Eldercare Success

Inside the ER in a crisis with an emergency department doctor this is a must-listen episode of Eldercare Success, as Nancy May sits down with Dr. Brittany Lamb, an experienced emergency room doctor with a special interest in elderly patients and dementia care. Join us as we demystify the often-intimidating world of emergency medical care, offering invaluable insights for families of all ages. Why...

Caregiver 911: Three top ways to help you avoid ER nightmares Emergencies are every caregiver's worst nightmare , but being prepared can make a world of difference. In this episode of Eldercare Success, host Nancy May gives you the top three things to do when the unthinkable happens, and you need to call 911 for elderly loved ones. From getting them to the hospital faster, especially in rural area...

Elder Romance Scammers: Safeguarding Hearts, Wallets, and even Grandchildren! In this eye-opening episode of Eldercare Success , Nancy May delves into the alarming world of elder romance scams, with her guest, James Feldman a fully accredited Professional Relationship Coach and romance scam protection expert .  In our conversation, we dive into this $3.1 billion industry (as reported by the F...

Ways you can help identify, question, and begin to resolve concerns about a love scam that might be happening to your parent. In this episode of Eldercare Success , your host, Nancy May explores three essential considerations for adult children worried about their aging parents' new love interests, especially in cases where loneliness may make them vulnerable to exploitation. This includes observa...

In this episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May deals with the issue of caregiver Fear. Fear is common among all caregivers. It's unavoidable, but not insurmountable. This episode doesn't just acknowledge that fear is part of the caregiver's experience; it focuses on practical strategies to manage and mitigate this fear. Whether it's the anxiety of what the future holds, the stress of current chal...

What happens when you leave your loved one behind in a care facility? In this eye-opening episode of Eldercare Success , Nancy May , alongside eldercare expert Eilon Capsis PhD , unveils the hidden realities of eldercare facilities. Eilon, with his extensive background, brings to light the often-overlooked pitfalls and alarming practices within these facilities. This compelling conversation explor...

Navigating the Storm of Caregiver Anger with Eldercare Success In this emotionally insightful episode of the Eldercare Success Podcast, host Nancy May kicks off the New Year 2024 by addressing, head-on, a critical emotion in the caregiving journey: anger. This episode, part of the Eldercare Success Winter Shorts series , is specially designed to help caregivers manage and understand the complexity...

Sounds That Can Heal: Brainwave Entrainment Tools In this episode of Eldercare Success , Nancy May engages in a fascinating discussion with Morry Zelcovitch , a Brainwave Entrainment Engineer, and creator of The Morry Method. Morry has used this innovative tool to help save his own life and help others with less complex issues.  Their conversation delves into the potential of brainwave e...

The holidays often overwhelm us, caregivers, especially if we are the primary caregiver. As a result, we often forget or forgo our own wants and needs.  In this episode of Eldercare Success , I give you several ways to tap into what YOU want and need -- physically and emotionally. And, no, it is not selfish at all.  In fact, asking for what you want – from your parents, your family, medi...

This is the 100th Celebration Episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success ! Caring for an aging parent is not easy: it can take up much time, effort, and even money. But when your job as their caregiver ends, it often stops abruptly.  For many of us, it becomes one of the most difficult transitions we'll go through in our caring journey, especially when we still have questions to ask, and...

In this episode of Eldercare Success , I dive into how to help your parents adjust to change(s) without it becoming a stubborn battle of wills. Most of us know that change is a constant, and quite often necessary part of living.  Yet sometimes we forget this when change becomes dramatic, such as when we see our parents or loved ones become older, trailer, or even infirm.  Sometimes...

As Caregivers, we're all under tremendous pressure and sometimes that leads us to say things we regret. S#*-T happens and it can lead to short and long bouts of anger. However, anger doesn’t just happen, it grows from something small, lingers, takes over, and can blow up suddenly. Anger begets more anger.  Sometimes the parents we love and care for get intensely angry at us.  We get angr...

This is my Eldercare Success holiday gift to you who have been here with me and others while caring for your mom, dad, spouse, or partner. It's a short episode on h ow to get better, more restful sleep . As caregivers, we all typically have far too many worries or issues running through our minds about what to do next, or what might happen next to our loved one, and us?! For me, it's even worse in...

This is an Eldercare Success Black Friday Special .  I (your host, Nancy May) want to share a rather interesting and enlightening discussion I had with the original jolly old man himself: Santa.  What does Santa have to do with aging or elder care?  Well, a lot more than you might realize. He’s also got some insightful ways to bring younger children into the caring process. Santa al...

Keeping up your spirits through the Thanksgiving holiday while caring for an elderly or frail loved one isn’t easy.  Yet, there are ways to find time to catch your breath, stop, and get others to do some of the heavy lifting for you. This is a Thanksgiving holiday short Eldercare Success Episode with caregiver tips, tools, and ideas to make this time of year just a bit easier for you and some...

In this episode of Eldercare Success, I tackle a common, yet overlooked, caregiving obstacle: the loss of family treasures. Whether it's an antique, jewelry, or a sentimental photo, these items often disappear. They can be accidentally misplaced and never found again, stolen, or taken by an antique dealer offering to pay cash for them – this was what happened in our case.  Either way, th...

In this inspiring episode, I dive into a journey of resilience, innovation, and tranquility with my guest, Jennnifer Fink .  She not only cared for two aging parents with Alzheimer's, but she also knows how it's impacted three previous generations. When facing recurring waves of caregiving, a unique stress can arise that often goes unnoticed: it takes an emotional and mental toll on everyone,...

What are some of the most common unseen caregiver wounds, and how to understand PTSC? In this episode of Eldercare Success, I shed light on a less discussed but critically important topic: Post-Traumatic Stress for Caregivers (PTSC). While the conversation around PTSD become pretty much mainstream, PTSC remains in the shadows, often overlooked, even by family and those of us experiencing it. If yo...

What are “go-go,” “slow-go,” and “no-go” years, and which of these phases are your parents in?  What happens when they can’t cover the cost of their own care and you need to step in financially?  How can you create ways to protect their assets – at different stages in their lives - so they don’t become a financial liability for you, your siblings, or your own children?  What’s safe...

In this episode, I discuss what can result from being caught between our parents when each thinks the other is losing their marbles.  What do you do when each says to you, confidentially, “Something seriously wrong with him (or her)”?   Or even worse, one parent, out of fear or concern, unintentionally “gaslights” the other into thinking that they have cognitive issues, when it may...

I’m guessing you’ve seen some of those older actors, in TV ads, promoting reverse mortgages.  One of whom got jammed up as the firm he was representing was pursued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over concerns that they were misleading seniors.  Even I became skeptical, afterward, on this subject.  However, my guests, Peter Tourigny and Jason Nightingale, shed some light...

What happens when we, the primary caregivers, get sick or injured?  Can our elderly parents, frail spouses, or other dependents help care for us? Too many of us let our own health fall short of where we need to be. This can make us miserable and add to the financial burdens on our families and others we love and care for.  In this episode, I share several ways to get help from work...

What’s it like to be diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia when you’re an entrepreneur running a successful business?  How can you recognize its symptoms for yourself or a loved one? Can good things come out of a Lewy Body diagnosis?  Can someone continue to lead a meaningful life, run their business, and contribute to the world, society, or community after diagnosis?   How do family an...

In this episode of Eldercare Success , we discuss the answers to a question that everyone should ask themselves before and while caring for an aging parent:  Is this a privilege, an obligation, or is it going to be a burden that I will regret?  If you’re already on the caregiving path, knowing the answer to this will color every decision you make along the way. I recently asked this same...

Who’s out there in the medical world fighting to protect our loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia? I address this big question, and others, with my guest, Dr. Allen Power , a geriatrician and noted expert in providing good care for and protecting aging adults. In this episode, we look at the most recent push for FDA approval of Alzheimer’s drugs - those “magic pills” that we’re all hoping will...