Host: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

Key Topics Covered:

The Michigan Health Endowment Fund’s mission and healthy aging work

Why caregivers are essential to supporting older adults

Innovative approaches to respite care and caregiver support

Partnerships driving statewide impact and systemic change

The importance of community voice and flexibility in funding

Redefining how we identify and support caregivers

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This episode highlights powerful moments from past guests whose stories continue to inspire:

⭐ Dr. Gwen Graddy – PACE Southeast Michigan (Episode 43)
Exploring holistic care and the importance of supporting older adults through comprehensive services and community connection.

⭐ Harlan Bivens – Care from Behind the Chair (Episode 27)
A conversation about caregiving, connection, and how everyday spaces — even a barber chair — can become places of support and healing.

⭐ Dr. Zippy Abla – The Science of Happiness: Cultivating Joy as a Caregiver (Part 1) (Episode 36)
Discussing practical ways caregivers can prioritize joy, wellbeing, and resilience while navigating the demands of caregiving.

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Guest: Dr. Amanda Leggett, PhD, FGSA

Together, they discuss:

How caregiving styles impact stress, burnout, and quality of life

Why caregivers should never feel like they have to do everything alone

The importance of building a support team early

How families can better navigate dementia care together

This episode offers insight, validation, and encouragement for caregivers at every stage of their journey.

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Guest: Choua Vue

Director of Program
Care for All With Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund
Leads domestic grantmaking and supports cross-movement care policy, organizing, and systems change.In this episode of Caregiver Conversations, Kristie King and Antonia Harbin Lamb continue their Funder Series with a powerful conversation featuring Choua Vue , Director of Program at the Care for All With Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund.

Choua shares her personal caregiving journey rooted in community, culture, and collective care, and explains how the CARE Fund is building a national care movement centered on equity, justice, and cross-generational support.

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

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Guest: Belinda Croft

If you or someone you love is navigating dementia care, this episode reminds you that:
💛 You are not alone
💛 Support exists
💛 Caregiving is love — but you also deserve care

Resources Mentioned:
• Daybreak Adult Day Program at Hannan Center
• Caregiver Support Groups
• Home Safety & Emotional Wellness Strategies
• Power of Attorney & Legal Preparedness Guidance

For more information on Daybreak, visit Hannan Center or call (313) 833-1300 ext. 24.

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

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Guest: Dr. Zippy & Danielle HueVine

Listeners will hear powerful reflections on:

Why self-care is not selfish, but sacred

How to reconnect with your mind, body, and identity

Building confidence and resilience through small, meaningful habits

Gratitude as a healing practice

Recognizing your worth and giving yourself permission to rest

What each guest wishes they could tell their younger caregiving selves

Simple, free wellness practices to stay grounded in stressful seasons

Whether you’re a seasoned caregiver or just stepping into the role, this heartfelt conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and healing is possible, even during the busiest, most emotional holiday moments.

Warriors and Caregivers United (WACU)

Hidden Heroes – Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Veteran Navigators (MDHHS)

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

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Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

The realities of caregiving for veterans and military families

Mental health, burnout, and finding balance as a caregiver

The importance of respite, connection, and peer support

How advocacy turns lived experience into community change

Hidden Heroes and Warriors & Caregivers United resources

Warriors and Caregivers United (WACU)

Hidden Heroes – Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Veteran Navigators (MDHHS)

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

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Hosts: Kristie King and Antonia Harbin-Lamb

Understanding the dementia journey and early-onset Alzheimer’s

Navigating denial, stigma, and caregiver isolation

The importance of dementia education in communities

How to support caregivers through awareness and compassion

The mission and growth of Dementia Friendly Services

Innovative programs like Memory Cafes and dementia-friendly movies

Resources Mentioned:

Dementia Friendly Services (formerly Dementia Friendly Saline)

Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative — www.semisrc.org

Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan — www.nlsmichigan.org

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