Life Is A Sacred Journey

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by the Gen Zer, Jacob Jones. Micheal and Jacob will continue the dialogue about the impact of current events on the worldview of the postmillennial generation. Jacob studies Computer Science and Graphic Design at Diablo Valley College. Also, he is a caregiver for his grandmother. Jacob will share his experience and insight vis-à-vis the Black Lives Matter Movement, racial injustice, and how protesting/marching can generate significant change.Gen Z ranges from 7 to 22 years old.It is the most racially diverse generation in US history, with minorities about to outnumber the white population. Gen Z is revolutionizing how America thinks about race and gender.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will engage in a lively conversation with her daughter, Jade Davis, a Gen Zer who is a student at Saint Mary's College of California, pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Micheal and Jade will analyze how this global pandemic will impact the worldview of the postmillennial generation. Moreover, considering the current events, Micheal and Jade will share their experiences and opinions vis-a-vis the Black Lives Matter Movement.Who are the members of Gen Z? 'Business Insider' surveyed almost two thousand teens and 20-somethings to find out more about Gen Z's identity:Gen Z grew up online. Gen Z ranges from 7 to 22 years old.It is the most racially diverse generation in US history, with minorities about to outnumber the white population. Gen Z is revolutionizing how America thinks about race and gender.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel. L!KE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this special episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Pastor Schuyler Rhodes. They will discuss the role of religion and spirituality during a global pandemic. Moreover, Schuyler will share with us the numerous benefits of choosing faith over fear, wisdom over worry, and prayer over panic. Schuyler Rhodes is the Superintendent of the Los Rios District of the California Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He received his MDiv (Master of Divinity) with honors from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, and has also done graduate studies in Literature and Criticism at the State University of New York at Albany, and in Liberation Theology at Maryknoll School of Theology. Rhodes has served churches in California, New Jersey, New York City and New York State. He has published numerous articles, monographs, and books, including Journey Through the Psalms, Words of Hope and Clarity, Words for a Birthing Church, Pentecost Fire: Preaching Hope in Times of Change and Words to the Silence:

Caregiving takes more hours than the day provides. Our caregivers are warriors of their love for their loved ones living with Alzheimer's and any form of dementia. Tracie Fong is a caregiver, thus an essential worker at ASEB (Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay). Tracie will join Micheal and share her experience as a caregiver during and prior to the pandemic.Fact: According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.8 million Americans aged 65 or older who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for them. Family members and friends provided nearly $244 billion in unpaid care to people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in 2019. And almost a quarter of Alzheimer's caregivers are in the "sandwich generation," meaning they care for both someones with the disease and their child.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will explore the challenges of caregiving during COVID-19. Caregiving is more than a job. It can be very stressful, especially during a global crisis. If you are a caregiver, please reach out and share your experience with us.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Sunny Aujla, who is a real estate investor and developer. Since 2011, he has been immersing in all that real estate has to offer. I started in residential, moved quickly into rehab properties, and have transitioned into new construction. Currently, Sunny is working on several Custom Home projects in the Bay Area. One of which is a Hayward Hills development of 6 single-family custom homes. The future is looking just as busy, with low-income housing, micro-unit housing, as well as multi-family coming down the pipeline.Sunny always had a passion for MORE in life. His mind has always been focused on excelling and growing in all that he does.(ASEB) Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay provides meals, medical supplies, supervision, and transportation to elderly patients. they are vital resources for families with elderly parents and grandparents. “It is hard to stay compliant and keep our doors open,” says CEO and board member, Micheal Pope. “The people at Sunn

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will be joined by Deborah Savoie, who is the Executive Director at The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, CA. They will discuss how the pandemic is affecting the senior living facilities based on Deborah's experience at the first-class assisted living community where she works. Deborah Savoie started her career in senior care working with her sister-in-law’s physical therapy company. As her passion for seniors grew, so did her career. In 1991, she accepted her first executive director role in an assisted living community. In 2008, she became a regional operations manager of an assisted living company. In 2010, her passion and love for seniors took her back into an assisted living community as an executive director.Deborah will share with us details about the main challenges caused by the pandemic and how the staff manages to avoid outbreaks in the facility.The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, California, is a senior living community where you or your loved one will find an engag

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will discuss how the pandemic is affecting the senior living facilities; also, Carla McManus will join the conversation on how anyone could help and support these facilities to cope with COVID-19 and to avoid outbreaks in the facility.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

In this special episode, Host, Micheal Pope will be interacting with the audience. During this pandemic, we might cope with grief, anxiety, or depression. Whoever you are, wherever you might be located, Micheal is here to listen and provide emotional support. Please feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts with us. Let's connect and get to know each other better. We are all in this together!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Host, Micheal Pope, is going to engage in a lively conversation with Carolyn A. Brent. Carolyn Brent is an American author, bodybuilder, and elder-care legislation advocate. She is best known as an award-winning advocate and the author of best-selling books, The Caregivers Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself and Why Wait? The BabyBoomers Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially, and Legally for a Parent's Death. Carolyn is also the founder of the nonprofit organizations, Caregiver Story and Grandpa's Dream. Join 'Life is a Sacred Journey' as we continue to Shelter in Place as caregivers/care partners, daughters, sons, husbands, wives, and friends!SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Micheal Pope, Host of 'Life is a Sacred Journey' will discuss activities specifically designed for caregivers to engage their family member diagnosed with Alzheimer's/dementia.Micheal will be joined by Carla McManus, Program Director/Music Therapist for a discussion on how to create a schedule of activities to assist caregivers/care partners as they "Shelter in Place".SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram. 

In this episode, Host, Micheal Pope, will explore the impact of COVID-19 on caregiving families as they exercise 'Shelter in Place'. Micheal will review the 'Shelter in place' checklist; activities of engagement and socialization strategies. Also, she will explore the impact of "Shelter in Place" on those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. 'Life is a Sacred Journey' wants to be a partner with caregivers as they are trying to keep their loved ones engaged. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Five Wishes takes the guessing out of caring. It is a comprehensive program taht helps guide you, your loved ones, your trusted advisors, and your healthcare team through convesrations before a health crises. More people have used the Five Wishes document for their living will or advance directive than any other document.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Increasingly, families face stark choices when it comes to finding support for their loved ones. Adults managing care for their parents reduce their work hours, or leave work altogether, because they cannot find professional caregivers.Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) President Jodi M. Sturgeon says, "Today, the number one challenge is finding and keeping direct care workers."Our special guest, Robert Espinoza, helps us tackle the question of the caregiving crisis in America.Robert is the Vice President of Policy at PHI, where he oversees its national policy advocacy, research, and strategic communications division. In 2015, Robert was appointed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to its Advisory Panel on Outreach and Education, as well as by the National Academy of Medicine to its Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence.His work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and Kaiser Health News, among other outlets, and his writing has been published in

This week, we’re discussing how to find joy and meaning as we grow older.Our guest, Dr Margaret Rutherford says, “Many articles that focus on living well in midlife preach the importance of keeping the “oomph” in your step. They feature people who have changed careers from stock broker to sculptor at 50, walked the Appalachian trail at 60, or learned how to skydive at 70.”The message is clear. “Don’t allow your age to limit your potential.” We baby boomers have not been rule-bound by much, so it seems natural that we would be challenging the stereotype of “older people.”But what about the energy involved in maintaining your joy in life, when you’re experiencing natural losses from growing older? What about the courage to confront apathy, and to keep caring about what is going on around you? Some big questions that Dr. Rutherford is here to help us uncover.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

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Micheal Pope, Host of Life is a Sacred Journey will discuss with you the many topics surrounding end of life!Today we know most people would like to end their lives at home.  How do they do that and how can you help?Join the discussion.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

Author Frances H. Kakugawa is an award-winning, internationally published author of fourteen books, and a regular column, "Dear Frances," for caregivers in the Hawai'i Herald. She conducts poetry readings, workshops and lectures throughout the country. In her sessions for adults, Frances shares with honesty and openness the lessons learned from caregiving. Programs for hospital and elder-healthcare professionals focus on humanizing their clinical skills. In her children's workshops, Frances introduces students to poetry as a way to explore and embrace their elders and other aspects of their lives.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.

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Caregivers too, need care. What may seem like something obvious, based on the numbers I just shared is not often the case. Today, we help you, the caregiver become prepared and to take care of yourself first.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.