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Caregiver Conversations
by Antonia Harbin-Lamb
Presentations to provide information and resources for caregivers to become more successful and effective in their responsibilities.
Episodes
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Episode 65-Caregiving Is a Team Effort: Dr. Mary K. Clark on Advocacy, Self-Care & Finding Support
Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Guest: Dr. Mary K. Clark Key Takeaways Why many people don't identify themselves as caregivers The importance of asking for help—and accepting it Recognizing caregiver burnout before it impacts your health How to build a caregiving team and delegate...
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Episode 64 Living Our Legacy: Caregiving, Faith & Leadership with Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard
Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Guest:Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard Together, they explore: The emotional realities of family caregiving Why caregiving conversations often happen too late The importance of advance care planning and family communication Caregiving within faith communities...
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Episode 63Breaking the Cycle: Fall Prevention for Caregivers and Families
Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Guests: Sarah Arena and Chris Wilson This conversation explores: The hidden risks and warning signs related to falls How caregivers can help reduce fall risks at home The emotional impact and fear cycle surrounding falls Home modifications and safety...
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Episode 62 More Than a Smile: Oral Health, Caregiving & Community Healing
Hosts:: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Guest:Velisa Perry Together, they explore: The emotional realities of caregiving Caring for yourself while caring for others How oral health impacts overall health and wellbeing Barriers to dental care in underserved communities Building trust through...
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Episode 61 Strength, Faith & Resilience: Mark Harris on Caregiving and Cancer
Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Guest: Mark Harris This episode dives into: Men’s health and breaking stigma around asking for help Faith, strength, and navigating difficult diagnoses The role of caregivers in supporting loved ones while caring for themselves Community, wellness, and...
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Episode 55: Investing in Care: How the Michigan Health Endowment Fund Supports Caregivers
Guest: Tim Niyonsenga Host: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Key Topics Covered: The Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s mission and healthy aging work Why caregivers are essential to supporting older adults Innovative approaches to respite care and caregiver support Partnerships driving…
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Episode 60 Caregiver Conversations – 60th Episode Highlight Special
This episode highlights powerful moments from past guests whose stories continue to inspire: ⭐ Dr. Gwen Graddy – PACE Southeast Michigan (Episode 43) Exploring holistic care and the importance of supporting older adults through comprehensive services and community connection. ⭐ Harlan Bivens –…
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Episode 59-Caregiver Styles & Care Networks: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Leggett
Guest: Dr. Amanda Leggett, PhD, FGSA Together, they discuss: How caregiving styles impact stress, burnout, and quality of life Why caregivers should never feel like they have to do everything alone The importance of building a support team early How families can better navigate dementia care...
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Episode 58-Building a Care Movement: A Conversation with Choua Vue of the CARE Fund
Guest: Choua Vue Director of Program Care for All With Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund Leads domestic grantmaking and supports cross-movement care policy, organizing, and systems change.In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb continue their Funder Series…
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Episode 57-Daybreak, Dignity & Dementia Care: A Conversation with Belinda Croft
Guest: Belinda Croft If you or someone you love is navigating dementia care, this episode reminds you that: 💛 You are not alone 💛 Support exists 💛 Caregiving is love — but you also deserve care Resources Mentioned: • Daybreak Adult Day Program at Hannan Center • Caregiver Support Groups • Home...
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Episode 56- Through the Holidays: Caregiver Wellness with Dr. Zippy & Danielle HueVine
Guest: Dr. Zippy & Danielle HueVine Listeners will hear powerful reflections on: Why self-care is not selfish, but sacred How to reconnect with your mind, body, and identity Building confidence and resilience through small, meaningful habits Gratitude as a healing practice Recognizing your worth...
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Episode 55- Strength of Veteran Caregivers
Guest:Stephanie Hall, Angelina Taylor Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Key Topics Covered: The realities of caregiving for veterans and military families Mental health, burnout, and finding balance as a caregiver The importance of respite, connection, and peer support How advocacy…
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Episode 54- Awareness and Community Support with Jim Mangi
Guest: Jim Manje Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Key Topics Covered: Understanding the dementia journey and early-onset Alzheimer’s Navigating denial, stigma, and caregiver isolation The importance of dementia education in communities How to support caregivers through awareness and...
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Episode 53-, Connection, and Community with Marty Fischhoff & Grace Burns
Guest:Marty Fischhoff, Grace Burns Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb Resources Mentioned: Detroit PBS Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org Key Topics Covered: The power of storytelling in caregiving...
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Episode 52-The Braddix Sisters’ Journey as Long-Distance Caregivers
Guest: Lisa and Dionne Braddix Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered The Braddix sisters’ caregiving journey from supporting their mother through breast cancer to now caring for their father Balancing remote work, graduate school, and family caregiving Managing the emotional...
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Episode 51-Coming of Age as a Caregiver: Damaris’ Journey of Faith and Family
Resources Mentioned Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC) www.semisrc.org [email protected] | ☎ 888-341-8593 Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan – Elder Law & Advocacy Center www.nlsmichigan.org ☎ 313-937-8291 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
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Episode 50 – Investing in Care: How Funders Are Supporting the Backbone of Aging Communities
Guest: Misha Stallworth West, Program Office, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s strategy for supporting caregivers Differences in needs between paid and family caregivers Funding community-based...
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Episode 49 – Caregiving Tools & Advocacy with The Senior Alliance
Guest: Amanda Sears, Chief Community Impact Officer at The Senior Alliance (TSA) Hosted by: Kristie King Topics Covered: Overview of The Senior Alliance (TSA) and its service region The development and impact of the Caregiving Haven resource hub Culturally tailored caregiver guides for Black,...
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Episode 48 – How Caregivers Can Support Youth through Crisis and Mental Health Challenges
Guest: Kea Norrell-Aitch, LPC Hosted by: Kristie King, Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative Topics Covered: What youth mental health looks like today, especially in Detroit The impact of chronic stress and trauma on adolescents How 4-H Healthy Living and Youth…
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Episode 47 – Raising the Next Generation: A Grandparent’s Caregiving Journey
Guest: Romona Greenlee, Paraprofessional and Grandparent Caregiver Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: The reality of grandparents raising grandchildren Navigating school systems, social services, and housing as a caregiver How caregiving affects physical and emotional…
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Episode 46 –Sustaining a Legacy through Estate Planning and Heirs’ Property Rights
Guest: Councilman Scott Benson, Detroit City Council – District 3 Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: How Councilmember Benson’s personal caregiving story shapes his public service The role of City Council in supporting seniors and caregivers Current efforts to make Detroit...
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Episode 45 – Centering Black Caregivers: Dementia Awareness, Advocacy, and Emotional Resilience
Episode Notes Guest: Dr. Florence Johnson, Clinical Scholar and Research Fellow, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: Dr. Johnson’s personal caregiving journey and inspiration for her...
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Episode 44 – Aging in Place: Housing, Accessibility, and Advocacy for Older Adults
Guest: Phyllis Edwards, Executive Director, Bridging Communities Inc. Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: The need for accessible, affordable housing for older adults Safety hazards in the home and how they contribute to displacement Age in Place programs and modifications...
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Episode 43 –The Caregiver Backbone: Redefining the Role and Reshaping the System
Episode Notes Guest: Dr. Gwen Graddy, Director Medical Education at PACE Southeast Michigan Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: What defines a caregiver and why many don’t identify as one The crucial role of informal caregivers in the healthcare system National statistics on...
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Episode 42 – Policy and Personal Care: Advocating for a Stronger Future for Caregivers
Episode Notes: Guest: Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns at Caring Across Generations Key Themes & Topics Personal Connection to Caregiving: Nicole shares her family’s experience with caregiving and how it shaped her path in policy and advocacy work. Care as Infrastructure: Why...
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Episode 41 – Bridging the Digital Divide: Caregiver Access and Equity in Telehealth
Guest: Alexandra “Ally” Hunter, Virtual Care Consultant at Henry Ford Health Topics: Telehealth, digital access, and how caregivers can confidently navigate virtual healthcare Key topics discussed: What telehealth is (and what it isn’t) Why digital equity matters in healthcare Common access...
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Episode 40 – Resilience and Redemption: A Grandmother’s Journey of Caregiving and Advocacy
Guest: Amber Boone, entrepreneur, speaker, caregiver, and content creator Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: Becoming a caregiver under unexpected circumstances Navigating the child welfare system as a grandparent The emotional toll of caring for a child while supporting an...
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Episode 39 – Grace, Grit, and Self-Care: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Family Caregiving
Caregiving Journey Lora shares her story caring for both parents and now her sister Talks about denial, emotional shifts, and adjusting expectations Family Dynamics Navigating sibling roles and responsibility Focusing on the care recipient over family tension Self-Care & Respite Importance of…
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Episode 38 – Caring for the Soul: Spiritual Care and Self-Care for Caregivers
In this episode, we cover: Dr. Samuel White II’s personal caregiving journey What spiritual care means in the context of aging and caregiving Signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout and compassion fatigue How caregivers can center themselves spiritually and emotionally The role of emotional...
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Episode 37 – The Science of Happiness: Cultivating Joy as a Caregiver (Part 2)
In this second installment of our two-part conversation, Dr. Zippy Alba returns to continue exploring how caregivers can create joy from within, even in the midst of daily challenges. Hosts Kristie and Antonia talk with Dr. Zippy about mindset shifts, practical tools for emotional regulation, and...
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Episode 36 – The Science of Happiness: Cultivating Joy as a Caregiver (Part 1)
Dr. Zippy Alba joins Caregiver Conversations to break down the science behind happiness and how it affects confidence, longevity, and emotional well-being. She introduces the happiness continuum, explaining different levels of happiness and how individuals can cultivate joy from within rather…
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Episode 35 – Supporting Caregivers Through Community Resources
Guests: Laura Reddick – Leads caregiver support programs at DAAA. Crystal White – Caregiver Support Coordinator, specializing in connecting seniors and caregivers with resources. DAAA Programs & Services: Caregiver Education & Training – Workshops and community support. Respite Care – Encourages...
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Episode 34 – Navigating Caregiving as an Only Child: A Journey of Love, Advocacy, and Resilience
Guest: Natalie Joyner Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb Topics Covered: The unique challenges of being an only-child caregiver Navigating emotional and financial hurdles in caregiving The impact of systemic barriers in healthcare and Medicaid qualification The effects of COVID-19 on...
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Episode 33 – From Caregiver to Entrepreneur: Danielle HueVine’s Inspiring Journey
Guest: Danielle HueVine, founder of HueVine, LLC, skincare and med spa brand. Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb. Topics Covered: Danielle’s caregiving journey, beginning as a child caring for her siblings. How caregiving shaped her resilience, discipline, and entrepreneurial mindset.…
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Episode 32 – Understanding Kinship Care: Challenges and Support for Grandfamilies with Lisa Grodsky
In this episode, we explore the growing trend of kinship care with Lisa Grodsky, Program Operations Manager for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at OLHSA. Lisa shares her extensive experience advocating for kinship caregivers and highlights the challenges they face, such as financial strain,...
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Episode 31 – Starting the New Year with Self-Care: Stress Management and Wellness for Caregivers
In this post-holiday episode, Kristie and Antonia welcome Anjanette Davenport Hatter (AJ), founder and CEO of Harambee Care, to discuss how caregivers can prioritize emotional wellness and stress management as they enter the new year. AJ shares practical strategies for managing stress, preventing...
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Episode 30 — The Heart of Caregiving: A Personal Conversation with Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb
In this special episode of Caregiver Conversations, hosts Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb take the mic as guests themselves. They dive into their personal experiences with caregiving, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and emotional moments that have shaped their journey. This episode...
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Episode 29 - Resolving Conflicts in Caregiving through Mediation
In this episode, we discuss: The definition and importance of mediation in caregiving. How to approach mediation as a solution to family conflicts. Zena Zumeta’s experiences and insights into effective mediation techniques. The significance of establishing trust and communication within families....
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Episode 28 - Restorative Justice for Elders: An Innovative Approach with Toi Dennis
Host: Kristie King – Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative Antonia Harbin Lamb – Staff Attorney, Elder Law and Advocacy Center, Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan Guest: Toi Dennis – Elder Staff Attorney, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Program, Washtenaw County...
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Episode 27 – Care from Behind the Chair: Community Advocacy and Caregiving with Harlan Bivens
Tune in to Episode 27 as hosts Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb welcome Harlan Bivens, the visionary behind the Better Detroit Youth Movement and owner of Jay’s Fades. Harlan discusses how his work as a barber, mentor, and community leader positively influences the lives of Detroit residents,...
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Episode 26: The Power of Caregiver Health and Wellness
Introduction: Kristie King (Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative) Antonia Harbin Lamb (Staff Attorney, Elder Law and Advocacy Center at Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan) Special Guests: Joshua DeLisle (President, Monroe Aging Consortium) and Dr. Emily Neal...
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Episode 25: Caring with Compassion: Navigating Dementia Care
Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction Kristie King introduces Dr. Paula Duren and the topic of dementia caregiving. [03:00] Dr. Paula’s Caregiving Journey Dr. Paula Duren shares her personal story of caring for her parents and how it led to the creation of Universal Dementia Caregivers. [09:00] The…
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Episode 24: Enhancing Senior Lives with Innovation and Care
Enhancing Senior Lives with Innovation and Care Topics Discussed: Introduction to Hannan Center [00:01:00] Vincent Tilford provides an overview of Hannan Center’s role in the community and its evolution from Hannan House to a pivotal community resource. Key Programs and Initiatives [00:05:00]...
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Episode 23 - Celebrating Caregiver Heroes: Bilingual Training & IAmSeniorStrong Award
Welcome to Caregiver Conversations! In this enlightening Episode #23, we dive deep into how bilingual caregiver training is revolutionizing support for caregivers and celebrating the remarkable contributions of seniors in our community. Episode Highlights: [00:00:00]: Kristie King introduces the...
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A Caregiver's Journey: Balancing Life, Work, and Love in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, hosts Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb welcome Stacey Gray, an Investment Manager at CIBC Private Wealth Management and a dedicated caregiver for her mother. Stacey shares her deeply personal journey of balancing work, education, and caregiving,...
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The Power Behind Caregiver Conversations: Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative & Elder Law and Advocacy Center
In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, Kristie King, the Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative (SRC), and Antonia Harbin-Lamb, a staff attorney with the Elder Law and Advocacy Center (ELAC), a division of Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan, delve into…
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Relaunching with Purpose: The 9th Annual Aging Matters Education & Expo
Join us for the exciting relaunch of Caregiver Conversations, where we kick off with a special episode covering the 9th Annual Aging Matters Education & Expo. In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the expo, discussing key takeaways, innovative solutions, and inspiring stories that are...
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What Can I Do TO Assist My Care Recipient w/ Hoarding Disorder
Eisode 19: Guest: Laurie Lutomski, Chief Operating Officer, Synod Community Services and a founding member of the Hoarding Task Force of Washtenaw County. She has been able to collaborate with the other agencies and individuals represented to develop and implement the harm reduction model of...
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Episode 18: Elder Mediation and Other Conflict Resolution
Guest: Zena Zumeta, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, is internationally known as both a mediator and trainer of mediators. She is president of the Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Zena Zumeta Mediation Services, and The Collaborative Workplace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She...
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Eldercaring Coordination: What Caregivers Need to Know
Sue Bronson, M.S., LCSW, Co-Chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Elder Justice Initiative on Eldercaring Coordination, and lead trainer. Ms. Bronson is a mediator, trainer, and retired psychotherapist in Milwaukee, WI. Since 1983 she has been mediating family, elder, and workplace...
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