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Empowering Health Consumers: Navigating Healthcare with Confidence and Compassion W/ Jennifer Woodruff | Episode 96

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Release Date: 10/09/2023

Creating your Roadmap for Aging in Health W Dr. Gillian Lockitch | Episode 102

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

What is epigenetics, and how can it help us age gracefully? Join us in this episode of Caregiver Cast, as Mary Elaine interviews Dr. Gillian Lockitch author of the bestselling book, Growing Older, Living Younger, about her life experiences that helped shaped her perspective and understanding of the concept of aging gracefully. Learn about the seven pillars, dig deeper into epigenetics, and discover how it all begins with our mind. Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Dr. Gillian's background and life experience as a caregiver for her husband. The...

Igniting Unstoppable Caregivers W/ Meshelle Baker | Episode 101

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Ever wondered how to ignite unstoppable caregiver confidence? Welcome to Caregiver Cast! Join Mary Elaine as she welcomes the powerhouse of inspiration, Meshell Baker, the chief competence igniter, exhilarating keynote speaker, and confident living catalyst. Meshell is renowned for her authentic, value-based, and sensible approach to embracing high-performance resilience. Meshell's story, passion, and enthusiasm are bound to inspire you to tap into your full potential. Here’s what you will expect in this episode… Faith as the Foundation Morning Routines and Positive Beliefs Harnessing the...

Strength-Based Dementia Care W/ Judy Cornish | Episode 100

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Welcome to the 100th episode of Caregiver Cast! In this special edition, Mary Elaine engages with Judy Cornish delving into the topic of strength-based Dementia Care. Judy, the founder of the Dementia and Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network (DAWN), retired elder law attorney, and creator of the DAWN method, will share insights from her books, "The Dementia Handbook" and "Dementia with Dignity." These books guide families in transitioning Person-Centered dementia care from theory to practice, emphasizing strength-based approaches. Through DAWN, Judy offers consulting, dementia coaching classes, and...

Briefcase to Bedside W/ Debbie Compton | Episode 99

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Welcome to episode 99 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode, Mary Elaine welcomes Debbie Compton, a three-time primary caregiver for parents with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and vascular dementia. She is also the founder of "The Purple Vine," an initiative with a mission to empower caregivers and reduce stress by offering valuable resources, blog posts, inspiration, and private consultations. Join us as Debbie shares her caregiving journey, navigating the challenges of simultaneous care for parents with various conditions, and underscores the importance of understanding these diseases and...

Caregiver Isolation as a Health Risk W/ Nastran Andersen | Episode 98

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Welcome to episode 98 of Caregiver Cast! In this episode, Mary Elaine welcomes Nastran Andersen, Chief Financial and Revenue Officer at Trualta, a healthcare technology company dedicated to supporting family caregivers. Nastran extensive background in healthcare IT fuels her passion for empowering family caregivers to actively contribute to the care team. Trualta's caregiver education and support platform enriches caregivers' skills, boosts their confidence, and mitigates caregiver burnout. By recognizing family caregivers as integral team members, Trualta strives to improve at-home care and...

How Family Caregivers Can Find Joy W/ Dr. Forrest Jones | Episode 97

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Get ready for an electrifying episode 96 of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! Join us for a riveting conversation with Jennifer Woodruff, the visionary founder of the Patient Better Project, Inc. Discover how Jennifer's background as a sales rep for healthcare giants led her to revolutionize patient education and empowerment. In this heart-pounding episode, learn how her program equips individuals to conquer the healthcare maze, even before the era of electronic health records. Brace yourselves for an adrenaline rush as Jennifer shares her mission to empower patients and caregivers, providing...

Empowering Health Consumers: Navigating Healthcare with Confidence and Compassion W/ Jennifer Woodruff | Episode 96

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

What is a Geriatric Consultant? What Does a Geriatric Consultant Do? W/ Jodi Kay Benusa | episode 95

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Welcome to an exciting episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! Tune in to episode 95 as Mary Elaine engages in a captivating conversation with Jodi Kay Benusa, a seasoned social worker, and inpatient discharge planner with over 15 years of experience. Jodi Kay dives into her role as a geriatric consultant, sharing her extensive background, certifications, and dedication to helping aging adults plan for their future care. Get ready to be inspired as she discusses her lifelong calling to be a social worker and her personal experiences that have deepened her understanding of the challenges...

Fading Memories W/ Jennifer Fink | Episode 94

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

In this enlightening episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine, tune in to hear an engaging conversation with Jennifer Fink. She delves into her caregiving journey for her mother's Alzheimer's disease, which inspired her to launch the 'Fading Memories' podcast. Join us as Jennifer discusses the challenges of Alzheimer's caregiving, brain health, aging, and self-care, all while striving to provide caregivers with a valuable resource for support, information, and inspiration. Plus, learn about her mission to contribute to the search for a cure or prevention for Alzheimer's disease. Here’s...

Knowing When It's Time To Consider Alternative Approaches For Living W/ Jodi Kay Benusa | Episode 93

Caregiver Cast With Mary Elaine Petrucci

Welcome to an exhilarating episode of Caregiver Cast with Mary Elaine! In this riveting episode 93, Mary Elaine engages in an enthralling conversation with the remarkable Jodi Kay Benusa, a seasoned social worker and inpatient discharge planner. Together, they illuminate the path to recognizing critical signs that indicate when your aging loved one may require additional assistance. Jodi masterfully uncovers these signs (from neglected bills to disconnection notices) and offers keen insights into assessing changes within your loved one's home environment. Jodi's remarkable background and her...

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Here’s what you will expect in this episode…

Empowering Health Consumers and Caregivers
The 20 Activities to Improve Healthcare Experiences
Making Health Advocacy Accessible for All
Becoming a Health Advocate for Better Outcomes
The Importance of Effective Caregiver Communication and Support
And many more!

About Jennifer Woodruff:

Jennifer Woodruff, MHA, is a healthcare advocate, educator, and entrepreneur who possesses a Master of Healthcare Administration degree and boasts over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. She serves as the Chair at The Patient Better Project Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with practical patient education and transforming healthcare by promoting informed, active, and engaged patients. Jennifer is also the CEO and Founder of Patient Better, a groundbreaking program she created to educate individuals on becoming expert healthcare advocates. Her expertise and commitment to improving patient empowerment make her a prominent figure in the field of healthcare advocacy and education

Catch Jennifer Woodruff on…

Website: www.patientbetterproject.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-woodruff222/

Visit Mary Elaine on...

Website: https://www.caregiverlifelineacademy.com;

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryelainepetrucci/;

Facebook Group: Caregiver Lifeline Community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/373423030311924;

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maryelaine.petrucci;

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpertElaine;

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthcare_expert/

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