Toula's Tips For Caregivers
by Toula Wootan on The Whole Care Network
Toula Wootan is a nationally recognized caregiver advocate and host of Toula's Tips For Caregivers. Through her own personal caregiving experience, Toula's show and soothing style provides comfort, care, and sound advice to every caregiver and their families. Guests include national caregiving experts and caregiving celebrities who know and understand what in means to be a caregiver.
Episodes
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7 DAYS TO BECOME A BETTER CAREGIVER
You are doing your best. No one prepared you to be a caregiver. You did it because you care. I know you care because you are here. I know you want to be a better caregiver because you listen to these podcasts and visit important websites, like CircleOf.com. Your next step it to take some action.…
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Helping You To Come Out of The Holidays Happy
Will your holidays be Merry and Bright? Christmas is supposed to be a joyous and holy time for us all. However, for caregivers, like you and me, it can also be a stressful, difficult time. The extra stress of trying to make the Season special and meaningful for our loved one is hard enough.…
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A “CircleOf” When You Don’t Know Where To Go For Help
Caregiving requires Teamwork Do you want a team of people around you for when you need help or advice? My new friends at “Circleof.com” can help. With their new APP, you can reduce the stress and hassle of finding people to help. You can create a circle of people around you to provide support.…
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A Community Of Strength Caring For Grandchildren
Should you say, “It’s a RAPP””? If you want to help build a stronger community of seniors and caregivers, you should. If you want to help the many grandparents and relatives who are caring for their grandchildren or school-age relatives, you must. Most Importantly – I NEED YOUR HELP in spreading...
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What To Know Before You Consider Placing Your Loved One
It is a stressful decision. But you know that it will be the best decision for your loved one. You know that someday you may have to think about bringing your loved one in a place that can provide more care. It may be a rehab facility, an assisted living facility (ALF), or a nursing home. Your...
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TURNING THE TABLES: Succeeding As A Working Caregiver
The tables have turned for you. Are you okay? It used to be that work was the most important duty in your life. Your family and loved ones were there for love and support. Now, you are caring for that most important loved one. But you still have to work. I understand. The tables turned on me in...
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A Caregiver Valentine Story For You
Caregiving is a reflection of your love. All that you do for your loved one (often unappreciated), and all the mistakes you feel you made by trying to be a better caregiver. The times you resist the urge to fix your loved one’s problems. That is your Valentine Story. In this podcast of Toula’s…
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Aging True With Concern, Compassion And Care
You are not alone in your caregiving role. I know. You hear me say that all the time. That is why I introduce new people who are here to help you. In Northeast Florida, there is another MAJOR PLAYER for caregivers and seniors like you. Aging True is a non-profit, charitable organization that...
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Sharing Holiday Advice Because I Care About You
My latest podcast is because I care for you. I share this message with you every year – Take Care Of Yourself, especially during the holidays. ESPECIALLY DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC. My podcast is the recording of my presentation during the Caregiver Coalition of NE Florida’s recent webinar. I...
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Is Happiness Overrated?
Stop what you are doing and sit down! You are amazing. You don’t tell yourself that enough, but you are. Do you feel happy? With all the craziness of caregiving that you deal with every day, and the frantic pace you set for yourself from morning to night, it may be hard to be. Happiness is...
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Expert Guidance And Personal Support For Working Caregivers
You are not the only one dealing with this stress. There are millions of working caregivers like you, struggling to be a good, productive, and valuable employee while still giving your loved one the care and attention necessary for a life of quality. I understand. I worked for five years while...
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Protect Your Identity: Now and After Caregiving
Take care of yourself first. That has always been my message to you. I care for you. Take care of yourself so that you can take good care of your loved one. But there is more. Some day you will no longer need to be a caregiver. Are you prepared for that reality? On this podcast of Toula’s Tips…
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Resources To Find Hope During COVID-19 Isolation
You are not alone. I know the stress can be overwhelming. You have more demands as a caregiver while doing your part to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an uncertain time. We feel forced into isolation. There is HOPE. I want to help you learn activities that will help you, and resources to...
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Take Care Of Yourself: Become A DIVA
I have a new challenge for you. I want you to get out of your comfort zone; do something different. It will energize you. It will make you a better caregiver. It may even inspire others who you have never met. My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers is a great role model for you....
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CAREGIVERS: You Can Self Quarantine WITHOUT Self-Isolating
Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD! Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T. **There is help.** Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has…
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Ms. Senior Jacksonville Says Be Financially Safe, And Open To Adventure
Are you ready for a new adventure? My special guest on this podcast, Brenda Griffin, Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2019, wants you to try something new. She also wants you to be financially secure.. Brenda is an inspiration to us all. She is an ordained minister, Bible Teacher, Financial Wellness...
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The New Town in Jacksonville Is a Dementia Friendly Community
You can stop feeling isolated. As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood. That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College...
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Protect Your Aging Brain With SHIELD and New Vitamins
As you get older, are you noticing that your memory is not as good as it used to be? Do you want help? Does your loved one have of a memory disorder, as Alzheimers or Dementia? Do you pray for help? BE ENCOURAGED. There are amazing people working on helping you. That includes my guest on this...
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Is it Holiday “HO HO HO” Time, or “NO NO NO” Time? Caregivers Dealing With Grief
This Holiday Season is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year. For most people. But not for all of us. How do you feel, Toula? Are you singing, "HO. HO. HO.", or "NO. NO. NO."? Do you know others who are dealing with the STRESS of the season? Or the GRIEF of missing a loved one now? Or...
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Are You Driving Impaired Because You Are Old? Learn How To Decide
Are you scared every time your loved one gets behind the wheel of the car? Are you sure there is something wrong? Are you ready to have “the talk”? Will you be able to do what is needed? Let’s face the truth. Some seniors should not be driving any more. But it is so difficult for family to do...
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I Am Too Young To Be a Caregiver! (A Millennial Shares Her Story)
You are probably thinking the answer is middle-aged or older adults, in our 40s, of 50s or better. Sadly, more and more millennials (20s to mid-30s) are becoming caregivers every day. Actually, up to 25% of caregivers in the U.S. are millennials, caring for their aging parents. That is 30 years...
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You Need A Drink - NOW!!
When is the last time you had a drink? I don’t mean alcohol. When was your last glass of WATER? When was the last time your loved one had some water? You know that you and our loved one need to stay hydrated. It may be difficult to convince your loved one to drink. But it is critical to their...
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Be A Better Healthcare Advocate For Your Loved One
Are you ready for your role when you bring your loved one to the doctor (or hospital)? It is hard. The medical staff look to you to be the voice, to answer their questions, and to make the critical decisions. You feel overwhelmed, and feel like you are invading on someone else’s personal issues....
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Medication Management for Family Caregivers
On this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Toula visit with Anne Cordes, Clinical Pharmacist at the AgeWell Institute/Baptist Health helps caregivers learns ways to manage our loved ones medications. How easy it is to forget if we gave them that last dose!!
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Broken Hearts are Not Just in Songs
How many songs do you know about a “broken heart?” Do they bring a tear to your eye? One heart-wrenching song is “Tears in Heaven”, by Eric Clapton. He wrote it after losing his four-year old son. ………….Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees ………….Time can break your heart, have you...
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How To Reduce Falls? THINK More
There are things that you can do so that it does not happen as often. Did you know that exercising your brain can help? Who would have thought? (pun intended.) BRAIN HEALTH. This is such an important topic for you that I have three special guests. Nicole Jones is the Senior Care Counselor for…
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Good Things Are Happening in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
You will want to meet the new “Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease”. YES. There are Leaders around the world who are working together FOR YOU and your loved one. The LEAD Coalition (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease) has over 100 multi-national organizations committed to stopping...
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Don’t Lose It All. Avoid Financial Catastrophe. LISTEN NOW!
Are you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need. As a long term care specialist for over...
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Even Sports Heroes Are Caregivers
When you hear, “football player”, what is the first thought that comes to your mind? Is it “a caregiver”? It will be after you listen to this podcast. Toula’s special guest in this podcast is former Jacksonville Jaguar defensive back Donovin Darius. Donovin was a first-round draft pick for the...
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REMEMBER To Take This Test To Stay Brain Healthy
Do you take better care of your car or home than your own brain? When is the last time you brought your car in for a checkup and oil change? When is the last time you brought YOURSELF in for a checkup? Oh, dear. May is Older American’s Month. It is a month to make sure that you are doing what you...
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Can You Eat Your Risk Away From Alzheimer’s?
Are you afraid of getting Alzheimer’s? We all are. What if you could reduce your risk of getting Alzhiemer’s by eating? Would that catch your attention? Yes! You can. Toula’s guest on this podcast, Cari Eyre, will tell you how. Cari is the Associate Director of Programs for the Alzheimer’s...
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Lessons From End of Life; Stories from the Bedside
Death is a natural and important part of our life cycle, yet end of life care is often misunderstood and ignored. In fact, one in three Medicare dollars is spent on people who are in their last 6 months of life. On this podcast, Toula talks with Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda, author of a new book, "At...
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Can We Understand Grief?
I believe that grief is a journey that should not be walked alone. Do you agree? All of us will endure grief more than once in our lives. Are you going through that heartache now? I am. My special guest on this podcast is a friend who can help you. Rachel Weinstein is an authority on the topic.…
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Why All The Talk About Caregiving Today?
Why is everyone talking about caregiving? As former first lady Rosalynn Carter, founder of The Caregiver Institute, said, "You either Are a Caregiver, Will Be a caregiver, Have Been a caregiver, or will be a Care Receiver." This podcast is replay of Toula Wootan's presentation to the Caregiver...
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Caregivers: Don’t Lose It All Avoid Financial Catastrophe.
Are you afraid that you could lose your home, and all of your hard-earned savings? If you don’t plan ahead, you someday could be facing financial catastrophe. You Do Not Have To Lose It All! Toula's special guest on this podcast has the answers you need. As a long term care specialist for over...
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MSNBC Anchor Richard Lui Presents at The Northeast Florida Caregiving Coalition
As a weekend anchor for MSNBC, Richard Lui commutes each week from New York to San Francisco to help care for his dad who is diagnosed with Alzheimers. Balancing work and caregiving is difficult enough; but what if your caregiving responsibilities are over 3,000 miles apart? In May of 2017…
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I Need A Doctor To Tell Me That I Am Getting Old?
You do not need a doctor to tell you that you or your loved one is getting old? The aches and pains, the slow reactions, and the full medicine cabinet already tell you that. (I almost forgot – there also may be memory loss.) But you do need a special doctor – a Geriatrician – to make sure that…
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Be A Better Caregiver
It can be different. You can find strength. You can be a better caregiver this year. I can help you to step into your power. That is why I have asked my good friend, and now a life coach, Carol O’Dell, to be my guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers. Carol will help us to make this…
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Want To Feel Better? Help Someone!
Do you want to feel better? Do you want to continue your healing process? My two guests on this podcast can show you how. They know because they have gone through major losses. They both have learned through their pain that there can be more. Joni Aldrich, a good friend and regular guest here…
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Transforming Advanced Illness Care
Advanced Illness Care is a topic that most people avoid. In this episode of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Toula Wootan visits with Bill Novelli, Co-Chair of the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC), at their national Summit on Advanced Illness Care. Listen in and learn how the Coalition of...
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Learn About The Alzheimer's Foundation Of America
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) is a network of over 2,600 member organizations throughout the United States who provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families. In this podcast, Toula interviews Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the...
About this show
Toula Wootan is a nationally recognized caregiver advocate and host of Toula's Tips For Caregivers. Through her own personal caregiving experience, Toula's show and soothing style provides comfort, care, and sound advice to every caregiver and their families. Guests include national caregiving experts and caregiving celebrities who know and understand what in means to be a caregiver.
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Toula Wootan on The Whole Care Network