The Care Table

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Amy Huddleston speaks with Rachel about her long-distance caregiving journey with her parents, discussing the challenges and lessons learned while navigating their illnesses. Rachel shares her experiences with hospice care, the importance of having long-term care insurance, and the emotional and logistical challenges of downsizing and transitioning her fa...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Dr. Elliot Davidoff, an ophthalmologist, discusses various eye conditions prevalent among older adults, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. He explains the differences between ophthalmologists and optometrists, the importance of regular eye exams, and the latest treatments available for these conditions. The conversation also touches...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Dr. Diane Fleming shares her journey and expertise in physical therapy, particularly focusing on geriatrics. She discusses the importance of physical therapy in improving quality of life, the various roles physical therapists play, and how they can assist caregivers in providing better care for their loved ones. The conversation also covers signs that ind...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Kelley Griesmer shares her heartfelt journey navigating elder care for her father during his health decline, exacerbated by the pandemic. She discusses the challenges of securing suitable care facilities, the critical role of financial and legal planning, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Kelley emphasizes the importance of early, open conversations...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Amy Huddleston speaks with Samantha Stearns from Songbird Transitions, a full-service moving and downsizing company. They discuss the emotional complexities of moving elderly family members, the importance of early planning, and how to initiate conversations about transitions. Samantha shares insights on the services offered by her company, including mana...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Amy Huddleston interviews Vicki Castleman about her caregiving journey with her mother, Dee Chase, who faced dementia and vision loss from macular degeneration. Vicki shares how audiobooks restored her mother’s independence and the emotional weight of transitioning her to memory care. The conversation explores practical tools, the role of family dynamics,...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Dr. Jason Hurst, a dual-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, shares insights from his extensive experience in knee and shoulder joint replacements. He discusses strategies for optimizing patient recovery, such as encouraging independence through at-home rehabilitation and leveraging nutritional support to boost healing. Dr. Hurst also addresses the chal...

In this episode of The Care Table podcast, Amy Huddleston speaks with Anne Farley, an expert in dementia care, about the complexities of navigating a dementia diagnosis. They discuss the importance of understanding what dementia is, the initial steps families should take after a diagnosis, and the critical role of building a supportive care team. The conversation also covers financial and legal co...