Rodger That

EP 1 :: Meet Bobbi & Mike :: Rodger. An inspiration, indeed.

Bobbi and Mike Carducci are dedicated to offering emotional support, practical tips and coping mechanisms so that no caregiver is left feeling lost and alone. Learn first hand about their seven year journey caring for Mike’s father Rodger, how they coped with the daily stresses and how they now travel the county to educate caregivers who find themselves overwhelmed with fatigue, grief and even anger.  To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.  Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!

EP 2 :: There is no way to be a perfect caregiver :: Denise Brown

  Bobbi and Mike Carducci discuss with Denise Brown -  the host of the National Caregiving Conference, author, and national speaker on caregiving - how to be a caregiver, the value of joining a caregiver peer group, and how you can’t control how long someone lives but you can positively affect the quality of their life. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike and the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.  Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!

EP 3 :: With Caregiving Comes a Change in Relationship :: Debra Hallisey

Bobbi and Mike discuss how caregiving transforms the relationship with your loved one with this week's guest Debra Hallisey a Certified Caregiving Educator and Dementia Practitioner.   Caregiving changes the everyday lives of your loved one, the caregiver, and their circle of loved ones. We are no longer just a child, a spouse, or a friend. And this means that our “relationship contract” with the person you are caring for must change. These “contracts” are most often unspoken, making it difficult for the people involved to identify their needs and responsibilities.  To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show.  Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!

EP 4 :: You Can't Control Everything :: Dannelle LeBlanc

Bobbi and Mike discuss how to come to terms with the fact that you can't control all aspects of your loved one's life and condition, and how to enable their sense of independence with this week's guest Dannelle LeBlanc. Dannelle is a Certified Senior Advisor and Caregiving Consultant who has merged her experiences as caregiver for her father-in-law with her 20+ years in educational training and patient support services related to chronic illness. She focuses on connecting caregivers to meaningful support resources as she continues to be motivated by the endurance and determination of people who care for the most vulnerable in our communities. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!

EP 5 :: It’s Not Always Possible to Care for Your Loved One at Home :: Bill Ralston

Caring for your loved one in your home is not always possible nor may it be the best option for them. Today Bobbi and Mike discuss with Bill Ralston how he actively cared for his parents while they lived several states away and how he is now caring for his wife in their home. You’ll also hear from Bill about the type of care which your loved one needs varies depending upon the type of dementia they have, the importance of estate planning, and how he needed to learn to shop for woman’s clothing once his wife couldn’t any longer. Bill currently resides in Purcellville, VA, had been the long-distance caregiver for his parents Harold and Junie who lived in Dayton, Ohio and is now the full-time caregiver for his wife Cindy. To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show!