive Director at The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, CA. They will discuss how the pandemic is affecting the senior living facilities based on Deborah's experience at the first-class assisted living community where she works. Deborah Savoie started her career in senior care working with her sister-in-law’s physical therapy company. As her passion for seniors grew, so did her career. In 1991, she accepted her first executive director role in an assisted living community. In 2008, she became a regional operations manager of an assisted living company. In 2010, her passion and love for seniors took her back into an assisted living community as an executive director.Deborah will share with us details about the main challenges caused by the pandemic and how the staff manages to avoid outbreaks in the facility.The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, California, is a senior living community where you or your loved one will find an engag

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will discuss how the pandemic is affecting the senior living facilities; also, Carla McManus will join the conversation on how anyone could help and support these facilities to cope with COVID-19 and to avoid outbreaks in the facility.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this special episode, Host, Micheal Pope will be interacting with the audience. During this pandemic, we might cope with grief, anxiety, or depression. Whoever you are, wherever you might be located, Micheal is here to listen and provide emotional support. Please feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts with us. Let's connect and get to know each other better. We are all in this together!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Host, Micheal Pope, is going to engage in a lively conversation with Carolyn A. Brent. Carolyn Brent is an American author, bodybuilder, and elder-care legislation advocate. She is best known as an award-winning advocate and the author of best-selling books, The Caregivers Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself and Why Wait? The BabyBoomers Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially, and Legally for a Parent's Death. Carolyn is also the founder of the nonprofit organizations, Caregiver Story and Grandpa's Dream. Join 'Life is a Sacred Journey' as we continue to Shelter in Place as caregivers/care partners, daughters, sons, husbands, wives, and friends!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Micheal Pope, Host of 'Life is a Sacred Journey' will discuss activities specifically designed for caregivers to engage their family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia.Micheal will be joined by Carla McManus, Program Director/Music Therapist for a discussion on how to create a schedule of activities to assist caregivers/care partners as they "Shelter in Place".SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram. 

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will explore the impact of COVID-19 on caregiving families as they exercise 'Shelter in Place'. Micheal will review the 'Shelter in place' checklist; activities of engagement and socialization strategies. Also, she will explore the impact of "Shelter in Place" on those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. 'Life is a Sacred Journey' wants to be a partner with caregivers as they are trying to keep their loved ones engaged. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Five Wishes takes the guessing out of caring. It is a comprehensive program taht helps guide you, your loved ones, your trusted advisors, and your healthcare team through convesrations before a health crises. More people have used the Five Wishes document for their living will or advance directive than any other document.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Increasingly, families face stark choices when it comes to finding support for their loved ones. Adults managing care for their parents reduce their work hours, or leave work altogether, because they cannot find professional caregivers.Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) President Jodi M. Sturgeon says, "Today, the number one challenge is finding and keeping direct care workers."Our special guest, Robert Espinoza, helps us tackle the question of the caregiving crisis in America.Robert is the Vice President of Policy at PHI, where he oversees its national policy advocacy, research, and strategic communications division. In 2015, Robert was appointed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to its Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education, as well as by the National Academy of Medicine to its Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence.His work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and Kaiser Health News, among other outlets, and his writing has been published in

This week, we’re discussing how to find joy and meaning as we grow older.Our guest, Dr Margaret Rutherford says, “Many articles that focus on living well in midlife preach the importance of keeping the “oomph” in your step. They feature people who have changed careers from stock broker to sculptor at 50, walked the Appalachian trail at 60, or learned how to skydive at 70.”The message is clear. “Don’t allow your age to limit your potential.” We baby boomers have not been rule-bound by much, so it seems natural that we would be challenging the stereotype of “older people.”But what about the energy involved in maintaining your joy in life, when you’re experiencing natural losses from growing older? What about the courage to confront apathy, and to keep caring about what is going on around you? Some big questions that Dr. Rutherford is here to help us uncover.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

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Micheal Pope, Host of Life is a Sacred Journey will discuss with you the many topics surrounding end of life!Today we know most people would like to end their lives at home.  How do they do that and how can you help?Join the discussion.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa is an award-winning, internationally published author of fourteen books, and a regular column, "Dear Frances," for caregivers in the Hawai'i Herald. She conducts poetry readings, workshops and lectures throughout the country. In her sessions for adults, Frances shares with honesty and openness the lessons learned from caregiving. Programs for hospital and elder-healthcare professionals focus on humanizing their clinical skills. In her children's workshops, Frances introduces students to poetry as a way to explore and embrace their elders and other aspects of their lives.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

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Caregivers too, need care. What may seem like something obvious, based on the numbers I just shared is not often the case. Today, we help you, the caregiver become prepared and to take care of yourself first.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Being a parent or a partner does not guarantee care in old age, a profound statement! So, who will advocate for the solo agers? Today we are joined by Carol Barak to help us answer these and many more questions.Carol Marak is an Aging Expert and Syndicated columnist at Seniorcare.com. Carol is a former family caregiver who lived through the hardships of elder care and realized since she's aging alone, she'll have no one to depend on for care.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

An overwhelmed procrastinator, frustrated overachiever, and recovering perfectionist herself, Sam Bennett knows all the ways we avoid pursuing our dreams and reaching our goals. She also knows how to “get it done.” Start Right Where You Are is an easy-to-read, easy-to-do guidebook for anyone who wants to change their life but doesn’t know where or how to begin.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

End of life care is something we all face, yet too many people are dying in a way they wouldn't choose, leaving loved ones feeling burdened, guilty, and uncertain. While we desire to have our health care wishes honored and not be a burden, many of us fail to have "the conversation" with loved ones about what those wishes are before treatment or unforeseen decisions must be made.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Next January 13, a cruise will depart to the Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale that will provide an opportunity for caregivers of all types to gain knowledge, create new friendships, and deepen relationships with other family members and older loved ones.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

This week on on the podcast, we are delighted to welcome Jay Newton-Small. Jay is the co-founder of MemoryWell, which is an online platform that empowers caregivers to provide compassionate and empathetic care. They do this by having journalists tell the stories of people who can’t tell their own, which helps caregivers understand them and improve their quality of life.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

From childhood on, we’re barraged by messages that it’s sad to be old. That wrinkles are embarrassing, and old people useless. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite believed them too, until she realized where this prejudice comes from and the damage it does.Today, Ms. Applewhite is on the show to share insights from her book, “This Chair Rocks – a Manifesto against Ageism”. Lively, funny, and deeply researched, This Chair Rocks traces Applewhite’s journey from apprehensive boomer to pro-aging radical, and in the process, debunks myth after myth about late life.Whether you’re older or hoping to get there, this book will shake you by the shoulders, cheer you up, make you mad, and change the way you see the rest of your life. Age pride!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.