The Caregivers Dilemma

It can be easy to lose yourself when you spend all of your time thinking about the needs of others. If you're feeling like you've lost your spark, check out my conversation with Jess Kaskov of Joyfulness with Jess... and get some tips to find it again.  You can take Jess's quiz at www.jesskaskov.com/soulsalary

There are A LOT of products available to help with care, safety, and independence. But how are you supposed to know what to get? Heck, how are you even supposed to know what all your options are??? The fact is, having the right equipment can be life changing, but it often takes a specialist to get the right recommendation.... and specialists can be hard to access! Enter occupational therapist, Dr....

In this special episode of The Caregiver's Dilemma, we're featuring the weekly series "Caregiver Question of the Week" from Higher Standards Caregiver Training. This caregiver query was all about nutrition and Parkinson's disease, so Emilia brought in Registered Dietician, Crystal Fossmeyer to give an answer to this incredibly important question! You can submit your question here: https://forms.gl...

Medication can have enormous positive or negative impacts on both health and quality of life. It can also be intimidating and confusing, so many family caregivers struggle to advocate and communicate effectively with healthcare providers about the medications their care partner is on. Meet Shay Domangue, physician assistant and creator of the Shay Way - a step by step method to help family caregiv...

There's no substitute for understanding someone's wishes at end of life, but it can be a difficult conversation to have. The Conversation Project is here to help you find the words you need to ensure the people you love get what they want. Listen to this episode featuring the Great Laurie Miller, and then check out https://www.conversationreadyntx.com/ and https://theconversationproject.org/ to ge...

If you're a caregiver over the age of 50 (or you know one) there's a good chance you need a whole slew of resources... for your role as a caregiver (of course), but also for all of the other roles in your life! Check out this interview with Leslie Farin to learn about one of the hottest resource sites around for everything over 50.

Talk about baptism by fire. When Sabrina Johnson's family was hit with unbelievable 1-2 punch of ALS and cancer, she could have crumbled. Instead, the fighting spirit instilled by her father kicked in, transforming her from a family caregiver... to a powerful advocate.

There are times when it's hard to share your feelings as a caregiver. You might feel that no one understands, or be protective of sharing too much about the person you are caring for. In such times, what is a caregiver to do? The story of Lori Lemasters from carepartnersresource.com offers insight into a simple but powerful way to experience growth, expression, and healing through the journey of c...

Dr. Brittany Lamb is on-call for this episode, where she talks about her experience caring for people with dementia in the ER, and how caregivers of people with dementia can put together a plan for medical care.... before a crisis! Find Dr. Lamb at www.blambmd.com or follow her on social media at https://www.instagram.com/blamb.md/ https://www.facebook.com/blambmd https://www.linkedin.com/in/blamb...

Elder Law Attorney John McNair joins for this Episode of The Caregivers Dilemma, where he shares some NEED to KNOW info about the legal and financial side of caring for a loved one.

If you're a family caregiver, and you never listen to another Caregiver's Dilemma episode... listen to this one. Guest, Doni Green, is a 25 year veteran (and absolute expert) of local Area Agency on Aging caregiver support services. Listen to our talk about the wide variety of help resources available to family caregivers through their local Area Agency on Aging, and how to begin to access those r...

Join Jeff Cyk and I for an in depth discussion of the differences between home health and home care, how the two work together, and helpful questions to ask when looking for a home health or home care provider. Find courses from Higher Standards Caregiver Training at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/

Meet Maria Lindbergh. She's an occupational therapist who has given new meaning to the term "potty mouth" with her readily available education on everyone's favorite topic.... toileting! Find her resources at: stayathomesolutionskc.com, hardtimewiping.com Find Maria on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/hardtimewiping/ https://www.pinterest.com/stayathomesolutions/ https://www.facebook.com...

Meet Aaron Parker. He's a licensed PTA, a music lover, and a key leader in a new therapy provider that is shaking up the way therapy is delivered.... by putting people first (the way it is supposed to be!). Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/

Meet Christopher MacLellen, founder of the Whole Care Network, Aging Gayfully, influencer, and more. Learn how his story as a family caregiver has taken him on a journey to where he is now and how his own experience has set him on a course to help others. Find Chris at https://thewholecarenetwork.com/ (home of The Caregiver's Dilemma!) Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://...

Meet Dannelle LeBlanc, an expert on navigating the many transitions that family caregivers face. In this episode, you'll hear her story, and get information about practical resources available to you as your own journey as a caregiver continues. View the resources from Caregiver Transitions at https://caregivertransitions.com/ Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://www.highe...

Meet Sandra. She's a caregiver for her son, who is a survivor of traumatic brain injury from a motorcycle accident. In this open interview, Sandra shares her and her family's story, their challenges, and their hopes. Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/

Listen to this brief introduction and preview of The Caregiver's Dilemma (and get a sneak peak at the first episode)! Find Higher Standards Caregiver Training resources at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/