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Cooking for Caregivers – Eugeria! Chats with Lisa Lowe

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Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Lisa Lowe moved southward to the DC area and on to North Carolina, where she did the majority of her growing up.  As she recalls, the food industry was not a planned career for her, but got bitten by the bug and has stayed with it for the last 25 years.

Climbing the ranks in restaurant and hotel management, Lisa moved on to contract food service management where she stayed for 19 years.  Knowing that her position as a Support Chef in healthcare would at some point end, she decided to start her own business, Cooking for Caregivers.  Healthcare is an amazing field to work in so her business was built around cooking for those who could no longer cook for themselves or the overwhelmed caregiver.  Her own experience as a caregiver to her in-laws made her realize what a daunting task it can be.

Cooking is Lisa’s passion, however it’s also about establishing relationships with those that she cooks for. She recognizes that it’s just food, but if she can bring a smile to someone’s face that means everything to her.  For more information about Cooking for Caregivers, call Lisa directly at 770-364-7448, or email her at CookingForCaregiversllc@yahoo.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Keeping your aging loved ones safe on the road – Jennifer Curry

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Born and raised in a small town in Ohio, Jennifer Curry attended Ohio State University and received a degree in Womens’ Studies.  After graduation she started her career working in libraries.  It wasn’t until fifteen years later that she moved to Atlanta and began taking classes at Emory University.  There she earned her Masters in Public Health.  Along the way Jennifer also earned a Certificate in Aging from Boston University’s School of Social Work.

Though, in Jennifer’s words “it took a long time to get here”, she realizes that she was moved to serve seniors from an early age when a nursing home was built at the end of her small “dead-end” street, and she and her mother volunteered there.  Today, Jennifer is a Program Consultant for the Older Driver Safety Program in the Office of Injury Prevention, and part of the Georgia Department of Public Health.

Listen as Jennifer share a wealth of information about older driver safety in Georgia.  Also, check out the following links for more resources:

Hartford/MIT Older Driver Safety Conversations (tips, videos, resource guides)

AARP Driver Safety Program (including class locator)

CarFit Helps Georgia seniors find out how the effects of aging change the way they fit in their vehicles and how that can affect their driving.

Alzheimers Association – Georgia Chapter (This link goes directly to the portion of the website devoted to driver safety, including information about driving assessments and the grant to help pay for them through 9/30/12.)

Federal Highway Administration Older Road Users (drivers, pedestrians & cyclists)

American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Guide to Assessing & Counseling Older Drivers

Georgia Older Driver Task Force Georgia Older Driver Task Force/Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

Georgia Dept. of Public Health Facebook Page

To contact Jennifer directly, please call her office at (404) 657-2894, or email her at jlcurry@dhr.state.ga.us.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Andrea Williams and Erin Elliott discuss American Cancer Society’s Patient Resource Navigator Program

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Erin Elliott was born, raised and educated in Austin, Texas;  Andrea Williams, in Massachusetts.  Both were interested in pursuing careers in technical fields early on, but were pulled to a career serving people.  Erin earned degrees from both Texas State University and University of Texas at Austin.  In 2003, Erin accepted her first position with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Austin.  In 2008, Erin moved to Atlanta.  Today she is a Patient Resource Navigator for ACSat Northside Hospital.

Andrea is a more recent transplant having migrated here via Charleston, South Carolina about a year ago.  Andrea is a Patient Resource Navigator for ACS at Dekalb Medical Center.  The American Cancer Society, and its Patient Resource Navigator program is, in Andrea’s words, “all about saving lives and having more birthdays”!  She and Erin spend their days helping make their patients’ live just a little easier by helping locate resources for transportation, accommodations,
financial assistance and much more.  Not only do they coordinate the resource of the American Cancer Society, but they
bring together a vast array of resources that would be impossible for patients to assemble on their own.

For more information about the American Cancer Society Patient Resource Navigator program, visit their website at www.cancer.org.  To reach the program at Dekalb Medical  Center, call them directly at (404) 501-3279.  To reach the Northside program, call (404) 300-2163.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Craig Smith, Owner of Vest Properties

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As the weather starts to heat up, Craig and Carol Smith, Owners of Vest Properties, are hoping for indoor remodeling jobs!  Craig has always been around the construction industry.  His father was a general contractor, and one of the first to specialize in insurance repair.  Craig spent his summers working these construction jobs.  Having been born & raised in DeKalb County, he has spent 35 years in construction in Atlanta.

Craig earned his Bachelors Degree in Architectural Engineering Technology from Southern Tech in Marietta.  Upon graduation, he joined his father in business on a full-time basis.  In addition to the insurance work, they also started doing remodeling.   After the birth of their daughter, Craig and Carol wanted for Carol to be able to work from home.  To do this, they started Vest properties.

A few years ago, the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB) offered a program called Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS).  This program intrigued Craig and Carol, as they had already observed that the majority of their customers were over 55.  Serving the home improvement needs of Atlanta’s aging population has become a very significant part of their business.

To find out more, visit Vest Properties’ website at www.vestproperties.com, or call them directly at (770) 466-4699.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Sandi Thurber and Elizabeth Joseph from Gwinnett Extended Care Center

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To anyone that speaks to Sandi Thurber, it is apparent that she loves her job, and is personally motivated by helping families in times of crisis and need. Educated in Sociology at the University of Southern Mississippi, Sandi began working with older adults on a part-time basis as the Activities Coordinator in a nursing home. After many years at both Meadowbrook and Delmar Gardens, she accepted her current position as a social worker at Gwinnett Extended Care Center (GECC) about six years ago.

Elizabeth Joseph came to the US from India twenty five years ago. When she came here, she intended to be a teacher. When she found it difficult to find a teaching job, she went back to school, and earned her RN degree. She moved to Atlanta 17 years ago, and accepted a position with the Gwinnett Medical system 14 years ago. Though she wears a multitude of hats, her primary role at GECC is to assist patients with their Medicare and insurance needs.

GECC is an 89 bed facility located adjacent to the main Gwinnett Medical Center campus in Lawrenceville. Sandi tells us this that being a part of the Gwinnett Medical system, and being co-located with the campus is a tremendous benefit for their patients, in that, there are a host of resources available that would not be easily accessible in another location. To find out more information about GECC, please call them directly at (678) 312-3000, or visit them on the web here.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.

Cambria Smith, President and Founder of Transitions RBG

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Cambria Smith intended to spend her career serving children.  She earned a degree from Florida State University in Family & Consumer Services, then ended up working in health and life insurance.  About six years ago she got involved in finding a Medicare solution for her grandmother.  Being the “teacher” in the family, she took it upon herself to learn everything she could about the products and services available to her grandmother.  She acknowledges that it was an overwhelming process.

Being an astute entrepreneur, Cambria quickly recognized both an opportunity to serve a frail population, and an opportunity for a business.  About a year ago she founded Transitions Retiree Benefit Group.  With an aging work force, retirees outnumbering the active employees and a downturned economy; employers are searching for the solution to reduce their retiree medical costs. Transitions has created a turn-key operation to reduce the risk, cost and exposure to medical claims.  Transitions is committed to providing a “Soft Landing” for individuals transitioning from employment to retirement.  In addition, they also provide a Caregiver Assistance Program that serves as a resource for younger employees to get answers to a variety of questions on behalf of a loved one.  There is never a charge for this service!

For more information, visit their website at www.transitionsrbg.com, call them at (678) 880-8905, or send Cambria and email at cambria@transitionsrbg.com.

Eugeria! Radio helps Griswold Home Care celebrate 30 years serving Seniors and Disabled Adults

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Today’s edition of Eugeria! Radio celebrates the 30th anniversary of our sponsor, Griswold Special Care!  It also marks the rollout of our sponsor’s new name, Griswold Home Care.  For 30 years, (20 years in Atlanta), Griswold has had a tradition of excellence in delivering high quality, affordable and dependable in-home care to seniors and disabled individuals.  Though the name is changing to better reflect the services provided, the care continues to be “special”!

Joining us from Philadelphia this morning is Fiona Middleton.  Fiona is the President and Founder of Fairfield Business Solutions.  Her company is dedicated to assisting senior services companies communicate compelling and effective messages to the prospective clients and referral sources that underscore a passion for delivering high quality products and services at a fair price.

Born, raised and educated in the Philadelphia area, Fiona spent the bulk of her professional career with Griswold Home Care’s Corporate Office in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania.  She watched Jean Griswold start and grow the company from a small home-based business to the first international franchised home care company.  Today, Griswold has more than 175 offices in nearly 30 states.  Listen in as she shares a bit of Griswold Home Care’s remarkable history.

Additionally, Fiona will publish a book at the end of this month entitled “The Closer’s Mindset”.  To get a sneak preview, sign up for a webinar being offered by Fairfield Business Solutions by visiting their website at www.FairfieldSolutions.com.  Fiona can be reached by email at fmiddleton@fairfieldsolutions.com, or via telephone at (484) 632-4183.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.

Rabbi Scott Saulson, Founder of Moving Parents

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Joining us on his birthday, Rabbi Scott Saulson has been around the world a few times…literally!  Born in Michigan and raised in Miami Beach, Rabbi Saulson returned to his roots to earn his degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  After college he spent time in the Peace Corps in Micronesia (a group of islands in the western Pacific Ocean).  He returned to the US to continue his education, earning an MA from Miami University, and then attending seminary at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati.  Launching his rabbinic career, Rabbi Saulson served congregations in Israel, Guatemala and South Africa.  Upon returning to the US, he became the Community Chaplain at Jewish Family & Career Services, serving them for 14 years.  In 2007, Rabbi Saulson founded Moving Parents, an organization that “helps adult children and their parents get unstuck so they can move beyond where they ever imagined.”  To find out more, please visit his website at www.movingparents.org.  You can also reach him via telephone at (770) 335-2311.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.

Three Griswold Home Care Caregivers win National Awards!

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Six months ago, the National Corporate staff of  Griswold Home Care asked each of its 175 offices to submit names of Caregivers that would be recognized nationally from amongst more than 10,000 Caregivers working with Clients of Griswold Home care.  There were three awards to be given, with a first, second and third place, and “honorable mentions” for each award.  The awards were:

  • Caregiver of the Year
  • Mentor Award
  • Self Development Award

The Atlanta Northeast and Lanier offices of Griswold Home Care submitted three Caregivers as candidates for these awards.  Today’s show celebrates the fact that all three Caregivers nominated received a national award!

Sharon McCullough, on our registry for 17 years, was nominated for both the Self Development Award and the Mentor award.  These nominations stemmed from a very difficult client for whom Sharon developed an approach to care that helped educate herself, her fellow Caregivers, and the Client’s family.  The results were remarkable, moving the Client from a place of resistance and combativeness to peace and positive interaction with those around her.  From a pool of 10,000 Caregivers, Sharon won 1st place for the Self Development Award, and 2nd place for the Mentor award.

Patrice Newkirk was a self-starter from the moment she joined us in 3008.  Her very first case had her driving 36 miles one way 5-6 days per week.  Typically dealing with difficult clients, Patrice has taken the initiative to learn about the things that interest and affect her clients, whether or not she had a personal interest in the subject.  She has also educated herself on the various health conditions from which her clients suffer so that she can better relate to their experience, and so that she can quickly recognize the symptoms of a worsening condition.  For this, Patrice was awarded 2nd place for the Self Development award.

Elaine Lawson has demonstrated over and over, in the seven years with Griswold Home Care, that she is a “caregiver’s caregiver”!  With compassion and determination, she has exemplified the meaning of the word “caregiver” by keeping her clients comfortable, informed, active and safe.  She routinely goes “above and beyond the call”, even spending her own free time rushing over to help her clients whenever they call for her.  Consequently, Elaine has received an “honorable mention” as the overall National Griswold Home Care Caregiver of the Year.

Please join us in congratulating these fine, professional Caregivers on their achievement.  We are thrilled to have them on the show to tell their stories.  For more information on Griswold Home Care, please visit our website at www.gscatlanta.com, or call us at (770) 908-0707.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.

Ginger Couch, Benton House and Blake Hawkins, Owner of The Hail Mary Sports Pub

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Blake Hawkins is a North Georgia native!  He went to the University of Georgia, then later to Florida State.  After graduation, Blake spent a number of years with Florida’s Lee County Recreation Department, then moved back to his native Georgia to work for Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation.  About five years ago, Blake fulfilled a lifelong dream of going into business with a group of investors to open a local Sports Bar in downtown Grayson, The Hail Mary Sports Pub.  Blake says the name came from the notion that the investors put all their money into this venture, kind of like throwing up a “Hail Mary” pass in a football game.

During his time at Gwinnett County, Blake became acquainted with Gary Galloway and Gwinnett County Senior Services through a number of cooperative events.  Serving the seniors of Gwinnett County is important to Blake, particularly as he deals with care issues for his own parents.

To that end, Blake is proud to host the Friends of Gwinnett County Senior Services 4th Annual Shrimp & Crawfish Boil this coming Saturday, May 19.  The event will be from 4pm to 7pm at The Hail Mary Sports Pub, located at 1950 Grayson Highway.  Tickets are $25 ($15 for designated drivers), and are likely to sell out.  To reserve your tickets, please call (770) 963-0205.  Bring your appetite, and we’ll see you there!

From the other end of Atlanta, Ginger Couch is also a Georgia native!  Growing up in South Fulton County, Ginger attended La Grange College for her undergraduate work, then went on to West Georgia College for her Masters.  To help with her college expenses, Ginger worked part time as an Activities Director in an assisted living community, as well as a Med Tech.  Like Blake, she also dealt with family aging issues as her family moved her grandmother into a community in Lithonia.

Today, Ginger is the Regional Director of Community Relations for the Principal Senior Living Group.  Principal Senior Living Group owns and operates five unique assisted living communities in the metro Atlanta area, including Douglasville, Newnan, Roswell, Covington and Stockbridge.  New communities are planned in the north metro area in the next year or so.  Most operate under the name Benton House.  They are unique in that they are designed around a central common area, with the doors of each unit opening into the common area.  This provides an enhanced sense of community.  To find out more, visit their website at www.bentonhouse.com, or send Ginger an email gcouch@principalseniorliving.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show.  Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for 20 years.  Griswold Home Care has offices in more than 175 markets nationwide.