The Hidden Heatwave: Loneliness, Dementia, and Senior Mental Health with Senior Helpers

#SummerCaregivers #SurvivingHeat #CaringForElders  #SeniorHelpers

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.

Christina Chartrand is the Senior VP of Training and Staff Development for Senior Helpers Franchising. She 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.

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

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/2c874ZAJABc?si=d_VsDlyDIJGMpQCI

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior/id986940432?i=1000775052234

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/42fay8KwL6vqLmVFyIIJUv

 Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/2/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health-with-senior-helpers

 

Contact Senior Helpers

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Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time, by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

The Hidden Heatwave: Loneliness, Dementia, and Senior Mental Health with Senior Helpers
#SummerCaregivers #SurvivingHeat #CaringForElders&nbsp; #SeniorHelpers
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.
Christina Chartrand is the Senior VP of Training and Staff Development for Senior Helpers Franchising. She has created numerous training programs for families and businesses, including Senior Helpers&rsquo; award-winning Senior Gems&reg; and Parkinson&rsquo;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.
Learn About:
<ol>
<li>Senior Helpers Parkinson&rsquo;s program and their &ldquo;Senior Gems&reg;&rdquo; approach</li>
<li>The Four M'S and the impact of each</li>
</ol>
<ul>
<li>What Matters Most?</li>
<li>Medication Management</li>
<li>Mentation</li>
<li>Mobility</li>
</ul>
<ol>
<li>Age-Friendly Care</li>
<li>How emotional well-being and loneliness evolved in healthcare</li>
<li>How loneliness impacts older adults differently from other age groups</li>
<li>How extreme heat can actually affect loneliness among seniors</li>
<li>Tips for families caring for a senior who are thinking of traveling during the summer</li>
<li>Simple everyday actions that can make&nbsp;a big difference&nbsp;in reducing loneliness and supporting healthy aging</li>
<li>How to build trust and meaningful&nbsp;connections&nbsp;with seniors living with dementia.</li>
<li>Creative ways families can keep seniors engaged</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/2c874ZAJABc?si=d_VsDlyDIJGMpQCI">https://youtu.be/2c874ZAJABc?si=d_VsDlyDIJGMpQCI</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior/id986940432?i=1000775052234">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior/id986940432?i=1000775052234</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/42fay8KwL6vqLmVFyIIJUv">https://open.spotify.com/episode/42fay8KwL6vqLmVFyIIJUv</a>
&nbsp;Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/2/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health-with-senior-helpers">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/2/the-hidden-heatwave-loneliness-dementia-and-senior-mental-health-with-senior-helpers</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Senior Helpers
Website&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.seniorhelpers.com/">https://www.seniorhelpers.com/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Facebook &nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/seniorhelpersnatl">https://www.facebook.com/seniorhelpersnatl</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
YouTube &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SeniorHelpersNat">https://www.youtube.com/user/SeniorHelpersNat</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
LinkedIn &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/senior-helpers/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/senior-helpers/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
TikTok &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@srhelpersnatl">https://www.tiktok.com/@srhelpersnatl</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks shifts dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time, by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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