Patty's Place
A place to talk about grief, dementia and caregiving. A place to find comfort when you are going through a difficult time.
A place to know you are not alone as you go through this difficult time.
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Patty's Place
Latest Episodes
Why Grief Has No Timeline: Interview with Grief Educator Lisa Rites
We sit with grief educator Lisa Wrights to explore anticipatory grief, workplace expectations, holiday triggers and the myth of a timeline. Stories from dementia caregiving ground the advice, while journaling and groups offer real relief.
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26:45
Navigating Dementia Together: Interview with Janice Goldmintz
The first signs often feel small—too much food in the fridge, unopened bills, a story on repeat—and then the worry sets in. We invited gerontologist Janice Goldman to help us turn that worry into a plan you can actually use, from decoding what ...
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31:32
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance And Smarter Ways To Pay For Care: Guest Raymond Levine
We unpack how long-term care insurance funds care for daily living needs, why Medicare stops short, and how early planning protects dignity and choice. Real numbers, tax perks, employer options, and alternatives help you map a plan that fits yo...
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30:11
Tools For Dignity: Smarter Care At Home: Interview with Erica Sell
We talk with Harmony Home Medical’s Erica Sell about practical tools that make caregiving safer and calmer, from dementia‑friendly bathing to safer transfers and mobility that preserves independence. We share ways to pay for the right gear, fin...
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37:55