Unfilter Caregiver

Bringing a parent or grandparent into your home is a decision millions of families face, often with almost no warning. This episode flips the format as editor Frank steps in front of the mic to interview Lindsay and Carl about what that choice really looks like, from the eye opening cost gap between in-home care and a facility bed to the practical work of keeping someone safe under your own roof....

Knowing when an aging parent can no longer safely live alone is one of the hardest calls a family ever has to make. On this episode of Unfilter Caregiver, Lindsay and Carl walk through ten warning signs that it may be time for help, from frequent falls and skipped medications to poor hygiene, wandering, weight loss, unpaid bills, and growing isolation. Drawing on years in home care, the hosts shar...

Private caregivers can earn far more and set their own hours, but the trade-off is real: no guaranteed work, no benefits, and the constant question of where the next client is coming from. This episode breaks down the honest pros and cons of going private versus working for an agency or facility, with two caregivers who have lived both sides of it. Host Lindsay of Finding Home Care and caregiver C...

Caregiving can become overwhelming fast, especially when families wait until a medical crisis to talk about care, finances, and responsibilities. In this episode of Unfiltered Caregiver , Lindsey Polis is joined by her sister-in-law Cindy, a registered nurse, for a personal and practical conversation about caregiver burnout, guilt, and the importance of building support before things fall apart. L...

When a loved one is discharged from a hospital, families are often forced to make major care decisions fast. In this episode of Unfiltered Caregiver , Lindsay and Caro break down what really happens when someone is sent to a skilled nursing facility, why a “five-star” rating does not always mean one-on-one attention, and what families should understand before choosing the next step. Using the stor...

Caregiver turnover is one of the biggest problems families face when trying to keep a loved one safe at home. In this episode of Unfiltered Caregivers, Lindsay and Caro talk honestly about why caregivers leave, what families should watch for, and why consistency matters so much in home care. They discuss low pay, poor agency staffing, lack of training, weak communication, and the emotional toll th...

In the first episode of Unfiltered Caregiver , hosts Lindsay and Caro introduce the mission of the podcast through a real caregiving story about hospice, dementia, trust, and dignity. The episode follows a late-90s client, referred to as Bob, who had dementia and called hospice on himself, raising major concerns for the people around him. Lindsay and Caro discuss how the right caregiver can change...