HIDDEN HEROES & DOLE CAREGIVER FELLOWS – TRIO OF TALKS WITH ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS; National TBI Awareness Month & Helpful Resources with Dr. Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiver Fellow and her journey through the health care system with her veteran husband who suffered a TBI while on active duty. And, since March is also National Traumatic Brain Injury Month, I also talk to Dr. Gail Anderson of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida about what to know about TBIs and how to communicate with a loved one who has a TBI. (6:13) – Dr. Roxana Delgado – Dole Caregiver Fellow – shares her caregiving journey with a veteran husband who suffered a TBI on active duty and as she says, “how to go from tragedy to triumph.” 38:53) Liz Rotenberry – Director of Caregiver Engagement for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – talks about how to become a Dole Caregiver Fellow, mental health programs and more. (1:07:36) Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – tells us more about this program for caregivers locally and nationwide (1:38:10) – Dr. Gail Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – explains the spectrum of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how to communicate with a loved one with TBI Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/