Caregiving – Keeping the Well in Well-thy

Navigating Aging Eye Care with Dr. Nancy Holekamp (Ep. 6)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | November 10, 2022

If you have trouble seeing, have constantly dry eyes, are wondering if everyone gets cataracts or sunglasses, and finally, are wondering how vitamins can maintain the overall health of your eyes, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Holekamp is an international speaker, and consultant to numerous ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and was previously a professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Wellesley as well as her medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine.

Her expertise comes from her active role in clinical research dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy and she is joining us to talk about all things eye care and what to look out for when concerned about common retinal problems.

Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses:

Common eye degeneration symptoms everyone can experience with aging
Why some people have their cataracts removed and the benefits of it
An in-depth understanding of why our eyes get worse over time
How to improve your vision by adapting to the new prescription in your eyes
And more

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Nancy M. Holekamp is the Director of Retina Services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. She is actively involved in clinical research, having been the principal investigator or sub-investigator in over 35 national clinical trials dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. She has published 80 peer-reviewed publications and 22 book chapters and has given more than 120 presentations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Holekamp is a paid consultant and speaker for Roche/Genentech.

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The Silent Symptoms of Menopause with Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg (Ep. 5)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | October 27, 2022

Are you or a loved one nearing menopause or full menopausal? Have you been experiencing sleep problems? Do you feel moody? Do you have hot flashes, itchy skin or have you experienced hair loss? These are all silent symptoms of menopause.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, the chief of the division of behavioral medicine at McDonald women’s hospital, University hospitals at Cleveland medical center, and professor in reproductive biology and psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. Her areas of clinical specialization include sexual medicine, female sexual disorder, menopause, pregnancy, and postpartum mood disorder, as well as the psychological aspects of infertility.

Dr. Kingsberg is an associate editor for sexual medicine reviews, sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of menopause, and is a past president now serving as advocacy chair for both the North American menopause society and the international society for the study of women’s sexual health and she is here to discuss all things menopause!

Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg discusses:

Symptoms of menopause as well as those less common that many women undergo
What to look out for when you are post-menopausal
How menopausal symptoms can change balances in your vagina, making some daily tasks a little bit tougher
How to spot pre-menopause and understand how your body is handling it
And more

Resources

https://menopause.org/
Dr. Kingsberg includes more research on her website, https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/kingsberg-sheryl-1861418675.

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Email: Sheryl.Kingsberg@UHhospitals.org

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How to Prepare your Family for What We Will Never Avoid with Kathi Balasek (Ep. 4)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | October 13, 2022

Having tough conversations about the future and preparing for the inevitable can be extremely tough for many. As our guest Kathi puts it, “Grief is grief, no matter how you spin it, it can define you or strengthen you.”

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Kathi Balasek, university lecturer, educator, empathy and grief communication counselor, and widow ambassador on a mission to normalize the hard conversations surrounding loss and life’s difficult transitions. As the founder of Grief Smart Advisor, she is here to teach financial professionals how to improve their grief and literacy communication skills to better serve their bereaved clients.

Kathi Balasek discusses:

Her life as a widow with five children to take care of
The importance of having vital conversations with your spouse to prepare if they pass prematurely
How to keep the memories alive of a loved one who has passed without the pain that grief can cause
How covid has normalized conversations surrounding death and steps forward once dealing with loss
And more

Kathi Balasek has resources on how to support people dealing with challenging transitions on her website, www.kathibalasek.com/

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Email: kathi@kathibalasek.com

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Brain Play for Sharper Thinking with Dr. Cynthia Green (Ep. 3)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | September 22, 2022

Have you ever had trouble recalling someone’s name or wondered why you went into a room to get something? Have you ever worried about staying mentally sharp as you age?

With dementia on the rise, as someone in the world develops it every three seconds, it is not uncommon to worry about losing your memory and staying mentally healthy.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Cynthia Green, President and Founder of Total Brain Health, a lead provider of training products and services to improve your memory and overall brain fitness. As a clinical psychologist and author of six different books, Dr. Green is here to offer us her wisdom on how to keep your brain active, improving overall brain wellness.

Dr. Cynthia Green discusses:

How we can engage across a blueprint of wellness
How poor brain health is directly related to diseases and memory loss
Important practices you can incorporate into your daily life that can refresh your brain and keep it active
How cognitive vitality can help us create a longer, healthier lifespan
And more

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Connect with Dr. Cynthia Green:

Dr. Cynthia Green
Phone: 973.655.0422

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Navigating Tipping Points When Caring For A Loved One with Mim Senft (Ep. 2)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | September 8, 2022

When caring for a loved one, no matter the challenges, it is always tough to determine when enough is enough. These might include physical or behavioral challenges that can impede the better judgment of these individuals.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Mim Senft, Founder of Motivity Partnerships and Managing Director of Motivity Care. Motivity Care strives to take the complexity out of caregiving management to give you back the gift of time with your loved ones. Barbara and Mim explore the real-life tipping points caregivers experience, and how to prepare for and manage them in a proactive and impactful way.

Mim discusses:

How to alleviate the pain points caused by caregiving at every stage of aging
How to prepare for and deliver quality care to those in need
Important practices when dealing with the lives of family members who require caregiving
And more