Best Effitpodcast0 Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 11: Part 2 Wendy Decker on Service Coordination 34:24

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24d ago34:24

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In this second part, Wendy talks about employment issues with support services (and the irony of the laws), Medicaid, SSDI and SSI paperwork requirements, Waiver transportation woes and ways to resolve conflict with the co-hosts. Her thorough description highlights "the job of a good service coordinator."…

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Episode 10: Part 1 Service Coordination on the NYS TBI Waiver Program: Wendy Decker 33:39

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In this first of two episodes, Wendy Decker, describes her role as a long time Service Coordinator for the New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program. She describes how NYS administers the Home and Community Based Support 1915 (c) Traumatic Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver program. The co-hosts invite Wendy to discuss the challenges and posit…

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Episode 9: Shelly Part 2: Transportation 33:09

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In this episode, Melissa and the hosts talk with Shelly about how she sustained her initial injury and (then subsequent injuries) and challenges and strategies associated with losing your ability to drive and having to rely on transportation services. Listen for some strategies and a potential business idea for entrepreneurs out there!…

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Episode 8: Home Health Aides Shelly Part 1 30:05

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More on the highs and lows of having Home Health Aides. In this episode Shelly describes characteristics and behaviors of excellent aides and some red flags to watch out for. She discusses her use of a Self-advocacy training video to orient and train new Home Health Aides and also tells her two worst aide stories. Heads up- one is X-rated.…

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Episode 7: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 2 34:11

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Kim Verner discusses different types of guardianships, including representative payees and how caregivers can help adults with Acquired Brain Injury maintain independence in a supportive environment. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY, USA in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0

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Episode 6: Elder Law and Disability Attorney Kim Verner Part 1 35:38

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In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, the guys interview Elder Law and Disability Attorney, Kim Verner. She describes how to set up a Special Needs Trust and the important aspects of estate planning following Acquired Brain Injury. *Note: This interview was recorded in Albany, NY in April 2024.By Effitpodcast0

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Episode 5: Moving to a New Home 24:59

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In this episode, Jesse interviews Ken about his recent experience moving to a new home. They separate physical/mobility challenges associated with hemiparesis from cognitive challenges after ABI. Cognitive strategies include labeling drawers and cabinets and asking family to help organize. Physical accommodations include moving appliances and fixtu…

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Episode 4: Overcoming Obstacles: Allison 29:18

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In this episode, Allison discusses overcoming shame and obstacles following her ABI. She talks about her experience with aphasia and acquiring and succeeding in a job. The group talks about fishing and making friends after brain injury.By Effitpodcast0

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Episode 3: Home Health Aids: Molly 34:49

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Ken and Jesse talk with Molly and share their tips on managing home health aids. The group shares attributes to look for in an aid who will help foster independence and how to spot a not-so-good one. They all share their worst aid stories- one stinks worse than the others. *Episode transcript available.…

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Episode 2: Aphasia: Ken's Experience 30:46

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*Note: this episode was recorded in December 2023 when The College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, USA, had just announced it was closing.* In the conversation: Jesse, Ken and Melissa Capo, speech/language pathologist. Jesse interviews Ken about his experience with aphasia (an acquired communication disorder that can result from brain injury including s…

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Episode 1: Ken and Jesse: Introduction 4:39

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In this introductory episode, Ken and Jesse describe the purpose of the podcast and provide background information about their Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI). Ken describes his stroke and his interest before and after. Jesse describes the conditions around his anoxic injury and his challenges since. He also describes his current interests.…