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May 12, 2025

Altering the Perception of Caregivers and Dementia

When Dr. Fayron Epps launched the Altar program, she was told repeatedly that no one would fund research connecting faith and dementia care in the Black community. Fast forward to today, and her groundbreaking initiative has expanded to 23 states, 112 faith communities, and 14 Christian denominations—with millions in funding…

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May 7, 2025

Dad's Stress Relief: Improv Therapy in Assisted Living

Discover how improv techniques eased our dad's stress in assisted living by validating his feelings and "work" anxieties. A powerful lesson in empathy. #DementiaCare #AssistedLiving #ImprovTherapy #ElderlyCare #Caregiving #DementiaSupport #FamilyCare #MentalHealth #StressRelief #Empathy

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May 6, 2025

$33 BILLION on Mother's Day?! What Are We REALLY Celebrating?

Explore Mother's Day spending habits in the US! Last year, Americans spent $33 billion celebrating mothers. Discover how we shower our mothers with gifts, dinners, love, affection, and attention. Let's discuss the true meaning of motherhood and caregiving. #MothersDay #MothersDay #MothersDaySpending #USASpending #Motherhood #Caregiving #GiftsForMom #CelebrateMom #FamilyLove #MotherAppreciation #Mom

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April 30, 2025

Family Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Unconditional Love & Selflessness

Explore the selfless world of family caregivers! We compare the unique qualities of motherhood with the unconditional love and dedication of our caregiving community. Discover how we prioritize our loved ones above all else. #FamilyCaregivers #CaregivingCommunity #FamilyCaregivers #UnconditionalLove #SelflessCare #ParentingUp #CaregiverSupport #LovedOnes #CaregiverLife #CommunityLove #CaregiverStrong

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April 28, 2025

Caregiving Truth: No One's HAPPY When Parents Need Help!

Explore the realities of caregiving as we discuss the often-unspoken challenges and lack of joy in unforeseen parental care. We delve into caregiver experiences and question how anyone can truly prepare for such responsibilities. Join our discussion on navigating these difficult situations! #CaregiverLife #ParentalCare #CaregivingStruggles #UnforeseenResponsibilities #FamilyCare #CaregiverSupport #AgingParents #DifficultConversations…

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April 28, 2025

Is Family Caregiving Motherhood in Disguise? (You Bet)

Motherhood takes many forms, and caregiving might be the most overlooked version. This Mother's Day episode challenges us to reconsider who deserves celebration and recognition. The numbers tell a striking story: Americans spent $33 billion on Mother's Day last year, showering traditional mothers with gifts and attention. Meanwhile, family caregivers…

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April 25, 2025

Care Partner vs. Caregiver: A Mindset Shift

Discover the power of reciprocal care! We explore the transformative difference between being a care partner and a caregiver, shifting the focus to mutual exchange and shared responsibility for a more balanced relationship. #CarePartner #Caregiver #CaregivingTips #ElderCare #FamilyCare #SeniorCare #DementiaCare #CaregiverSupport #RespiteCare #CaregiverMindset

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April 24, 2025

How can you improve on your #caregivingjourney ? Using improv! Check out our full ep #dementiacare

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April 17, 2025

Caregiver to Care Partner: Why Words Matter (and Cost!)

Explore how successful approaches, like empathetic listening and flexibility, enhance care partner interactions. Discover the importance of validation and perspective shifts. #CarePartner #CarePartner #EmpatheticListening #CaregiverSupport #Validation #PerspectiveShift #Healthcare #FamilyCare #CommunityCare #ResonatingMessage #CaregiverToCarePartner

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April 16, 2025

Caregiver Chaos: My Patient Bit the Dentist! (True Story)

Join us as we navigate the challenges of daily life with loved ones! In this episode, we recount a trip to the dentist that took an unexpected turn. Discover the humorous side of caregiving and the surprises that come with it! #CaregiverLife #CaregiverStruggles #DentistVisit #SeniorCare #CaregivingHumor #DementiaCare #FamilyLife #DailyChallenges #UnexpectedMoments…

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April 15, 2025

Improv in Caregiving: Radical Idea or Communication Superpower?

Explore the radical notion of improv in caregiving with Dr. Kemp! Discover how improv enhances communication, presence, and collaboration. Learn to meet people where they are and improve care. A must-watch for caregivers! #ImprovCare #CaregivingSkills #CommunicationSkills #DrKemp #RadicalCare #PatientCare #HealthcareImprov #ImprovTraining #CaregiverSupport #MedicalImprov

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April 14, 2025

Yes And, Caregiving: The Improv Act You Didn't Audition For

When your LO (loved one) develops dementia, sometimes we may want to correct their misperceptions and bring them back to our reality. But what if there's a more effective approach hiding in an unlikely place – improvisational comedy? In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Candace Kemp and Amanda Lee…

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April 13, 2025

We had an amazing time at the @AlterDementia summit! We can’t wait to share our recap #staytuned

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April 9, 2025

#thesistahshop owner speaks about signs that let her know her mom may be dealing with #dementia

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April 8, 2025

S/o to the ‘Sistahs’ that share #caregiving responsibilities 💜 #caregivers #sistagoals #endalz

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April 5, 2025

Would you rather a beach house or a lake house - let us know in the comments! #beachlife #lakefront

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April 4, 2025

#reality #care #parentingup #endalz #jsmiles Only the strong survive. Super heroes are humans.

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April 1, 2025

Geriatrician talk w/ Dr Wong was so informative! Tune in to our latest #episode! #caregivers #endalz

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March 28, 2025

Hair day. Zetty hates grey. Finding talented, patient service providers is hard. #endalz #caregiver

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March 27, 2025

Warning for healing wounds of older adults from Dr. Wong. #elderlycareservices #podcast #endalz

Host: @jsmilescomedy Producer: @miahalltv Editor: @annelisetv #CaregivingJourney #DementiaAwareness #AlzheimersCare #CaregiverSupport #HumorInCaregiving #EndAlz "Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!" IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingup FB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingup YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGFb1t2RC_m1yMnFJ2T4jw TEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!

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March 25, 2025

Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes Making Every Day a Good Day

Discover the passion and sacrifice of caregivers! Join us as we explore the vital role they play in ensuring a good quality of life for the frail and elderly. Learn how even small acts of care can make a huge difference. #Caregivers #Community #Caregivers #Caregiving #ElderlyCare #HomeHealth #CommunitySupport #Sacrifice #Wellbeing…

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March 24, 2025

Old People Deserve Different: Can't Just Rip the Bandaid off!

When a loved one ages beyond typical medical concerns into what Dr. Warren Wong calls "the decade of frailty," everything changes—including how we should approach their care. In this episode, geriatrician Dr. Wong reveals why elder care requires specialized knowledge that many family doctors don't possess. Have you ever wondered…

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March 18, 2025

Happy Women's History Month! Celebrating Equality

Happy Women's History Month! Join Jay Smiles at The Sister Shop as we celebrate women's achievements, discuss challenges, and champion equality, inclusion, and diversity. This video is a powerful introduction to the topic, highlighting the strength and resilience of women everywhere. #WomensHistoryMonth #Equality #Inclusion #Diversity #FemaleEmpowerment #GirlPower #Sisterhood #Inspiration #Motivation…

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March 17, 2025

Accept Your Best: No Guilt, Just Do It!

Feeling overwhelmed? This video offers a powerful message of self-acceptance and encouragement. Learn to embrace your best efforts without guilt, focusing on what you can achieve today. Let go of self-criticism and celebrate your progress! #SelfAcceptance #Motivation #PositiveThinking #MentalHealth #Wellbeing #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #Mindset #Inspirational

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