Caring for Changes Podcast

Anyone who’s ever tried managing care for a loved from a distance can relate to Pierre Pelletier’s story. As both his and his siblings’ parents’ health began to decline, the miles that separated them came into play as circumstance, adjustment and finally acceptance dictated their journey’s unfolding. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

Are all visits to the hospital emergency department or Doctor’s office absolutely necessary? What if patients could be empowered to deal with at least some of their medical issues in their own homes, thereby alleviating the added strain on our already overburdened health care system? That’s where Community Paramedicine comes in. As a former First Responder, Lianna Corsini brings her own story into this vital role which adds an extra level of support to ongoing patient care. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

Where did the name for this podcast series - Caring for Changes - come from? In 2017, host BJ Doyle wrote a one-time only blog about the early days of shepherding his partner Judy’s journey into Early Onset Alzheimer Disease. The piece, titled “Caring for Changes, Healing a Caregiver”, was later picked up and published by the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. He shares it as written in this episode. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

Like many areas across Canada, BC’s Sunshine Coast continues to experience a shortage of healthcare providers. And with approximately 1/3rd of the local population at present without a family doctor, making the best uses of what resources and supplementary programs are available is key. That can often depend upon a person’s ability to advocate—not only for themselves but often for loved ones who can’t speak up. (Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)

Imagine a lifetime of caregiving for your child with a lived experience of having a disability from birth right through to adulthood. Of being thrust into a space early-on where you have to constantly advocate and push the envelope to ensure your child’s quality of life. And then having to deal with your own mortality as you begin to grow older. This episode attempts to shed light on one such parent/child’s shared journey together—a journey imbued with both love and determination. (*Content presented in the following podcast is for information purposes only. Views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and may not represent the views and opinions of Home Healthcare Network. Always consult with your physician for any medical advice and always consult with your attorney for any legal advice.)