Dive into the expansive world of Goodwill Industries beyond thrift stores. Join CEO Laura Ritterbush as she unveils the diverse services empowering individuals through comprehensive job training, innovative employment programs, and inclusive adult education initiatives. Discover how Goodwill pioneers opportunities for those facing disabilities or barriers, fostering dignity, purpose, and vibrant community engagement. Tune in to embark on a transformative journey of empowerment and meaningful employment.

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- Goodwill Industries provides much more than just thrift stores, including job training, employment programs, and adult education classes.

- Their contracts department employs people with disabilities or other barriers through manufacturing contracts.

- They help people with disabilities qualify for Medicaid waiver programs to allow them to work without losing benefits.

- Project SEARCH provides internships to help adults with disabilities gain independence and job skills.

- Their adult education programs help over 900 students per year earn a high school diploma or learn English.

- All of their programs aim to give people a sense of dignity, purpose, and community through meaningful employment opportunities.

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Join us for another Real Wealth podcast as we explore the transformative journey of co-parenting with insights from experts Jay and Tammy Daughtry. Discover effective strategies to break the cycle of divorce and foster healthy family dynamics. Learn about the significance of secure attachment, clear boundaries, and constructive conflict resolution in nurturing resilient children. Uncover valuable tools like the power/control wheel and equality wheel to recognize and transform unhealthy relationship dynamics. Together, let's navigate the path towards empowered co-parenting and familial well-being.

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Some key points from the episode include:

- Jay Daughtry and his wife Tammy started co-parenting International in 2003 to help kids and families impacted by divorce and remarriage. They provide resources and training on co-parenting.

- Healthy co-parenting is important to break the cycle of divorce across generations. It involves things like secure attachment, clear boundaries, and modeling healthy conflict resolution for kids.

- Parents need to understand how their actions impact their kids and compartmentalize their own pain so they can stay in a parental role. Communication and consistency are important.

- Tools like the power/control wheel and equality wheel can help people recognize unhealthy relationship dynamics and strive for healthy ones.

- Jay and Tammy want to scale up their training through a co-parenting strategist certification program to help more parents and professionals who work with families. Their goal is to shift people to a place of health and break the cycle of divorce.

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Welcome to another compelling episode of Real Wealth Podcast, proudly brought to you by Leading Edge Financial Planning. I'm your host, Mike Proctor, and today we're delving into the intricate world of aging and dementia care with our esteemed guest, Robert Miller.

Robert, a seasoned elder care professional turned professor, brings a wealth of experience from his impressive background. With 12 years dedicated to business development and operations at Comfort Care Homes, he rose to become the Senior Vice President. As the founder of Care Pitch, his consulting firm, Robert lends his expertise in care consulting, private care, patient advocacy, and coaching. Currently contributing to the College of Health Professions in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Wichita State University, Robert teaches classes on aging. Additionally, he co-founded the annual Conference on Dementia in Kansas, attracting over 850 participants annually before stepping back.

Today, we'll discover valuable insights into navigating challenges during the holidays and the significance of early planning. Learn about practical tools like advance directives and long-term care insurance policies, essential for proactive aging care. Tune in for expert advice that resonates with caregivers and families.

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Some of the key points from the podcast include:

- It's important to have conversations about care planning, medical directives, finances, and future needs earlier rather than later when a crisis happens.

- Building an adult relationship with aging parents based on trust allows for difficult conversations to happen more smoothly.

- Different types of dementia present differently and an accurate diagnosis is helpful for management.

- The costs of care range widely depending on the level of care needed, from a few hundred dollars per week for some private care to over $10,000 per month for full-time nursing home care.

- Informal family caregivers provide the majority of care for those with dementia but it can be physically and emotionally taxing without support.

- Having the right legal documents like powers of attorney and advance directives in place avoids confusion and conflicts if medical decisions need to be made.

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