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From YouTube: Tapped In | October 19 | Celebrate Caregivers
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November is caregiver month and we are having a discussion around caregiving and the support / resources for caregivers in our community.
Heather Bauer, Executive Director at Council on Aging of Buncombe County and Edward Jones, Family Caregiver Specialist with Land of Sky are our guests today. Support caregiver well-being is a goal in the Buncombe County Age Friendly Action Plan.
A
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to
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County's
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more
about
the
topics
of
today's
show
at
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Okay,
it's
time
to
get
tapped
in
well,
hello,
hello,
hello
and
greetings
to
all
of
you.
Folks,
listening
to
my
voice,
this
is
tapped
in
and
I
am
one
of
your
hosts
Zakia
Beau,
Rogers
and
Leonard.
B
So
joining
us
today
are
two
guests:
Heather
Bauer,
executive
director
of
Council
on
Aging
in
Buncombe,
County,
and
also
Edward
Jones,
family,
caregivers,
specialist,
with
land
of
Sky,
as
if
you
haven't
heard
November
is
caregiver
month,
and
we
want
to
have
a
discussion
around
caregiving
and
the
support
and
resources
for
caregivers
in
our
community.
This
is
one
of
the
goals
of
the
age
friendly
action
plan
for
Buncombe
County,
and
you
may
be
wondering
what
is
the
age
friendly
action
plan
for
Buckman
County
and
before
we
dive
into
caregiving?
B
B
D
E
Yeah
I've
never
heard
of
the
family
caregiver
specialist
at
latest
guy
and
so
I
I
oversee
the
funding
for
a
family,
caregiver
programs
throughout
the
Four
County
region,
bunker,
Madison,
Hendersonville
and
Transylvania
counties,
and
so
I
find
organizations
like
what
Heather's
part
of
the
Council
on
Aging
to
provide
necessary
and
really
supportive
services
to
our
family.
Caregivers,
okay,.
C
And
as
Edward
said,
I
work
with
family
caregiver
programming.
As
part
of
my
current
role
at
Council
on
Aging,
we
have
a
family
caregiver
specialist
as
part
of
our
community
service
team
I
came
to
Council
on
Aging
in
2020
after
a
13-year
career
in
home
care
and
became
really
a
subject
matter:
expert
in
caregiving
and
Alzheimer's
disease
and
other.
C
And
false
prevention
had
a
lot
of
opportunities
to
work
with
people
in
their
home,
hear
their
stories
get
a
chance
to
better
understand
their
needs
and
what's
most
important
to
them,
and
it
had
been
a
part
of
this
age
friendly
community.
So,
as
you
stated,
Leonard
as
a
Buncombe
County
age
friendly
community.
That
includes
a
lot
of
collaboration
and
coordination,
and
so
I'm
really
happy
to
be
a
part
of
some
of
those
working
groups
that
are
part
of
this
big
age
friendly,
tent
caregiver
advisory,
Council,
dementia,
friendly
Western,
North
Carolina.
That
sort
of
thing
and.
E
Yeah,
caregivers,
anyone
who
provides
basically
unpaid
care
to
a
family
member
or
to
another
loved
one,
a
relative
of
some
kind
and
so
the
character
that
they
provide
kind
of
depends
on
what
the
individual
needs.
In
extreme
cases,
it
could
be
from
like
bathing
and
feeding
someone
to
just
helping
them
get
out
of
bed
and
getting
to
use
the
restroom
to
bathe
and
just
really
getting
around
as
much
as
I
can
within
the
community
to
get
out
and
about
and
still
have
a
life.
D
C
E
A
C
Absolutely
yeah
the
short-term
needs
sudden
illness.
We've
experienced
a
lot
of
that,
of
course,
during
covid
and
the
considerations
that
we
have
of
how
long
do
people
serve
as
caregivers,
and
so
there
are
some
statistics
about
that.
Where
that
shows,
only
30
percent
provide
care
for
less
than
a
year.
24
provide
care
for
more
than
five
and
fifteen
percent
for
more
than
10.,
so
we
know
like,
for
instance,
dementia
can
be
a
long
process
in
some
case
20
plus
years
someone
could
live
with
Alzheimer's
disease.
C
So
what
does
that
really
look
like
and
I
think?
For
clarity's
sake,
there
are
unpaid
caregivers,
but
there
are
caregivers
who
are
getting
paid
to
do
that
work
and
there
are
different
ways
that
caregivers
can
be
paid
to
provide
that
care
and
we
have
a
whole
Home
Care
spectrum
of
formal
service
available.
So
we
use
this
word
caregiver,
sometimes
interchangeably.
C
E
C
We've
seen
a
lot
of
grandparents
who
are
needing
support
for
themselves
and
also
supporting
caring
for
their
grandchildren.
So,
although
I
don't
have
statistics
on
that,
the
program
that
land
of
Sky
facilitates
through
Council
on
Aging
as
the
service
provider
allows
us
to
help
with
camps
with
clothes
and
with
other
resources
that
might
come
up.
I
want.
C
Of
quickly
go
back
to
that,
we're
talking
about
caregivers,
who
are
maybe
in
the
home
or
in
the
same
Community,
but
I,
don't
want
to
neglect
a
long
distance
caregivers
as
well.
So
you
know
that
this
area
attracts
a
lot
of
retirees.
People
will
come
to
Asheville
to
spend
the
rest
of
your
their
years
in
Buncombe
County,
and
so
sometimes
that
means
that
adult
children
and
other
family
members
are
still
in
other
places.
So.
B
Instead,
it
just
brings
me
to
the
questions,
as
we
mentioned
earlier,
where,
like
it
can
just
happen
overnight,
like
accidents
or
a
health
emergency,
just
pops
up,
and
yet
with
just
from
your
expertise,
so
y'all
have
any
like
just
some
pre-planning
that,
if
you're
sitting
in
a
situation,
you
know
you
may
have
Asian
parents
or
any
kind
of
strategy
for
Community
to
know
that
things
may
be
good
right
now.
But
what
are
some
things?
I,
probably
should
be
thinking
about
just
in
case.
E
The
biggest
thing
really
is
to
make
sure
that
there
are
others
available,
because
it
sounds
like
if
something
would
happen
to
the
caregiver
or
to
the
child.
Who
would
be
in
charge
what
happens
so
it's
good
to
have
like
a
list
of
people
that
are
aware
of
a
situation.
Another
thing
is
to
have
in
writing
current
list
of
medications
who
are
doctors,
if
there's
any
kind
of
legal
things,
there's
a
light
power
of
attorney
Healthcare
power
of
attorney
could
have
those
things
set
up
so
that
when
the
time
comes
like.
E
A
A
C
So
no
most
family
caregivers
are
not
receiving
training.
Okay
and
there's
certainly
no
requirement
of
that,
because
it
just
becomes
part
of
the
day-to-day
lives.
For
many,
there
are
some
training
options
available,
depending
on
the
level
of
care
that's
needed,
but
that
is
one
of
the
gaps
that
we
so
often
face.
Yeah
there
are.
E
E
It's
been
online
they're
trying
to
get
it
back
in
person
in
the
region
and
there's
also
a
NC
caregiver
portal,
that
is
a
NC,
Dash
caregivers.com
and
it's
a
free
online
resource
for
caregivers,
and
it
covers
a
wide
range
of
topics
that
caregivers
are
experiencing
and,
like
short
little
lessons
that
they
can
read
through.
That,
covers
all
the
different,
a
lot
of
different
topics,
current
information
and
has
videos
from
renowned
experts
such
as
Siva
snow.
All
that
is
free
for
people
to
go
to
to
look
up
and
to
learn
some
Basics
about
caregiving.
C
C
We
find
that
some
of
the
best
resources
for
caregivers
being
that
their
experience
is
going
to
be
individualized
is
through
first
identifying
as
a
caregiver
and,
of
course,
second
making
that
call
and
being
willing
to
explore
what
options
are
out.
There
can
be
daunting
because
it's
another
task
right,
so
it's
another
something
that
they've
got
to
do
and
find
a
way
to
fit
in.
So
we
like
to
consider
ourselves
as
that
no
wrong
door,
Point
eventually
like.
If
you
call
Council
on
Aging,
we
can
help
you
navigate
some
of
the
resources
that
are
out
there.
C
There
are
a
lot
of
support
groups,
some
are
going
to
be
focused
on
Parkinson's
disease
or
Alzheimer's
disease.
Others
are
not
going
to
have
that
same
focus
and
they
might
be
more
General
to
whatever
that
caregiver
needs.
So
one
of
those
caregiver
needs
that
comes
up
so
frequently
is
the
need
for
connection
and
the
need
to
recognize
that
they're
not
alone.
So
there's
a
lot
of
social,
social
isolation
among
older
adults,
but
that
also
translates
to
caregivers,
who
are
at
increased
risk
for
heart
disease
and
depression.
C
If
they're
caring
for
a
spouse
with
Alzheimer's
disease,
the
risk
for
mortality
increases
as
they
age.
So
there's
just
a
large
number
of
people
out
there
who
are
providing
some
level
of
care,
maybe
they're
going
to
work
and
they're
facing
what
we
call
presenteeism
they're
there,
but
they're
not
totally
there,
because
they're
worried
or
they're
trying
to
take
care
of
all
these
tasks
so
just
again
being
able
to
start
that
conversation
can
lead
down
a
path
to
helping
get.
C
Those
very
individual
needs
not
as
well,
and
that's
really
our
goal
right,
Edward
to
better
understand
what
they
need
as
a
person
at
that
time
in
their
life,
Home
Care
can
be
very
challenging
physically.
So
the
two
most
common
reasons
that
someone
might
need
care
is
because
of
a
cognitive
impairment
or
a
mobility
issue,
and
so
then
those
caregivers
come
into
play
and
without
the
skills,
training
for
say
getting
someone
on
and
off
the
toilet
or
in
and
out
of
bed
or
how
to
communicate.
C
Well,
with
someone
living
with
dementia,
how
to
address
some
of
those
challenging
symptoms,
both
behavioral
symptoms
and
cognitive,
executive
functioning,
symptoms
related
to
this
type
of
disorder.
So
again,
there
are
many
variables
about
what
brought
them
to
caregiving
in
the
first
place,
but
there
is
certainly
a
great
tool
that
it
can
take
without
reaching
out
and
getting
connected
with
some
resources.
B
And
so
I
I
heard
you
earlier
Edward
mentioned
were
arrested,
and
so,
when
you
talk
about
some
of
the
challenges
that
caregivers
have
a
lot
of
people
need
just
you
know
they
need
a
break
or
some
kind
of
self-care
for
themselves
to
be
the
best
for
the
for
their
family
members
that
they
care.
For
so
can
you
just
give
them
us
more
detail
for
the
listeners
about
what
is
respite
and
what
are
some
of
the
services
to
just
help?
People
to
allow
that
moment
to
have
that
self-care.
E
So
that's
where
it's
the
time
to
get
away
a
little
bit,
and
so
it
can
be.
You
can
go
inside
the
council,
Aging
for
family
category
program
and
I'll
have
like
to
be
able
to
help
out
cover
the
costs
to
have
a
caregiver
come
in,
so
you
have
time
so
that
they
can
sit
with
someone
their
loved
one
and
get
away
to
do
your
self-care
that
you
need
or
adjust
soon
get
a
little
break.
There's
also
agencies
like
we
have
like
Mountain
care.
They
have
Adult
Day,
Care.
A
E
You
can
go
to
and
they
have
like
you
go
and
you
leave
your
loved
one
there
for
for
the
basically
a
day
and
they
have
like
snacks.
They
have
all
kinds
of
activities
through
a
day
exercises
whatever
they're
capable
of
doing,
and
it's
a
wonderful
program
and
also
too
respite
doesn't
have
to
be
something
that
is
very
formal,
a
lot
that
can
be
through
another
family
member
or
a
Community
member.
Like
your
worship,
Community
based
on
that
work,
there's
it's.
C
Does
that
mean
they're
at
increased
risk
for
Falls?
They
are
likely
suffering
from
at
least
one
chronic
condition,
if
not
more
than
one
and
so
part
of
the
resourcing
is
also
addressing
other
needs.
Nutritional
needs.
Transport
patient
needs,
cost
savings
needs,
that's
a
biggie
that
Financial
Security
caregivers.
Back
to
your
question
earlier
about
preparing
to
care.
There
are
only
four
kinds
of
people
in
this
world
says:
Rosalind
Carter,
those
who
have
been
caregivers,
those
who
are
currently
caregivers,
those
who
will
be
caregivers
and
those
who
need
them
and
so
back
to
that
self-identification
piece.
C
D
A
And
I
think
a
lot
of
things
like
people,
don't
think
about
like
house
like
I,
you
know
if
you're
you
buy,
the
house
of
your
20s
may
not
be
the
house
of
your
60s
70s
people,
don't
think
about
dishes,
putting
glasses
up
high
or
heavy
pots,
and
things
like
that
and
as
you
get
older
you're,
not
as
flexible
as
you
once
were,
and
that
can
cause
accidents.
So
it's
so
many
things
just
walking
around
your
house
and
and
I
and
assessing
everything
that
that
goes
on
in
your
world.
The
car
you
drive,
you
know
you.
D
A
That
sports
car,
that
you,
you
know
in
your
30s
when
you
were
halfway
to
retirement,
may
not
be
so
gentle
on
your
knees
at
75
if
you
make
it
there.
So
when
we
talk
about
respite
and
self-care
for
our
folks,
what
are
some
types
of
self-care?
Would
you
do
like?
We
have
some
folks
who
are
listening
right
now,
and
maybe
they
just
need
an
idea.
A
E
A
D
E
E
B
E
C
Work
for
the
next
person,
but
you
said:
hey,
not
all
heroes,
wear
capes
and
that's
how
we
address
caregiver
support.
We
see
caregivers
as
Heroes.
You
know
by
day
by
night,
and
you
know,
however,
that
looks
for
them.
The
days
are
long,
and
so
we
encourage
what
we
call
the
continuation
of
the
role
by
accessing
help
from
outside
of
you
and
whatever
refills
you
again.
That
could
be
going
out
into
the
garden.
It
could
be
going
to
a
concert.
It
could
be.
C
D
C
Really
again
that
continuation
of
the
role,
what
I
mean
by
the
that
is,
if
you're
an
adult
daughter,
caring
for
a
parent,
you
want
to
continue
that
daughter
relationship
to
the
greatest
extent
possible
and
you're.
You
shouldn't
be
expected
to
have
all
the
answers
that
a
professional
might
have
might
have.
You
shouldn't
be
expected
to
go
through
all
the
different
training
that's
available,
and
maybe
caregiving
isn't
right
for
you,
and
so
that's
the
other
piece.
D
C
A
minute,
maybe
it's
turning
on
my
favorite
song
Maybe,
instead
of
reacting,
it's
just
slowing
down
and
realizing
okay,
this
isn't
a
learning
experience
for
me.
This
is
just
a
moment
in
time.
I'm
gonna
get
through
this,
but
then
it
could
be
bigger.
Stuff
too,
like
I
love
to
go
drive
my
Jeep
I
love
to
go
to
the
beach
I
love
to
go
hiking.
So
what
do
you
love,
and
how
can
you
fit
that
in.
A
One
thing
is
like:
if
you
have
someone
exercise,
is
so
good,
it
keeps
your
brain
sharp.
It
keeps
your
body
sharp
and
flexible,
and
all
those
things
you
know
so
I
would
encourage
someone
who
is
a
caregiver
to
you
know,
walk
if
you're
having
to
lift
your
family
member
stretching
do
all
of
those
things
to
keep
your
body
precious,
because
you
don't
want
your
your
caregiving
position
to
end,
and
now
you
need
the
Cure.
That's.
D
D
B
C
B
And
I
don't
know
if
I
really
have
a
question
just
just
reflecting
on
what
Edward
said
that
it's
a
it's
an
act
of
love
and
so
just
challenging
the
listeners
out
there
that,
even
when
you
think
of
caregivers
in
the
act
of
Love,
think
of
those
who
are
caregiving
and
your
act
of
Love
towards
them.
So
you
may
not
be
involved,
as
you
mentioned,
maybe
the
daughter's
taking
care
of
the
parents,
but
it
may
be
brothers
involved,
so
just
even
for
our
listeners
out
there
think
of
the
act
of
Love.
B
A
E
E
C
And
recognize
them,
you
know,
I
think
it
takes
a
lot
of
patience
and
it's
important
to
recognize
them.
So
we
work
as
a
professional
Community
to
recognize
caregivers,
but
even
when
you're
out
in
your
community
at
the
grocery
store
at
the
bank,
in
your
Pharmacy
in
your
church,
you're
gonna
see
this
in
Western
North,
Carolina,
56,
000,
family,
caregivers,
20,
000
people
living
with
dementia,
you're
gonna
see
this
wow.
Maybe
it's
just
a
smile,
a
kind
word
saying.
Thank
you.
I've
seen
that
a
lot
just
in
the
line
at
a
retail
store.
A
D
C
E
C
B
And
I'm
just
I
know
today
we
talk
about
caregiver
and
well-being
I'm
again,
but
that's
a
part
of
welcome
County's
age
friendly
action
plan,
and
so,
if
these
are,
if
you're
looking
for
resources
and
some
organizations
with
that,
Community
I
strongly
encourage
people.
If
you're
able
to
to
go
out
to
Buncombe
county.org
and
on
their
social
work,
Services
age
and
Adult
Services.
You
can
find
the
age
friendly
plan
as
well
as
information
and
the
telephone
number
to
contact.
A
Awesome,
thank
you
all
so
much
as
I
wrap
up
I
think
about
our
plan
to
age
friendly
at
times
we
think
of
friendly
and
it's
a
smile.
It's
a
hug.
It's
a
handshake.
It's
a
puppy,
licking
your
ankle
and
all
those
great
things,
but
when
you
put
age
friendly
in
front
of
it,
it
means
that
we're
preparing
a
community
where
you
can
get
the
support
you
need
and
that
we're
going
to
make
it
easier
for
your
knees.
When
you
get
60.,
so
we
may
have
some
great
programs.
A
So
as
we
age,
let's
take
a
time
to
enjoy
and
be
thankful
for
the
things
we
do
have
whether
you're
a
caretaker
caregiver,
the
loved
one
or
a
person
who
is
starting
to
transition
to
older
our
older
years.
We
talked
about
respect
and
working
out
or
exercise
and
all
those
great
things
well
to
stand
up.
It
takes
200
muscles
a
lot
of
muscles.
To
raise
your
hand,
it
takes
30
muscles
to
write
it
takes
43..