Radio Interview – Can I Survive as a Caregiver

24 Nov 2010

Alzheimer's, Avadian, caregiver organizations and resources, caregiver tips, surviving caregiving, the caregivers voice

November 29th, 2010, the Monday following this Thanksgiving weekend, I will be interviewed at 2:00pmET by Susan Baida of eCareDiary on her popular weekly Empowering Family Caregivers BlogTalk Radio show.

TOPIC: Can I Survive as a Caregiver? And is it too much to ask for a sprinkle of JOY?

ANSWER: Question #1: Yes. Question #2: No.

Join us online or call in to ask questions or share your joyful experiences.

This will be a FUN and fast-paced 30-minute interview where I’ll share how

my husband and I became caregivers–not recommended!
we found ways to survive–it was close!
we found the JOY–Hint: It’s in the little things!

We’ll make time for your questions; so “tune in” then CALL!

Throughout the show, you’ll receive three life-saving tips…YOU DO WANT TO SURVIVE caregiving, right? While surviving, wouldn’t it be nice to find a little joy?

You’ll also get a link to our complete TIPS page–an attractive one-page Caregiver TIPS sheet to remind you each day of what you need to do to Survive and Find the JOY.

For your family members who are still in denial about the sacrifices you make to provide quality care for your loved one, you’ll receive a link for a special offer that will strengthen and humor you and enlighten them.

Join us online at RADIO interview: Can I Survive as a Caregiver with Brenda Avadian, MA on the Empowering Family Caregivers BlogTalk Radio show or call in (347) 857-3399

About Brenda Avadian, MA

Until then, MAY YOU have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!

The following has been making the rounds on the Internet–wish I knew who wrote this.

May your Stuffing be tasty,
May your Turkey be plump,
May your Potatoes ‘n Gravy have nary a lump,
May your Yams be delicious,
May your Pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving Dinner stay off of your thighs!
Gobble till you Wobble……

Brenda Avadian, MA
Caregiver Spokesperson, Advocate, and Author
TheCaregiversVoice.com

P.S. If you have a little more time, check out Lori Borgman’s website even though her “Walk Down Thanksgiving’s Memory Lane: Over the River and through the Traffic…” no longer appears to be available on her site nor does her updated rendition of the classic poem/lyrics to Over the River and through the Woods…

About the Author

Brenda Avadian, MA, serves as President of The Caregiver's Voice. While caring for her (late) father with Alzheimer's disease, she founded The Caregiver's Voice to bring fresh voices and much-needed information to family caregivers and professionals. An author of nine books, including two bestsellers, she writes 100 articles, yearly and serves as a national spokesperson for caregivers for people with dementia.