Episode 1: Essential Tips for Caregiver Safety

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About the Episode

Meet your host and Occupational Therapist Dr. Mary Lou Donovan and co-host, Leeza Ochsner with Duluth Aging Support as they dive into the four foundational concepts of caregiving and discuss helpful safety tips you can apply to caring for a loved one, family member or a friend. 

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Show Notes

• Introduction [00:01 – 00:45]
• Learn more about Dr. Mary Lou Donovan’s background [00:46 – 3:21]
• Introduction to the four foundational caregiver concepts [4:12 – 8:56]
• Tips on removing dangerous items from the home [8:57 – 12:16]
• How to put a plan in place if your care recipient starts to wander [12:21 – 14:19]
• The importance of financial safety [14:20 – 15:30]
• Tips on taking care of yourself as a caregiver [15:35 – 17:44]
• Why it’s Important to Have a Plan B in Place [17:45 – 18:38]
• Tips on taking care of yourself as a caregiver [15:35 – 17:44]
• Question from a local caregiver [18:48 – 19:58]
• Additional Resources [20:04 – 23:20]
  • //www.nia.nih.gov/health/about-adear-center
  • //www.alz.org/
  • //www.caregiver.org/
  • //jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/36-hour-day
  • www.duluthagingsupport.org/resources
  • //duluthagingsupport.org/resource-category/caregiver-support/
• Sign off [23:28-23:59]

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