On this episode of "Healing Ties," Jack Tatar the author of, "Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement" takes a holistic approach to retirement that considers not only the financial aspects but the need to focus on health, wellness, mental attitude and staying involved as keys to living a long and safe retirement.  Today conversation will focus on a "How To Make End Of Life Wishes Easier:"  End of life wishes does not have to be a difficult conversation.  Listen in to learn how Jack Tatar is creating Healing Ties all around us. See Jack's article on How To Make End Of Life Planning Easier on Market Watch!  http://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-make-end-of-life-planning-easier-2016-02-11      

Nova Southeastern University's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) provides a vibrant educational environment for mature adults in South Florida. The Life Long Learning program promote intellectual stimulation, physical well being, and social growth that enriches the lives of its members and the community. On today's show, we will be talking with the Director of the Life Long Learning Institute, Linda Maurice and Dr. Cecilia Rokusek, Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University.   Through our conversation, we will learn how Linda, Dr. Rokusek and the entire program at the Life Long Learning Institue is creating Healing Ties throughout the community in South Florida. 

Great to be the guest host for Toula's Tips For Caregivers out of Jacksonville, FL as we chat with Troy Doughan from Apex Home Health, Patti Shea from AARP Jacksonville, Jane Merritt from Senior Bistro.  This show was recorded live from the Caregivers Expo in downtown Jacksonville

Caregiving involves caring for others, giving our time, pushing ourselves to the limit, advocating, learning and loving.  Many times it also involves sharing. Five caregivers, Pegi Foulkrod, Gincy Heins, Trish Hughes Kreis, Richard Kries and Kathy Lowrey got together and decided to share their collective wisdom with other caregivers. We all started, knowing just about nothing about caregiving but we learned “on the job” and by talking, laughing, crying and sharing with each other.  365 Caregiving Tips: Practical Tips from Everyday Caregivers is the beginning of a series of books created with the intent of helping others through their caregiving journey.  The tips are practical because as caregivers, we have to be practical.  We have to make the most of our limited time, money and energy and these tips are designed with those limited resources in mind.  Listen in and learn how Pegi Gincy, Tirsh, Richard and Kathy are creating Healing Ties all around us!  Chris MacLellan, The Bow Tie Guy, is the host of Healing Ties and the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving"  To learn more about Chris visit www.thebowtieguy.com  Healing Ties is apart of the Whole Care Network, INC   

Is there a difference for LGBT Seniors and their Caregivers?  We will find out on this episode of Healing Ties, as we visit with Serena Worthington, Director of National Field Initiatives at SAGE USA. Serena is a veteran in aging services and is an expert on LGBT Aging issues. LGBT Seniors are often characterized as one of most undeserved communities in our Nation.  Through the tremendous work of SAGE USA (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) LGBT Seniors do have a voice.   Listen in and learn how Serena and SAGE USA are creating Healing Ties all around us.   To learn more about Serena and the great work of SAGE USA visit them on line at http://www.sageusa.org Chris MacLellan is the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving and the host of "Healing Ties."   To learn more about Chris and to see the 2015 Pulizter Prize nominated LGBT Caregiving Story, visit http://www.wholecarenetwork.com  

Join Chris MacLellan, "The Bow Tie Guy" for a friendly and informative conversation with author Bruce McIntrye.  Bruce serves as the Executive Director of the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma.  He is the author of Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. As a caregiver for his wife for the past 11 years, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving.  He has led the Caregiver Fundamentals Project in Oklahoma City and served caregivers as a business, church, and non-profit leader. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year and we are pleased to have Bruce join us for another episode of The Bow Tie Guy's Author's Spotlight.  To learn more about Bruce and his creat work visit him online at www.BruceMcIntyre.com   Chris MacLellan is the host of "Healing Ties" and the author of "What's The Deal With Caregiving" .  To learn more about Chris and to see his 2015 Pulizer Prize Nominated Caregiving story visit http://www.thebowtieguy.com

On this episode of Healing Ties Author Spotlight we will visit with author Bonnie Friedman about her  new book, Hospital Warrior: How to Get the Best Care for Your Loved One . Bonnie Friedman spent years balancing her career in communications while  raising her children and periodically taking over as an advocate and caregiver for her husband Bob. Hospitalized 14 times over a 24 year period - often with very serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses, Bonnie's hard-won knowledge kept growing with every passing episode. With her  husband now doing well, Bonnie has turned her experience into a new calling. She is blogging, writing and speaking about the importance of hospital advocacy.   Listen in and learn how Bonnie is creating "Healing Ties" all around us! 

On This episode of Healing Ties we welcome Frank Moffatt to our show.   From his #1 International Best Seller – Your Second Fifty ~ Rising Above the Myths of Aging! To his documentary of the same name, Frank is relentless when it comes to assisting those in their second fifty, live their remaining years positively, productively, happy and healthy.   Listen in and learn how Frank Moffatt is creating Healing Ties all around us!  

Thank You for joining us today on 'Be A Healthy Caregiver'hosted by Chris MacLellan, 'The Bow-Tie-Guy' on Blog Talk Radio. Today's Guest: Dina Ramon from iStand  Today's Topic:Fall Prevention - How To Minimize Risk and Reverse an Epidemic of Injury.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 adults age 65 and older fall each year. Of those who fall, 20% to 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries that make it hard for them to get around or live independently. Falls also increase the risk of early death. Our special guest today, Dina Ramon, is from iStand Falls Prevention  which is a product of HoliVision which is a company that specializes in fall prevention exercise for seniors and employees.  On today's episode, we will learn about iStand along with learning some important tips in order to prevent falls. Through our conversation with Dina, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'   

Thank You for joining us today on 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' hosted by Chris MacLellan, 'The Bow-Tie-Guy' on Blog Talk Radio!  Today's Guest: Nate Purpura from eHealth, Inc. Today's Topic: The Financial Struggles in Caregiving There is an estimated 44 million working family Caregivers in the United States today. Recent studies also indicate that due to time off of work, Caregivers can expect to lose wages totaling over $140,000!  According to eHealth Insurance, about one-third of adults who provide unpaid care for their elderly parents say they'll have to use their own retirement savings to help their parents financially.  Our guest today, Nate Purpura, is the Director of Public Relations for eHealthmedicare.com and eHealthinsurance.com - division of eHealth, Inc has spent the last decade working in the health care and insurance industries.  Having a grasp of finances is a critical component to Caregiving, but at times, an area that can be left unattended. Through our conversation with Nate, we will learn why Caregivers often struggle with finances, along with gaining some helpful tips to make this area of our Caregiving journey less stressful so that we can all 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'

Thank You for joining us today on 'Be A Healthy Caregiver' hosted by Chris MacLellan, 'The Bow Tie Guy'  Today's topic is Society of Certified Senior Advisors in Denver, Colorado.  Through the vision of Ed Pittcok, founder of Society of Certified Senior Advisors,  Ed gathered experts in all facets of aging, including doctors, attorney, geronotoligst, accountants and financial planner.  All shared Ed's vision; that seniors would benefit from an in-dept, standardized education from professional who work with seniors. The education program that his group of renowned experts created became the basis for the Certified Senior Advisors (CSA) designation.  Why work with a CSA?  CSA's are held to a high standard of competency as the society wants only ethical, honest and principal professionals as members. Any professional who wants to become a CSA must first agree to the CSA Code of Professional Responsibility. Our guest today,  Curtis Petersen, has spent 7 years as a National Accounts Manager with the Society and works directly with national companies and professionals in the senior market navigating the education and certification process.  Through our conversation today with Curtis, not only will we learn of the importance of working with a CSA, we will all learn how to 'Be A Healthy Caregiver!'