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Lori La Bey talks with Christina Chartrand, the Executive Vice President of Training and Programs at Senior Helpers; Tehjan Prendiville, Local Senior Helpers Owner, Tucson; and Garret Medeiros, Tucson Lead Caregiver and Trainer, Tucson.

Christina Chartrand is the Senior VP of Training and Staff Development for Senior Helpers Franchising and has created numerous training programs for families and businesses, including Senior Helpers’ award-winning Senior Gems® and Parkinson’s Care programs.

Tehjan Prendiville is a Registered Nurse with a 30-plus-year history in Healthcare. She has owned and operated healthcare businesses in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, and now owns Senior Helpers franchises in Arizona.

Garret Medeiros is the lead caregiver and trainer at Senior Helpers of Tucson. He is a dedicated caregiver with years of experience.

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  1. Senior Helpers Parkinson’s program and their “Senior Gems®” approach
  2. The Four M’S and the impact of each
  3. What Matters Most?
  4. Medication Management
  5. Mentation
  6. Mobility
  7. Age-Friendly Care
  8. How emotional well-being and loneliness evolved in healthcare
  9. How loneliness impacts older adults differently than other age groups
  10. How extreme heat can actually affect loneliness among seniors
  11. Tips for families caring for a senior who are thinking of traveling during the summer
  12.  Simple everyday actions that can make a big difference in reducing loneliness and supporting healthy aging
  13. How to build trust and meaningful connections with seniors living with dementia.
  14. Creative ways families can keep seniors engaged

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