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Links from Sponsors, Guests and Callers on the Show
Francine Russo
Author of They're Your Parents Too, the first book to offer siblings a psychological and practical roadmap through this life-changing family transition caring for aging parents: Caregiving, Medical help, Legal decisions, Death. Your siblings can be there for you like no one else—or they can drive you crazy and make everything harder. www.francinerusso.com
Dr. Nieca Goldberg
Dr. Nieca Goldberg is a cardiologist and a nationally recognized pioneer in women’s heart health. Dr. Goldberg has written the Complete Guide To Women’s Health and has agreed to be Nurse Talk’s resident Heart Health Specialist. www.niecagoldbergmd.com
Nurse Together
Nurse Together is a hot site for RNs, a “virtual lounge,” if you will. It is one of the most comprehensive and resourceful sites we have seen. www.nursetogether.com
Journal of Nursing Jocularity
A humor magazine for RNs. If you are allergic to laughter…don’t say we didn’t warn you! The JNJ has two purposes. The first is to share the best funny material they can find. The second is to focus on the concept of humor itself, to understand why humor works and how to best bring laughs into work to help patients and ourselves. www.journalofnursingjocularity.com
Rotary International
What would it take to change the world? Rotary International is the world's first service club organization, with more than 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs worldwide. Rotary club members are volunteers who work locally, regionally, and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto Service Above Self. www.rotary.org
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
A professional Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The GCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on aging and elder care. www.caremanager.org
The Elder Care Show KSRO 1350 AM Radio
Do you wish you could call an expert, explain your situation, then get help deciding on the right options and resources for an elderly loved one? Host Kira Reginato interviews guests and takes phone questions on topics affecting and benefiting older adults today. Stories to Support, Educate & Empower. www.ksro.com/AskTheExpert/TheElderCareShow.aspx
Save San Leandro Hospital
The hospital is now run by Sutter Health Group who is trying to close it. Supporters say, “We need the help from the community to let our County Board of Supervisors know they have the power to keep San Leandro Hospital open as an acute care facility - with a 24 hour emergency room!"
www.savesanleandrohospital.com
National Nurses United
The largest union and professional organization of registered nurses in the U.S. Their goal: Staffing ratios that protect nurses and patients; RNs' rights to organize and patients' rights to quality care. www.nationalnursesunited.org
Serenity Pet Services
Located in Novato, CA., Serenity Pet Services is a name you can trust, providing dependable pet sitting and dog walking services to many Marin County locations. 415.328.4218 www.serenitypetservices.com
Chuckle Channel
Better living through comedy. Closed-circuit television for hospitals and healthcare settings.
www.chucklechannel.com
Marsha Podd, RN
The Baby Whisperer is back! Exclusively on Nurse Talk. You can also find Marsha Podd aka Baby Whisperer at www.gotosleepbaby.com
American Heart Association
Sugar intake guidelines (PDF)
www.americanheart.org









