Courtney Avery is a trained public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Her professional training and knowledge proved to be critical as she was thrust into a family medical emergency that included interactions with the police and hospital workers. What are best practices when dealing with authorities, protecting your loved ones and maintaining your own wellness? The learnings in this episode are so important in real life and in your caregiving journey.

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Tanya and Lauren talk to the sponsors of the Walk including Rush Hospital, Organization representatives from the Links Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and many of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Board Members and Doctors that are impacting how resources and money are spent in Black communities. Join Twice a Child Podcast on a beautiful Fall day in Chicago's Lincoln Park and learn from the caregivers and those impacted why they walk!!

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When we started the Twice A Child Podcast, Host Tanya D. Woods was wonderfully caring for her mother. Her Mom, Carolyn Edmonds, transitioned in May 2026. We now tackle post-caregiving, the grief, recalling the decisions made and how to move forward to the next chapter of life. Enjoy Part 1, Part 2 later this month.

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Attorney Celeste Davis became a "former" caregiver September 2026 as her father former WWII Veteran William Davis made his transition at 99 Years Old. Twice A Child Podcast hosts Tanya D. Woods and Lauren Lowery had the pleasure of speaking with Celeste in July 2026 as she struggled with decisions of home care or senior living facilities, focusing on her own health struggles and balancing the many programs and legal options designed to assist caregivers from the city, county and state. Attorney Davis' journey is nuanced and heart-wrenching but also tremendously educational.

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Family Dynamics are critical in caregiving. Brother and Sister duo Marla and Gary Heflin created a caregiving team for the care of both their mother and father tackling unique health concerns at the same time. Your hosts Tanya Woods and Lauren Lowery understand the compromise and vulnerability needed for family members to share responsibly for the best outcomes. Learn More about their story on Twice A Child Podcast! Share, Learn, Watch and Subscribe to TwiceAChildPodcast.com

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Did you know that Northwestern Hospital has hosted Alzheimer's Day for over 30 years? The professionals, the vendors, the professors and the physicians all come together. Tanya and Lauren bring you inside the conference. Twice A Child is dedicated to bringing new audiences to critical information to make you and your family more educated. www.TwiceAChildPodcast.com

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Twice a Child Podcast, hosted by caregivers Tanya Woods and Lauren Lowery, educates on trends, insights and strategy for Caregivers and Family Care; launches Tuesday September 8th, 2026 on all podcast platforms FB Live, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Our Special Guest is Estates Attorney Gloria Materre who also share her story of family caregiving! We tackle, Trusts, Wills, Quit Claim Deeds and more. How are you preparing for your care needs in the future? This show guides you! Learn More at www.TwiceAChildPodcast.com.

Gloria Materre can be reached at GMaterre@GMattere.com

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Twice A Child Podcast Launches Tuesday, September 8th at Noon. Join Lauren Lowery and Tanya Woods as we host Attorney and Former Caregiver Gloria Materre! Listen on the Podcast, Watch us on YouTube @TwiceAChild and FB Live!! Twice A Child: Caregiving for the Culture shares tips and real-world strategies on Caregiving and how to prepare for your own care. It's fun, it's unfiltered and it's necessary to ensure our community has all the resources available!! Share with others and join us NEXT TUESDAY AT NOON!

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