In this heartfelt episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Jondi Whitis to explore her deeply personal journey navigating her parents’ experience with Alzheimer’s. Together, they discuss the challenges and insights gained from watching her mom and dad face the stages of aging, memory loss, and the emotional complexities that come with it.

Jondi reflects on the importance of paying attention to the subtle signals of aging and cognitive decline—signs that often go unnoticed until it feels too late. The conversation highlights how her family, like many, found themselves a bit behind in building a strong support system and community as her parents grew older. Through vulnerability and wisdom, Jondi shares how connection, understanding, and compassion became the keys to navigating their journey.

This episode offers a meaningful discussion for anyone caring for aging loved ones or seeking ways to create community and support during life’s later chapters. Join us for an inspiring and educational conversation about love, patience, and the power of human connection in the face of Alzheimer’s and aging.

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Grandma’s famous apple pie, that green been casserole you love so much and of course a lot of sweet treats through the holiday. They are hard to pass up. How do you get through the holiday and still try to eat right. There is a connection between what we eat and how we behave. Gina and Don talk about how to balance out the eating to have a more wonderful holiday experience.

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In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Mike Collins, author of Caregiving Can Make Life Crazy!, to discuss the challenges and chaos that come with caregiving. Mike shares insights from his book, focusing on the "5 H’s of Caregiving"—Heart, Head, Health, Home, and Hands.

He explains how caregiving often starts with the Heart, the emotional pull to help a loved one, before moving to the Head, where planning and decision-making come into play. They explore how caregiving impacts your Health, the adjustments needed in your Home, and the Hands-on actions that bring it all together.

This episode offers valuable guidance for anyone navigating the complex journey of caregiving, balancing compassion with practical strategies for self-care and support.

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