This is an Eldercare Success Black Friday Special. I (your host, Nancy May) want to share a rather interesting and enlightening discussion I had with the original jolly old man himself: Santa.
What does Santa have to do with aging or elder care? Well, a lot more than you might realize. He’s also got some insightful ways to bring younger children into the caring process. Santa also revealed how to create special gifts for those who say they have everything, how to manage grief during the holiday season, and how to mend broken relationships between family members.
This is a special episode that will tug on your heartstrings and is also filled with tips, tools, and ideas. I know it will be special, no matter what your faith or beliefs are.
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Guest: Santa Clause (AKA, Santa Mike) Santa Mike, AKA Mike Facherty, Henley Santa is a world-class storyteller and Santa. His stories draw from real-life experiences that offer ideas and opportunities to learn and grow from the inside out. Santa Mike spends the off-season in Reading, England tending to his reindeer, his magical garden, and helping mischievous children, and adults, find ways to make the tough times a bit better for everyone.
Host: Nancy May, Author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After! is an expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for aging parents, even from over 1200 miles away. For a free, fillable File-of-Life go to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success. She is also the new voice of the Caregiving Network.
Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be considered or used as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek the advice of your own medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation differs. CareManity is a registered trademark of CareManity, LLC. (c) Copyright 2023 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved.
00:00 Eldercare Success Introduction
00:24 Special Guest Introduction: Santa Claus
01:22 What Santa Knows About Eldercare and Caregiving
02:05 Gifts For Someone Who Has Everything
03:19 Santa's Experiences and Caregiving Challenges
03:55 Coping with Emotional Hardships during Holidays
06:06 Dealing with Loss and Grief: Elves Do Die
07:50 Santa's Personal Experiences with Dementia
14:35 How Gratitude Can Help
24:38 Santa Shares His First and Closing Remarks
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