Caring Caregiver Show

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By: Savy Makalena

Welcome to the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection. We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. Each week we feature topics ranging from self-care to respite resources to caregiver survivors just like you. You are home here, and we will certainly leave you more uplifted than you came.

S11 E8 - A Heart for Hospice, Medicare Updates and Life Planning Now!
#8
04/02/2024

Join me, Savy for the Final Episode of Season 11, with Helen Bauer an End of Life Educator and Advocate, Leilani Soliven with Premier Benefit Consultants and Henedina Jessop, A Life Solutions Planner! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


From this Episode:

Helen Bauer - End of Life Educator and AdvocateLeilani Soli...


S11 E7 - A Caregiver’s Journey and A Watch for Falls!
#7
03/26/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 11, with Sabrina Ortolano a Cancer Caregiver and finally Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear’s Kanega watch! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


From this Episode:

Kanega Watch - The only medical alert watch you can wear round-the-clock


Our Resources:

Gimm...


S11 E6 - Exciting News in Day Care!
#6
03/18/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 11, Kathy Wyatt President of Hale Hau'oli with exciting news! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


From this Episode:

Hale Hau'oli - Promoting positive aging through community education programs, adult day care options, and caregiver support


Our Resources:

Gimme A Br...


S11 E5 - Our LGBTQIA+ Caregivers and A Prescription for Admission!
#5
03/11/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 5 of Season 11, with Thaddeus Pham, MPH Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator Harm Reduction Services Branch, Hawai'i State Department of Health, AND Dr. Monique Nugent a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


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S11 E4 - Compassionate Callers and a Personal Trainer
#4
03/04/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 4 of Season 11, with Bina Coleman of Compassionate Callers and Lennon Akasaka of Big Blue Fitness Hawaii! Brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine! 

From this Episode:

Compassionate Callers - A phone call service that allows your loved ones to know that you care, while you are not able to call yourselfBig Blue Fitness Hawaii - Helping you achieve your fitness goals by exercising correctly and effectively


Our Resources:

Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to b...


S11 E3 - A Caregiving Coach
#3
02/26/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 3 of Season 11, with Abena Apau! Brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine! 

Our Resources:

Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.


Your Host:


S11 E2 - Happiest SELF-LOVE Day and Gimme A Break Updates
#2
02/20/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 2 of Season 11 brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine!

Our Resources:

Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.


Your Host:

Savy Makalena<...


S11 E1 - A Retreat and A Fall Watch!
#1
02/12/2024

Join me, Savy for Episode 1 of Season 11, with Lani Almanza of Alaka’i Associates and Richard Hirsch with the UnaliWear’s Kanega Watch! Brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine!

From this Episode:

Kanega Watch - The only medical alert watch you can wear round-the-clockAlaka'i Associates - A guide to lead others to more activated lives in health and wellness


Our Resources:

Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a ch...


Revisited: Essential Oils and Essential Benefits!
01/15/2024

We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 11 in February 2024!

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Join me, Savy for Episode 7 of Season 10, with Rina Gelzinis of Young Living and Leilani Soliven of Premier Benefit Consultants Hawaii! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to the resources that you need, because you DESERVE some "CARING"


From...


Revisited: Wait Don't Die Yet, I'm Still Navigating Nursing Homes!
01/08/2024

We are off until February but are publishing re-runs of Season 10 episodes. We will be back with Season 11 in February 2024!

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Join me, Savy for Episode 6 of Season 10, with Paul Lum of Nursing Home Partners AND Annette Kam Author "Wait Don't Die Yet" An indispensable and thorough guide for dealing with the death of a loved one.! The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here to connect you to t...