by Lidia Molinara
With pharmacare expertise and informed guests, Lidia Molinara guides you through the complex world of medication and health. Whether you're caring for yourself or a loved one, Take Care With Meds empowers you to ACE your healthcare journey: Advocate, Communicate, Educate. Let Lidia be your guide.
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February 7, 2025
<p>Caregivers provide a combined 5.7 billion hours of unpaid care in Canada — It’s emotionally hard work, on top of full time jobs and other life commitments. Lidia introduces us to Cindy Sim, founder and CEO of <a href="https://teamcarepal.com/">Team Carepal</a>, an incredible new tool that offers support when giving care to loved ones. </p><p></p><ul><li>(02:13) - Caregivers </li> <li>(06:20) - The Struggle </li> <li>(13:12) - Team Carepal </li> <li>(16:44) - News Bulletins </li> <li>(19:25) - Caregiver Journal </li> <li>(25:30) - Finding Support </li> <li>(30:13) - 5.7 Billion Hours </li> <li>(35:05) - Cry It Out </li> <li>(39:54) - Was I Enough? </li> <li>(43:00) - See the Unseen</li> </ul><br><strong>--Resources--</strong><p>- <a href="https://teamcarepal.com/">Team CarePal</a></p><p>- <a href="https://rapp.ualberta.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2022/02/Family-caregiving-worth-97-billion_2022-02-20.pdf">Value of Family Caregiving in Canada</a></p><p>- For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/podcast/">lidiamolinara.com/podcast.</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>--Note--</strong></p><p>The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your health care provider.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>--Credits--</strong></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/">Lidia Molinara</a>.</p><p>Produced and edited by <a href="https://odvod.com/">Odvod Media</a>.</p><p>Original music by Darrin Hagen. </p><p><br></p>
January 23, 2025
<p>Compassion makes all the difference, especially when it comes to long term and end of life care. Lidia speaks with Cathy Fortunat, CEO of Sherwood Care, about how to spot a caring facility. Cathy shares ideas for choosing the right place for you or your loved one — and talks about what inspires her to enact innovative and considerate care policies.</p><p></p><ul><li>(01:40) - Leadership </li> <li>(04:25) - Long Term Care </li> <li>(09:30) - What to Prepare </li> <li>(16:33) - Life Stories </li> <li>(19:40) - The Care You Need </li> <li>(25:15) - An Unusual Request </li> <li>(30:08) - Sharing the Care </li> <li>(34:31) - Holistic Care Routine </li> <li>(46:45) - Refining End of Life Care </li> <li>(01:03:39) - Honouring the Journey </li> <li>(01:09:11) - New Technology</li> </ul><br><strong>--Resources--</strong><p>-<a href="https://sherwoodcare.com/"> Sherwood Care </a></p><p>- <a href="https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/page15328.aspx">Alberta Health Services Continuing Care</a></p><p>- <a href="https://hqca.ca/">Health Quality Council of Alberta</a></p><p>- <a href="https://hqca.ca/reports/facility-based-continuing-care-survey-long-term-care-and-designated-supportive-living/">Facility-based Continuing Care Survey (long term care and designated supportive living)</a></p><p>- For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/podcast/">lidiamolinara.com/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>--Note--</strong></p><p>The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your health care provider.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>--Credits--</strong></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/">Lidia Molinara</a></p><p>Produced and edited by <a href="https://odvod.com/">Odvod Media</a></p><p>Original music by Darrin Hagen</p>
December 20, 2024
<p>Lydia Molinera hosts the "Take Care with Meds" podcast, featuring Trudy Callaghan, who shares her journey caring for her mother with Alzheimer's and chronic leukemia. Trudy highlights the importance of advocacy, communication, and education in healthcare. She recounts her mother's medical history, including thyroid issues, arrhythmia, and dementia, and the challenges of managing medications and healthcare decisions. Trudy emphasizes the significance of being included in care meetings and the emotional impact of being a caregiver. She also discusses the critical role of palliative care in ensuring a peaceful end-of-life experience for her mother. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy in healthcare, particularly for loved ones. Lidia emphasizes the value of asking questions to provide comfort and the challenges of navigating healthcare journeys. Trudy Callaghan shares her experience of caring for her mother, stressing the commitment to do her best despite the uncertainties. The conversation underscores that advocacy is about giving one's best, not perfection, and acknowledges the emotional and practical efforts of caregivers.</p><p><strong>--Resources–<br></strong>For resources and information on how you could be on the podcast, visit <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/podcast/">lidiamolinara.com/podcast.</a></p><p><strong>--Note--</strong></p><p>The information provided on this podcast is not a substitute for medical care and is not intended to be considered medical advice. If you require any medical assistance, please speak with your health care provider.</p><p><strong>--Credits--</strong></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://lidiamolinara.com/">Lidia Molinara</a>.</p><p>Produced and edited by <a href="https://odvod.com/">Odvod Media</a>.</p><p>Original music by Darrin Hagen. </p>
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