Caregiver Support Live

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one letter from a family caregiver: I don’t know how things are going to go, but maybe you can ask your readers to remember that we caregivers need a break, a friend, an ear and inclusion. What insights would you add to our discussion? We'd love to hear your experiences. === Calculate your value . === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, vi...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one question: My mom won't move closer to me so that I'm less stressed. What can I do? What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: JenniferRichey.com. To purchase Denise's books, visit caringourway.com/books. === Register to join us for our month...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one question: When do I take away the car keys so my mother no longer drives? What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: JenniferRichey.com . To purchase Denise's books, visit caringourway.com/books . === Learn more about our Dementia Care Famil...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one question: My boss didn't offer support as my mom was dying. At this point, I can’t even look at her! Any suggestions? What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website:  JenniferRichey.com . To purchase Denise's books, visit caringourway.com/books ....

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions:  1. What do I do about my anger toward my siblings, who don't appreciate how much I help our mother?  2. What support might be available for me as a small business owner and family caregiver for my wife? What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations?  Resources  Family Emerge...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer answer a question from an individual who helped her friend with transportation to doctor's appointments. She can no longer help and wants suggestions on how to stop. What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your suggestions and experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: J...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer a question from a daughter who discovered her father's affair while her mother was dying. Should she tell her siblings? What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. Resources Do We Need a Power of Attorney for Love?: https://youtu.be/R2PS2cDM5JQ Disruptive Dynamics, Difficult Disputes and Caregiving: A Conversation abou...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions, both related to the same theme: Missing a life during a life of caregiving.  Our research shows that family caregivers rate their No. 1 source of stress as just that -- missing their life. We'd love to better understand your stress. Please take a few moments to share in our short survey . What insights would you add to our answers? We'd lo...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer Richey answer two questions: My husband spends his time at work and then caring for his father who's receiving hospice care. I miss him. Can you help?  Can I take a caregiving break for a trip to Europe? What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations? === To connect with Jennifer, visit  jenniferri...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise answers two questions: How do I respond when someone someone makes a judgmental comment about my caregiving decision? 2. I'm dreading the holidays. What can I do now so I have a better experience? What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations? === To purchase Denise's books, visit http://bit.ly/caringbooks . =...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer Richey answer three questions: Why do I need a family emergency plan? What do I need to tell my manager about my caregiving situation? My sister totally went MIA while cared for our parents. She’s reaching out to me now and seems to want a relationship. (We rarely connected before my parents died.) Do I re-engage with her? What ideas a...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer Richey answer one question: I'm completely overwhelmed caring for my mom. Help! What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations? === To connect with Jennifer, visit  https://msha.ke/becomingbravecoaching To purchase Denise's books, visit http://bit.ly/caringbooks .  === Register to join us for our m...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer Richey answer two questions: My sister is dying. Should I bring my 94-year-old mom to visit her? My step-siblings think I'm spending too much of their inheritance. How do I work with them? What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations? === Resources --We suggest offering the Hoʻoponopono prayer: "...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise and Jennifer Richey answer two questions:  Our sister manipulated our father into signing papers that gives her his estate. What do we do? How do I manage my self-sabotaging thoughts? What ideas and suggestions would you offer for family caregivers in these situations?  === To connect with Jennifer, visit https://msha.ke/becomingbravecoaching To pu...

In this episode, Denise answers two questions: I feel trapped caring for my mom. Help! How do you know when it's time for nursing home placement?  What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To purchase Denise's books, visit http://bit.ly/caringbooks.  === Register to join us for our monthly event via our community, CaringOurWay.com: https://join.caringourwa...

In this episode of Caregiver Support Live, Denise answers two questions: We need to find a facility for my brother, diagnosed with a mental illness. We've found facilities in the past but they will discharge my brother to the hospital and then we have to find a new facility. Help! My caree doesn't want strangers to come into the house to help. What do I do? What ideas and suggestions would you off...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions:  My siblings don't get all that I do for our mother. They really don't understand how much more of an inheritance that will get because I'm saving them so much money now because of all I do. How do I get them to understand? My husband and I need regular down time from caring for our parents. They're upset we're taking breaks. What can we d...

In this episode of Caregiving Support Live, we tackle two questions: I need to appointment an executor of my will for my disabled son. I asked a younger friend, who is hesitant. What can I do? I took care of our parents and am now taking a vacation. My brother, who didn't help, thinks I'm the bad guy. Am I?  === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: BecomingBraveCoa...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions: I have so much stress. Do I need a therapist? My family member is spending all her money on home care. What do I do?  What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: BecomingBraveCoaching.com. To purchase Denise's books, visit http://b...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one question. The Letter Writer helps her mother who both creates crises and has never-ending demands. If you find yourself in a similar situation, please reach out for support for yourself. We've included resources that can help, below. What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === Resources  --Doctor Ramani's YouTu...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions:  Do I have to stay in an unhappy marriage and care for my husband, who may have dementia? My sister is mad that my mom won't move near her. What can I do? What insights would you add to our answers?   We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: BecomingBraveCoaching.com . To...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer one question. A family caregiver regularly hears comments that make her uncomfortable, like: --"What a great person you are." --"How wonderful that you take care of her." --"How selfless you are." The family caregiver would like ideas on how to respond. What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. Resources During the s...

In this episode, Jennifer Richey and Denise Brown answer two questions.  Our first included managing manipulations within relationships and the second question involved several challenges, including intervening when a caree can no longer drive safely. What insights would you add to our answers? We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her web...

In this episode, Denise and Jennifer answer two questions. The first question involves cleaning out a caree's house; the second, about our responsibility to ensure a caree's safety. What insights would you add to our answers?  We'd love to hear your experiences. === To schedule a complementary session with Jennifer, visit her website: BecomingBraveCoaching.com .   To purchase Denise's books, visit...

In this episode, Jennifer Richey and Denise Brown answer these questions: ** Question No. 1 ** I am the sole caregiver of my partner of 30 years who started suffering from dementia five years ago. I am at a point where I do nothing all day if I can avoid it. I read compulsively. I start stressing days ahead of when I know I’ll have to make a trip to town -- 40 miles roundtrip for groceries, etc. M...