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In this episode we discuss how caregivers can “prepare themselves” for the more advanced phases of their caregiving journey, how to communicate next steps with family and support/care teams, and how to take care of yourself in the process. We also discuss how to make talking about next steps and “the end” more comfortable and less taboo.

In this episode we discuss the importance of exercise and movement for our loved ones; how to motivate them to exercise, types of activities and exercises to try, and potentially equally or even more important; movement and exercise for the caregivers themselves.

In this episode we discuss how we approach the difficult discussions of caregiving (i.e. Power of Attorney - POA- considerations, life-saving measures, care facility, in-home care, etc.) with our elderly loved ones, our families, and others on our care team. Sometimes these conversations are meant with anger, sadness, suspicion, or an outright refusal to have the discussion all together. We discuss ways to break through and put a care plan in place to hopefully avoid chaos later.

In this episode we discuss the complex nature of relationships between caregivers and those around them who may or may not also be grieving. We discuss communication styles, how best to support a caregiver, and how caregivers can compensate when their allies can’t or won’t support them.

With the overwhelming response to our “The Impact of Caregiving on the Black Community” episode, we’ve come back with a part 2 to further discuss the challenges of caregiving in the African American/Black community, the racial disparities in care for loved ones, support for caregivers, and access to resources.

In our newest episode we are celebrating Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness month so we’re talking all things brain health, the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” fundraising initiatives, and how “The Longest Day” impacts our caregiving community.

In this episode we’re talking about the coming ‘era of treatment,’ how to get doctors and patients to buy-in, and the frustration caregivers feel when trying to get a diagnosis for their loved one in general, but more specifically, the right diagnosis. We also discuss ways caregivers can be more proactive with their loved ones’ health as well as their own.

In this episode we’re discussing the impact of caregiving on the African American/Black Community, the racial disparities of care for loved ones, support for caregivers, and access to resources. In addition we will discuss the unique challenges the Black Community is navigating and potential ways to overcome them.

In this episode we’re talking all things support groups - why caregivers need support groups, their benefits, what made us finally say yes to this type of support, ways to access this type of support, and how to overcome some of the obstacles to that support.

The holidays can be tough on caregivers so this month’s episode is all about tackling the holiday time blues; mainly how to handle our grief and how to set boundaries and expectations with family and friends during the holiday season.