Caregiver Relief Podcast

Diane Carbo, RN, talks with Susan L. Koen, PhD, organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and author of "Dancing in the Face of Death," about caring for her partner of 40 years, Barbara, through behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-dementia-changes-personality-frontotemporal-dementia-caregiver-grief-with-susan-l-koen-episode-268 In thi...

Retirees ask, “Who am I without my career?” Caregivers ask, “Who am I when caregiving changes or ends?” In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN talks with Anne van Leynseele, creator of Preferment®, a research-backed alternative to traditional retirement. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/finding-purpose-after-retirement-seniors-caregivers-and-the-new-retirement-with-anne-van-leynseele-episode-267 Anne is...

Diane Carbo, RN, talks with Alder Allensworth, MM, RN, and Brenda Freed, MA, MUS, creators of the picture book Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, about how story, music, and family connection can help kids stay close to a loved one with dementia. 💛 https://www.caregiverrelief.com/helping-children-understand-alzheimers-through-story-music-and-family-connection-with-alder-allensworth-and-brenda-freed...

In EP 265 of The Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN is joined by Mark Astor, attorney and founding partner at Astor Simovitch, to explore how guardianship can provide families with the legal tools needed to save a loved one’s life. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-mental-illness-or-addiction-puts-a-loved-one-at-risk-how-guardianship-can-help-families-with-mark-g-astor-episode-265 I...

In Episode 264 of Caregiver Relief , host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Ju Tu, founder and CEO of Aegeliss, to explore why engagement is vital medicine in dementia care. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/dementia-engagement-activities-that-bring-joy-purpose-and-connection-with-ju-tu-episode-264 Ju shares her personal journey as a care partner to her grandparents and explains how small, intentional...

Weight gain and blood sugar problems are often blamed on a lack of willpower, bad diets, or inadequate exercise—leaving families frustrated and seeking real answers 😔 In Episode 263, host Diane Carbo, RN is joined by Dr. John Poothullil, board-certified physician and author of "Diabetes: The Real Cause and the Real Cure" and "Beat Unwanted Weight Gain". Together, they break do...

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN , speaks with grief companion Terri Chaplin about the emotional complexities of caregiving. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/anticipatory-grief-in-caregiving-grieving-before-death-while-still-giving-care-with-terri-chaplin-episode-262 ✨ Highlights from the Episode: 🤍 Defining Anticipatory Grief: Why grief starts with change, long before physical loss occurs....

Join us as we explore what it truly means to "age out loud" with dignity, purpose, and connection. Discover how positive views on aging can add 7 to 8 years to your life, how caregivers can preserve an older adult's self-direction, and how communities can better support those living with dementia. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/aging-with-purpose-how-seniors-can-stay-independent-con...

In Episode 260 of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN welcomes Mark Wilson—author of Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care and former Taco Bell executive. When Mark's mother received a 5-year Alzheimer's prognosis, he stepped away from his corporate career to lead her care. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/how-to-lead-alzheimers-care-with-confidence-joy-and-better-decisions-with-mark...

In EP 259: Aging at Home Safely , Diane Carbo welcomes Occupational Therapist Christy Hier to break down how to replace fear and denial with practical home safety, fall prevention, and dignified caregiving. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/aging-at-home-safely-prevent-falls-plan-ahead-improve-quality-of-life-with-christy-hire-episode-259 Highlights: 🚨 Red Flags: Spotting subtle signs an aging pare...

In Episode 258 of the Caregiver Relief Podcast , host Diane Carbo, RN , welcomes Dr. Jason Shumard (CEO of DrShumard.com), a functional medicine expert with over 20 years of experience. They unpack why standard labs often miss early metabolic breakdown for decades, how systemic inflammation and cellular damage cause insulin resistance, and what you can do to take control of your metabolic health....

In Episode 257 of The Caregiver Relief Podcast , host Diane Carbo, RN speaks with Evan Bass Zeisel , author of How to Play with a Grandma and creator of the How Are You, Me? approach. Evan brings together dementia education, creative practice, and improv techniques to help families build meaningful, joyful moments of connection. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/how-to-know-when-death-is-near-a-hosp...

Is this the beginning of the end? 💔 That quiet question brings immense panic to caregivers. Today, host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by pioneer hospice nurse and educator Barbara Karnes, RN ( Gone from My Sight ) to bring clarity, peace, and comfort to one of the most emotional and misunderstood parts of caregiving. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/how-to-know-when-death-is-near-a-hospice-nurses-gui...

In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by Bryce Williams, PT and founder of The Meta Caregiver , to discuss the invisible load that family caregivers carry every day. From decision fatigue to tricky family dynamics, Bryce shares actionable strategies to help you sort through the noise, delegate tasks, and reclaim your mental space. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-overwhelm-why-careg...

Host Diane Carbo, RN speaks with Dr. Robert C. Keefer, PhD ( Hear Better, Live Longer ) about protecting your loved one's brain health. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/untreated-hearing-loss-and-dementia-what-families-need-to-know-before-its-too-late-with-robert-c-keefer-episode-254 Key Highlights: 🚨 The Stats: Research shows hearing loss can double, triple, or 5x dementia risk. 📉 Cognitive...

How do you know when caring for a loved one at home is no longer safe? 🏠💔 Host Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by long-term care specialist Cory Fosco to answer the painful question every family caregiver faces: When is it time? https://www.caregiverrelief.com/when-is-it-time-for-assisted-living-warning-signs-family-caregivers-should-never-ignore-with-cory-fosco-episode-253 Episode Highlights: 🚨 Ear...

🎧 In Episode 252, Diane Carbo, RN, is joined by Rachel Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red . After losing her husband to ALS, Rachel had to navigate her own heartbreak while raising two young sons who carried their grief in very different ways—from silent observation to teenage substance abuse. Together, they explore the hidden battles children face after tragedy, how to release parental gui...

In Episode 251, host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Kirstin Thomas, co-founder of Kindred Mind, about dementia-related separation anxiety, caregiver guilt, and the clinical reasons behind repetitive phone calls. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/why-does-my-mom-with-dementia-keep-calling-me-understanding-repetitive-calls-and-separation-anxiety-with-kirstin-thomas-episode-251 💡 In this episode, we cov...

In Episode 250 of the Caregiver Relief podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP, author of The Sandwich Generation Handbook . They share practical advice and emotional validation to help you navigate caregiver burnout, communicate with employers, simplify medical paperwork, and advocate for your loved ones' healthcare. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-sandwich-g...

In Episode 249, Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with palliative medicine specialist Patricia Fogelman to clear up these misconceptions and explain how palliative care provides essential relief for patients and family caregivers alike. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/palliative-care-for-serious-illness-when-to-ask-for-help-and-how-to-find-it-with-patricia-fogelman-episode-249 Palliative Care for Serious Il...

In Episode 248 of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN welcomes Lindsay Preston Friedman —founder of CareBloom and LT CareNav, host of LTCareNav's Care Compass , and author of Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow and The Questions That Matter . https://www.caregiverrelief.com/long-term-care-planning-for-aging-parents-care-costs-home-safety-and-support-before-a-crisis-with-lindsay-friedma...

In EP 247, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Lyndsay Soprano ( Giving Pain Purpose ) for a raw, unfiltered conversation on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and invisible chronic pain. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/crps-and-chronic-pain-the-hidden-pain-families-and-caregivers-need-to-understand-with-lyndsay-soprano-episode-247 Together, they confront the medical gaslighting, severe physica...

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast , host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Lance A. Slatton ( Senior Care Influencer & host of All Home Care Matters ) about moving from caregiver panic to a concrete plan. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/the-unexpected-caregiver-what-to-do-when-a-parent-suddenly-needs-help-with-lance-a-slatton-episode-246 🎧 In this episode: 💡 Why you don't need t...

On this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Stacey Roberts—a physical therapist and functional medicine nurse with 30+ years of experience helping patients tackle the root causes of chronic pain. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/is-it-really-aging-brain-fog-joint-pain-and-bloating-causes-and-natural-solutions-with-stacey-roberts-episode-245 Caregivers are often the "invisible second pat...

In EP 244, host Diane Carbo, RN is joined by Mark Blacknell—a former Marine, PTSD advocate, and author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall . Mark shares a straightforward, zero-fluff approach to quiet the mental chaos using simple silent meditation—no complicated breathing or expensive tools required. https://www.caregiverrelief.com/caregiver-burnout-relief-how-5-minutes-of-silence-can-help-when-youre-...