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The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha Tewari

The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha Tewari

By Usha Tewari

The Indian Caregiver Podcast is a personal journey shared by Usha Tewari. Usha balances her professional work with her caregiving and advocacy passion for Alzheimer's, Dementia and Caregiver awareness. As a caregiver, promoting and sharing self-care tips is important for those embarking on this journey. The goal is for listeners to better understand the challenges associated with this disease as well as to create an awareness for breaking down barriers that lead to misconceptions. #IndianCaregiver #EndAlz #Caregiver #SouthAsianSpeak #Dementia #SelfCare
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The Indian Caregiver.. A Journey By Usha TewariSep 12, 2023

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Learn how you can earn rewards, connect with families and vet services through Care CoPilot

Learn how you can earn rewards, connect with families and vet services through Care CoPilot

In this episode, we chat with Alyse Dunn, Founder and CEO of Care CoPilot. CareCopilot

With her software engineering expertise and caregiver experience, she created the CareCopilot web and mobile app. Alyse recognized a critical hole in the market and knew that the growing elder care crisis would make her product all the more essential. But she was also determined to follow in the footsteps of her parents—both were physicians—and dedicate herself to designing a product that could help and heal others.


Contact Alyse Dunn: alyse@carecopilot.co


#caregiving #carepartners #eldercare #aging #agingparents #indiancaregiver #diversityincaregiving #caregivingapp

Sep 12, 202326:02
Latest #EndAlz & Advocacy update from Florida
Aug 16, 202326:58
What is Palliative Care- A Chat with Ashwini Bapat, MD (Part 2)

What is Palliative Care- A Chat with Ashwini Bapat, MD (Part 2)

In this episode of The Indian Caregiver, Usha chats with Dr. Ashwini Bapat about Palliative Care. As a Palliative Care Physician, Dr. Bapat discusses- What is Palliative Care? Who is eligible? What are the challenges to access Palliative Care? What is the difference between Palliative and Hospice Care? #SouthAsianSpeak #IndianCaregiver #Dementia #Aging #AgingCoach #IllnessCoach #Parents #selfcare #health #wellbeing #Instagram #Caregiver #CaregiverResources #palliativecare #epionemd Bio: Ashwini BapatMD, CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,COACH Ashwini Bapat is a Palliative Care physician and writer. She received her medical degree at Tufts University and completed her internal medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She found her calling in palliative care and completed her fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital. As a writer, she is inspired and awed by human resilience and the mysteries intrinsic to life and death. Her narratives have been featured in ⁠WBUR⁠, ⁠Harvard Health Blog⁠, ⁠KevinMD⁠, Doximity, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Academic Medicine, and the Society of General Internal Medicine. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Palliative Medicine.


Aug 02, 202328:41
Meet Ashwini Bapat, MD- Your Aging and Illness Coach (Part 1)

Meet Ashwini Bapat, MD- Your Aging and Illness Coach (Part 1)

In this episode of The Indian Caregiver, Usha chats with Dr. Ashwini Bapat. They met via Instagram and the common thread they have in common is their South Asian heritage. They were able to relate to the caregiving challenges as it relates to the South Asian culture. As Co-Founder, CEO & Coach, Dr. Bapat talks about the importance of talking to your parents about their health, and when an aging and illness coach can be beneficial during the process.

#SouthAsianSpeak #IndianCaregiver #Dementia #Aging #AgingCoach #IllnessCoach #Parents #selfcare #health #wellbeing #Instagram #Caregiver #CaregiverResources #palliativecare #epionemd


Bio: Ashwini BapatMD, CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER,COACH

Ashwini Bapat is a Palliative Care physician and writer. She received her medical degree at Tufts University and completed her internal medicine residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She found her calling in palliative care and completed her fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

As a writer, she is inspired and awed by human resilience and the mysteries intrinsic to life and death. Her narratives have been featured in WBURHarvard Health BlogKevinMD, Doximity, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Academic Medicine, and the Society of General Internal Medicine. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Palliative Medicine.

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** Stay tuned for the second part of this series where we discuss Palliative Care- What is it? Who is eligible? Challenges? Difference between Palliative and Hospice care?**

Jul 11, 202326:38
Pharmacists Empowering Caregivers & Patients With Knowledge During Hospitalizations

Pharmacists Empowering Caregivers & Patients With Knowledge During Hospitalizations

Thu Nguyen, PharmD is a Clinical Pharmacist with a focus on Geriatrics and Transitions of Care in the Phoenix area.  In this podcast episode, she shares her valuable insight in the following discussion topics.

  • How can caregivers and patients help prevent medication errors.
  • Cost of medication.
  • What questions should caregivers and patients ask at the time of hospital discharge and help with the transition home.
  • How Pharmacists can empower the caregiver with knowledge.

For more information or additional questions, please reach out to Thu Nguyen, PharmD on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thu-nguyen-pharmd-43a656218/


#caregiver #caregiving #indiancaregiver #pharmacist #pharmacy #advocate 


Oct 18, 202227:40
Who is The Caregiver Guy? Mike Michel

Who is The Caregiver Guy? Mike Michel

In this episode, our guest, Mike Michel is The Caregiver Guy.  He is the Founder of the CareTrainr app. This Caregiver App that addresses caregiver burnout and mental health.  He also shares about the Consumer Direct Care Program.  This allows states like Florida to have the opportunity to use Medicaid to support enrollees with long-term care needs and their families by developing consumer direction programs that allow family members to be hired to provide care.  Last but not least in this action packed episode, Mike shares with us what the "hat challenge" was during the month of August and how he plans to make this an annual challenge in order to provide respite care for caregivers - Relieve a Caregiver DAy.

#caregiver #caregiving #florida #dementia #alzheimers #selfcare #mentalhealth 

Link to CareTrainr:  https://caretrainr.com/?fbclid=IwAR0VhR-lDwKPlQDslnSCgOzTaQwQAbZgYNz7h5RNPe5LqUQDmRMF6iBfjoc

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Thecaregiverguy/?fbclid=IwAR18wuPoUW0lrLghT5oG0f-S-WwlQxfM-z4eIejyaUD2OoC5z2Zwc6MJ7KU



Oct 04, 202228:45
The Importance of Grassroots Advocacy for Alzheimer's/Dementia and Caregivers
Aug 02, 202225:42
Conversation with Dr. Brittany Lamb- ER Physician helping #caregivers of loved ones with #dementia

Conversation with Dr. Brittany Lamb- ER Physician helping #caregivers of loved ones with #dementia

Dr. Brittany Lamb is an Emergency Room Physician practicing in Virginia. During this episode she shares her experiences caring for dementia patients, while empowering medical decision makers with information to make important decisions for their loved ones.
Mar 01, 202229:60
Living with Early Onset #Alzheimer's - Dan's story

Living with Early Onset #Alzheimer's - Dan's story

Dan Jaworski is a passionate individual diagnosed with early onset #Alzheimer's a few years ago. He is determined to find a cure not only for himself but for those affected by this disease. Since he was diagnosed he is training for Kona Ironman taking place October 8, 2022 in Hawaii. I am sure you will his journey inspiring as well as has understand what it is like to be diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's- it is important to live life to the fullest every day.
Feb 14, 202228:17
Alzheimer's Federal Policy and Advocacy #ENDALZ

Alzheimer's Federal Policy and Advocacy #ENDALZ

Evan Holler, Senior Public Policy Manager Alzheimer's Association shares important federal priority legislation that is valuable to Alzheimer's families and caregivers.  He also discusses the importance of advocating for this cause, and how Florida advocates share their stories to make a difference and create an awareness of this disease.  

Anyone can be an advocate, and your voice is important!

Jul 30, 202129:60
You are the CEO of your life

You are the CEO of your life

Special guest, Ty Gilbert shares his fitness and self care journey, and how it motivated me to take charge to be the "CEO of my Life"
Jun 23, 202138:31
"Cycling is my medication; the fresh air is my anti-depressant"

"Cycling is my medication; the fresh air is my anti-depressant"

How biking has helped my mental state of mind especially as a caregiver.
May 22, 202113:56
Celebrating Women with Katherine N. Johnson

Celebrating Women with Katherine N. Johnson

In this episode, my guest Katherine N. Johnson provides valuable a perspective as a Certified Professional Coach, Mentor, Writer and Speaker. We celebrate women in STEM particularly those who are making contributions to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and motivate caregivers to focus on themselves.
Mar 07, 202130:00
Advocacy- Empowering Yourself to Change Your Loved One's Condtion

Advocacy- Empowering Yourself to Change Your Loved One's Condtion

Shared my TedX style talk that was shared during the Brave BOLD Beyond Virtual Summit in October 2020 #indiancaregiver #ushaspeaks #caregiver #dementia
Feb 28, 202112:55
Self Care and Caregiving Tips with Marv Nixon

Self Care and Caregiving Tips with Marv Nixon

Marv Nixon of Nixon Health Coaching provides valuable insight as to generally why self care is important and provides tips as to what caregivers can do pertaining to nutrition, sleep, and wellness activities.
Jan 13, 202151:39
Caregiving Tips- National Caregivers Month

Caregiving Tips- National Caregivers Month

I share with you some caregiving tips that I discovered has helped me as well as emphasize the importance of self care. #ENDALZ #Alzheimers #brainhealth #caregiver #dementia #ushaspeaks #indiancaregiver
Nov 22, 202020:59
Happy Birthday Mom ❤🎂

Happy Birthday Mom ❤🎂

I dedicate this episode to my mom for her Birthday. My mom was born and raised in Mauritius, and lived most of her life in India before moving to Florida in 1970. Since childhood she has been through a lot, both her parents passed away at a young age, she moved to India experienced culture shock and then eventually settled in 1970 in Orlando with my dad. Now she has dementia, but she still has a heart of gold.
Sep 03, 202018:01
Fight For What You Believe In!

Fight For What You Believe In!

Saluting my grandfather and fight for an independent India. That principle has been instilled in me as a child, and I continue to fight & advocate for my mom especially during covid, overcoming healthcare challenges.
Aug 18, 202021:43
Curious to Know Why..

Curious to Know Why..

In my first episode I will discuss why I decided to start a podcast. Advocacy especially for caregivers is important to me and highlighting #ENDALZ & #dementia challenges. Being a caregiver, I realize the importance of taking care of myself so I can remain positive during my mom's challenges.
Jul 11, 202008:10