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Paranoia

Friday, March 26th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 046 — Starr Calo-oy – “Paranoia” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Paranoia
Broadcast Date: April 5, 2009

Paranoia is one issue that can strike dementia patients.  They will often refuse to eat, drink, take medication, etc.  (more…)

Caring for Yourself

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 044 — Starr Calo-oy – “Caring for Yourself” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Caring for Yourself
Broadcast Date: March 22, 2009

Don’t forget the most important part of caregiving, taking care of yourself.  If the caregiver is ill, they can’t take care of their loved one.  (more…)

Caregivers’ Anger

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 047 — Starr Calo-oy – “Caregivers’ Anger” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Caregivers’ Anger
Broadcast Date: April 12, 2009

Anger is a completely natural feeling for caregivers to have.  They may feel isolated, abandoned by other family, or harbor unforgiveness to the loved one for whom they are caring.  (more…)

Distance Care

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 042 — Starr Calo-oy – “Distance Care” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Distance Care
Broadcast Date: March 8, 2009

It can be difficult to care for a loved one long-distance.  Begin by having a meeting with your siblings where you make plans for your loved one’s care.  (more…)

Illness and Death

Monday, March 15th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 041 — Starr Calo-oy – “Illness and Death” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Illness and Death
Broadcast Date: March 1, 2009

Caregivers need to make plans for the care of their loved one in case something happens to the caregiver.  (more…)

Bathing

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 040 — Starr Calo-oy – “Bathing” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Bathing
Broadcast Date: February 22, 2009

It is important to keep your loved one clean at all times.  Don’t be embarrassed and don’t rush baths and other grooming.  (more…)

Resources

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 039 — Starr Calo-oy – “Resources” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Resources
Broadcast Date: February 15, 2009

When caregiving, you may feel very alone.  Realize that there are resources available to help.  (more…)

Personal Care at Home

Monday, March 1st, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 035— Starr Calo-oy – “Personal Care at Home” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Personal Care at Home
Broadcast Date: January 18, 2009

You don’t need a license to care for 3 persons or less in your home.  (more…)

Caregiver’s Burnout

Friday, February 26th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 034— Starr Calo-oy – “Caregiver’s Burnout” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Caregiver’s Burnout
Broadcast Date: January 11, 2009

Caregiver burnout is a very serious ailment facing our caregivers today.  (more…)

Activities for the Holidays

Friday, February 19th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 031 — Starr Calo-oy – “Activities for the Holidays” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Activities for the Holidays
Broadcast Date: December 21, 2008

During the holidays it is important to not over-look your loved one.  (more…)

Roles

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 030 — Starr Calo-oy – “Roles” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Roles
Broadcast Date: December 14, 2008

It is hard to change from being cared for by your loved one to being the caregiver for your loved one.  (more…)

When Your Loved One Won’t Eat

Monday, February 15th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 029 — Starr Calo-oy – “When Your Loved One Won’t Eat” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: When Your Loved One Won’t Eat
Broadcast Date: December 7, 2008

When your loved one stops eating, start looking for reasons why they may not be eating.  (more…)

Accommodations for Spouse

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 027 — Starr Calo-oy – “Accommodations for Spouse” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Accommodations for Spouse
Broadcast Date: November 23, 2008

When your parent comes to live with you, your other parent may want to come as well.  They don’t want to be left out of their spouse’s life.  (more…)

Violent Behavior

Monday, February 8th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 026 — Starr Calo-oy – “Violent Behavior” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Violent Behavior
Broadcast Date: November 16, 2008

When caring for loved ones, many will become violent.  Take them to the doctor (after having already spoken with the doctor) and let them help.  (more…)

Men and Caregiving

Friday, February 5th, 2010

This Week’s Featured TV Podcast

Listen to Volume # 025 — Starr Calo-oy – “Men and Caregiving” ( TV Podcast)

“Caregiving 101” Tips on KENS TV–5, San Antonio, Texas
Hosts: Starr Calo–oy
Topic: Men and Caregiving
Broadcast Date: November 9, 2008

Roles change dramatically when you are a man and a caregiver.  (more…)