Caregiver Crossing

Introducing The Hau'oli Project!

Terri Stacy and Tina McIntosh catch up on The First Day on WIBC, and Tina talks about The Hau'oli Project, a new initiative from Joy's House! Caregiver Crossing is now a

3-12-2020 Episode 24: Dementia & Intimacy

This week’s episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast covers a sensitive but very important subject for the millions of couples affected by a dementia diagnosis. Dementi

3-5-2020 Episode 23: What is an Area Agency on Aging?

On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we sit down with Mindi Winnie (try NOT singing that beautiful name aloud!), Community Programs Coordinator for C

2-27-2020 Episode 22: Loneliness, Isolation and Aging

On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing, we chat with Lauren Guynn, Executive Direcotr of Shepherd's Center of Hamilton County, about the wonderful programming and s

2-20-2020 Episode 21: The Early Stages of Alzheimer's

On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're joined by Lisa Phillips, Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter, to talk

2-13-2020 Episode 20: Navigating the Next Chapter

On today's episode of Caregiver Crossing, a Podcast, we're joined by the wonderful Mr. Dave Holder of Assisted Living Locators. Dave works to guide individuals and famili

2-6-2020 Episode 19: Music First Hearing Recovery Study

On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing, a podcast, we're joined by Dr. Tara Lineweaver, Professor of Psychology and Director of Neuroscience Minor at Butler Univers

1-30-2020 Episode 18: New Year, New Board Members!

On this week's episode of Caregiver Crossing, a Podcast, we're joined by one of Joy's House Board of Directors' newest members, Stasia Demos Mills! Stasia is one of those

1-23-2020: What is an Adult Day?

On this episode of Caregiver Crossing, the Podcast, we're asking the question: What is an Adult Day? Many of us - who, statistically, are either currently a caregiver, wi

1-16-2020 Episode 16: Joy's House is a Family

Happy New Year!! It's our first episode of 2020, and we are joined by four of our favorite women in the world: Miss Mattie, her daughter Theresa, and her two wonderful gr

12-19-2019 Episode 14: Winter Safety

We're joined by the always delightful Mindy Balka once again for our final podcast episode of 2019! As all of us Midwesterners know, the winter months can be brutal. They

12-12-2019 Episode 13: Gift Giving

On this week of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're once again joined by the wonderful Mindy Balka of American Senior Communities! While Mindy and Sarah both love to gi

12-5-2019 Episode 12: Holiday Food

This week on Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're joined by Mindy Balka with American Senior Communities to talk about food during the holidays and how it can become a r

11-21-2019 Episode 11: Caregiver Support

It's the week before Thanksgiving and we have FOOD on the brain! Joy's House Caregiver Support Services Coordinator, Julie Walker, joins us on today's episode of Caregive

11-14-2019 Episode 10: Music Therapy

On this episode of Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we chat with American Senior Community's Melanie Perry about music therapy and the power of music for all, especially t

11-7-2019 Episode 9: National Family Caregivers Month

This week on Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're joined by Jennifer Towbridge and Emily Arent with Caregiver Homes to talk about National Family Caregivers Month!

10-31-2019 Episode 8: Happy Halloween!

Nothing spooky and everything lovely when Melanie Perry with American Senior Communities stops by for a visit! Happy Halloween, everyone!

10-17-2019 Episode 7: Tina's Diagnosis

Joy's House Founder and President, Tina McIntosh, has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her second journey with this diagnosis has just begun, and she shares her story o

10-10-2019 Episode 6: Talking about Fall Activities with Melanie Perry of American Senior Communities

This week on Caregiver Crossing the Podcast, we're joined by Melanie Perry of American Senior Communities to talk about why we love the people we serve, and some fun Fall

10-3-2019: Light the Night Walk & Walk to End Alzheimer's

This week on Caregiver Crossing, we talk about two wonderful upcoming events! Trish Clark with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society talks about Light the Night on October 5th,