Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:18:35 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:18:35 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://saintelizabeth.libsyn.com http://saintelizabeth.libsyn.com () https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/0/1/2/c012ff9142d8b7d6/talking_care_artwork.jpg Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey false episodic no Talking Care Episode 12: Facing Grief Talking Care Episode 12: Facing Grief Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:55:00 +0000 Phyllis Russell, a Bereavement Coordinator at Cardinal Funeral Homes and a volunteer with Hospice Toronto, joins Murray Segal to discuss bereavement and the grieving process.

]]> Phyllis Russell, a Bereavement Coordinator at Cardinal Funeral Homes and a volunteer with Hospice Toronto, joins Murray Segal to discuss bereavement and the grieving process.

]]> 13:58 false full Talking Care Episode 11: The "Virtual" Caregiver Talking Care Episode 11: The "Virtual" Caregiver Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:52:00 +0000 Caregiving, health, and technology are the focus of Episode 12 of Talking Care. Joining Murray Segal for this episode is Mary Lou Ackerman, Vice President of Business Capabilities at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who specializes in improving home health care delivery through technology.

Mary Lou discusses some of the challenges of "long distance" caregiving, and provides an overview of some of the monitoring devices available which can provide peace of mind for caregivers who are worried about the safety of their loved ones. Some examples include auto alerts for falls, medication reminders, and sensors to alert caregivers that their loved one has been able to get out of bed.

]]> Caregiving, health, and technology are the focus of Episode 12 of Talking Care. Joining Murray Segal for this episode is Mary Lou Ackerman, Vice President of Business Capabilities at Saint Elizabeth Health Care, who specializes in improving home health care delivery through technology.

Mary Lou discusses some of the challenges of "long distance" caregiving, and provides an overview of some of the monitoring devices available which can provide peace of mind for caregivers who are worried about the safety of their loved ones. Some examples include auto alerts for falls, medication reminders, and sensors to alert caregivers that their loved one has been able to get out of bed.

]]> 12:33 false full Talking Care Episode 10: Living with a Chronic Disease Talking Care Episode 10: Living with a Chronic Disease Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:56:00 +0000 Episode 10 of Talking Care featured Saint Elizabeth Health Care's Glen Chenard, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing Diabetes & Dialysis.

Glen provided an overview of some common chronic diseases, including Alzheimers, arthritis, and kidney disease, and provided information and resources for families caring for a loved one with a chronic disease.

]]> Episode 10 of Talking Care featured Saint Elizabeth Health Care's Glen Chenard, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing Diabetes & Dialysis.

Glen provided an overview of some common chronic diseases, including Alzheimers, arthritis, and kidney disease, and provided information and resources for families caring for a loved one with a chronic disease.

]]> 10:37 false full Talking Care Episode 9: Role Reversal – Becoming a Parent to Your Parent Talking Care Episode 9: Role Reversal – Becoming a Parent to Your Parent Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:50:00 +0000 Dena Maule, Executive Director at Hospice Toronto and Belinda Marchese, Director of Clinical Services at Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to talk about coping strategies for people who find themselves caring for their aging or ill parents. 

]]> Dena Maule, Executive Director at Hospice Toronto and Belinda Marchese, Director of Clinical Services at Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to talk about coping strategies for people who find themselves caring for their aging or ill parents. 

]]> 13:07 false full Talking Care Episode 8: Government Programs for Family Caregivers Talking Care Episode 8: Government Programs for Family Caregivers Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:39:00 +0000 Episode 8 of Talking Care features Nicole Beben, Vice President of Knowledge & Care Exchange Programs at Saint Elizabeth Health Care. 

Nicole discusses the financial support options available for family caregivers, including:

  • Government funding for home renovations and car modifications
  • Online financial tools to help with financial planning
  • Government compassionate care benefits
  • Tax credits and other income tax deductions
]]> Episode 8 of Talking Care features Nicole Beben, Vice President of Knowledge & Care Exchange Programs at Saint Elizabeth Health Care. 

Nicole discusses the financial support options available for family caregivers, including:

  • Government funding for home renovations and car modifications
  • Online financial tools to help with financial planning
  • Government compassionate care benefits
  • Tax credits and other income tax deductions
]]> 11:20 false full Talking Care Episode 7: Young Cargivers Talking Care Episode 7: Young Cargivers Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:09:00 +0000 Larisa MacSween, Manager of Hospice Toronto's Young Carer's Program, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to discuss caregiver role reversal and the struggles that children and teenagers face when providing care to their ill or disabled parents.

]]> Larisa MacSween, Manager of Hospice Toronto's Young Carer's Program, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, join Murray Segal to discuss caregiver role reversal and the struggles that children and teenagers face when providing care to their ill or disabled parents.

]]> 11:40 false full Talking Care Episode 6: Caregiving Conversations Talking Care Episode 6: Caregiving Conversations Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:20:00 +0000 AM 740 host Murray Segal welcomes Robin Hurst, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing in seniors and mental health at Saint Elizabeth Health Care.

Murray and Robin discuss the top three safety concerns in the home, including what you can do to prevent falls. Robin also outlines how you can start the caregiving conversation with your loved one, and what you need to know about adapting your home to accommodate a family member with special needs.  

]]> AM 740 host Murray Segal welcomes Robin Hurst, an Advanced Practice Consultant specializing in seniors and mental health at Saint Elizabeth Health Care.

Murray and Robin discuss the top three safety concerns in the home, including what you can do to prevent falls. Robin also outlines how you can start the caregiving conversation with your loved one, and what you need to know about adapting your home to accommodate a family member with special needs.  

]]> 11:57 false full Talking Care Episode 5: Coping Strategies for Caregivers Talking Care Episode 5: Coping Strategies for Caregivers Mon, 28 May 2012 16:49:00 +0000 Harry van Bommel, Executive Director of Legacies, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto discuss the strategies caregivers can use to cope with the stress of family caregiving.

]]> Harry van Bommel, Executive Director of Legacies, and Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto discuss the strategies caregivers can use to cope with the stress of family caregiving.

]]> 12:23 false full Talking Care Episode #4: Accessing Support Services in the Community Talking Care Episode #4: Accessing Support Services in the Community Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 Marg McAllister, Director of Policy and Research of the Canadian Home Care Association, joins host Murray Segal to talk about non-medical support services available to family caregivers, including transportation, meal delivery, and home maintenance services.

]]> Marg McAllister, Director of Policy and Research of the Canadian Home Care Association, joins host Murray Segal to talk about non-medical support services available to family caregivers, including transportation, meal delivery, and home maintenance services.

]]> 11:59 false full Talking Care Episode #3: Introduction to Home and Community Care Talking Care Episode #3: Introduction to Home and Community Care Wed, 16 May 2012 19:50:00 +0000

Episode 3 of Talking Care provides an overview of home and community care, with Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive at Saint Elizabeth, and host Murray Segal discussing various types of home care services available, including physiotherapy, palliative care, and nursing care. 

Nancy and Murray also provide information on the process for arranging home care services for your or your loved one.

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Episode 3 of Talking Care provides an overview of home and community care, with Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive at Saint Elizabeth, and host Murray Segal discussing various types of home care services available, including physiotherapy, palliative care, and nursing care. 

Nancy and Murray also provide information on the process for arranging home care services for your or your loved one.

]]> 11:56 false full Talking Care Episode #2: Getting Started as a Family Caregiver Talking Care Episode #2: Getting Started as a Family Caregiver Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000 In Episode 2 of Talking Care, Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, and Don Fenn, Publisher of The Family Caregiver magazine, discuss some of the first steps you should take if you suddenly become a caregiver to a loved one.    

]]> In Episode 2 of Talking Care, Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, and Don Fenn, Publisher of The Family Caregiver magazine, discuss some of the first steps you should take if you suddenly become a caregiver to a loved one.    

]]> 13:17 false full Talking Care Episode #1: An Introduction to Caregiving Talking Care Episode #1: An Introduction to Caregiving Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000 Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey is a show about the issues and decisions a family caregiver may face while supporting a loved one or friend. In this episode, Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, and Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive at Saint Elizabeth provide an introduction to family caregiving in Canada, and discuss resources available to family caregivers.

]]> Talking Care: A Caregiving Journey is a show about the issues and decisions a family caregiver may face while supporting a loved one or friend. In this episode, Dena Maule, Executive Director of Hospice Toronto, and Nancy Lefebre, Chief Clinical Executive at Saint Elizabeth provide an introduction to family caregiving in Canada, and discuss resources available to family caregivers.

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