The Empowered Caregiver

Liza is joined by Bryn Ceman, Heidi Russell, and Patricia German to discuss the CARE act. In 42 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the CARE Act has been signed into law and is either in effect or will be soon. Wisconsin is not one of them, but should it be?

Wed Jul 26, 2023

44:19

This week, Liza chats with Dr. Nakia Wiley about Madison’s 10th Annual Disability Pride Festival, happening on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Warner Park from noon to 5, as well as what caregivers can learn from disabled folks who themselves are caretakers too. All this and more on the Empowered Caregiver.

Wed Jul 19, 2023

44:20

Kristin and Liza talk about what it means to hope. It may not be complicated, but there are many feelings distilled into those 4 letters. Hope is the last thing we lose.

Wed Jul 12, 2023

44:21

Kristin and Liza have a frank conversation about the importance of understanding one who’s in your care – and how it can make all the difference in helping to provide robust, meaningful interactions that make everybody healthier.

Wed Jun 28, 2023

44:21

Kristin and Liza are joined by Ellen Merker to discuss Heart Consulting of Wisconsin. Ellen provides support and education to help reduce sexual and domestic violence against people with disabilities, with a focus on the person. It’s important to recognize that neuro-divergent people may WANT to be in intimate and sexual relationships – because everyone […]

Guest: Ellen Merker

Wed Jun 21, 2023

44:20

Kristin and Liza are joined by Jennifer Neugart and Sally Flaschberger from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD) to discuss the advantages afforded by participating in their programs due to the positive approach they have in empowering self advocates and family caregivers. These two guests work to create strong grassroots leaders through […]

Guests: Jennifer Neugart, Sally Flaschiberger

Wed Jun 7, 2023

44:21

Kristin and LIza are joined by Janet Zander of the Greater Wisconsin Agency for on Aging Resources(GWAAR) to discuss programs for the aging that are available state=wide, in all counties and for all tribes.

Guest: Janet Zander

Wed May 31, 2023

44:19

Kristin and Liza discuss how a healthy mind and body extends beyond a healthy lifestyle, and into a lifetime of relationships, trauma and stress.

Wed May 24, 2023

44:20

Liza and Kristin talk with Max Wesenberg to discuss a developing alternative for pain management in some patients, and talk about resources for empowering independence in loved ones.

Wed May 17, 2023

44:16

Kristin and Liza are joined by Virginia Harrison and Alejandra Espejo of LOV Inc to discuss the programs that Living Our Visions Inclusively (LOV) has developed to provide effective programming for a world in which the needs of loved ones are ensured to be looked after for the future.

Guests: Alejandra Espejo, Virignia Harrison

Wed May 10, 2023

44:15