Podcasts about Family caregivers

Most people think occupational therapy is what happens after something goes wrong. Tyler Broome is here to tell you that's exactly the framing that's costing patients their independence. In this episode of the Your Health University Podcast, Jamie sits down with Tyler Broome, a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Your Health, to explore what OT actually is, how it fits into a truly integrated care model, and why the therapy team often sees the earliest signs of decline — before anyone else on the care team does. Tyler brings a uniquely grounded perspective, shaped by a baseball career, a grandmother's fall, and years of working inside the homes of real patients. He articulates something most healthcare systems have yet to fully grasp: that medical outcomes and functional outcomes are deeply connected, and that a care team working in silos is a care team leaving gaps. In this episode: Why occupational therapy is defined by daily function — bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication management — not just physical recovery How OT's presence in the home gives the care team "functional health intelligence" no clinic visit can replicate The difference between saying your system is integrated and actually delivering integrated care Two real patient stories where early cross-disciplinary communication prevented a crisis from becoming a catastrophe Why the shift to value-based care makes therapy's role not just important — but essential If you work inside the Your Health system — or if you've ever wondered what the therapy team actually contributes — this conversation will change how you think about the care happening around your patients every day. www.YourHealth.Org

Across the country, millions of children take on the job of primary caregiver to ailing family members. Dr. Helen Ouyang is a physician and associate professor at Columbia University and a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the teens who take on changing bandages and managing medications for family members, the lack of support for this overlooked population, and how schools are trying to meet the needs of kids who must choose between education and family obligations. Her article is “The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What happens when you know something is wrong, but no one believes you?In this heartfelt episode of Love Conquers Alz, Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Nancy Treaster, co-founder of  The Caregiver's Journey, to discuss her husband, Kim Treaster's battle with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and the long road to an accurate diagnosis. Nancy is a certified caregiving consultant and co-founder of The Caregiver's Journey, Nancy shares the subtle behavioral changes that first raised concerns, the frustration of being told it was "just anxiety," and why caregivers must trust their instincts when something doesn't feel right. Together, they explore the differences between Alzheimer's disease and Frontotemporal Dementia, the challenges of language loss (primary progressive aphasia), and the importance of advocating for a loved one when the medical system falls short.The conversation also dives into some of the most emotional aspects of caregiving:• Recognizing the early signs of FTD• Why spouses and family members often notice symptoms first• How to advocate for an accurate diagnosis• Protecting your loved one's dignity throughout the disease• Navigating aggression, incontinence, and difficult behaviors with compassion• What it means to become a "pragmatic caregiver" and find peace in the present moment• Why love can endure, even when memories fadeNancy's wisdom reminds us that while dementia changes relationships, it doesn't erase love.If you're caring for or walking beside someone living with FTD or any dementia diagnosis, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired.* The short film mentioned in the podcast:  Love At First Sight starring British actors Sir John Hurt and Phyllida Law Send us Fan MailIf someone you love experienced neglect in a nursing home…Then you know how desperately the system needs to change.  History has shown us that It takes people power to change anything worthwhile. That's why we we're launching something that's never been done before. On September 27, communities across the country are coming together for the first-ever National Long-Term Care Reform Day.This is a peaceful national walk for dignity, accountability, and change in long-term care.We'rSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in the inaugural National National Long-Term Care Day, Sunday, September 27th The 1st ever ROAR 2026 National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here: https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Aging parent health issues can arise suddenly. One health problem can lead to the next, resulting in a downward spiral of worsening health and worry. Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson shares strategies for caregivers and older adults to identify layered health problems that can become serious and feel impossible to manage, even when working with physicians and the healthcare system.By taking proactive steps, caregivers and older adults can remain physically strong and active well into their retirement years. Wilson offers professional caregiving guidance by sharing a story illustrating how worsening health conditions among the elderly stem from layered, interconnected problems that often go unnoticed.Family caregivers and older adults can learn to recognize patterns and prevent the domino effect of health conditions that can lead to unnecessary caregiving and family care crises.To find show transcripts and educational links on the topic mentioned in Episode 251 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips for your caregiving journey, visit Pamela's website at https://www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson as a caregiving expert, her professional background, and her 25 years of professional caregiving and elder care experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Schedule a private, confidential, family elder care mediation session with Pamela: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-mediator/Learn about Pamela D Wilson as an expert witness in caregiving, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, power of attorney, care management, and non-medical in-home care: https://pameladwilson.com/conservatorship-guardianship-expert-witness/ https://pameladwilson.com/expert-witness-caregiving-home-care-guardianship/Check out Pamela's online course Caring for Aging Parents: https://pameladwilson.com/support-caring-for-elderly-parents-overwhelmed-caregiver-support-online-course/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://www.x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D. Wilson is a professional family caregiving and eldercare expert. As a caregiving consultant, expert witness, eldercare mediator and speaker, she provides caregiver advice and tips, individual and family caregiver support, and resources for aging and elder care decision-making. Pamela's 25 years of professional experience inform caregiving discussions, eldercare strategies, and care plans that encompass health, healthcare, financial, and legal aspects, as well as family dynamics. Visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com to access caregiver resources, online courses, her caregiving blog, library, book, videos, and podcast transcripts, offering practical advice and tips for aging adults and family caregivers providing elder care support. ©2018, 2026 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

Michigan voters this week chose former Detroit public health director Abdul El-Sayed as the Democratic nominee for the state's open Senate seat. El-Sayed has made “Medicare for All” a major part of his campaign and further elevated the issue. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine, and Amanda Seitz of KFF Health News join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss this story and more. Also this week, as part of the “How Would You Fix It?” series, Rovner interviews Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), who has a new bill that would provide universal health coverage for children.  Visit our website for a transcript of this episode.Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The New York Times' “Spotlight on Fauci Said To Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher,” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg.  Alice Miranda Ollstein: NOTUS' “Rand Paul's Fauci Diary Dump Exposed People's Medical Histories,” by Margaret Manto.  Joanne Kenen: The New York Times Magazine's “The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids,” by Helen Ouyang.  Amanda Seitz: The Wall Street Journal's “A Florida Surrogate, a Father in China, and the Babies Caught Between,” by Katherine Long.  

Caring for an aging partner alone takes a physical, emotional, and financial toll. Learn how to recognize early burnout and find local caregiving resources. https://bit.ly/4hIV9SgWhat happens when the person you love also becomes the person you provide 24/7 physical care for? In this episode of Everyone Dies, Marianne and Charlie examine the rapidly growing reality of elder spousal caregiving as lifespans lengthen and family sizes shrink. We discuss:The "Godzilla Principle" of Caregiving: Why addressing small burnout signals early prevents total breakdown.The Weight of Pre-Bereavement: Grieving a partner while they are still here, and navigating the emotional conflict of sadness, anger, and guilt.The Financial Sinkhole: Asset spend-downs, long-term care insurance limits, and Medicaid realities.Practical Guidance: Finding local Area Agencies on Aging, avoiding scams, and joining peer support communities.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Ode to New Socks03:24 - Recipe of the Week: "Guaczilla" Guacamole 03:56 - The "Godzilla Principle" Applied to Caregiver Burnout 08:40 - "Bambi Meets Godzilla" & Healthcare Systems 10:31 - Spousal Caregiving: The Growing Reality & Demographics16:08 - Caregiving Resources & How to Avoid Scams 24:15 - In Memoriam: Juan Jose Valdez (Last Marine in Vietnam) 27:30 - Outro#caregiverlife #caregiving #agingparents #spousalcaregiver #caregiverburnout #griefsupport #dementiacare #eldercare #endoflife #everyoneDiesPodcast #longtermcare #caregiverstress #agingpopulationSupport the show

Host: Kenneth Accardi (Ankota)Guest: Lance A. Slatton, Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services & Host of All Home Care MattersEpisode Summary:When a family reaches out to a home care agency, it is rarely a planned corporate transaction—it is almost always an emotionally charged crisis. What do agencies completely miss during that vital first phone call?In this episode, host Ken Accardi sits down with Lance A. Slatton, a renowned family caregiving influencer, author, and host of the massive web show All Home Care Matters. Lance shares his perspective as both a senior case manager for Michigan's top-ranked home care agency and a former long-term family caregiver for his own father. Together, Ken and Lance tear down the wall between agency operations and the true emotional, physical, and financial reality that family caregivers face daily.They dive deep into why intensive intake processes save cases, the severe risks of hiring un-vetted "under-the-table" care in non-licensed states, and a brilliant operational strategy involving employee "Appreciation Sheets" that has kept Lance's team ranked number one in Michigan for over five years.Key Topics Covered:The Crisis Call: Why extensive, thorough history-gathering during intake protects the family and prevents scheduling disasters (and why automated placement sites fail). The Danger of Non-Licensed States: Navigating home care in states like Michigan with zero government oversight, and how to protect families from liability and worker injury lawsuits. Walking a Mile as a Caregiver: Lance shares his personal story of pausing medical school to care for his father, revealing why most agency owners don't truly understand the cognitive load families carry. Hiring for Heart and Soul: Why professional certifications are teachable, but real empathy isn't—and how to evaluate lived experience over letters behind a name. The "Cheat Code" Pitfall: Why building massive candidate pools without active shifts ruins caregiver trust, and how consistent matching drives continuity of care. The 20-Item Appreciation Sheet: A highly recommended operational tip for surprise-gifting your field staff with the exact items, foods, and hobbies they love. Links & Resources:Explore Lance's media shows and resources: All Home Care MattersDementia-specific literary resource platform: AlzAutors (Note: Mentioned phonetically as allsauthors.com) Read Lance's latest articles and insights: Lance Slatton Official SiteHome Care Heroes and Day Service Stars is produced and sponsored by Ankota - If you provide services that enable older or disabled people to continue living at home , Ankota can provide you the software to successfully run your agency. Visit us at https://www.ankota.

A rushed discharge. A chart that does not match reality. A loved one with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's dementia who cannot explain what hurts. If you have ever felt bullied by a system that moves too fast, this conversation is for you.Susie and Don talk with Laura Finnelly, a registered nurse with 25+ years in healthcare, a certified senior care manager, an Air Force veteran, and the founder of Guided Care RN Advocates. Laura lays out what families need to know about patient advocacy, navigating hospital stays, preventing medical errors, and protecting dignity in dementia care. She also shares why she calls herself a “neighborhood healthcare cop” and why that mindset helps caregivers ask better questions, document the right details, and stop feeling “crazy” when something is off. All things that motivated her to write RN on Duty, a practical guide gives families the tools, structure, and confidence they need to navigate today's healthcare system more effectively.Rather than focusing on medical advice, RN on Duty teaches you how to navigate the system itself—from preparing for appointments and organizing medical information, to understanding hospital processes, discharge planning, and care transitions.Susie and Don connect those practical tools to the bigger fight for long-term care reform, including their first-ever synchronized National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform on September 27. They also get real about caregiver stress, nurse burnout, staffing shortages, and the harsh reality that people who cannot speak up are often the first to be overlooked unless someone is there to advocate.  Laura will be leading one of the walks in Illinois. So if you live in Illinois - you'll want to sign up to be a part of this historic event! One key takeaway you do not want to miss: how to challenge an unsafe discharge, including the Medicare Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage and how an appeal can pause the process long enough to get answers. We also cover Medicare-funded advocacy and navigation options and where to find qualified patient advocates,Connect with Laura: info@guidedcare1.comSubscribe, share this with a caregiver, and leave a review so more families can find these tools when they need them most.Send us Fan MailIf someone you love experienced neglect in a nursing home…Then you know how desperately the system needs to change.  History has shown us that It takes people power to change anything worthwhile. That's why we we're launching something that's never been done before. On September 27, communities across the country are coming together for the first-ever National Long-Term Care Reform Day.This is a peaceful national walk for dignity, accountability, and change in long-term care.We'rSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in the inaugural National National Long-Term Care Day, Sunday, September 27th The 1st ever ROAR 2026 National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here: https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

What happens when you listen to the quiet voice in your heart and trust where it leads? In this inspiring episode, Suzanne B. O'Brien sits down with Doulagivers graduate Killy Sanchez from Guatemala to explore a remarkable journey that began with caring for her mother and grew into a calling that is now touching lives around the world. Like so many people, Killy first entered the world of caregiving through personal experience. What she discovered along the way was something much bigger than she ever imagined—a deeper understanding of life, love, service, and the sacred nature of the human experience. Following her heart led Killy to become a Certified Doulagiver®, but it didn't stop there. Today, Killy is helping Spanish-speaking communities around the world access life-changing end-of-life education and support. She is a vital part of the growing Doulagivers Institute Español initiative, helping expand free resources, including the award-winning Level 1 Family Caregiver Training, to Spanish-speaking families globally. Killy also facilitates The Good Death Book Club in Spanish, creating a beautiful space where people from many countries can come together to explore meaningful conversations about life, death, grief, caregiving, forgiveness, and what truly matters. One of the most moving moments in this conversation is Killy's story of caring for her cousin at the end of life. When her cousin needed support, Killy opened her home and her heart. Using the skills, compassion, and wisdom she learned through her Doulagivers training, she helped bring family members together, bridged difficult relationships, created opportunities for forgiveness, and fostered meaningful conversations that may never have happened otherwise. What unfolded was a powerful example of what becomes possible when a family is supported through the end-of-life journey with love, understanding, and intention. Through Killy's guidance, her cousin's final chapter became one filled with connection, acceptance, peace, storytelling, healing, and love. This episode reminds us that ordinary people have the extraordinary ability to change lives. When we follow our hearts, answer the call to serve, and show up for one another, we create ripple effects that extend far beyond what we can see. Families heal. Communities strengthen. Fear transforms into understanding. Love becomes the guiding force. This is how we change the world. One person. One family. One act of compassion at a time. In This Episode You'll Discover: How Killy's caregiving journey began with her mother What inspired her to become a Certified Doulagiver® The profound impact end-of-life education had on her own life How she supported her cousin and family through a sacred end-of-life journey The role forgiveness, communication, and connection play in healing Why following your heart can transform not only your life but the lives of others The growth of Doulagivers Institute Español and its global impact How Spanish-speaking communities can access free caregiving resources today Information about joining The Good Death Book Club in Spanish Resources Mentioned Resources Mentioned The Good Death Book Club (Spanish Edition) Free Level 1 Family Caregiver Training in Spanish: https://doulagivers.com/level-1-optin... Doulagivers Institute Español: https://doulagivers.com/spanish-resou... The Good Death by Suzanne B. O'Brien https://thegooddeathbook.com Free Doulagivers Level 1 Family Caregiver Training: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-f... Connect & Learn More If this conversation inspired you, we invite you to take the next step. Join The Good Death Book Club in Spanish and become part of a global community exploring what it means to live fully, care deeply, and embrace the sacredness of life, death, and grief. You can also access free Spanish-language caregiving resources, including the award-winning Level 1 Family Caregiver Training, designed to help families feel more prepared, supported, and empowered during life's most important transitions. Together, we are bringing compassionate care, education, and community back where it belongs—into the hearts and homes of people everywhere. Because when one person follows their heart, the world changes.

Send Cathy a text:)As we wrap up Season 3 of The Caregiver Cup Podcast, I want to leave you with one simple reminder:You don't have to carry it all today.Over the past season, we've talked about burnout, overwhelm, anger, resentment, guilt, negative self-talk, rebuilding your cup, and learning to care for ourselves with greater awareness and compassion.But today isn't about learning something new.It's about celebrating how far you've come... and carrying these lessons into whatever caregiving season comes next.In this heartfelt season finale, we'll reflect on:✨ The biggest lessons from Season 3 ✨ Why your cup has been talking to you all along ✨ A simple weekly "Cup Check" to help you notice what you need before your cup spills ✨ Why healing happens one breath, one step, and one day at a time ✨ Encouragement to move forward with grace instead of guiltIf your cup has felt full, empty, overflowing, or even cracked...this episode is for you.Because the spill was never proof you failed.It was information.It was your mind, body, and heart asking for care.

With WA Cares benefits set to launch, 61% of early applicants were denied — and family caregivers are being steered toward a union-linked employer with little transparency about costs, obligations, or alternatives. Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center says the state's communication failures are not accidental. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/wa-cares-ready-ish-to-launch-family-caregivers-remain-in-the-dark/ #WACares #LongTermCare #FamilyCaregivers #WashingtonState #HealthPolicy #SEIU775 #ClarkCounty #WashingtonPolicyCenter

Photo by Dominik Lange on Unsplash Being a family caregiver for a loved one  who is ill or frail or disabled may come from a place of love but it can also be a very stressful responsibility, sometimes jeopardizing the physical, emotional, and financial health of the caregiver. There are 53 million U.S. family caregivers who provide critical daily unpaid assistance to loved ones, including to the more than 18 million people who have cancer. They often provide what can be quite complex care with little to no support or training from health professionals. Nicholas Odom, PhD, RN, is a registered nurse and nurse scientist who is very concerned about this situation. Dr. Odom is an associate professor of nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and is a Fellow in the University of California at Davis's Betty Irene Moore Nurse Innovators and Leaders Fellowship. HealthCetera host Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, talked with Dr. Odom about his research and its implications for family caregivers. This interview first aired on HealthCetera in the Catskills on WIOX Radio on June 3, 2026. The post Being a Family Caregiver appeared first on HealthCetera.

When a loved one is hospitalized, family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, MD, MS, FACP, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist; Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, eHealthyInfo talk with an internal medicine physician about the critical role of caregivers during a hospital stay. Learn how to communicate effectively with the healthcare team, understand medications, prepare for discharge, recognize potential problems, and take care of yourself while caring for someone else.  For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit the ACAPcommunity website here.   No chapter in your area? Stay tuned! ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more.   This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC in Newton, NC, and sustaining partner EveryAge.      

For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making difficult care decisions and balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and everyday life. Together, we discuss caregiver burnout, power of attorney, hospice, family dynamics and the challenges many families face when trying to do it all on their own. Ed reflects on his "superhero cape" mindset that kept him carrying the weight of caregiving for years and explains why accepting help ultimately allowed him to return to his most important role: being a grandson. Whether you're currently caring for a loved one with dementia or preparing for the future, this conversation offers practical insights, honest reflections, and encouragement for every family caregiver. In this episode, we discuss: • Recognizing when caregiving has moved into crisis mode • Why power of attorney should be established before it's needed • Managing difficult family and sibling dynamics • The emotional impact of dementia on caregivers • Hospice myths and realities • How to know when it's time to ask for help • Why caregivers must prioritize their own well-being CLICK HERE for our DOABLE DOWNLOAD with FULL SHOW NOTES Follow us on INSTAGRAM for more doable tips! Need help finding senior living or care? BECOME A CLIENT TODAY! We can help with your search for senior living & care wherever you live! To connect with us & get your FREE GUIDE  goto - https://linktr.ee/Desperatelyseekingseniorliving Hit subscribe ✅ and spread the word!

Alzheimer's can take so much, so fast, and the hardest part is feeling like you have zero control. We're Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess, and we're joined by Mark Wilson, a former Fortune 500 leadership executive whose new book, Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care, offers a hopeful roadmap that leads to thriving, not just surviving through a dementia journey.After his mother was diagnosed with both Alzheimer's and vascular dementia, Mark made the life-changing decision to leave a successful corporate career and become her full-time caregiver. What followed was a remarkable journey that challenged expectations and transformed both their lives.Drawing on leadership principles, practical strategies, and deep personal experience, Mark shares how families can become Care Leaders, not just caregivers, by creating environments that prioritize safety, joy, connection, purpose, and well-being.We discuss:• The mindset shift from caregiver to care leader• The five breakthrough pillars of care• Building and leading an effective care team• Creating moments of joy even in the face of dementia• Supporting your loved one without losing yourself• Why hope still matters after an Alzheimer's diagnosis• Finding purpose and meaning throughout the caregiving journeyWhether you're caring for a parent, spouse, partner, or friend, this episode offers practical guidance, heartfelt wisdom, and a powerful reminder that love can still create extraordinary moments.Because even when there is no cure, there can still be connection, purpose, and joy.If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who's caregiving, and leave a review so more families searching for Alzheimer's caregiving support and dementia care strategies can find it.#LoveConquersAlz, #Alzheimers, #Dementia, #Caregiving, #FamilyCaregiver, #CaregiverSupport, #DementiaCare, #SeniorCare, #CareLeader, #AgingParents, #CaregiverLife, #AlzheimersAwareness, #CaregivingJourney, #ElderCare, #CaregiverWellnesConnect with Mark:Website: Bold Care LeaderLinkedIn: LinkedIn ProfileInstagram: @boldcareleaderFacebook: Mark Wilson / Bold Care Leader on FacebookBook: Breakthrough Alzheimer's CareSend us Fan MailIf someone you love experienced neglect in a nursing home…Then you know how desperately the system needs to change.  History has shown us that It takes people power to change anything worthwhile. That's why we we're launching something that's never been done before. On September 27, communities across the country are coming together for the first-ever National Long-Term Care Reform Day.This is a peaceful national walk for dignity, accountability, and change in long-term care.We'rSupport the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information.Please watch. Review. Share.Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information and consider participating in the inaugural National National Long-Term Care Day, Sunday, September 27th The 1st ever ROAR 2026 National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform! Found out more here: https://www.roar4ltc.org/roar-2026-walkFollow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Send us Fan MailFive years after my book No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season released, I'm taking you inside the message that has come back to me in emails, reviews, and tearful “me too” notes from family caregivers. If you've ever felt isolated by Alzheimer's disease, dementia care, or the nonstop mental load of caregiving, I want you to hear this clearly: you are not alone, and God is not absent from the hospital room, the memory care unit, or the quiet kitchen table where you sort pills. I share five practical, faith-rooted truths that can anchor you through long days and hard decisions. We talk about intentional caregiving that helps you look back with fewer regrets, how caregiving requires both head and heart, and why faith doesn't mean you never feel fear. You'll hear a simple pattern for handling anxiety by naming what's scary, remembering God's character, and asking only for today's portion of strength, plus a needed reminder that honoring your loved one does not require losing your health, your boundaries, or your calling. To celebrate, I'm hosting a Five Days of Hope Celebration (June 1 through June 5) and giving away five signed copies of No Regrets. Listen, share this with a caregiver who needs hope, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell me: which of the five truths do you want to practice this week?

In this episode, Hsien and Sammy sit down with Barbara MacLean, Executive Director of Family Caregivers of British Columbia and a leading voice for caregivers in Canada. Barbara shares her powerful origin story from supporting children with disabilities in grade six to becoming a national change agent for family and friend caregivers. We also chat all things caregivers, including visibility and distress and ways to combat both. To learn more about Barbara's work visit: https://www.familycaregiversbc.ca  Visit our website to learn more about our work, check out the book and workbook, view our resources and to join our newsletter: https://www.waitingroomrevolution.com/  Our theme song is Maypole by Ketsa and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

What if every "non-compliant" patient was actually a signal that the system isn't working for them? In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jaclyn Taylor, Clinical Strategy Director at Your Health and a nurse practitioner who started her career as a home-based provider in 2020 — thrown straight into the fire of COVID, isolated patients, and a healthcare world rewriting itself in real time. What she saw inside patients' homes — medications scattered on tables, food insecurity, missing transportation — changed how she thinks about every chart she's ever read. You'll hear: Why a nurse-first pathway gives nurse practitioners a fundamentally different lens than a medical school pathway — and why patients feel it What working across home care, telehealth, trauma, and wellness teaches you about treating the whole human, not just the diagnosis Why trauma surgery turned Jacqueline into a believer in proactive, longitudinal care — and what gets missed when we only meet patients after something has already gone wrong The two words she uses to describe what's most broken in traditional healthcare: fragmentation and misalignment How empathy stops being a poster and starts being operational — built into the design of care itself If you've ever felt invisible inside the healthcare system, or if you're the one trying to fix it, this conversation reframes the whole game. Press play. www.YourHealth.Org

Long-Term Care Planning: How to Prepare for Aging Parents & Support Family Caregivers | Lindsay FriedmanAre you prepared if a loved one suddenly needs long-term care? What if the best time to plan isn't during a crisis—but long before one begins?In this episode of Healthy Lifestyle with Lori Anne, Coach Lori Anne welcomes Lindsay Friedman, entrepreneur, author, lifelong caregiver, and Founder of CareBloom and LTCareNav. Drawing from her experience as a multigenerational caregiver, former nursing assistant, and healthcare innovator,Lindsay is transforming how families navigate long-term care with practical solutions, trusted resources, and expert guidance.Whether you're caring for aging parents, planning for the future, or supporting a loved one with memory care needs, this conversation offers valuable insights to help families make informed decisions with greater confidence and less stress.

Are you prepared to care for your aging parents? Most people would say no. In fact, many don't realize how expensive, chaotic, and emotionally draining aging is on a family. Annalee Krueger, author of The Invisible Patient: The Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers, helps families plan for aging and navigate the caregiving journey. In this episode, she explains the true cost of aging at home, the red flags of cognitive decline, and how to prepare before a crisis hits. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Annalee's career journey (01:25) Why so many families are unprepared (05:03) The "what-when" reframe for aging (06:19) Red flags of cognitive decline and what to do next (08:43) The purpose behind, The Invisible Patient (12:03) How to build a "grab-and-go binder" for your family (14:08) The follow-up step most families skip (17:31) Why planning matters for all ages (21:33) The reality of aging at home and the cost of care (25:38) Why entrepreneurs carry extra risk (29:19) What brought you JOY today? (31:09) If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's  Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung About Our Guest: Annalee started Care Right Inc, a virtual consultancy, in 2011, after working in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's) for 22 years. Annalee Kruger has devoted her career to guiding family caregivers and their aging loved ones with decisions about aging, dementia progression, the landscape of senior care, helping families determine their "safety triggers" for when parents need care and the aging at home care budget to prevent families from not qualifying financially to gain admission into a quality care community. She has been curated by over 32 wealth management firms to work directly with their clients. She is a national speaker on aging, caregiving, dementia, family dynamics, and end-of-life. Annalee also created the Aging Strategy Coaching Academy (ASCA), the first ever global coaching program that addresses aging, family caregiving, dementia, the landscape of senior care, dying, and grief. She also created the Elder Planning Specialist certification program, specifically for CFP's who want to earn a certificate to better identify and address the needs of their aging book of business. Connect with Annalee Kruger: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaleekruger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carerightincorp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBY2WWuTdSylECzGvksCC2w X: https://x.com/care_right Care Right Inc.: https://carerightinc.com Plan4Life: https://plan4lifenow.com/ Care Crusade: https://www.carecrusade.org/ Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

04/28/26: Amy Goyer is AARP's national family and caregiving expert and has more than 35 years of professional experience serving and advocating for older adults, children and families, and people with disabilities. A Thrifty White Pharmacy in in West Fargo, N.D., is the site of a program between AARP and Thrifty White Pharmacy targeting family caregivers. The program will connect Thrifty White shoppers with retail pharmacists, experienced caregivers, and AARP’s caregiving expert Amy Goyer. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. Learn more at AARP.org. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the healthcare system your loved one relies on doesn't even know they need help until it's too late — and what would it look like if it did? In this Q1 2026 episode, Jamie Preston sits down with Matt Staub, CEO of Your Health, for a candid and wide-ranging look at how one of the country's largest home-based care providers is navigating the evolving landscape of value-based care, population health, and the human experience at the center of it all. Matt brings his characteristic clarity and heart to a conversation that is equal parts strategy, story, and honest reckoning with what the system still gets wrong. Key topics covered: Why 11% of patients account for 67% of all healthcare spending — and why most of them don't know they're in an ACO The evolution of value-based care: from quality-over-cost to outcomes + patient experience over total costs How Your Health is becoming proactive — not reactive — about falls, readmissions, and high-needs patients The quiet crisis of patient trust: down from 71% in 2020 to just 33% today, and what the correlation means for hospitalizations Real stories: a 79-year-old patient who went from barely existing to living fully — and Matt's own mom, who hasn't fallen since leaving the hospital after her stroke If you work in healthcare, advocate for someone in the system, or simply believe that better is possible — this episode will change the way you see what care can be.

Send us Fan MailCaregiving can look brave on the outside while you quietly fall apart on the inside. We sit down with Mia Godfrey, a certified life coach, speaker, and author, to talk about the 11 month season she spent caring for her sister after an ovarian cancer diagnosis. With her sister in Montana and life based in Tennessee, Mia navigates relocating, caregiving, remote work, and the relentless reality of being “on” day and night for a loved one and four little kids who still need normal life to keep moving.We talk honestly about caregiver guilt and why it can feel impossible to ask for help. Mia shares how watching her mother care for her father shaped her belief that real love means self sacrifice, no breaks, no needs, and no tears. Together, we name what caregiver burnout feels like and why support groups, community, and simple permission to say “I'm drained” can change everything. If you're caring for a parent with dementia, a spouse, or a sibling with cancer, you'll recognize the pressure to do it all and the fear of being seen as weak.Mia also offers a powerful reframe: the most important caregiving is often presence, not perfection. Holding a hand, brushing hair, reading the Bible, noticing the sunset, and reminding someone they are not a burden can matter as much as medication schedules and tasks. We close with the practice that carried Mia through grief and exhaustion: gratitude for small, real gifts like breath, strength, and even dirty dishes you “get to” do.If this conversation helps you feel less alone, subscribe, share it with a caregiver friend, and leave a review so more family caregivers can find hope and practical support.

Family Caregiving Kit is celebrating its One year anniversary and reveals some of its big wins and challenges it faced getting this far. More information on the business can be found at https://familycaregivingkit.com/ Family Care Kit City: Chicago Address: 600 North Lake Shore Drive Website: https://familycaregivingkit.com

What if shopping for medical equipment felt empowering instead of depressing? Caregiving is hard enough. Getting the right equipment should not be. In this episode, Hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess talk with Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical in San Diego, about how the right equipment can help families keep loved ones at home longer, safer, and with more independence.Erica breaks down what Medicare typically covers (and what it does not), how reimbursement can work, and why the system often forces families to wait until a crisis. They also explore practical home solutions like high-low adjustable beds that still feel like home, safer bathing options, lift chairs, mobility devices, ramps, and monitoring tools that protect privacy.Plus, a moving story about how one piece of equipment gave a man his community back.Support the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information. Please watch. Review. Share. Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT (Respect, Oversight, Advocacy, Reform) for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 LTC Website for more information.Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Send us a textOn this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Annalee Kruger, President of Care Right Inc. and author of The Invisible Patient about how creating an aging plan can save time, money, and stress.

Dr. Karen Moss joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about peer support for family caregivers of people living with Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Jessica Guthrie joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how healthcare professionals can better partner with family caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

The honest part of caregiving isn't just the long nights and endless appointments—it's realizing you've become the project manager for a situation nobody trained you for. Family Caregivers take that and turn it into a plan, starting with the meds that don't help or flat-out make things worse. In this episode, you'll learn how to loop back to the exact prescriber with clear reports, and why your pharmacist may be your most valuable teammate for catching dangerous drug interactions.We also clear up a major confusion between Dementia and Alzheimer's. Then we hit the wallet questions with straight talk. Can you get paid as a Family Caregiver? Family drama? Trade wishful thinking for structure. We talk about real solutions for issues with family and village members who may not agree or want to contribute to care.  And for the fear you carry—what if I get this too—we offer a path forward.If this conversation helps, subscribe and share it with someone in your care village. Leave a quick review to help other caregivers find this resource, and tell us: what's the one question that keeps popping up on your journey?Support the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review!

One of the most precious resources in dementia care are the stories we share. Today, we welcome back two deeply respected members of the Love Conquers Alz family for a conversation rooted in care, credibility, and shared purpose that has led to a major milestone:Marianne Sciucco, registered nurse, author, and  founding member of AlzAuthors, a groundbreaking global, rigorously vetted hub for Alzheimer's and dementia books, blogs, films, and podcasts, is passing the baton to senior care professional, writer Lance A. Slatton, host of the award-winning All Home Care Matters podcast and YouTube channel. , For over a decade, Marianne and the AlzAuthors team have thoughtfully spotlighted the most meaningful and reliable literature available for the Alzheimer's and dementia community. At a time when families are often overwhelmed by information, their careful curation created a trusted guidepost grounded in lived experience and compassion.Lance brings more than two decades of experience in senior care and continues to be a consistent, dependable voice, not only as a podcast host, but through his work as a Senior Case Manager with Enriched Life Home Care Services.What connects Marianne and Lance is presence. Both have remained steady voices in an ever-changing landscape, offering stringently curated, reliable resources to caregivers and families when clarity matters most.Join us as we celebrate a community that refuses to let its most valuable assets—truth, art, and love—fade into the noise. Subscribe, share with a caregiver who needs a lifeline, and tell us what resource you want to see next. Your voice shapes where this library goes from here.Support the showNo Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is STREAMING NOW on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r) Visit the No Country For Old People Website for more information. Please watch. Review. Share. Be a ROAR-ior!! JOIN THE R.O.A.R. MOVEMENT for quality long term care! Visit the ROAR 4 Long Term CareWebsite for more information.Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, & TiK Tok

Send us a textCaregiving can arrive gently maybe even without noticing or like a storm: sudden, disorienting, and unplanned. We explore how to find steadiness inside that swirl by remembering your why—not as pressure to push harder, but as an anchor that keeps love durable and presence kind. Rayna opens up about stepping into her father's care after a health crisis, why a facility wasn't the right fit, and how her family built a home-based plan that honored his active life. The result required miles on the road, a reworked career, and more intention than she thought possible—and it also offered a deeper, truer understanding of what honoring a parent looks like when it isn't tidy.Across the conversation, we unpack how intentional living transforms a demanding season: being present where your loved one is, planning for rest, naming limits, and inviting help. We talk through the identity squeeze caregivers often feel, and how boundaries protect both your health and the relationship you're trying to preserve. The heart of the episode is the evolution of the caregiver's why—how expectations give way to reality, grief reshapes purpose, and God often invites us from doing to being. Instead of chasing outcomes, we learn to abide, to let faithfulness guide the next right step, and to trust that unseen growth is still real growth.You'll hear practical reflection prompts to re-center your values, along with scripture that grounds hope when results don't change. If you've ever felt guilty for resting or asking for help, this is a warm permission slip to choose sustainability over exhaustion and love over urgency. Subscribe for more stories and tools for family caregivers, share this with someone who needs encouragement today, and leave a rating or review to help others find the show. What is your why right now—and how is it maturing?

Controlling caregivers of elderly parents can create challenges in family caregiving relationships, especially as health conditions and the daily abilities of aging parents change. In this episode, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson offers valuable caregiver tips and compassionate advice to support family caregiving and eldercare needs when a family caregiver takes power and control to an extreme.Learn why family caregivers become controlling and isolate elderly parents. Caregivers will gain insights to identify and recognize the need to talk with family caregivers who exhibit domineering, isolating, dismissive, critical, or harmful behaviors. Pamela shares insights from both sides of the caregiver experience to help listeners realize the importance of shifting family roles to manage care for aging loved ones. Plus, five steps family caregivers can take to initiate family discussions with caregivers who resist giving up control of health or financial care for an elderly parent or spouse.To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 236 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/For more caregiving, aging, financial, legal, family relationship, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 elder care consultation with Pamela. https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D Wilson | Caregiver, Elderly Care & Caregiving Expert provides caregiver tips, support for caregivers, and resources for aging and elder care. Caregiving and aging for parents doesn't have to be challenging with expert caregiver advice, solutions, and strategies based on Pamela's 25 years of experience in care management, dementia care, and as an expert witness. Visit Pamela's website www.PamelaDWilson.com to access online caregiver programs, advice and tips to support caregivers and aging adults.©2018, 2025 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. and Julia L. Mayer are married psychologists and coauthors of three self-help books for family caregivers, including The AARP Caregiver Answer Book.

Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platform Happy Healthy Caregiver, is here to help. On today's show, Miller joins Kimberly to talk about prioritizing self-care and how you start caregiving conversations with family. Plus, we'll get in the holiday spirit with a round of This or That!Here's everything we talked about today:"New Report Reveals Crisis Point for America's 63 million Family Caregivers" from AARP "How To Prepare To Be A Caregiver And Manage The Costs" from Today "5 Powerful Tips to kick off “the Talk” with Your Loved Ones" from Happy Healthy Caregiver"How to Make a Caregiving Plan (So It's Ready When You Need It)" from The New York TimesIf our reporting has been valuable to you in 2025, consider becoming a Marketplace Investor. Give now: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

Family caregivers in the United States are increasingly under mental and financial stress. Elizabeth Miller, founder of the caregiver resource platform Happy Healthy Caregiver, is here to help. On today's show, Miller joins Kimberly to talk about prioritizing self-care and how you start caregiving conversations with family. Plus, we'll get in the holiday spirit with a round of This or That!Here's everything we talked about today:"New Report Reveals Crisis Point for America's 63 million Family Caregivers" from AARP "How To Prepare To Be A Caregiver And Manage The Costs" from Today "5 Powerful Tips to kick off “the Talk” with Your Loved Ones" from Happy Healthy Caregiver"How to Make a Caregiving Plan (So It's Ready When You Need It)" from The New York TimesIf our reporting has been valuable to you in 2025, consider becoming a Marketplace Investor. Give now: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

Roughly 1 in 4 Americans now identifies as a family caregiver. That share has risen dramatically over the past decade. With more people needing care and limited options for affordable long-term care services in the United States, caregivers are strained—often mentally and financially. On today's show, Debra Whitman, chief public policy officer of AARP, joins Kimberly to unpack how this “invisible workforce” fits into the broader economy and how we can make caregiving more sustainable for families.Here's everything we talked about today:"Caregiving in the US 2025" from AARP"The number of “sandwich generation” caregivers is growing" from Marketplace "If Americans Were Paid For Their Caregiving, They Would Make More Than $1.1 Trillion" from the National Partnership for Women and Families"Returning to the Workforce After Being a Caregiver" from Harvard Business Review"Invisible crisis: America's caregivers and the $600 billion unpaid cost of their labor" from ABC News"Caregiving in the US 2025: Caring Across States" from AARPWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Roughly 1 in 4 Americans now identifies as a family caregiver. That share has risen dramatically over the past decade. With more people needing care and limited options for affordable long-term care services in the United States, caregivers are strained—often mentally and financially. On today's show, Debra Whitman, chief public policy officer of AARP, joins Kimberly to unpack how this “invisible workforce” fits into the broader economy and how we can make caregiving more sustainable for families.Here's everything we talked about today:"Caregiving in the US 2025" from AARP"The number of “sandwich generation” caregivers is growing" from Marketplace "If Americans Were Paid For Their Caregiving, They Would Make More Than $1.1 Trillion" from the National Partnership for Women and Families"Returning to the Workforce After Being a Caregiver" from Harvard Business Review"Invisible crisis: America's caregivers and the $600 billion unpaid cost of their labor" from ABC News"Caregiving in the US 2025: Caring Across States" from AARPWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Are generational caregiving expectations straining your relationships with elderly parents and siblings? Family caregiving often involves complex dynamics that can make providing eldercare more challenging than it needs to be.  In this episode, caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson discusses the lasting effects of adverse and positive childhood experiences on caregivers and aging loved ones.Pamela shares vital caregiver tips and support strategies to help younger generations break free from limiting beliefs and toxic family habits passed down through generations. Drawing on her extensive care experience, she addresses challenging family dynamics, sibling relationships, and emotionally draining situations faced by family caregivers.Tune in for expert caregiver advice and practical solutions that empower caregivers to navigate generational caregiving expectations with compassion and confidence, improving the caregiving experience for both families and seniors alike.To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 233 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, and like it on your favorite podcast app. Share the podcast to support others seeking information about health, healthcare, aging, the financial and legal aspects of caregiving, and managing family dynamics. For more caregiving, aging, and proactive elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at https://www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Schedule a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D Wilson | Caregiver, Elderly Care & Caregiving Expert provides caregiver tips, support for caregivers, and resources for aging and elder care. Caregiving and aging for parents doesn't have to be challenging with expert caregiver advice, solutions, and strategies based on Pamela's 25 years of experience in care management, dementia care, and as an expert witness. Visit Pamela's website www.PamelaDWilson.com to access online caregiver programs, advice and tips to support caregivers and aging adults.©2018, 2025 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved

Send us a textCaregiving rarely color‑codes itself on our calendars. One day you're navigating an adoption that looks nothing like the tidy plans you imagined; the next day, you're juggling a teen's complex needs alongside aging parents in the hospital. Mandy Horne, a registered nurse and board‑certified health and wellness nurse coach, joins me to share how a late autism diagnosis reframed years of confusion, opened doors to therapies, and restored hope for her family.We talk about the difference a diagnosis can make—not as a label to hide behind, but as a key to access care, educate a village, and reset expectations. Mandy shares the hard parts without flinching: sleepless nights, aggressive moments where her husband shouldered the physical load, and the invisible cost of running on empty. Then we trace the surprising arc of her son's senior year, where supervised medication changes and a clear call toward ministry sparked a transformation. His YouTube and TikTok outreach is growing fast, and together they've launched “Jesus and Autism,” a candid space for families hungry for encouragement and truth.Threaded through every chapter is a simple practice: surrender beats striving. We trade perfection for flexible habits—micro‑devotions, worship on the go, and five‑minute breath prayers that fit real life. We explore how to build a supportive church community, why “savor the ordinary day” is a lifeline, and how grace for yourself can be the pivot that keeps a home steady. If you've felt sandwiched between generations, if you're waiting on clarity, or if you need language to explain what your family carries, this story offers both practical steps and a steadying peace.Listen now, share this with a caregiver who needs it, and leave a review to help others find hope in their own season of caring. Subscribe for more stories, tools, and faith‑filled support.

For our November Thanksgiving/Holidays episode Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club, highlights news and some of the recent studies for National Family Caregiver Month including recent research showing 20 million more caregivers have joined the caregiver volunteer army over the last decade, how men as caregivers are dealing with their mental health and how the Sandwich Generation is challenged with financial resiliency. And since families are gathering for the holidays Sherri shares some insights into how “respitality” can help traveling caregivers but also how caregivers can get a much-needed break during the holidays with respite care. Speaking of self-care, we know the holidays and recent adjustments to Daylight Savings Time on November 2 may negatively impact your sleep health – Sherri shares how your sleep posture tells you about the type of stress you may be experiencing during the hectic holidays. Sherri also provides a sneak preview of Caregiving Club's 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide just in time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. And she gives a shout-out to her fellow authors who have appeared on this podcast with books on caregiving, wellness, brain health and longevity for National Author's Day November 1. We specifically made this podcast a little shorter than most of our episodes so you can have more minutes to focus on you this holiday season. We are grateful for all our podcast listeners and subscribers and to all the nation's 63 million family caregivers! Happy Thanksgiving! (3:48) – Caregiver Wellness News (29:36) - Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Family caregivers are the unsung backbone of California's long-term care system and they're under increasing pressure. In this episode of In Clear Terms with AARP California, host Dr. Thyonne Gordon is joined by Dr. Donna Benton, Director of the USC Family Caregiver Support Center, and Dr. Nina Weiler-Harwell, Associate Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement with AARP California. They break down new state-level data on caregiving, share recent policy wins like SB 590, and call out the real gaps facing unpaid caregivers across California.From workplace challenges and financial stress to legislative advocacy and the California Master Plan for Aging, this conversation brings clarity to the caregiving landscape in 2025 and beyond. Whether you're caring for a loved one or just want to better understand the caregiving crisis in California, this episode offers key takeaways and real solutions.Follow UsTwitter @AARPCAFacebook @aarpcaliforniaInstagram @aarpcaAdditional Resources:Explore AARP's Caregiving Hub: aarp.org/caregivingRead Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Family Caregiving Across StatesRead Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: CaliforniaPresented by AARP Californiawww.AARP.org/CA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textA small change in behavior can rewrite a life. When Pat began noticing Don's unusual decisions, lost words, and shifting patterns, the search for answers led to a Frontotemporal Dementia diagnosis—and a decade-long lesson in love, agency, and faith. We unpack the realities of FTD's behavioral variant, why it's often misread in midlife, and how a caregiver's voice can and should shape care. Pat explains how she learned to opt out of stressful, unhelpful appointments, advocate through atypical medication reactions, and build routines that gave Don dignity. Sometimes the right choice is the one that brings peace, even if it looks different from the standard path.We also go straight at the grief most caregivers carry but rarely name. Loss begins long before the goodbye. Pat shares how stacked losses overwhelmed her plans and how therapy—and for a season, an antidepressant—helped her function, feel, and keep going. Faith remained a steady thread, from a midnight caregiver post that prepared her for Don's sudden seizures to the quiet conviction that help would meet her at the moment of need. Along the way, we talk about practical strategies: protecting the caregiver's health, choosing physicians who see the whole family, and honoring routines that soothe, like Don's daily mowing that brought calm even on hospice.The heart of this conversation is freedom from guilt. You can't alter the disease's destination, but you can shape the journey. Pat closes with hard-won wisdom on accepting help, inviting community into the home, and measuring success by presence and kindness rather than outcomes. And she offers a hopeful coda: life continues, love expands, and gratitude can return. Listen for validation, guidance, and a gentle nudge toward living without regrets.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a caregiver who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these stories.

We need to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that family caregivers make to help those they love who can't provide for their own daily needs. The reason most people own LTC insurance is to help those caregivers to not feel alone and isolated. If you don't own LTC insurance and you want to protect your family, assets and choices, schedule time with me to plan here Below are many resources to help caregivers help their loved ones better. Administration for Community Living https://acl.gov/ Alzheimers Association https://www.alz.org/ American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging https://leadingage.org/ Aging Life Care Association https://www.aginglifecare.org/ National Council on Aging https://www.ncoa.org/ Senior Homes https://www.seniorhomes.com/ Assisted Living Foundation of America http://www.alfahousing.org/ National Center for Assisted living https://www.ahcancal.org/Assisted-Living/Pages/default.aspx Memory Care Facility Locator https://www.memorycarefacilities.net/ Today's Caregiver magazine https://caregiver.com/ National nursing home database https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?redirect=true&providerType=NursingHome There are others, but this is a good start.

In this essential and empathetic episode of Navigating Cancer TOGETHER, host Talaya Dendy welcomes Amy Chastain, a seasoned caregiver and Registered Nurse, author, and tireless caregiver advocate. Amy shares wisdom from decades of experience, navigating the complexities of caregiving not only in her professional life but also through personal challenges.We dive deep into "the invisible job" that so many undertake: the role that is often exhausting, unacknowledged, and challenging to both the mind and the spirit.Why You Need to Listen:This conversation is a lifeline for caregivers, family members, and anyone who wants to know how to truly support someone through illness. You will gain:Validation: A powerful discussion on the intense emotional, spiritual, and personal grief that comes with being a caregiver.Wisdom: Honest advice on why asking for help is essential, and how to prepare for future caregiving roles.Empowerment: Strategies for holding onto yourself, your fun, and your identitywhen the demands of caregiving threaten to erase them.Advocacy: Insights on how to erase the stigma surrounding illness and caregiving so that everyone feels seen and supported.✨Episode Highlights:06:58 The Emotional Journey of Caregiving: Understanding the Invisible Burden10:15 The Importance of Asking for Help (And How to Actually Do It)12:53 Understanding Grief from Multiple Perspectives (The patient's, the caregiver's, the family's)20:31 Spiritual Challenges in Caregiving27:06 The Invisible Caregiver: The risk of losing yourself vs. Holding Onto Yourself (28:13)35:57 Advice on Preparing for Future Caregiving Roles43:36 Erasing the Stigma Around Caregiving and IllnessTranscript: https://bit.ly/podscript176Connect & Engage with Amy:Website: https://amychastain.comBook: https://a.co/d/btOgK9vInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amychastain_author/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amychastainauthor/Let us know what you think about this episode. Send an email to nctpodcastfan@gmail.comSubscribe or follow Navigating Cancer TOGETHER on your favorite podcast app or platform so you never miss a life-changing conversation.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Laya's Haven Calming Health & Wellness Coaching. Thank you for your support!Hosted, Produced, Written, and Edited by: Talaya DendyDisclaimer: The information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and SHOULD NOT be used as a substitute for sound professional medical advice, evaluation, or care from your physician or other qualified health care provider.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN HISHTA (Senior Vice President of Campaigns, AARP) WEBSITE: AARP.org/CaregiverResourceGuides SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/AARP Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Nobody Talks About Being a Caregiver at Work (& What It's Costing Us) with Jennifer LevinIn this deeply personal episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Jennifer Levin, television writer, journalist, and founder of Caregiver Collective, about her powerful book "Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving." While we're in meetings and hitting deadlines, millions of workers are simultaneously managing something most colleagues know nothing about—caring for aging or chronically ill family members. Jennifer became a caregiver at 32 when her father was diagnosed with a rare degenerative illness, and what she discovered changed everything about how we should think about work, support, and what it means to show up.Episode Highlights:What makes millennial and Gen X caregiving different—and why "you don't have other responsibilities" is a dangerous assumptionWhy most young caregivers don't identify as caregivers—and what that silence costs themThe role reversal nobody prepares you for: becoming your parent's parentWhy our culture doesn't value family care as strong social capital—and the discrimination that followsThe real cost to companies: employees leaving not because they want to, but because unpaid leave forces impossible choicesSigns a team member might be struggling with caregiving (even if they haven't said anything)Ambiguous loss: grieving the person who's still here and the life you thought you'd haveWhy guilt is the one word every caregiver mentions, no matter what aspect of care they're discussingHow to create a culture of care awareness without requiring people to sacrifice their careersThe "waiting for the other shoe to drop" reality—and why caregiving emergencies don't follow a scheduleQuotable Moments:"People will question your decisions all the time when you're a caregiver. But the person you're caring for wouldn't want you to give up on yourself either." - Jennifer LevinResources:This episode of The WorkWell Podcast™ is made possible by Lyra Health, a premier global workforce mental health solution. Learn more at Lyrahealth.com/workwell.Jennifer's Book: "Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving" by Jennifer LevinJoin the Caregiver Collective: A national online support group for caregivers who feel younger than expected in this role

Send us a textCaregiving rarely unfolds the way we imagine. Catherine joins us to trace a decades-long journey that started in childhood waiting rooms and led to the moment her father was diagnosed with Huntington's at 80, long after her mother's dementia and medical challenges had reshaped daily life. What follows is a candid, hope-filled guide to planning one step ahead, inviting family into specific roles, and choosing dignity over control when everything changes faster than your systems can keep up.We dig into the hard transitions—selling homes, moving parents in, and turning a new house into a familiar haven with small details that calm the nervous system. Catherine shares how “hire for fit, not ability” became a lifeline: the right caregiver isn't just technically skilled, they connect, ask better questions, bring humor, and meet emotional needs that checklists miss. From entering the world of dementia instead of correcting it, to medication strategies like adding one drug at a time and tracking side effects, you'll hear practical tactics you can apply today. We also talk about finances with compassion: transition access early, preserve reassuring rituals, and keep dignity at the core.Family dynamics get real here. Catherine explains how she “threw away the scale” of who did most, invited relatives into clear roles they could sustain, and let go of bitterness when help didn't show. Woven through is a steady rhythm of faith—listening, being known, and following the next right step—that turns midnight crises into moments of presence and care. If you're navigating aging parents, juggling distance, or staring down another unexpected change, this conversation offers grounded wisdom, gentle humor, and tools you can trust.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help other caregivers find these stories and strategies.

Send us a textWhat happens when the child you love suddenly can't face the day—and the usual fixes don't work? We open up about a mother's unseen caregiving: guiding her son through anxiety and depression after a cross-country move collided with the uncertainty of COVID. The story moves beyond clichés, touching the raw places—shame when friends don't understand, judgment from well-meaning people, and the weary loop of doing “all the right things” without a breakthrough—until a quiet yes to counseling, community, and a carefully chosen low-dose medication turned the tide.We talk candidly about how faith and mental health care can work together, not against each other. You'll hear what it looks like to advocate at school, track real progress, and hold steady when improvement comes in fits and starts. The spiritual arc is honest and personal: praying on the closet floor, realizing God loves the caregiver as much as the child, and releasing control with the words, “I'm writing his testimony—stop trying to steal the pen.” Along the way, small markers of hope begin to shine: a safe church home, notes from attentive teachers, an eighth-grade tribute to kindness, and a seventh-grade “Waymaker” testimony that reframed the pain with purpose.If you're navigating child anxiety, caregiver burnout, or the gray space between prayer and practical help, this conversation offers tools and comfort: how to discern when chemistry is part of the problem, why persistence in seeking support matters, and how a simple nightly gratitude practice can re-anchor a family. We also share Shelli's upcoming Bible study, “Rise: How to Get Back Up After Life Knocks You Down,” built on Ezra 10:4 and designed to help you take the next faithful step from the valley to solid ground.If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review so others can find these stories of quiet, steady resilience.

The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss.   The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.   Chapter 16 - "Family Caregiver":   About Madeline Bastida:   My name is Madeline Bastida, but most people call me Maddy. I'm a proud Puerto Rican from New York City, now living in Washington State. I'm a daughter, advocate, and creative soul navigating life while caring for my dad, Fernando, who is living with Alzheimer's.   Our journey began when my dad started showing early signs of memory loss, when he lived in Puerto Rico, and everything changed. I felt overwhelmed and alone, unsure of where to turn. But over time, I realized that this wasn't just a diagnosis, it was a chance to connect deeper, love harder, and find purpose through pain.   That's why I created my platform to share real, joyful, and honest moments between me and my dad, to remind others they're not alone. From dancing through sundowning episodes to finding peace in small wins, I've made it my mission to advocate for caregivers and those living with dementia or Alzheimer's.   I also volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association since they helped me a lot, I want to provide support. and I recently launched a fundraiser and awareness campaign through my Mindful Memory Solutions a website that I just created.

Our guest on the podcast today is Rosanne Corcoran. Rosanne is the Director of Content Strategy for Daughterhood.org, which is focused on creating community and providing resources to family caregivers. Rosanne also hosts a wonderful podcast called Daughterhood, the Podcast. In addition, she facilitates support groups and meetings for caregivers and has experience as a family caregiver herself.BackgroundBioDaughterhood.orgDaughterhood the Podcast: For CaregiversAnne TumlinsonMedicare/Caregiving“5 Common Misconceptions About Medicaid,” daughterhood.org blog.“4 Tips to Make You Smarter About Your Parents' Medicare,” daughterhood.org blog.“3 Medicare Benefits You MUST Know About,” daughterhood.org blog.“AARP Research Insights on Caregiving,” aarp.org, March 27, 2025.“Caregiving Statistics: Work and Caregiving,” by Family Caregiver Alliance, caregiver.org.Favorite Podcast Guests“End of Life Care & Caregiver Burden With Jessica Zitter, MD, MPH,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, Feb. 11, 2021.“Challenging Behaviors in Dementia and the Reasons Why With Judy Cornish, Founder of the Dawn Method,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, Aug. 12, 2021.“The Final Days of Hospice and What to Expect With Barbara Karnes,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, Feb. 8, 2024.“Finding Meaning in Caregiving With Dr. Allison Applebaum,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, March 14, 2024.“Empathy in Caregiving With PK Beville,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, June 10, 2021.“A Conversation With Leeza Gibbons,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, Jan. 14, 2021.“2025 Policy Changes for Family Caregivers,” Daughterhood the Podcast: For Caregivers, daughterhood.org, Feb. 25, 2025.OtherNational Alliance for CaregivingAging Life Care Association“Howard Gleckman: We Pretend This Isn't a Problem,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Jan. 16, 2024.How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement, by Christine Benz“Jean Chatzky: What Women Need to Do Differently With Their Money,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, April 8, 2025.Five WishesLeeza's Care Connection