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WELCOME TO THE WHOLE CARE NETWORK!

Everyone has a story, but not everyone has a chance to tell their story!

At The Whole Care Network, we believe it is through story sharing where diversity meets the road which allows a community to collaborate on a common cause. On The Whole Care Network, we believe the best information and referrals comes from the stories we share.

On The Whole Care Network, our shows touch what we like to describe as the four pillars of health:

Physical | Social | Financial | Spiritual

You will find a variety of show hosts on The Whole Care Network who have a story to share, and a willingness to impact issues in and around the four pillars. Many of our show hosts are new to broadcasting because they have a willingness to share their story.

You will also find established show hosts who still have a passion to share their story.

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Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is the president and founder of Higher Standards Caregiver Training, as well co-founder of The Purpose Project. She has been an occupational therapist for over 10 years, working in adult settings ranging from home health to the ICU, and everywhere in between. Emilia has worked as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University, teaching masters level occupational therapy students both hands on clinical skills and advanced professional reasoning. She has taught safe handling and care skills to nurses, caregivers, and clients/patients since the start of her career as an occupational therapist, and has worked extensively in the community providing home modification recommendations and fall prevention consulting to help people and organizations operate safely and successfully. Emilia holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University, and her Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. She is nationally registered with the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapists. Emilia has been academically published in "Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation," and is the creator of "The Guide to Successful Aging" Planning Tool.

In addition to her role at Higher Standards Caregiver Training, Emilia also provides consulting services for new caregiving organization owners, fall prevention programs, and organizations specializing in medical/adaptive equipment use, safety, and design. She can be booked as an expert speaker for select events.

You can subscribe to Emilia's new podcast, The Caregivers Dilemma, wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

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<img src="https://thewholecarenetwork.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png" alt="Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is the president and founder of Higher Standards Caregiver Training, as well co-founder of The Purpose Project. She has been an occupational therapist for over 10 years, working in adult settings ranging from home health to the ICU, and everywhere in between. Emilia has worked as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University, teaching masters level occupational therapy students both hands on clinical skills and advanced professional reasoning. She has taught safe handling and care skills to nurses, caregivers, and clients/patients since the start of her career as an occupational therapist, and has worked extensively in the community providing home modification recommendations and fall prevention consulting to help people and organizations operate safely and successfully. Emilia holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University, and her Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. She is nationally registered with the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapists. Emilia has been academically published in "Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation," and is the creator of "The Guide to Successful Aging" Planning Tool. In addition to her role at Higher Standards Caregiver Training, Emilia also provides consulting services for new caregiving organization owners, fall prevention programs, and organizations specializing in medical/adaptive equipment use, safety, and design. She can be booked as an expert speaker for select events. You can subscribe to Emilia's new podcast, The Caregivers Dilemma, wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/ https://www.thewholecarenetwork.com/thecaregiversdelimna">

Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is the president and founder of Higher Standards Caregiver Training, as well co-founder of The Purpose Project. She has been an occupational therapist for over 10 years, working in adult settings ranging from home health to the ICU, and everywhere in between. Emilia has worked as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University, teaching masters level occupational therapy students both hands on clinical skills and advanced professional reasoning. She has taught safe handling and care skills to nurses, caregivers, and clients/patients since the start of her career as an occupational therapist, and has worked extensively in the community providing home modification recommendations and fall prevention consulting to help people and organizations operate safely and successfully. Emilia holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University, and her Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. She is nationally registered with the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapists. Emilia has been academically published in "Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation," and is the creator of "The Guide to Successful Aging" Planning Tool.

In addition to her role at Higher Standards Caregiver Training, Emilia also provides consulting services for new caregiving organization owners, fall prevention programs, and organizations specializing in medical/adaptive equipment use, safety, and design. She can be booked as an expert speaker for select events.

You can subscribe to Emilia's new podcast, The Caregivers Dilemma, wherever you listen to your favorite podcast.

https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/
https://www.thewholecarenetwork.com/thecaregiversdelimna

<img src="https://thewholecarenetwork.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png" alt="Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM is the president and founder of Higher Standards Caregiver Training, as well co-founder of The Purpose Project. She has been an occupational therapist for over 10 years, working in adult settings ranging from home health to the ICU, and everywhere in between. Emilia has worked as adjunct faculty at Texas Woman's University, teaching masters level occupational therapy students both hands on clinical skills and advanced professional reasoning. She has taught safe handling and care skills to nurses, caregivers, and clients/patients since the start of her career as an occupational therapist, and has worked extensively in the community providing home modification recommendations and fall prevention consulting to help people and organizations operate safely and successfully. Emilia holds her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin, her master's degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University, and her Executive Certificate in Home Modification from the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. She is nationally registered with the National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapists. Emilia has been academically published in "Topics In Stroke Rehabilitation," and is the creator of "The Guide to Successful Aging" Planning Tool. In addition to her role at Higher Standards Caregiver Training, Emilia also provides consulting services for new caregiving organization owners, fall prevention programs, and organizations specializing in medical/adaptive equipment use, safety, and design. She can be booked as an expert speaker for select events. You can subscribe to Emilia's new podcast, The Caregivers Dilemma, wherever you listen to your favorite podcast. https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/ https://www.thewholecarenetwork.com/thecaregiversdelimna">

WCN Fluencer Featuring Emilia Bourland from Higher Standards Caregiver Training

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Managed by five daughters who have experienced the loss of a loved one with dementia, AlzAuthors serves the goal of making a difference to your dementia journey.

AlzAuthors, is a not-for-profit, online global community of more than 300 authors writing from personal experience about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. AlzAuthors strive to eliminate the silence and stigma surrounding one of the most important diseases of our generation, estimated to affect 50 million people worldwide. AlzAuthors has curated hundreds of powerful and profound stories, spanning all disease types and stages. Through our stories, AlzAuthors light the way for others on a similar path to show them: You are not alone.

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WCN Fluencer Featuring Marianne Scuicco from ALZAuthors

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Kahn HealthCare Consulting, LLC., partnered with Heal Chicago.org and developed a 6-week (90 minutes) virtual caregiver support program called SPACE AND GRACE that was funded by RRF Foundation On Aging.

The goal of SPACE AND GRACE is to build resilience, alleviate stress and provide support for unpaid family caregivers aged fifty and older who are from marginalized communities and are providing unpaid caring for a loved one.

The program, a series of six virtual sessions, creates a community of practice so family caregivers who may feel isolated overwhelmed, and stressed have the opportunity to feel fully seen and heard

Additionally, the program will help break down the barriers to healing associated with trauma caused by racial, economic, and health disparities by building pathways for people of all races, religions, gender identities, and older adults to connect in meaningful ways.

So who can participate?

Unpaid caregivers who are 50 years and older and provide a minimum of 20 hours of care per week

Caregivers who've experienced increased stress, isolation and have little to no support
Caregivers from marginalized communities (immigrants, communities of color, those from the LGBTQ community and/or those in rural areas)
Caregivers who are English speaking
Caregivers outside the Chicagoland area must have access to a computer and the internet
Caregivers providing care to an older loved one living with chronic health condition, a cognitive disease, or a terminal illness

Upon completion of the 6 weeks, all participants will receive $250. to help defray caregivers' costs.

To register or refer a candidate please contact:

Melissa Kahn at melissa@healchicago.org
Jeanne McInerney at jeanne@healchicago.org

WCN Fluencer Featuring Melissa Kahn

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<img src="https://thewholecarenetwork.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png" alt="In 2014 the Healing Ties podcast was created out of a labor of love and now after 300 episodes, I am "Setting Sail" on a new path and will be transitioning to my new "Aging Gayfully™" brand and podcast in 2022. The final Healing Ties podcast is a "Thank You" to all my loyal listeners as I venture into new horizons because: "Every story has an end, but every end is a new beginning" Hanna Shebar">

Setting Sail: The Final Healing Ties Podcast

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<img src="https://thewholecarenetwork.com/wp-content/plugins/feeds-for-youtube/img/placeholder.png" alt="In 2014 the Healing Ties podcast was created out of a labor of love and now after 300 episodes, I am "Setting Sail" on a new path and will be transitioning to my new "Aging Gayfully™" brand and podcast in 2022. The final Healing Ties podcast is a "Thank You" to all my loyal listeners as I venture into new horizons because: "Every story has an end, but every end is a new beginning" Hanna Shebar">

Setting Sail: The Final Healing Ties Podcast

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38 years ago, Claire Sachs' healthcare journey began with a near-fatal illness that put her in a wheelchair for 18 months. This experience evolved into a life that includes balancing 13 chronic and recurring conditions followed by caregiving for her mom.

Angry, combative, and frustrated for a long time, Claire didn't want to talk about her personal health story, but that all changed when she was invited to speak about her experience and found her voice and path to Patient Advocacy.

Listen in and learn how Claire Sachs is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Claire Sachs: My Path to Patient Advocacy

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Through her marvelous book: "The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present with the Dying" Rev. Linda Bryce's mission is to pass on her understandings and show us how to be there at the bedside, fully present with anyone who is dying, and sharing in the mystery and wonder of death—and after.

When there is someone at our side, challenging times become more bearable. Whether it is an unexpected life-ending diagnosis, loss of employment or even of the ability to go places and see people, the presence of another alongside us offers reassurance and a confirmation of our value and membership in a circle of compassion, caring and love.

Through the great work of Rev Lind, she is helping us keep love in hearts, because love is music for the soul

Listen in and learn how Rev. Linda and the Chorus of Bedside Singers are creating Healing Ties all around us!

No One Without Song

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For more than thirty-five years, Author Susan Ryan has been in roles of non-professional (unpaid) caregiving support for family and loved ones.

Through her experience as a family caregiver, (currently navigating her husband’s care with his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease), Susan has moved from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and yes - sometimes frightened, to confident and balanced navigating the transitions being care receiver, those who support us, and I are on in our journey.

As a dynamic and international speaker, Sue's free caregiving tips are a must-have no matter where you are on your caregiving journey.

Listen in and learn how Sue is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Caregivers: The Journey Begins with You!

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Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW, and Jennifer Henius, LCSW are caregivers and social workers embarking an ambitious and much-needed project to launch the LGBTQ Caregiver Center as a new online resource hub as part of the Caregiver Wellness Collective Inc, a new nonprofit startup based in greater Tampa Bay, Florida.

The LGBTQ Caregiver Center aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by #LGBTQCaregivers and those who care for #LGBTQ individuals, empower LGBTQ Caregivers to live with #pride and #dignity, and serve as a conduit for education, wellness, training, and research. The Center provides information and resources, delivers training and innovative services to enhance the health and wellness of LGBTQ Caregivers.

Listen in and learn how Jennifer and Zander are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Learn about the LGBTQ Caregiver Center

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