Caregivers and Candid Conversations is a podcast by We Support Caregivers, INC; a 501 (c)(3) organization that encourages and empowers individuals who take care of their elderly loved ones to cultivate and focus on self-care development. Caregivers and Candid Conversations Podcast focuses on discussing various topics related to Self-care and ways to continue to navigate the caregiving journey. WeSupportCaregivers.org| Because Caregivers Deserve Support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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Welcome to "Mama Mable's Caregivers Podcast," hosted by Talisa A. Garcia. This channel is a dedicated space that shines a light on the courage, challenges, and unwavering commitment of caregivers. Through our episodes, we delve into the lives of those who provide (or have provided) care for loved ones. Our mission is to create a supportive community where stories of hope, resilience, and shared experiences offer solace and inspiration. Join us as we embrace the journey of caregiving with ope ...
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Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert provides caregiver tips, support for caregivers, and resources for aging and elderly care. Caregiving and aging for parents doesn't have to be challenging with expert advice based on Pamela's 25 years of experience in care management and developing care solutions for families and individuals.
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The journey of caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply challenging. Juliah Ratladi, an MSc Dementia Care Specialist and experienced dementia caregiver, is uniquely positioned to share her observations, experiences, knowledge, and insights on various aspects of dementia care. Together with other dementia experts and caregivers, she raises awareness, offers encouragement, and provides hope. Through meaningful discussions, they shed light on key dementia-related issues, helping to ed ...
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In this monthly podcast, host Rosanne Corcoran interviews experts in the field, asking questions caregivers want to know the answers to – with topics ranging from the practical to the emotional strains of caregiving. Rosanne carries her experience as a former primary, in-home caregiver and Daughterhood Circle Leader into each interview. Along with strategies and resources, this podcast also provides listeners with the comfort of knowing they are not facing these challenges alone.
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Did you know that in 2020 there were 53 million caregivers in the United States? By 2025, this number is expected to significantly expand to 62.5 million. 73% of these individuals have to juggle the responsibilities of working a job while being a caregiver. They are called “working caregivers” and are often referred to as “invisible” because they typically remain silent about their caregiving challenges. Nor do they seek help from their colleagues at work or their managers, choosing to face ...
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Medical Moms Anonymous: Insights & Christian Encouragement for Parents, Caregivers, and Families of Medically Complex Children
Jessica Spurlock
Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the rollercoaster of raising a child with complex medical or special needs? You’re not alone. Medical Mom’s Anonymous is a weekly podcast offering practical tips, insights from medical professionals, stories from other medical moms, and biblical encouragement for those walking this unique path in life. Hosted by Jessica Spurlock, a fellow medical mom, this podcast provides: Practical advice to simplify caregiving and advocacy. Stories of perseverance, ...
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Caring for a loved one with dementia and Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming, emotional, and at times lonely. If you are a family caregiver or professional caregiver navigating the challenges of memory care, dementia or in home caregiving you're in the right place. Welcome to Empowerment Lounge for Caregivers, where each week we share stories and practical tips to help you care for your loved one with more strength, confidence and compassion. Here’s the truth, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m ...
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Bringing inspiration, education, resources, hope, and strength to Caregivers so you can Keep Going, Keep Pushing, Keep Loving, and Keep CARING!
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A podcast that blends meaningful insights with lighthearted fun, offering a mix of emotional, mental, and spiritual support to caregivers navigating their journeys. Through personal stories, insights, and and uplifting discussions, each episode explores the challenges caregivers face—balancing selflessness with self-care, managing stress, and rediscovering their inner strength. Expect a space for relaxation, real-talk, and inspiring conversations that remind caregivers to nurture themselves ...
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This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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"Care for Caregivers" explores the unexpected odyssey of caring for a loved one in the final stages of life. Produced by Inez Odom, the podcast features Laura Mary Robinson and Dr. Laura Mosqueda, a gerontologist. Join them as they discuss a personal experience and offer advice to others. The podcast is presented as 17 short chapters, organized to enable easy searching for topics.
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Straight Talk to help you provide compassionate care. Ideas, stories, tips, checklists, forms, resources and more. We are all caring for someone.
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Welcome to Caffeinated Caregivers, with your hosts Erica Stearns and Alyssa Nutile, two caregivers and parents to medically complex children who are out here, ready to build a community of caregivers to empower each other and advocate for better support — for themselves and those they care for. Each month, we'll bringing you stories, research, resources, and hopefully a few laughs too as we chat with medical professionals, disabled adults, AND other caregivers who are laugh-crying their way ...
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Podcast about caring for those with dementia.
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Providing education and information on senior care topics.
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Presbyterian Villages of Michigan’s Resources and Tips for the Caregiving Community, with your host, Lynn Alexander. During this podcast series, Lynn will draw upon her deep experience in caregiving, senior living, and respite services to engage with expert guests and share innovative tips, resources, and support for caregivers.
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Toula Wootan is a nationally recognized caregiver and caregiver advocate. Her show offers advice, counseling and care. Guests include national experts and caregiving celebrities.
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Helping Navigate the Journey of Aging and Caregiving (formerly the Coach's Corner). Hosted by Matthew Gallardo, Senior Director of Community Engagement at Messiah Lifeways.
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Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians: Tips for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers to Manage Stress, Prevent Burnout & Handle Difficult Behaviors
Lizette Cloete, Christian Dementia Coach
Are You a Christian Caregiver Overwhelmed by Dementia or Alzheimer’s? Find Faith-Based Support and Real Solutions. Dementia caregiving is overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally draining—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re struggling with caregiver stress, burnout, difficult dementia behaviors, family conflict, or making major care decisions, this podcast equips you with practical, faith-driven strategies to make dementia care easier, less stressful, and more peaceful. Thi ...
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Welcome to the Creative Caregivers Podcast hosted by Dr. Linda Miles and Pastor Brett Cooper. This mother and son duo are using their expertise and experience to help others answer the questions of how to care for loved ones in need. They have a heart for sharing their strategies with those who find themselves in a caretaker role for a variety of illnesses and disabilities.
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Katherine Autin, a 43-year visionary entrepreneur, Parkinson's expert, Patient Advocate Consultant, Caregiver Coach, Author, Educator, Speaker, and Facilitator shares her 21-year journey as a 24/7 spouse caregiver for her husband who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004. Her passion is empowering caregivers who care for people living with chronic and life-altering conditions through advocacy, education, and an inspirational, supportive community, encouraging joy and confidence in t ...
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Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers
Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield
Welcome to "Hearts of Caregiving: Nurturing the Souls of Caregivers," a compassionate and insightful podcast that aims to support and empower caregivers who selflessly devote their time and energy to caring for others. Hosted by Valda Branison, Jeanine Marbury Bryant, and Mary C Hartfield, this podcast is a safe space where caregivers can find comfort, guidance, and inspiration as they navigate the challenges and joys of their caregiving roles.
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The Knowledge for Caregivers Podcast will provide practical tips from a geriatric nurse's perspective on how to help your aged love one. The world is experiencing an explosion of people living longer. At some point though, an aged person begins to need help. Most of that help is provided by family members. Family members usually begin a steep learning curve on how to help their aged loved ones. Every week I will provide practical tips that I use with my own family to help you navigate the ca ...
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I went from being a full-time Online Social Seller to the Primary Caregiver of my 81-year-old mother in a blink of the eye. This experience has changed me in so many ways. However, money and mental health has became such a huge issue, I wanted to share my experiences with people beyond just family and friends. Hence, the creation of this podcast. *Update* Now that Mom has passed I've changed the podcast to "Flowers For First-Time Caregivers". I"ve also wrote a book to share tips and informat ...
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Today, I’m bringing you the Comfort Care-Givers Podcast to provide education and insight regarding ‘How To Make Your Loved-one More Comfortable When Bedding Isn’t’. Today’s topic will include pointers on the serious matter of Infection Control. I want to open up this topic for discussion due to its urgent nature. It’s most important to me because as I cared for my Mother, I realized and had to consider in every way, the potential for bacteria development which could cause various types of in ...
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“Care Chronicles” is your ultimate companion for navigating the joys and challenges of caregiving. Whether you’re a parent, a nanny, a tutor, or a caregiver for seniors, this podcast dives deep into the world of care. Each episode features expert insights, practical tips, and heartwarming stories that inspire, educate, and empower listeners. From managing bedtime battles to fostering creativity in kids, “Care Chronicles” is here to help you create meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling caregiv ...
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A podcast hosted by Consuela, Occupational Therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, fall prevention specialist and former caregiver. Caregiving brings challenges; sometimes you need a space to feel understood and supported. Finding A Foothold podcast is the place to come. Here, you get to hear similar challenges that other family caregivers are facing, especially those caring for someone who has had a stroke, and learn strategies or different viewpoint ...
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How to Stop Feeling Pressured by Elderly Parents | Family Caregiving Tips
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19:01Stop feeling pressured by elderly parents to take on additional caregiving tasks. Pamela D. Wilson, a caregiving expert, shares stories of caregivers feeling pressured by elderly parents, siblings, and other family members. Get expert caregiver tips and advice to transform your caregiving story and start saying no to additional eldercare tasks and …
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[074] Oh Medical Mom! (A Fun Poem to Brighten Your Hard Days)
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7:24Feeling weary from the nonstop demands of medical motherhood? This special episode of Medical Moms Anonymous delivers a rhyming dose of encouragement just for you. In “Oh Medical Mom! (A Fun Poem to Brighten Your Hard Days),” I share an original, Dr. Seuss–inspired poem to lift your heart and remind you that you are not alone in the hospital halls,…
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256. How To Get Help When No One Else Really Understands Your Loved One With Dementia
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17:34If you've ever felt like the sole interpreter of your loved one’s life—translating their stories, guarding their dignity, and trying to explain behaviors that confuse others—you’re not alone. In Episode 256, we meet Marty, a Filipina caregiver caring for her British husband in the Philippines. Her story is rich with love... and layered with cultura…
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The Caregiver Identity Crisis: Why Naming It Matters with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs
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36:26In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, clinical psychologist, author, and former journalist, to explore the essential but often overlooked world of working caregivers. From his early experience caring for a parent to supporting his own mother and stepfather through dementia, Barry brings both deep personal insight and …
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Shifting the Mindset From Guilt to Necessity
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56:22Are you carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—giving everything to others while barely holding it together yourself? In this episode of Mama Mable’s Caregivers Podcast, we sit down with Jenny Lytle, BSN, RN—nurse, coach, and author of Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—to uncover the truth every caregiver needs to hear: Your needs matter too. Jen…
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The Caregiver’s Secret Weapon: How Structure & Comfort Reduce Burnout (Without Guilt)
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4:48Does your caregiving day feel like a never-ending storm? You’re not alone. Whether you’re caring for a parent with dementia, a sibling with special needs, or a client as a professional caregiver, chaos can feel inevitable. But what if the key to reducing overwhelm wasn’t working harder but working smarter? In this raw and practical episode, we’re f…
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Tune in to this podcast episode as LaSheena McBride, Executive Director of We Support Caregivers and Valerie Ferrell, Licensed Master Esthetician and CEO of The Bag Lady Beauty Bar and The Bag Lady Institute of Beauty and Wellness have a candid conversation about skincare. Follow the show! Caregivers and Candid Conversations Podcast are available o…
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Rehabilitation in Dementia: A Forgotten Opportunity? with Carlo Romero, UK
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29:17Episode Summary: In this episode, I am joined by Carlo Romero, a medical professional from a rehabilitation facility in the UK. Together, we explore what rehabilitation means in the context of dementia—how it helps individuals maintain their independence and well-being. We discuss the challenges people living with dementia and their caregivers face…
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Navigating A Scary Diagnosis with Dr Edward Rogoff
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46:59If you or someone you love has ever faced a health scare, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. My guest today is Dr. Edward G. Rogoff, an accomplished educator and advocate whose personal journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Diagnosed with hemophilia as a child, Dr. Rogoff faced a lifetime of uncertainty—until a liver transplant in …
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255. How to Step Into Dementia Caregiving When You Didn’t Choose Caregiving
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22:23“I didn’t choose this—but I keep showing up. What now?” If you've ever felt like the reluctant caregiver—the one who didn’t raise their hand but just… showed up—today's episode of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians is your invitation to stop surviving and start stewarding. Lizette shares why so many overwhelmed spouses, adult children, and e…
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[073] Surviving Summer with a Medically Complex Child: Practical Tips for Medical Moms
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7:12Summer break can feel anything but relaxing when you're raising a child with complex medical needs. In this episode of Medical Mom’s Anonymous, host Jessica shares practical tips and grace-filled strategies to help medical moms prepare for the unique challenges summer brings—from managing unpredictable routines and keeping up with care plans to car…
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254. How to Make Hard Medical Decisions in Dementia Care
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19:49What happens when your medical knowledge says one thing… but your heart, your husband, and your faith point in a different direction? In this episode, Lizette sits down with Anne, a physical therapist, wife, and Christian caregiver. Anne is navigating the heartbreaking changes in her husband Joel, who has a shunt, possible dementia, and a growing r…
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Managing Sibling Resentment: Tips for Caregivers of Elderly Parents
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19:30Dealing with siblings who refuse to offer to care for elderly parents or those who are overcontrolling can be challenging. Sibling caregiver resentment can be difficult to resolve unless all siblings are willing to work together to help a parent they love. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares how siblings can create working relationships to car…
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253. How To Not Feel Ashamed After A Dementia Diagnosis
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22:58Have you ever said, “Let’s just keep this between us”? Or felt the urge to protect your loved one’s dignity by staying quiet about their dementia diagnosis? In Episode 253, we uncover the quiet danger of shame-fueled silence—and how it grows into stigma, isolation, and spiritual disconnection. This episode speaks directly to Christian caregivers wh…
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Ep. 1 Invisible No More: How Caregivers Can Demand Visibility, Build Trust & End Burnout
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6:16Feeling Invisible as a Caregiver? You’re Not Alone! Here’s How to Be Seen & Supported. Caregiving is one of the most selfless yet undervalued roles out there. If you’ve ever felt like your sacrifices go unnoticed, your emotional load is dismissed, or your identity is reduced to just "helping out". This episode is for you! We also dive into why care…
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252. Therapeutic Truth-Telling: A Better Way to Respond to Delusions in Dementia
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27:54Dementia doesn’t just steal memory—it can distort perception. Paulette’s mom forgets short-term details, grows paranoid, and even plans to have neighbors take her to the bank to “check” if she’s being stolen from—all while Paulette is the one managing her finances, her care, and her household. The hardest part? She’s doing everything out of love… a…
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[072] When Food Becomes Fear: Learning to Breathe Again After a Food Allergy Diagnosis
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13:43When your child is diagnosed with a food allergy, even something as simple as snack time can feel terrifying. In this heartfelt episode, I share our family's unexpected journey into the world of food allergies—how fear crept in, how it affected our daily lives, and how God met me right in the middle of the panic. If you're a medical mom struggling …
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The Beautiful Side of Caregiving: Living with Meaning as a Working Caregiver
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23:13In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Ebony Travis Tichenor, a powerhouse advocate for working caregivers and someone who truly lives her life out loud. Ebony shares her deeply personal and powerful 17-year caregiving journey for her mother, all while balancing a full-time career and a full heart. We dive into what caregiving r…
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251. How To Biblically Reframe Dying with Dementia With Hope
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23:52When someone you love is dying with dementia, it can feel like the world is unraveling—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. You're not only saying goodbye slowly, but also wrestling with deep questions of purpose, loss, and eternity. In Episode 251, recorded just days before her mother’s memorial, Liz shares an incredibly personal message abou…
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250. How To Really Help A Loved One With Dementia Sleep Better Without Fixing The Wrong Problem
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21:47In the middle of the night, your loved one is walking the hallway again. They’re confused. They won’t sleep. And when you try to comfort them, they can’t understand your words—or they respond with fear, not calm. Sound familiar? In Episode 250, we return to Dr. Beth’s powerful story of caregiving—not from a distance, but from inside the home. A tra…
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[071] Blooming in Adversity: Rooting Ourselves in God's Promises
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6:05When life feels like it's falling apart instead of coming together, it’s easy to wonder if God’s promises still apply to you. In this episode of Medical Mom’s Anonymous, we explore what it means to spiritually grow—even bloom—in seasons of hardship, uncertainty, and waiting. If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this episode is for you: Ca…
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249. How To View The World’s Lies About Dementia Biblically (Part 2)
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22:02In Episode 247, we uncovered five common lies that trap caregivers early in their dementia journey—about identity, dignity, and purpose. But the enemy doesn’t stop there. Once you’re deep into caregiving, the lies get sneakier. In Episode 249, we expose five more dangerous lies Christian dementia caregivers often believe—lies that lead to guilt, fe…
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Barriers to Dementia Care in BAME Communities: A Conversation with Dr Hannah Hussain, UK
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30:08Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of the Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast, host Juliah is joined by Dr Hannah Hussain, a Health Economist at the Office of Health Economics in London. Dr Hussain, who holds a PhD in health economics from the University of Sheffield and is a qualified pharmacist, shares her insights into the challen…
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Identifying Caregiver Stress: 9 Questions to Assess Your Well-Being
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18:42Discover 9 questions to reveal your caregiver stress level, and so you can improve your caregiving skills and responses. Are you a stressed-out caregiver? The nine questions in this caregiver stress survey can help you identify habits that might be sabotaging your success. This caregiver tool can help you level up your caregiving, communication, an…
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248. How One Physician Juggles Full Time Dementia Caregiving and Family (Part 1)
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14:42What happens when a trained pediatrician suddenly becomes a full-time dementia caregiver? You might think that a medical background would make things easier. But for Dr. Beth, it was the start of a deeply emotional, confusing, and surprisingly human journey. In this episode, we hear her honest story—how her mother-in-law’s sudden decline and unexpe…
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[070] Fueling the Journey: Quick & Healthy Snack and Meal Ideas for Medical Moms
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8:22As a busy medical mom, it’s easy to prioritize everyone else’s needs while neglecting your own—especially when it comes to food. Between doctor’s appointments, therapies, and the emotional toll of caregiving, you may find yourself running on caffeine and crumbs. In this practical and grace-filled episode, we’re talking all about simple, healthy mea…
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How Harry & David Champions Their Working Caregivers
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30:56In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rhonda Klug from Harry & David to talk about the often invisible and deeply personal journey of working caregivers. From supporting her parents through dialysis and COPD to leading real cultural change within her organization, Rhonda shares her firsthand experience that sparked a company-wide movement of s…
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247. How to Look Biblically At The Lies About Dementia The World Tells (Part 1)
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23:20What if the biggest struggles you’re facing as a caregiver aren’t just from the outside—but from the lies you’ve unknowingly believed? In Episode 247, we expose 5 common lies the world tells Christian dementia caregivers—and replace them with biblical truth that brings peace, clarity, and hope. If you’ve ever felt like your loved one is “losing the…
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Tune in as LaSheena McBride and Amanda Walker from We Support Caregivers have a candid conversation about Amanda's caregiving journey of being a vision impaired caregiver. Follow the show! Caregivers and Candid Conversations Podcast are available on all listening platform! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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246. Should You Move a Loved One with Dementia Into Your Home? Tough Love for Caregivers
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16:12You love your parents. You want to do the right thing. But what if doing “the right thing” could cost you your peace, your marriage, and your health? In Episode 246, we walk through a raw and honest conversation with a caregiver wrestling with one of the most difficult questions Christian families face: Should I move my parents into my home? The an…
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[069] God’s Grace in Failure: When You’re Doing Everything and Still Feel Like It’s Not Enough
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10:18Do you ever feel like you’re sinking under the weight of medical motherhood—drowning in exhaustion, doubt, or the fear that you’re not doing enough? In this powerful episode of Medical Mom’s Anonymous, we talk about what it means to rest in God’s grace when you feel like you're failing. Drawing wisdom from Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and from the s…
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245. Make Better Caregiving Decisions With This Christian Dementia Framework
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23:20Have you ever wondered why the more strategies you learn, the more stressed you feel? You’ve read the books, tried the tools, and still, peace feels just out of reach. In Episode 245, we explore why true clarity in dementia caregiving doesn’t come from fixing problems—it comes from seeing the journey through God’s eyes. This episode is a heartfelt …
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Repost - C.O.R.E.C.A.R.E Principles in Dementia Care With Isabel Baker from Australia
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53:09Repost: This week sees the return of popular guest Isabel Baker, a retired clinical nurse consultant and author from Australia who has more fascinating insights to share about her work, and what she learned in her time as a dementia caregiver and how she helps others learn what is truly needed by those with dementia. The conversation begins with th…
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244. How to Connect With a Loved One With Dementia—Even When They Forget Who You Are
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18:28What do you do when your loved one with dementia looks at you… and calls you their friend instead of their sister? It’s a moment that feels like a punch in the gut. But what if how they feel with you matters more than what they call you? In Episode 244, we explore the heart of relationship-centered dementia care—focusing on emotional connection ove…
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[068] Called to More: Trusting God Through Special Needs Adoption (with Sarah E. Frazer)
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27:54In this powerful episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, I’m joined by my long-time friend, Sarah E. Frazer, as she shares the deeply personal journey of adopting her two youngest children from China. With a heart for the forgotten and a call to grow her family, Sarah never anticipated the medical complexities that came with the adoption. In this conver…
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Elder Law, Medicaid Planning & Caregiver Chaos – with Eric Goldberg & Clelia Pergola
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43:20If you're a working caregiver—or if you support them—you need to hear this one. In this episode, we sit down with elder law experts (and longtime friends of the show) Eric Goldberg and Clelia Pergola from the NJ Elder Law Center. Together, they drop some serious knowledge on navigating Medicaid, protecting assets, and creating real systems of suppo…
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Caregivers: Essential Tips to Avoid Being Taken Advantage of
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24:31Stop being taken advantage of as a caregiver with these essential tips. A desire to be helpful results in caregivers being taken advantage of. Learn how caregivers are taken advantage of by elderly parents, siblings, and others. Find tips on how to recognize if you are being taken advantage of and get the steps to rebalance caregiving relationships…
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243. How To Shift From The Medical Model To Relationship-Centered Dementia Care
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24:56Dementia caregiving often begins where the world tells us to start—with the diagnosis, the symptoms, and the stress. But what if we’ve been starting in the wrong place all along? In Episode 243, we explore how Christian caregivers can shift from the medical model of dementia care to a relationship-centered, biblically grounded approach—one that bri…
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[067] Finding Your Tribe: Building Your Medical Mom Village
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11:02When your child has a complex medical condition, isolation can feel like a constant companion. In this heartfelt episode of Medical Mom's Anonymous, I open up about my own journey—how my daughter’s rare disease diagnosis left me searching for support that didn’t quite fit, and how that ultimately led to the creation of this very podcast. (Story her…
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242. Why Cognitive Decline Fluctuates in Dementia (and How to Support Your Loved One)
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14:09Have you ever felt confused—or even frustrated—by your loved one’s fluctuating clarity? One day, they seem mentally sharp and engaged. The next, they can’t follow a simple conversation. What’s going on? In Episode 242, we explore why cognitive decline in dementia isn’t a straight line and how you can respond with wisdom, compassion, and a biblical …
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241. How A Biblical Approach To Dementia Caregiving Is Revolutionary In The World
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18:20When we think about dementia caregiving, most of us focus on checklists, medications, behavior changes, and coping strategies. But what if we’ve been approaching it all backward? In Episode 241, we begin a powerful new series that offers a biblical foundation for caregiving. This isn’t just about managing daily tasks—it’s about understanding who Go…
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Denial In Caregiving with Amy Fuchs
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41:52Today, my guest is Amy Fuchs, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Aging Life Care Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting families through the complexities of caregiving for aging loved ones. As the founder of The Elder Expert, Amy combines her compassion, empathy, and expertise to provide personalized care and guidance for older…
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Living with Dementia: Dallas Dixon Reveals What Real Support Looks Like, USA
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26:47Episode Summary: In this episode of Dementia Caregivers` Corner Podcast, Juliah speaks with Mr. Dallas Dixon, who is living with dementia. Together, they explore how different stakeholders, such as policymakers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers can better support people with dementia. Mr. Dixon shares his perspective on the misconceptions a…
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Navigating Sibling Disagreements Over Elderly Parents: A Caregivers Guide
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20:38Sibling agreements over the care of elderly parents can result in conflict. Find tips to navigate these strategies when families become divided. Instead of allowing relationships to become toxic or dwell on constant conflict, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson offers tips to help siblings establish working relationships. While you may not like your …
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240. How To Be Equipped for The Unexpected Crisis as a Dementia Caregiver
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24:29What do you do when your world changes in the blink of an eye? In Episode 240, we hear a deeply personal story—one that many caregivers quietly fear but few feel prepared for. After months of navigating medical decisions, doctor visits, and emotional stress, the host’s mother passed away suddenly during what was supposed to be a routine procedure. …
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[066] Crisis to Confidence: A Medical Mom’s Guide to Creating an Emergency Plan
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8:36When a medical emergency strikes, will you be ready? As a medical mom, the fear of the unexpected is real—but with the right plan in place, you can trade panic for preparedness. In this episode, I’ll walk you through creating an emergency plan tailored to your child’s complex medical needs. We’ll cover essential documents, go-bags, medication manag…
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Being a Caregiver Spouse: The Power of Community with the Well Spouse Association and Bob Mastrogiovanni
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29:15In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode, we sit down with Bob Mastrogiovanni, a devoted husband, retired IRS professional, and co-president of the Well Spouse Association. Bob opens up about his powerful caregiving journey for his late wife Kathleen, who battled multiple sclerosis for decades. From the moment of diagnosis just two years int…
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239. How To Be Prepared for The Unexpected Crisis as a Dementia Caregiver
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21:10What do you do when the unexpected becomes your reality? In Episode 239, we hear a deeply personal and emotional reflection on the recent passing of Lizette's mother. This episode is not just about grief—it's about how preparation, emotional clarity, and faith in God’s sovereignty can carry a caregiver through one of the most difficult moments of t…
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[065] When You’re Running on Empty: Finding Strength and Feeling Seen in God’s Presence
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7:46Do you feel unseen in your caregiving role - like your sacrifices go unnoticed and your exhaustion is overlooked? In this episode of Medical Moms Anonymous, we dive into the story of Elijah’s burnout and how God met him with rest, renewal, and reassurance. Even when no one else acknowledges the weight you carry, God sees you. If you’re running on e…
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238. Is Using Your Parent’s Money For Dementia Respite Care The Right thing To Do
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15:02As a Christian caregiver, you may feel torn between honoring your aging parent and taking care of yourself. The guilt runs deep—especially when it comes to spending your parent’s money on paid care. In Episode 238, we hear from Jamila, an only child caring for her 96-year-old mother. Her question is one many caregivers silently carry: “Is it okay t…
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