The Caregiver Cafe

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is joined by Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III for a conversation about something every caregiver has to think about: the mindset it takes to care for someone else without losing yourself in the process . Caregiving can come with medical responsibilities, family expectations, work, financial pressure, and emotional stress, and it is easy...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something caregivers are always trying to figure out: how to get more done with the time they already have . As caregivers, it can feel like there are never enough hours in the day. There is always another appointment, another task, another phone call, another responsibility, and something else waiting to be added to the c...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something caregivers cannot afford to ignore: their mental health . When you are caring for an aging loved one, it can be easy to become so focused on their needs that you stop paying attention to your own well-being. Between appointments, responsibilities, changing routines, and everyday life, your mental health can take...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about what happens after you or your aging loved one comes home from the hospital. Getting discharged may feel like the finish line, but there is still work to do once you get home. Following discharge instructions, understanding new limitations, managing medications, preparing the home, and knowing what support is needed can al...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something no caregiver or aging loved one wants to experience: leaving the hospital only to end up right back there again. Hospital readmissions can happen for many reasons, but preparation before discharge can make a big difference. Before you or your aging loved one leaves the hospital, there are questions that need to b...

In this episode of  The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something every caregiver has probably struggled with at one time or another: patience . Caregiving does not happen in a perfect environment. You may wake up late, your schedule may change, something unexpected may happen with your aging loved one, or you may simply be tired, hungry, overwhelmed, and trying to get too muc...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz continues her conversation with security expert and former family caregiver Phil Hill about the emotional weight of caregiving, knowing when to ask for help, and what happens when caregivers try to carry too much for too long. Phil reflects on the years he spent caring for his father while he and his wife were also helping care for her pare...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined by security expert and former family caregiver Phil Hill for an honest conversation about caring for a parent through cognitive decline, dementia, and the final years of life. Phil shares how he first began noticing changes in his father, including confusion, difficulty navigating familiar places, changes in his appearance, and tr...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something many caregivers know all too well: feeling overwhelmed while caring for an aging loved one. Caregiving can be an all-consuming and demanding role. Between doctor’s appointments, medications, meals, daily routines, work responsibilities, and trying to care for yourself, it can start to feel like too much. But Roz...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something many seniors and caregivers are feeling at the pharmacy counter: the rising cost of prescription medications. As aging loved ones begin taking more medications, those costs can add up quickly. One prescription may not seem like much, but when there are several medications involved, the monthly total can become ov...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about an important role many caregivers step into without always realizing it: becoming an advocate for their loved one at the doctor’s office. Doctor visits can feel overwhelming for both the caregiver and the aging loved one. There may be anxiety, confusion, medication changes, new symptoms, treatment options, and instructions...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about what caregivers need to know when it may be time to look for an assisted living facility. There may come a point in the caregiving journey when your loved one’s care needs become more than one person can safely manage at home. Maybe their condition has changed. Maybe they need help standing, bathing, eating, taking medicat...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about a topic that can touch every caregiver at some point: criticism. Being criticized while you are caring for a loved one does not feel good. It can make you feel judged, unappreciated, or like nothing you are doing is enough. But Roz reminds listeners that the way we respond to criticism can either create more chaos or open...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz is talking about something that many families face but do not always know how to handle: caregiving as a family affair. When an aging parent, loved one, or family member needs care, one person often becomes the main caregiver while everyone else steps back, scatters, or assumes that person has it all under control. But caregiving should no...

In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz sits down with her dear friend Susan Palmer for a heartfelt Caregiver Chronicles conversation about caring for her mother at home. Susan shares how caregiving became part of her life, first through planning and preparing a space for her mom, and then through unexpected changes after the pandemic, a fall, hospital stays, and increased care...

In the first episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones , Roz welcomes listeners into a space created to serve those caring for sick, aging, or vulnerable loved ones. Roz shares the personal story that started her caregiving journey and how one unexpected hospital visit showed her just how quickly life can change. Through her experience, she reminds families of the importance of having documenta...