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Focused Healthy Family Podcast
Gina Grothoff: Occupational Therapist, Family Coach, writer and mom of three Donald Grothoff: Family Coach, Mindset Coach, Speaker, EFT Tapping Practitioner and dad to those same three. This dynamic duo are out each week with a new podcast. Using their 24 years of parenting, life experiences and their challenges with two kids with special needs to give tips to parents everywhere. Gina and Don find themselves in the Sandwich Generation, raising kids and caring for elderly parents, which they do…
Episodes
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#190 Seasons of Remembering: Finding Peace in Holiday Memories
In this heartfelt episode, Gina and Don reflect on the memories that shape us—those of loved ones who have passed and the holidays we shared together. As the…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#189 Unwrap Peace This Holiday Season
As the holidays approach, Gina and Don invite you to take a deep breath and rethink what this season can truly be about. Instead of getting caught up in the…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#188 From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Medicare Options
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Sydney Hartnett and Sal Marafioti from Hartnett Health to shed light on one of the most…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#187 Republish 117 Interview with a Single Mom - Claire Martin
It is another republished past from Gina and Don, this going to Claire Martin and her venture into a Single Mom. Enjoy. Today Gina and Don interview Claire…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#186 Guiding the Journey: Understanding Care Managers & Dementia Awareness
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don sit down with Jennifer Douds from AnswersforAging.com to dive into the world of Care…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#185 Driving My Life Away
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don take a thoughtful ride through the journey of driving—from the excitement of getting your…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#184 From Medicare to Money: Protecting Seniors from Fraud
In this episode, Gina and Don sit down with Sydney Hartnett of Hartnett Health to discuss an important and timely topic: senior scams and fraud prevention…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#183 Sleep Tight - Maybe Not
Gina (half-awake): "Ugh... Don, wake up… again." Don (groaning): "Seriously, Gina? Another alarm? Is this what adulthood is supposed to feel like?" Sound…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#182 Revisiting Passed Podcast - Imposter Syndrome with Parents
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don unpack the reality of imposter syndrome and how it shows up in parenting—especially for those in the…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#181 Intergenerational Mingling
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the article "The Positive Impact of Intergenerational Friendship for Seniors" from Where You…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#180 Solo Aging
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the important topic of Solo Aging—a reality for many older adults today who are navigating…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#179 Compassionate Care at Home: A Conversation with Megan Baldoria from BrightStar Care
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Megan Baldoria, Business Development Manager at BrightStar Care, to explore the emotional…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#178 Supporting Seniors at Home: A Conversation with Stuart Madow of Visiting Angels
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Don and Gina welcome Stuart Madow from Visiting Angels to explore the importance of compassionate…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#177 Staying Connected & Safe – Exploring the Latest Tech for Seniors
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina dive into the world of modern technology designed specifically with seniors in mind. From wearable…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#176 Tapping into Calm
Join Gina and Don on the EFT Tapping space for calm. Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as "tapping," are remarkably effective and…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#175 Chip Drop
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into some of the clever, practical tips from AARP Magazine's article "99 Great Ways to Save." From…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#174 (Recapping 116) Understanding Dementia: Insights from a Seasoned Occupational Therapist
Recap: Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the complex world of dementia with an experienced occupational therapist who has been dedicated…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#173 Stories That Shape Us – Life, Laughter, and Lessons
In this heartwarming episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don invite listeners on a our storytelling journey through the lives of some of…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastReconnecting After 60: Socializing for Healthy Aging
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the importance of staying socially connected after age 60. Inspired by a Healthline article…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#171 Medication Mayhem: The Challenges of Managing Meds for Seniors
In this eye-opening episode, Gina and Don explore the complicated world of medication management for seniors. As we age, prescriptions pile up, schedules get…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#170 Talking About Parkinson's with Rich London
Richard London has been an accomplished businessman, entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. He is a 22 year cancer survivor and has lived with…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#169 The "F" Word
In this episode, Gina and Don take on the "F word" that no aging adult wants to talk about — falling. For many older adults, the fear of falling looms large…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#168 Going to the Market to Buy a...
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don dive into the importance of being intentional when it comes to grocery shopping and meal…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#167 Sugar, Sugar
In this eye-opening episode, Don and Gina explore the hidden world of sugar—from the dozens of names it goes by on food labels to its surprising effects on the…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#166 I Can See Clearly Now...or Can EYE?
In this insightful episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina shines a light on the many vision challenges that come with aging. From the everyday…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#165 Grandma, I am in Jail...Help!
In this eye-opening episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina dive into the powerful new film Thelma, a dark comedy-thriller inspired by a real-life scam…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#164 Openly Aging
Allison O'Shea – Author, Aging Consultant & Speaker Allison O'Shea is a nationally recognized aging consultant, speaker, and author of The 4 Pillars to Keep…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#163 Don't Should On Me
In this insightful episode, Gina and Don Grothoff dive into the subtle yet powerful ways language shapes our thoughts, relationships, and emotional well-being…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#162 Home Safe Home: Where the Grab Bars Are Stylish - Green Light Mobility
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Caryn Fidalgo, OTD, OTR/L, an experienced Occupational Therapist and…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#161 Aging Gracefully... Somewhere Else! - Interview with Jamie Jolley
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Don and Gina welcome Jamie Jolley from Blue Dot Care. With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, Jamie has…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#160 Rules and Reality
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into the complex world of hospital, rehab, and facility stays—unpacking the often-overlooked rules…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#159 - Understanding Senior Living Options with Sharon Willis of Ranson Ridge
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff sit down with Sharon Willis from Ranson Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care to explore the…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#158 How It All Began… and Got a Little Weird
In this heartwarming (and slightly hilarious) episode, Gina and Don Grothoff take a stroll down memory lane and reintroduce themselves to the Focused Healthy…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#157 Occupational Therapy...On the toilet
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don dive into a topic that often goes overlooked but plays a huge role in caregiving—bathroom safety and…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#156 Legacy of Love
What do we truly leave behind for our children? In this heartfelt episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, Gina and Don explore the many ways we can…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastExercise After 50 – Simple Moves for Strength and Mobility
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, we explore practical exercises you can do at home to stay strong, mobile, and pain-free after 50. As we age…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#154 False Evidence Appearing Real
Fear is a natural part of life, but for seniors, certain fears can feel overwhelming. Today, we're talking about the big fears many older adults face—financial…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#153 Flying Back To The Nest
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, we dive into the unique challenges and rewards of being part of the sandwich generation—those who find themselves…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#152 Help! I am a Hostage.
In this heartfelt episode, we explore the profound challenges of caregiving for aging loved ones and how their behavior may be an attempt to communicate…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#151 Food Foibles: Navigating Changes in Eating as We Age
As we age, the simple act of eating can transform into a complex challenge. In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family podcast, we delve into the changes…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#150 Important Conversation with an Aging Parents with Compassion and Care
In this heartfelt episode of Focused Healthy Family, we delve into the essential conversation of connecting with your aging parents or loved ones. We explore…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#149 Functional Medicine with Dr. Julia Ward
Dr. Julia Ward is a compassionate and pioneering physician with over a decade of expertise in functional medicine, offering a holistic, patient-centered…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#148 Supporting Independence: Respecting Aging Loved Ones After Taking the Keys Away
When the time comes to take away the car keys from an aging loved one, it's often a pivotal moment that deeply impacts their sense of independence and freedom…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast2024 Tuesday Tips
This is the last of our Tuesday Tips and we will be incorporating them into our Focused Healthy Family podcast. You can find our podcast at…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 6 - Vacation Interrupted
What a vacation we were enjoying...interrupted! Keeping on track with your vacation when life reminds you that it is still going on and comes in and interrupts…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 5 - Caregiving Crazy
In this episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don sit down with Mike Collins, author of Caregiving Can Make Life Crazy!, to discuss the challenges and…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 4 - The Places You Will Go...
New Year's resolutions, goals, dreams and visions for the future. Where will you go in 2024? The bigger question is who are you deciding to be in 2024? This is…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 3 - Love Is
In this heartwarming episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, hosts Don and Gina Grothoff sit down with Kimberly Lipsky Weidman, the inspiring author of…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 2 - Taking Mom Home
Unlocking the Door to Independence: Expert Insights from Gina Grothoff, an Occupational Therapist! Discover the Keys to Bringing Your Aging Parent Home Safely…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastBest of 2024 - 1 - Adventures of a Single Mom - Claire Martin
Today Gina and Don interview Claire Martin and now in her own words she will describe who she is and why we love talking to her: Hi, I'm Claire Martin the…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday (A Little More Than A) Tips - Holiday - Xmas Memories
Happy Holidays from Gina and Don with some of our Xmas memories, enjoy.
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#147 - Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas for Young and Old
In this heartwarming episode of Focused Healthy Family, Gina and Don Grothoff share practical and thoughtful tips to help families navigate the holiday season…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tues Tips Holiday Traditions and History
What is your belief around Christmas? Santa Claus' beginnings? If not Christmas what else is celebrated? Did you know pagans might have been the ones who…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#146 Dementia in the Media
In this episode of the Focused Healthy Family Podcast, Gina and Don explore the portrayal of dementia in movies and TV shows. They discuss how some productions…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips – Holiday – Laugh, Breath and Enjoy
It is a simple concept but one we forget in the middle of all the preparations and planning of the holidays. Just to find time to laugh, breath and enjoy. Gina…
Focused Healthy Family Podcast#145 EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques
This is where EFT comes in. EFT is a tool that helps us reconnect and restore that flow. By tapping on specific points along our body's meridian lines, we're…
Focused Healthy Family PodcastFHF Tuesday Tips - Holidays - Remembering the important stuff
Through all the shopping, planning, visiting, celebrating and cooking it is important to remember one thing. Gina and Don talk about it and give some tips on…