Compassion Chats with Author Susan A Marshall

Jeff Kersten is the Agency Liaison for the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. As the Agency Liaison, Jeff travels around the state to educate the public, businesses and law enforcement on privacy protection, data security, identity theft, and other areas of consumer protection. Jeff has over 12 years of experience as a police officer and is a prior Consumer P...

Ingrid A. Kundinger is the Senior Medicare Patrol Program Director at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR). Ingrid joined the Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol program in September 2018. A life-long Wisconsinite, Ingrid grew up in northern Wisconsin, and has lived in Madison for the past 20+ year. Ingrid completed her undergraduate studies at UW – Green Bay and holds a Master of Business Administration degree with...

Adele Lund is the Founder & CEO, Adele Lund Consulting. Adele has committed her professional life to the service of older adults and their families. Along the way she discovered a need to listen to their stories, realizing the depth of wisdom inherent in what she was hearing. She often describes that portion of her career as “having the privilege of seeing seniors in their later chapters of life, observing the results of a life...

Karen Murdoch is the founder of Voiced Memories. She is passionate about helping families capture, preserve, and share their stories through an innovative platform that combines digital photos with voice recordings. Karen dedicates her work to enhancing cognitive engagement for aging adults, especially those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia, by leveraging the power of storytelling.

With a background ...

Debby Deutsch BCPA holds a Graduate Certificate in Consumer Health Advocacy – UW Madison, and Board Certification from the Patient Advocate Certification Board. She is the Founder/CEO of Patient Care Partners, LLC, a private patient advocacy firm serving Madison WI and beyond since 2016.

“My team and I work exclusively on behalf of our patients and families,” notes Debby. “We are not part of any healthcare system, health insurer or ...

Barbara Hyatte Boustead, LCSW, DMM, is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, retired Daily Money Manager and Author.

She launched her business, Mary's Daughter LLC in 2011 and retired from her social work position in 2016 to work full time in her business, where she provides Daily Money Management services to seniors and veterans. Barbara is a member of the Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) and is also on the B...

A bright beacon of love and compassion has gone out. Gary Barg, who passed away August 4, 2024, leaves a treasure trove of advice and resources to support caregivers for generations to come.

Gary Barg appeared nationally on radio and television programs, including NBC’s Today Show and has spoken to a wide variety of organizations including the Scleroderma Association conference, Alzheimer’s Association conference, AARP con...

Susan welcomes Stephanie Houston, Senior Outreach Program Coordinator with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. Stephanie is a Senior Outreach Program Coordinator with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee Office. She joined the WAI staff in 2009, in her role Stephanie provides ongoing assistance to cognitively impaired, and medically underserved African American older adults and families.

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Susan welcomes Dr. Cheryl Woodson. For almost 40 years, Dr. Cheryl Woodson practiced Geriatric Medicine, taught health care professionals, and was active in advocating effective eldercare services in her community and at the national level. She also raised a family and navigated her mother’s 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. In retirement, Dr. Cheryl offers presentations and courses that guide caregivers to give excellent e...

Susan welcomes Nancy Feingold, someone with over 40 years experience working in the fields of special education, behavioral disabilities and psychotherapy. She established mental health services in a traditional medical setting (the Quisling Clinic in 1976 and had a full-time practice until its close in 1996). She joined a psychotherapy group, Counseling and Psychotherapy Services, where she worked until she retired in 2008. She sp...

This is a quick introduction to Compassion Chats with Author Susan A. Marshall. This is a podcast dedicated to bringing resources to caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and welcoming all who are tasked with caring for loved ones with prolonged diseases. Hear from a variety of guests that include health care professionals, experts, celebrities and people who have valuable lessons to share after experiencing...

Since 1988, Matt Lepay has been the radio voice for the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team, and since 1994, the voice of the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Legions of sports fans have relied on his knowledge of the game, his energy, and clarity of vision for accurate representation of what was happening on the field or the court.

From Rose Bowls to Final Fours, the Ohio native has called it all for Wisconsin Athleti...

Susan welcomes Dr. Art Walaszek, a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Walaszek is Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry. He is past president of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training (AADPRT), and currently serves on the Psychiatry Review Committee of t...