A Touch Of Love Talks

Making the decision to place a loved one in senior living is one of the hardest choices a family will ever face. Many adult children find themselves saying, “I promised I’d never put Mom in a home,” until life changes and safety, health, and quality of life become impossible to ignore. In this episode of A Touch of Love TALKS, we sit down with a senior placement expert to uncover the truth about s...

Episode 13: I Don’t Like Taking Care of Seniors Anymore. Is Healthcare Even Right for Me? A caregiver wrote in with a heartbreaking confession. She admitted that she no longer enjoys caring for seniors. She feels emotionally drained, frustrated, and disconnected from the work she once loved. She noticed herself becoming short with residents, losing patience, and questioning whether healthcare is e...

What do you do when your aging parent refuses to leave the home they’ve lived in for years, even when it’s no longer safe? In this episode of 🎤 A Touch Of Love TALKS 🎤, Lovie Baxter discusses one of the most emotional and challenging situations families face: helping a senior transition from their home to a safer living environment. Learn why seniors resist change, how to approach the conversati...

The conversation provides a comprehensive overview of the differences between nursing homes, assisted living, care homes, and group homes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific needs of seniors before choosing a living arrangement. The speaker highlights the key distinctions between these options and the importance of making informed decisions for the well-being of seniors. Ta...

The podcast episode discusses the hidden decline in aging parents, the emotional and practical challenges of recognizing and addressing decline, and the importance of early planning and support for caregivers. It emphasizes the need to observe patterns, investigate, and face the reality of decline in aging parents. Takeaways Recognizing the signs of decline in aging parents The emotional and pract...

Family disagreements about care decisions can quickly turn emotional, overwhelming, and confusing especially when everyone has a different opinion on what’s “best.” In this episode of A Touch of Love 🎙TALKS🎙, M. Lovie Baxter breaks down what really happens when families don’t see eye to eye on caring for an aging loved one. From safety concerns and caregiver burnout to dementia progression and dif...

Dementia does not just affect memory. One of the cruelest parts of the disease is how it slowly changes the brain in ways families are not prepared for. In this episode, I walk through what is actually happening inside the brain and why behaviors that feel personal are really neurological. We talk about the hippocampus and why short-term memory disappears first, and why repeating questions, person...

Loving someone with dementia is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on. But love alone is not meant to carry the weight of exhaustion, isolation, and unsafe situations. In this episode, we talk honestly about the moment caregiving shifts from helping to overwhelming, and how recognizing that moment is not failure but wisdom. This conversation explores the emotional side of caregiving...

This episode tackles the often overlooked issue of caregiving bitterness, exploring its causes, effects, and ways to find balance and support. Hosted by Lovie Baxter, it offers practical advice for caregivers feeling overwhelmed and isolated.

All, this is written in Riverside In this episode of A Touch of Love Talks, Lovie Baxter discusses the challenges faced by caregivers, particularly adult children caring for aging parents. She emphasizes the importance of caregiver support, the need for open conversations about aging and death, and the role of A Touch of Love Care Home in providing care for seniors. Lovie aims to create a safe spa...