Caregiver Dave Podcast

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.

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.

SHERRELL MIMS IS PRESIDENT & FOUNDER OF GLOBAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK LLC & BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF A Caregiver's Expression Anthology: Mother's Day Edition Volume 2 

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization to food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method)

Kimberly Faith is a powerful healer in the holistic industry. She proudly forges her unique path through life. Through unconventional breathwork experiences, she encourages others to explore their inner selves, break free from societal norms, and embrace their true potential. Her sessions lead participants on a transformative journey, fostering deeper joy and fulfillment

Michele Magner has a passion for connecting with people as we navigate the adventures of aging and caregiving! As an experienced family caregiver, with many years in the Senior Living industry, she understands the challenges we are facing as we care for those we love. Michele sets people up for success so they thrive in the caregiver role, not just survive. Michele has earned her M.B.A., Masters Certification in Gerontology and is a Gerontology Ph.D. student at UNO. She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Conscious Aging facilitator. In the fall of 2024, Michele will be Adjunct Professor at Creighton University, teaching Long Term Care Administration. She has volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association for 9 years and supports the Dreamweaver Foundation, making wishes for people in senior living come true. She continues to share fresh content and ideas through her Inspired Caring podcast and programs, in addition to private and group coaching.

Darlene Fuchs, the compelling voice behind "GET IN THE BOAT": A Memoir of Love, Loss, And The Dance with Dementia, explores unfiltered emotions of caregiving revealed in her father’s unfiltered journals. Through compelling storytelling, she invites readers on an intimate voyage, shedding light on the complexities of love and loss amidst the tumultuous currents of dementia. Her narrative offers a profound glimpse into the challenges of caregiving, providing a tender portrayal of a husband navigating the complexities of tending to his wife.

Yuji Oka is the founder of Adapted Spiral Praxis (ASP), a somatic bodymind process that can help children and adults with disabilities/special needs achieve their movement potential. He travels around the world, working with families and caregivers to help them understand how to work with their children and also gain insight about their own needs and challenges. His unique approach to working with children and adults—developed over 30 years of research and implementation with schools, medical institutions and community centres— can be seen through his beautifully intimate videos on the ASP Youtube Channel.

Steve Powell is the founder of IndeeLift, the leading manufacturer of human floor lifts that are designed to safely and comfortably lift seniors or others with mobility issues off the floor after falling. Like millions of Americans, Steve was a caregiver for his aging parents as their health deteriorated. Both of Steve’s parents were determined to age at home, but they each struggled with routine falls, which would leave them stuck on the floor for hours with no way to get back up. Eager to help, Steve invented a device called IndeeLift, a “people picker upper” that safely and quickly lifts a person back to their feet after they’ve fallen, allowing them to quickly resume their day with dignity and independence. Today, IndeeLift is helping thousands of people across the globe to turn most falls into a non-event. IndeeLift is a life-changing tool for seniors, as well as those with neuromuscular diseases such Multiple Sclerosis, Myositis, Parkinson's Disease, etc. IndeeLift’s floor lifts are specifically designed to be used individually at home, or with the help of professional healthcare caregivers. IndeeLift’s design removes the need for manual lifting, drastically cutting down on injuries among caregivers and EMS.

A New Alzheimer's Game & Activity Therapy System, "A Mind to Care. It’s a Non-electronic activity system that provides cognitively stimulating activities that’s compact, easy to use, easy to carry and store, and it provides an entertaining, engaging, fun and flexible way to capture and occupy the attention of someone living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Stroke, ALS, and other forms of cognitive impairment that dramatically Improves Quality of Life.