Rodger That

Rodger That

Roger That is a weekly podcast focused on the caregiver. Here, skilled caregivers, Bobbi and Mike Carducci offer their personal and practical insights on caring for a loved one with dementia, as well as tips to help caregivers prioritize their own emotional and mental well-being.

Episodes

EP 1 :: Meet Bobbi & Mike :: Rodger. An inspiration, indeed.

November 24, 2019 • 40 mins
Bobbi and Mike Carducci are dedicated to offering emotional support, practical tips and coping mechanisms so that no caregiver is left feeling lost and alone. Learn first hand about their seven year journey caring for Mike’s father Rodger, how they coped with the daily stresses and how they now travel the county to educate caregivers who find themselves overwhelmed with fatigue, grief and even anger.  To find out more about Bobbi ...
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EP 2 :: There is no way to be a perfect caregiver :: Denise Brown

November 26, 2019 • 26 mins
  Bobbi and Mike Carducci discuss with Denise Brown -  the host of the National Caregiving Conference, author, and national speaker on caregiving - how to be a caregiver, the value of joining a caregiver peer group, and how you can’t control how long someone lives but you can positively affect the quality of their life. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike and the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to r...
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EP 3 :: With Caregiving Comes a Change in Relationship :: Debra Hallisey

November 26, 2019 • 31 mins
Bobbi and Mike discuss how caregiving transforms the relationship with your loved one with this week's guest Debra Hallisey a Certified Caregiving Educator and Dementia Practitioner.   Caregiving changes the everyday lives of your loved one, the caregiver, and their circle of loved ones. We are no longer just a child, a spouse, or a friend. And this means that our “relationship contract” with the person you are caring for must cha...
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EP 4 :: You Can't Control Everything :: Dannelle LeBlanc

December 3, 2019 • 28 mins
Bobbi and Mike discuss how to come to terms with the fact that you can't control all aspects of your loved one's life and condition, and how to enable their sense of independence with this week's guest Dannelle LeBlanc. Dannelle is a Certified Senior Advisor and Caregiving Consultant who has merged her experiences as caregiver for her father-in-law with her 20+ years in educational training and patient support services related to ...
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EP 5 :: It’s Not Always Possible to Care for Your Loved One at Home :: Bill Ralston

December 10, 2019 • 36 mins
Caring for your loved one in your home is not always possible nor may it be the best option for them. Today Bobbi and Mike discuss with Bill Ralston how he actively cared for his parents while they lived several states away and how he is now caring for his wife in their home. You’ll also hear from Bill about the type of care which your loved one needs varies depending upon the type of dementia they have, the importance of estate pl...
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EP 6 :: Caregiving is a Transformational Spark :: Debra Howard

December 17, 2019 • 29 mins
Planning, surviving and thriving, and relaunching are the stages of caregiving that Bobbi and Mike discuss with todays guest, Debra Howard. You’ll also hear from Debra about how caregiving will not be easy, and sometimes it may not be pretty. There will be unexpected turns in the road and you will probably not escape unscathed. The good news is that for sure, YOU have the ultimate choice about how your caregiving experience is goin...
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EP 7 :: Dementia Strikes All Age Groups :: Mary Salter

December 23, 2019 • 37 mins

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EP 8 :: Caregiving, Dementia and You :: Penny Patnaude

December 30, 2019 • 36 mins

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EP 9 :: Researching a Solution :: Dr. Philip McMillan

January 7, 2020 • 37 mins
Every 65 seconds someone in the U.S. develops dementia. Today's guest, Dr. Philip McMillan, does not accept that dementia is a normal part of aging and hopes to change that thinking. Listen as Bobbi and Mike discuss with Dr. McMillan how his research project seeks to give us all the opportunity to become involved in finding a cure for dementia and make dementia a thing of the past Dr. McMillan realizes that without dementia revers...
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EP 10 :: Lewy Body Dementia - Supporting With Love :: Norma Loeb

January 14, 2020 • 40 mins
Bobbi and Mike discuss with today's guest, Norma Loeb the treatment and care for Lewy Body Dementia. Norma’s knowledge and experience with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) began with the personal care of her mother, Lillian, who had LBD for many years. Lil inspired Norma to create the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center (LBDRC). She formed the center to raise awareness of LBD and to help caregivers locate doctors, nurses’ assistants, and h...
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EP 11 :: Creating Travel Opportunities :: Kathy Shoaf

January 21, 2020 • 40 mins
Today's guest, Kathy Shoaf, creates vacations for caregivers and loved ones who have accessibility challenges and/or clinical issues that often stymie travel. Listen as MIke and Bobbie discuss with Kathy how she arranges cruises with fun, friendly activities from onboard entertainment to off-board excursions which enable caregivers -- along with their loved ones who have specific diagnoses such as Dementia/ Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s...
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EP 12 :: How to Manage the Effects of Dementia On Speech :: Dr. Roger Kreuz

January 28, 2020 • 33 mins
Bobbi and Mike sit down today with Dr. Roger Kreuz to discuss the impact of dementia on speech, vocabulary and how positive emotions are associated with a longer life. Dr. Kreuz is a professor of psychology, an associate dean, and director of graduate studies at the University of Memphis. He conducts research on discourse, pragmatics, and nonliteral language. He is the coauthor (with Richard Roberts) of 'Changing Minds: How Aging ...
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EP 13 :: Celebrating the Caregiver :: C. Grace Whiting

February 4, 2020 • 37 mins
There are 44 million unpaid elder caregivers in the U.S. and 75% are employed. Today's guest, C. Grace Whiting, the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues. NAC recognizes that family caregivers provide important societal and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those in their care. NAC is a nonprofit think tank based in Washi...
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EP 14 :: Getting the Best Care :: Margaret Fitzpatrick

February 11, 2020 • 38 mins
Too often, older patients are put on a healthcare conveyor belt, enduring tests, procedures and medications that offer little benefits. Hear from Margaret Fitzpatrick, a critical care nurse and nurse anesthetist for over 20 years, discuss how to help people have a more rational relationship with healthcare as they age and the importance of establishing individual healthcare goals that reflect your values. Don't forget to subscribe...
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EP 15 :: Managing Behaviors & Emotions :: Bobbi and Mike

February 18, 2020 • 28 mins
Navigating our loved one’s behaviors and our own emotions is crucial to caregiving success. However, no one has a clear path to making that happen. Listen as Bobbie and Mike discuss specific advice on managing your loved one’s behaviors and emotions. They start with discussing how caregivers can find emotional support, then offer specific tips on ways to encourage loved one’s to change their clothes, bath, and agree not to drive. ...
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EP 16 :: Managing Behaviors & Emotions - Part 2 :: Bobbi and Mike

February 25, 2020 • 23 mins
Navigating our loved one’s behaviors and our own emotions is crucial to caregiving success. However, no one has a clear path to making that happen. Listen as Bobbie and Mike continue their discussion on managing your loved one’s behaviors and emotions. This episode includes tips and ideas about how to keep your loved one from wandering, helping them sleep at night, and how to ‘dementia’ proof your house. Remember that having deme...
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EP 17 :: Long-Term Care Planning :: Rory Clark J.D.

March 3, 2020 • 39 mins
Bobbi & Mike discuss with Rory Clark - managing partner and founder of The Legacy Elder Law Center – what Elder law is, and how unlike virtually every other field of law, it is not focused on any one particular subject matter, but on the needs of a particular type of client - seniors and their families. Rory has been practicing elder law, estate planning, and related areas for more than 27 years. He understands not only the comple...
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EP 18 :: The Working Caregiver :: Michele Darwin

March 10, 2020 • 36 mins
1 in 4 people are directly affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia thus you have businesses whose workforce is directly impacted by the disease. In this episode Bobbi and Mike talk with Michele Darwin, executive director of the Windward foundation, on the negative financial impact that dementia has on business and how businesses should be educating their employees on what resources might be available to assist them.  It’s important t...
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EP 19 :: Home Caregiving Affects the Entire Family :: Connie Siskowski

March 18, 2020 • 29 mins
There are an estimated 1.4 million caregiving children ages 8-18 years old in the U.S. Of these, 38% provide care for a grandparent and 34% provide care for a parent. Bobbi and Mike discuss with Connie Siskowski - Founder and President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) – the need to support and connect with our younger caregivers. "We, as adults, are supposed to be taking care of children, they're not suppose...
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EP 20 :: Family Takes Care of Family :: Pat Wagner

March 24, 2020 • 26 mins
Today's guest, Pat Wagner, was the facilitator of an Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group for over 15 years in Defiance, Ohio. Listen as Mike and Bobbie discuss with Pat how she helped care for both her father and mother at home and then became the group facilitator for the Alzheimer Caregiver Group. “People need to realize that they don’t have to walk this walk alone, there is so much out there to help in so many ways.” Don't forge...
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