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This week on TheCaregivingDoctor® Show:
HEAVEN 610 AM Wagg Audience Call-In Number: 205-741-WAGG (9244)
Thursday, July 8, 2010 "The Benefits of Humor and Healing: Senior Comedy and Stories"
Guest: Comedian Carolyn Roberson
Friday, July 2, 2010
"Jefferson County Family Court: What Families Need to Know!"
(Juvenile Delinquency and Caregiving, Child Support, Child Abuse & Neglect) Guest: CH Brantley, Senior Trial Referee, Prosecutor Gina Levert, and a
Public Offender.
Thursday, June 24, 2010 "Big Brothers and Big Sisters: Making a Difference"
Guest: Jennifer DeStefano, Director of Public Relations
Friday, June 25, 2010 "Lifeline Children Services: All About Adoption"
Guest: Traci Newell, Education Coordinator, LIfeline Children Services
Thursday, June 17, 2010 "Alabama Mentor: Finding Foster Homes for Teenagers"
Guest: Katherine Green and Amber Snider, Recruiters, Alabama Mentor
Special Guest: Tammie Fields, A foster parent with the Alabama Mentor Program
Friday, June 18, 2010 "Happy Fathers's Day! A Celebration with Legend Soloist Roscoe Robinson"
Guest: Roscoe Robinson, Music Legend and Artist--Release of New Album too!
Friday, June 11, 2010 "Sex Education and Our Families: What Everyone Needs to Know!"
Guest: Renee Williams, Executive Director of Sex And Family Education (S.A.F.E.)
Thursday, June 10, 2010 "Youth of Today: Saving Our Next Generation
Guest: Minister Cedric Hatcher, Associate Minister
Thursday, May 27, 2010 " You & Your Legal Affairs for Families: Eldercare Planning" Guest: John Burks, Legal Services of Alabama, Elder Attorneys Brad Byrne, Leigh Reynolds, and
Charles Yow and the Community Block Grant Program.
Friday, May 28, 2010 "Crimes and Senior Citizens: Protecting Those You Love!"
Guest: Prosecuting Attorney Patricia Stephens
Thursday, May 20, 2010 "The A.M.E. Church: 9th Episcopal District Pentecost Sunday & More! Guest: Bishop James Levert Davis, Bishop of the A.M.E. Church
9th Episcopal District
Friday, May 21, 2010 "Animal Therapy and Hand-In-Paw: What Senior Citizens and Caregivers Need to Know!" Guest: Dr. Jerome Williams, Veterenarian, Hand-In-Paw Advisory Board
Kim Preskitt, Occupational Therapist, Hand-In-Paw Volunteer with her therapy dog Bella
Thursday, May 13, 2010 "You and Your Sleep: Sleep Disorders and Much More!" Guest: Dr. Patricia Patterson, Medical Director, St. Vincents's Sleep Disorder Center
Friday, May 14, 2010 "Elderly and Caregiver Abuse: What You Need to Know Now! Guest: Judge Agnes Chappell, Judge at City of Birmingham Municipal Court
Thursday, May 6, 2010 "Stroke Awareness and Prevention: Treatment and Recovery Today! Guests: Dr. Aaron Anderson, Neurologist (Fellow) UAB Comprehensive Stroke Research Center
Dr. Susan Apple, Associate Professor of Nursing, UAB, Ph.D., Nurse Practitioner
April Milam, Licensed Professional Counselor, Hope Holistic Counseling and Wellness
Friday, May 7, 2010 "A Mother's Day Show! Celebrating Mothers Past and Present! Guests: Pastor JaWanda Jackson, Senior Pastor Hope Church, Irondale, Alabama
Harry Turner (Traveling Shoes Preacher and Family)
Thursday, April 29, 2010 "All About Diabetes: Prevention, Care, and Management!" Guests: Lois Scott and James Gibbs, Diabetes Educators
American Diabetes Association (Alabama Division)
Friday, April 30, 2010 "Funeral Planning and Procession: Embalming, Cremation, Services, and More!" Guest: Aubrey Bushelon, Funeral Director and Embalmer, Bushelon Funeral Home
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Parkinson's Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment" Guest: Casey Murphy, Executive Director, Parkinson Association of Alabama
Friday, April 23, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Reverse Mortgages: What Every Senior Citizen and Caregiver Needs to Know!"
Guest: Scott Underwood, Reverse Mortgage Consultant and Senior Benefit Specialist,
National Care Planning Council
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "You and Your Dental Health: What Older People and Caregivers Should Know!"
Shocking Facts About Heart Disease, Pneumonia, and Poor Dental Hygiene in the Elderly" Guest: Dr. Jones P. Lewis, Dentist
Friday, April 16, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Youth-in-Aging Program: Keeping Our Senior Citizens Young!"
Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging Guest: Program Director: Antonio Williams
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month!"
Startling Facts About the Rise of STDs Among Senior Citizens! Guest: Wanda Heard, Public Relations Coordinator, Jefferson County Department of Health
Friday, April 9, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "What Every Caregiver Needs to Know About Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network" Guest: Linda Lambert, Program Manager, Alabama Lifespan Respite
Guest: Ernie Dease, Director of "Times Out" Incorporated
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "You and Your Heart: What the American Heart Association Wants You to Know!" Guests: Nicole Thurston Abdou, Marketing and Communications Director,
American Heart Association, Southeast Affiliate, and Dr. Simon Lee, Cardiologist,
Brookwood Medical Center Women's Medical Plaza, Cardiovascular Associates P.C.
Friday, April 2, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Filing Your Tax Return: What the IRS Wants You to Know!"
Guests: Zuri Crawford and Terre Lee, Senior IRS Tax Consultants
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Positive Maturity and Senior Programs: What You Need to Know!"
Guests: Penny Kakoliris, Executive Director, Positive Maturity
LaQuita Smith, Director of Senior Companion Program
Friday, March 26, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Investing Your Money 101 for Beginners & Beyond"
Guest: Mr. Clyde Holmes, Investment Representative, Citizens Trust Bank, Atlanta, Georgia
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "All About Chiropractic Care: You & Your Body"
Guest: Dr. Donovan Harper, Chiropractor, Town & Country Spinal Pain Center
Friday, March 19, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Retirement Planning Basics: Start Now, Finish Strong!"
Guest: Sarah Evans, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"Driving and the Elderly: What Seniors and Families Need to Know!"
Guest: Clay Ingram, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Automobile Association of Amercia (AAA)
Friday, March 12, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Domestic Violence: Signs, Prevention, and Resources"
Judge Agnes Chappell, Judge at City of Birmingham Municipal Court
Thursday, March 4, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Special Needs Children and Their Cargiving Families: Resource Information"
Guests: Ticia Kirk, Executive Director, The Exceptional Foundation
Pam Nobles, Family Caregiver of Special Needs Family Members
Friday, March 5, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"Memory Loss: Signs, Symptoms, and What You Need to Know! LaFronza King, MS,SLP, Director of Rehabilitation, Restore Therapy
Dr. Richard A. Walker, M.D., Medical Correspondent
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "You and Your Health: Obesity, Exercise, and Your Health Investment!"
Guests: Entrepreneurs George Craig, Sr., and Lisa Lester of Ardyss International
Curtis Starks, President, Evo Fitness and Personal Trainer
Friday, February, 26, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"How to Start A Successful Business: The Basics You Need to Know!" Guest: Bob Dickerson, Birmingham Business Resource Center
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"Black History Month Celebration: The Foot Soldiers: Their Untold Story" Guest: Foot Soldiers, Myrna Carter Jackson, Clifton Casey, and Shirley Gavin, Floyd
Friday, February 19, 2010, 2-3 P.M.
"All About Senior Services: What You Need to Know About The Office of Senior
Citizen Services (Area Agency on Aging)" Guest: BIll Voigt, Executive Director of Jefferson County Office of Senior Citizen Services
Thursday, February 11, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Caregiving Relationships: Preventing Divorce: What You Need to Know!" Guest: Pastor & First Lady Dennis Brown, West End Hills Missionary Baptist Church
Friday, February 12, 2010, 2-3 P.M. "Caregiving Couples: Building Happy Marriages: What You Need to Know!" Guest: Mark Wadley, Family Counselor, Impact Family Counseling
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Audience Call-In Number: 1-888-910-5105
Saturday, May 9, 2010, 4-5 P.M "Aging in Place: Your Planning and Beyond!" Guests: Bobby and Cindy Monk, Generational Housing Consultants
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "Alabama Cares Program: Services and Benefits!"
Guest: Janice Williams, Alabama Cares Program Director
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "Positive Maturity and Senior Programs: What You Need to Know!" Guest: Mackie Horowitz, Community Relations Director
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "What Every Caregiver Needs to Know About Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network" Guest: Linda Lambert, Program Manager, Alabama Lifespan Respite
Guest: Ernie Dease, Director of "Times Out" Incorporated
Saturday, March 27, 2010 " Retirement Housing, Seniors, Baby Boomers, and Caregivers"
Guest: Shanna Black, Director of Community Relations, Town Village, Vestavia Hills
Saturday, March 20, 2010
"Retirement Planning Basics: Start Now, Finish Strong!" Guest: Sarah Evans, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Admin.
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "All About Habitat For Humanity & The Builder's Blitz!" Beth Jerome, Birmingham Executive Director
Erica Neal, President of Structures Incorporated
Karen Scott, Vice President of Structures Incorporated
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "Your Health and Wellness: Every Body for Life"
Dr. Irma Palmer, Chiropractor, Chiropractic Today
Saturaday, February 20, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "All About Senior Services: What You Need To Know About
The Office of Senior Citizen Services (Area Agency on Aging)" Guest: Bill Voigt, Executive Director, Jefferson County Office of
Senior Citizen Services
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 4-5 P.M. "Caregivers and Sex Addiction: What You Need to Know!" Guest: Adam Calvert, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Recovering Addict
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