Caregiver Dave Podcast

Inventor of a New Revolutionary Senior-Friendly Pill bottle, ROCKY BATZEL

ROCKY BATZEL is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Rocky Batzel is the inventor of SnapSlide a a break-away from the push & twist pill bottle and currently serves as the company’s Chief Executive Officer

Navigating the Medicare Mazed - Niki Feret

NIKI FERET is the owner and operator of Brickhouse Agency and Chicagoland Medicare (IL, IN, WI), a woman-owned, independent Medicare insurance agency. For over 8 years I’ve been helping people enroll in Medicare products. I have a passion for educating and guiding retirees as they navigate the Medicare maze. Ensuring each client is enrolled in the right Medicare plan for their health, lifestyle, and budget.

Weight Loss Doesn't Have to be Hard, Linda MacKenzie

Using the concept of transforming your mind to change your body, this tested all-natural, drug free program is the missing link to help you lose weight and keep it off. Using a unique visualization method to help control the four hidden types OF stress, (which are the REAL culprits to weight gain), this step-by step guide gives you everything you need to achieve your weight loss success.

Linda Mackenzie, a multi-book author, radio host, world renowned psychic and hypnotherapist founded HealthyLife.net Radio in 2002 which reaches millions of worldwide listeners a month. She has appeared on hundreds of radio shows, almost all network/cable TV channels and in several award winning documentaries.

Heavenly Realms: A Journey into the Unknown, Richard Allen,

Richard Allen, a native of Liverpool, England, has endured profound loss, with the passing of his father to cancer in November 2020 serving as a pivotal moment. In the wake of this tragedy, Allen turned to writing as a means of navigating the complexities of grief and loss. His literary endeavors have resulted in the creation of five books, three of which have ascended to the esteemed position of #1 bestsellers.

However, Allen's journey extends beyond the realm of mere literary success. His experiences have instilled within him an unwavering belief in the existence of an afterlife—a conviction rooted in the myriad signs, orbs, voices, and visions he has encountered since his father's passing. These phenomena serve as profound affirmations of his faith, reinforcing his conviction that life extends beyond the confines of our earthly existence.

WHERE DID THE CARE GO? Lisa Tharakan, Shining Daily Hope & Light into People’s Lives

THERAPIST, DEMENTIA CARE SPECIALIST, CAREGIVER ADVOCATE, AND SOON TO BE NURSE, LISA THARAKAN, WHERE DID THE CARE GO? Shining hope and light into people’s lives on a daily BASIS.

Comedian/Film Maker/Caregiver, Heather Fink, Stars in "Quicksand" Helping Caregivers to Heal

June 1, 2024 at the Hudson Théâtre, Hollywood Fringe Festival, you can see Heather Fink star in Her debut Creation. started performing standup comedy in NYC in 2005 and continued making funny videos, doing improv, and sketch comedy. Day jobs included PR for a gay porn company, Senator Kennedy Intern, and Content Strategy for Digital Media. In 2009 she began NYU's Grad Film program as Writer/Director. She currently pays the bills as a Sound Person for film and tv, including Marvel’s “Daredevil” and Hulu’s “The Dropout.” She also participated in the Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program and shadowed Emmy nominated Director Kate Dennis on an episode of "The Tick." Fink’s written more than 35 short films and directed even more, including “The Focus Group” by Sara Benincasa, comedy shorts for College Humor, “Sosi” for UCB’s Mark Sarian & Ari Voukydis, the branded content comedy webseries "Banfield After Party,” the indie TV pilot "Urban Teach Now," and wrote and directed the feature film “Inside You.” In 2020 she wrote and directed original monologues for the live stage show “Dream Role” at Lyric Hyperion which highlighted custom written roles that each actor has always dreamed of playing. In 2022, she wrote and directed the short film “Quiche.” She’s written 6 feature films and 3 tv pilots that she continues to develop.

Have Deeper, More Loving, & More Fulfilling Relationship, Arielle Ford

Arielle Ford is a gifted writer and the author of twelve books including her debut novel The Love Thief, a romantic, spiritual thriller. Her book, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest the Love of Your Life with The Law of Attraction is an international bestseller, and she wrote Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love In Imperfect Relationships which offers a groundbreaking shift in perception showing couples how to have a deeper, more loving, and more fulfilling relationship. Arielle lives in La Jolla, CA with her husband/soulmate, Brian Hilliard and their feline friends. www.arielleford.com

Forgiveness: The Power of Forgiving Self and Others for Caregivers, Catherine Utsalo

Catherine A. Utsalo is a very forthright and enterprising woman. who never gives room for failure. She is a reputable philanthropist, whose generosity has greatly impacted people’s lives at home and abroad. She is a proven woman of faith. Dr. Utsalo, a Nigerian-American, was born and raised in Kano State, She has a degree in Marketing, doing a Master's Degree in Psychology/ Christian Counselling with Cornerstone Christian University. She is a successful Certified Information Technology Consultant. She is equally certified as a Professional Life Coach, Naturopathic Holistic Wellness Coach, Christian Life and Forgiveness Coach with a Certificate in “Positive Psychology” from Havard University Mrs. Utsalo, with double honors, was conferred with an Ambassador for Peace and Humanity (United Nations (ECOSOC) Goodwill), also an Honorary Doctorate in Theology as a result of hard work in the ministry and her practice of “faith with action” in her support for the underprivileged folks. She is a Member of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) To the glory of God, Mrs. Utsalo is an articulated gospel singer with (Moisi-Praise) to her credit. This multi-talented woman is a poet and prolific writer, whose book, entitled ‘I AM ME: Rebuilding Self Esteem from Inside) is currently fast in the market on Amazon. She has two other books (Forgiveness for Well-being/ Smoothies & Juices for Wellness) coming to Amazon soon. Dr Utsalo is a producer and an ordained pastor.

Navigating the Journey of Caring for Aging Parents with “Keenagers” author, Corinne Auman

Corinne Auman, a trailblazer in the field of aging and founder of Choice Care Navigators, a company dedicated to helping families navigate the aging process. Corinne is dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience, and authentic living at every age. With a background in psychology, Corinne's passion lies in reshaping how we perceive older adulthood, a vision she beautifully encapsulates in her groundbreaking book, "Keenagers," which challenges conventional notions of aging, emphasizing that 55-80 years old is an extended middle adulthood, not a decline. Preferred show title: Navigating the Journey of Caring for Aging Parents with “Keenagers” author, Corinne Auman Preferred show hook/promo: Corinne is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. In a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, she urges us to embrace aging in a positive light. Corinne's success is not only in authoring "Keenagers" but also in running a thriving company that addresses critical pain points in care management. Her goals align with her book's message – to discuss ageism, changing perspectives, and bringing attention to the topic.

Caregiver Benefits are the New Norm with "HomeThrive" CEO & Founder, Dave Jacobs

Dave Jacobs, a seasoned healthcare leader, combined his vast knowledge of geriatric care and passionate advocacy for senior in-home care to co-found Homethrive, a family caregiving solution that combines expert live assistance and navigation with 24/7 digital resources to help caregivers thrive at work and at home.

His expertise stems from fifteen years as a senior executive at Medline Industries, a $25 billion healthcare products company. There, he developed a firsthand appreciation for the importance of seniors maintaining independence at home and the many challenges faced by them and their family caregivers. Presently, Dave serves on the Board of Directors of a $500 million privately held consumer products company.

With 72% of employees having some caregiving responsibilities, companies are starting to recognize that offering a caregiver support benefit is a must-have for supporting employee wellbeing, productivity, and retention. And the rapidly aging population in the U.S. also combined with many people staying in the workforce longer means that more and more individuals will find themselves caring for a parent, partner, or friend, while also navigating work, life, and even their own health situations. Tune in for our conversation with Dave Jacobs, co-CEO and co-founder of Homethrive, on the complexities of modern caregiving and why it’s time for employers in the U.S. to offer inclusive caregiving benefits.