Welcome to the CarePOD! A place for meaningful exchange to dialogue amongst personal and professional caregivers and those that advocate for them! This is a solutions-based platform to discuss the many aspects of Caregiving and how best to position ourselves for successful aging. From Self-Care to Caregiver Strategy, we speak candidly about the proactive approach to handling the day-to-day challenges in this important chapter of our lives! Join our Conversation!
Aisha Addison BSN, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC At the age of nine, Aisha watched her father collapse on the floor fighting for his life. As he lay there, she peered through the stairwell and stared helples…
Lena helps women create the depth of intimacy in relationships they've never had before. Through multiple radio programs, podcasts and a TEDx Talk, she’s given hundreds of women the impetus to discov…
Chanel McCord is a Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is currently in pursuit of a doctorate in Counselor Educat…
Melody Boudwin is a board-certified physician assistant with over 10 years experience in the field of medical and aesthetic dermatology. Melody cares deeply about her patients. The relationship and t…
Dr. Katz is a board certified rheumatologist an internist with executive leadership proficiency and the medical and health editorial background, including a literary skills. He held important adminis…
Karen Williams is a Devoted Wife and Woman of God who grew up in Pemberton, NJ and currently resides in Willingboro, NJ with her husband, Eric of over 18 years. She has always had a passion to help t…
Michele Boggs has been a registered nurse for 13 years. Her career in healthcare began as a unit secretary in a busy emergency department. She then transitioned to a ED tech while attending nursing s…
Srividhya Swaminathan is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at St. John’s University in Queens, NY. She is the oldest child of Indian immigrants and has lived in New York, Texas, Pennsylvani…
Kelly Redman was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. She grew up in a single-parent home during her early childhood years where her father gave her and her siblings the best life he could afford …
Karen Grant is a native of Burlington, New Jersey. She was blessed to be raised by Christian parents who were nurturing and loved their children deeply. When her father became ill, it was a very chal…
We welcome James Pratta to the CarePOD community to discuss the dos and don'ts of care in the Emergency Department. How to understand the family role when advocating for your loved one in case of an …
Inviting David and Anne to the CarePOD to discuss Aging Well, Their own choices in the caregiving journey and how they plan to be successful in writing their own Aging Chapter. David Stern has a soli…
Sitting with Author Angela McClain as she shares her journey as an author and how the early seed of influence by elders in her life and caregiving has directed her current path#CaregiverAuthor #Autho…
Home Sweet Home and how do we keep it that way? What modifications do we need to think about and address as we age? What does this look like in the multigenerational household? Listen in as I sit wit…
Sitting With Beauty Expert Nakeara Bond reflecting on the importance of focusing on our inner Beauty and Taking our Self-Care Back! #ReclaimYourBody #ReclaimYourPower #BodyPositivity #EmpowermentJour…
Life is challenging and presents many variables that we have to juggle with assumed caregiver roles. Listen in with Quionne Matchett, Reset Coach as we discuss the importance of Prayer in the midst o…
Listen in to hear the top Caregiver Reflections to make note of during a Geriatric Emergency. Our host Dr. Kiplee Bell Shares her recent tips from her own personal caregiver experience. #PostEmergenc…
Join Dr. Kiplee Bell as she shares a good conversation about how different cultures approach Caregiving with Favian Kennedy, MSW. Favian is a thought leader that serves the Native American population…
Understanding the role that a male caregiver plays along the aging continuum is necessary. This is essential when considering the role of the son, the brother, the sibling, the father, the overarchin…
In this episode, Kelley will help us in understanding the landscape of assisted living and how to make the right choices when thinking about this for yourself or your aging loved one. #SeniorLiving #…