Caregiver Relief Podcast
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago -Welcome to the Caregiver Relief Podcast , the show dedicated to supporting family caregivers and professional caregivers alike. Caring for someone who is ill, elderly, or disabled can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging. That's why we're here to offer advice, resources, and support to help you navigate the ups and downs of caregiving.
Each episode, we'll talk with experts in the field, as well as caregivers themselves, to share their experiences, insights, and tips for success.
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Episodes
The Health Benefits of Elderberry - Episode 36
June 06, 2023 20:34 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MBDiane Carbo discusses the health benefits of elderberries in this episode of Caregiver Relief. Elderberries, particularly the Sambucus Nigra variety, are commonly used medicinal plants with a rich folk medicine history. They are often used in supplement form to treat colds and flu, thanks to their high antioxidant properties. Studies show that elderberry extract can inhibit certain viruses, potentially reducing the severity of colds, flu, and respiratory infections. Elderberries are benefici...
Episode 35 - Alternative treatments for mental health with Dr. D Dubose
April 12, 2023 14:03 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBDr. D Dubose, a renowned psychiatrist and certified transcranial magnetic stimulation physician, shares his insights on alternative treatments for mental health, particularly in his work with ketamine and TMS. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression and has seen the devastating impact of depression on individuals and their families. Dr. Dubose believes that the stigma and lack of knowledge about these treatments have been a barrier to people getting the help they need. Ketamine has ...
Episode 35 - Alternative treatments for mental health with Dr. A Dubose
March 30, 2023 18:48 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBDr. A Dubose, a renowned psychiatrist and certified transcranial magnetic stimulation physician, shares his insights on alternative treatments for mental health, particularly in his work with ketamine and TMS. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression and has seen the devastating impact of depression on individuals and their families. Dr. Dubbose believes that the stigma and lack of knowledge about these treatments have been a barrier to people getting the help they need. Ketamine has...
Pastor Dave Taylor - Faith in caregiving
March 30, 2023 08:31 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThe podcast features Diane Carbo, RN of Caregiver Relief and Care Team Partner, along with Pastor Dave Taylor and his wife Kelly, who are the co-directors of the Faith and Caregiving program at Care Team Partner. Dave is a pastor, nurse, and social worker. He and Kelly come from diverse religious backgrounds and have a passion for helping people through various illnesses, mobility issues, and other chronic diseases. They believe in providing person-centered care and developing resources to h...
Grace Meadows - Dementia and Music podcast
March 30, 2023 08:31 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe "Music for Dementia" campaign aims to make music a vital component of dementia care in the UK. As there is no known cure for dementia, the campaign seeks to provide access to music as an affordable and readily available form of therapy to aid in the daily care of those living with dementia.
Betsy Wurzel - Preparing for a doctors appointment
March 30, 2023 08:31 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this podcast, Betsy Wurzel, a caregiver coach and dementia care specialist, discusses how to prepare for a doctor's appointment with Diane Carbo, a nurse and the founder of Caregiver Relief. The hosts stress the importance of being prepared for a doctor's visit, as doctors often have limited time with each patient. They advise listeners to bring a notepad, write down questions and concerns, and prioritize them in order to make the most of the appointment. They also recommend having someon...
Betsy Wurzel - How to avoid surprise medical bills
March 30, 2023 08:31 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBBetsy Wurzel and Diane Carbo discuss how to avoid surprise medical bills. Betsy shares her personal story of how she received a high medical bill due to not checking whether her doctor and facility were in her insurance plan. The hosts emphasize the importance of checking your plan before going to a doctor or facility, especially with Medicare advantage plans which can be limiting. The podcast also highlights that insurance companies don't always continue to have agreements with doctors or h...
Betsy Wurzel - Driving and Retiring from Driving
March 30, 2023 08:30 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBThe podcast discusses the topic of driving and retiring from driving for those with dementia. Betsy Wurzel, a dementia care specialist and podcast host, shares her experience with her husband who continued to drive despite showing signs of unsafe driving due to dementia. She emphasizes the importance of family members taking personal responsibility and not being afraid to have discussions about taking away their loved ones' driving privileges. Betsy regrets not having told the doctor to tell...
What is a death doula What is a death cafe Lets take the mystery out of death and dying
March 30, 2023 08:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThe podcast discusses the concept of a death doula, an end-of-life specialist who helps individuals and their families prepare for death, the dying process, and terminal illnesses. The services offered by a death doula range from writing advanced directives to post-death care and legacy work. The holistic approach of a death doula helps people face their fears and anxiety regarding death and dying. The discussion also mentions the concept of a death cafe, a safe place where individuals can m...
Eldercare Communications How to talk about End of life planning
March 30, 2023 08:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBThe podcast is about the benefits of having end-of-life conversations and planning for the end of life, including the fears and concerns that people may have about the subject. The speaker discusses the benefits of being able to make decisions about medical treatments, where the loved one will be when they pass away, how end-of-life care will be delivered, and what comfort measures will be provided. The speaker also highlights the importance of honoring the loved one's last wishes to avoid g...
Eldercare Communications Driving, safety and retiring from Driving
March 30, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBThe podcast discusses the issue of driving safety and retiring from driving for aging drivers. Although getting older does not mean that one needs to give up the keys, changes in eyesight, physical condition, and slower response times may cause safety concerns. Aging adults face several fears related to giving up driving, such as isolation, increased dependence on others, and limited activities, leading to fewer social opportunities. It is essential to monitor the driving skills of aging adu...
Betsy Wurzel Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia A Caregivers Journey
March 30, 2023 08:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this podcast transcript, Betsy Wurzel, a dementia care specialist and caregiver coach, discusses her experience caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's at age 56. Betsy explains that it was difficult to get a proper diagnosis, as her husband was misdiagnosed with depression and was not believed by the neuropsychologist. Betsy and the host discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the genetic component of early onset Alzheimer's. They also express frustra...
Eldercare Communications Discussing future Living arrangements
March 29, 2023 15:40 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBThe podcast discusses how to approach financial matters when taking care of aging loved ones. It emphasizes that discussing finances with loved ones can be difficult, and they may be private about the topic. The podcast offers suggestions on how to approach this issue with a caring and sincere concern, such as offering to assist in organizing financial documents, but avoiding making judgments or recommendations. Signs that a loved one may need help with financial matters include hoarding mon...
Top Tip for Traveling Seniors Pack Your Personal Health Information
March 29, 2023 15:40 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this podcast, Diane Carbo, CEO of My Vital Alert, shares the importance of carrying personal health information when traveling, particularly for seniors. Carrying one's specific medical information helps avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary testing, especially during an emergency situation. The personal health information should include emergency contact information, a list of doctors and their contact information, medical conditions, past medical conditions, and medication lists including ...
Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 2
March 29, 2023 15:40 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThe podcast features Kim Doviak Van Hassel, a caregiver coach, as she talks about her experience caring for her aging parents. In this episode, she discusses how her life changed after her mother fell. Kim was an only child who had been doing long-distance caregiving for her parents for a few years. Her parents were in their 80s and had some health problems, but they were managing well until her mother fell. Kim had been at their house for a few days to help them get to the doctors, and her ...
Pat Deegan RN - Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning
March 29, 2023 15:38 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThe podcast is a conversation between Diane Carbo and Pat Deegan about bereavement, grief, and mourning. The speakers discuss different ways that people die, and how people grieve, including children, people in long-term facilities, and those who have experienced homicides and suicides. They also discuss the importance of communication with family and doctors, the impact of media and publicity, and the stigma associated with death by suicide. Pat Deegan emphasizes the importance of acknowled...
Alycia Martel - General planning. Funeral Burial alternatives
March 29, 2023 15:37 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBThe podcast transcript is a conversation between two women discussing the different funeral and burial options available today. The conversation is led by Alycia Martel, an end-of-life specialist, def doula, caregiver, coach, and podcast host. They discuss how traditional funerals involve embalming fluid and chemicals leaching into the ground. The alternative funeral options they discuss include home funerals, where the deceased's loved ones are in charge of the entire funeral process, and g...
Tracey Lawrence - Medicare coverage
March 29, 2023 15:37 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this podcast, caregiver coach and dementia care specialist Tracey Lawrence discusses the importance of Medicare coverage for caregivers of aging parents. She mentions her private Facebook group called The Good Kids Club, which she created for adult children who don't see themselves as caregivers. Lawrence talks about a post from a member about insurance denial of coverage due to an incorrectly diagnosed systemic problem that was labeled as a dental problem. She recommends talking to a Med...
Tracey Lawrence - What is Caregiver Stress Syndrome
March 29, 2023 15:37 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThe podcast discusses caregiver stress syndrome, a condition characterized by total physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that arises due to neglect of one's own physical and emotional health while caring for someone else. The conversation stresses the importance of self-care for family caregivers and likens it to the airplane safety instruction to put the oxygen mask on oneself before helping others. Women, who often put themselves last, and baby boomers caring for their parents while ...
Pat Deegan RN - Cultural Influences on end of life care affects end of life planning
March 29, 2023 15:35 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe podcast discusses how cultural influences and religious beliefs can affect end-of-life planning, resuscitation measures, and medication use. The host and guest talk about the different religions and cultures in America and their beliefs and practices regarding organ donation, autopsy, cremation, embalming, and dietary restrictions. For example, Jehovah Witnesses refuse blood transfusions and won't eat raw meat unless all the blood is drained out. The oldest religion, Judaism, does not al...
Tracey Lawrence - Medicare Coverage
March 29, 2023 15:35 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe podcast discusses the importance of understanding Medicare coverage for aging loved ones. The host and guest, Tracy Lawrence, discuss the Good Kids Club, a private Facebook group for adult children caring for aging parents. The conversation then turns to a post in the group that discussed insurance denial of coverage, specifically Medicare coverage. Tracy emphasizes the importance of having the right kind of coverage under Medicare and suggests consulting a Medicare broker to review bene...
Pat Deegan RN MA - When Death is Imminent
March 29, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this podcast, host Diane Carbo and end-of-life specialist Pat Deegan discuss the stages of death and dying. The conversation begins with Carbo sharing a personal story about her experience with a pet who had multiple seizures and the questions that arose while filling out the necessary paperwork for emergency care. This story leads into a discussion about the way our culture views death, and the reluctance to accept it as a natural process. The conversation also touches on the consequence...
Tracey Lawrence - Taking care of a loved one with dementia
March 29, 2023 15:31 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThe podcast features Tracey S. Lawrence, the founder of Grand Family Planning and author of the book "Dementia Sucks", discussing the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Both the hosts and Lawrence agree that dementia is a tough disease to grapple with, but the ability to laugh helps make the day so much easier. Lawrence also emphasizes that dementia is not a linear disease and that people with dementia can still have good days, even after taking a bad turn. Family members wh...
Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 1
March 29, 2023 15:31 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThe podcast features Kim Doviak van Hassell, a caregiver coach and a contributor to the podcast. Kim is an only child who helped both of her parents stay together during their decline. Kim's parents were married for 62 years, and they were always in love, working hard at their relationship. Kim's mother was a nurse and took care of her father, who had heart disease, for many years. When Kim's mother became ill with Parkinson's disease, Kim had to take care of both of her parents. She started...
Pat Deegan RN - End of Llife Planning
March 29, 2023 15:29 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this podcast, Diane Carbo interviews Pat Deegan, an end-of-life specialist, to discuss the importance of healthcare directives and end-of-life planning. The conversation begins with an explanation of life-sustaining measures and curative care. Life-sustaining measures are medical treatments intended to prolong life rather than treat an underlying condition, while curative care aims to cure disease or promote recovery. The conversation then shifts to POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustai...
Tracey Lawrence - Guilt and Other Useless Gyrations
March 29, 2023 15:29 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this podcast transcript, Diane Carbo and Tracey Lawrence discuss the topic of guilt in caregiving. They highlight that caregivers often experience guilt over silly things, such as questioning if they made the right choices or feeling guilty for taking respite time. They argue that guilt is a useless emotion that negates all the positive things caregivers do and can be a motivator for positive change. However, it often causes unnecessary stress and keeps caregivers from experiencing joy. T...
Alycia Martel – Dementia Grief and Losing a Loved One
March 28, 2023 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this podcast, Alicia Martel, an end-of-life specialist, deaf doula, and caregiver coach, discusses the challenges of telling a person with dementia about the death of a loved one. She shares her personal experience of telling her father, who has a slow progressing form of dementia, about the death of his goddaughter. Alicia highlights the difficulty in delivering bad news to someone with dementia as they might not remember it in the long run. She explains how the person's emotional memory...
Tracey S Lawrence – Multitasking is harmful to caregivers. How to retrain your brain
March 28, 2023 14:32 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThe podcast discusses multitasking and how it affects the health of caregivers. The speakers, Diane Carbo and Tracy S. Lawrence, explain that multitasking is a myth and that people should focus on one task at a time to be more productive. They discuss the responsibilities of caregivers and how they need to take care of themselves, too. They also explain that technology is changing people's brains for the worse, and multitasking is causing a new form of anxiety called "fear of missing out." T...
Pat Deegan RN – Advanced Planning
March 28, 2023 14:28 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThe episode discusses the dying process and anticipatory grief. Diane Carbo, an end-of-life specialist, and Pat Deegan, an ex-hospice nurse, share their views on how hospitals view death as a failure, and how modern medicine can give people false hope with light-altering treatments. The sudden deaths that mourners have to face cause their grief process to take years as they don't have time to prepare. Diane shares her personal experience with anticipatory grief, where her mom beat cancer but...
Betsy Wurzel - Hospice Care for late stage dementia
March 28, 2023 07:06 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe conversation is about hospice care and the experiences of caregivers and patients with hospice. Diane Carbo shares her positive experience with hospice care for her father, but also acknowledges that others have had negative experiences. Betsy Wurzel shares her negative experience with hospice care for her husband, who had Alzheimer's and experienced terminal agitation. She felt unsupported and not heard by the hospice staff, and they did not listen to her requests for help. Betsy also n...
Alycia Martel – Caring for the Caregiver
March 27, 2023 15:50 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThe podcast features Alycia Martel, a caregiver coach, end of life specialist, death doula, and podcast contributor, who is actively caring for her father with dementia. In a car accident over three years ago, she was diagnosed with a TBI, traumatic brain injury, and post-concussive syndrome, affecting her motor skills, speech, cognitive function, memory, and vision. Despite this, she continues to provide care for her father with the help of her boyfriend. She talks about the importance of t...
Betsy Wurzel – Medication Management. How to advocate for your family member. Ask the right questions
March 27, 2023 15:48 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this podcast transcript, Diane Carbo, a caregiver relief expert, speaks with Betsy Wurzel, a dementia care specialist and caregiver coach, about medication management for elderly individuals. Wurzel notes the risks associated with certain medications when exposed to heat and sunlight and reminds listeners to hydrate loved ones and keep them in cool environments. The two also discuss the importance of being proactive and informed regarding medication use and advocating for loved ones with ...
Pat Deegan RN – End of life – Importance of planning ahead
March 27, 2023 15:44 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this podcast, Diane Carbo, a caregiver, talks to Pat Deegan, a registered nurse and end-of-life consultant, about the importance of planning for end-of-life care. They discuss the problem with not taking the steps to make wishes known and the importance of having communication about final wishes. Deegan stresses the importance of advanced directives, living wills, and medical power of attorney, and notes the complexity of the paperwork. Carbo emphasizes the importance of having a conversa...
Alycia Martel - Caregiving and Isolation
March 27, 2023 15:38 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this podcast, Diane Carbo and Alicia Martel discuss caregiver isolation and loneliness, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers often experience social isolation over time as friends and family slowly drop back from involvement, but the pandemic caused a sudden retreat to homes and physical isolation. This has led to increased stress, depression, and mental illness. The rates of suicide and people seeking treatment have also skyrocketed. Alicia Martel, who has been a caregiv...
Pat Deegan RN - Advanced Planning - Understanding advanced Directives and the different types of advanced directives
March 27, 2023 15:35 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode discusses advanced directives, which are important for setting goals and plans with respect to medical treatment, and they are evolving plans that change over time. The hosts emphasize the importance of ongoing conversations on end-of-life issues and give insights into different types of advanced directives such as the five wishes, which cover desires for natural death. They also discuss how to make informed decisions about life support treatments such as feeding tubes, and the ...
Alycia Martel - Preparing for An Unexpected Visit to the Emergency Room
March 27, 2023 05:44 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe conversation is between Diane Carbo and Alycia Martel, and they are discussing Alycia's experience as a caregiver for her father who has dementia. Alycia shares her experience of taking her father to the hospital after he showed symptoms of COVID-19. She talks about being her father's conservator, which means she is responsible for his medical and financial affairs. She advises caregivers to keep an emergency folder with important documents such as medical history, medication list, and e...
Betsy Wurzel - Caregiving and Holidays
March 24, 2023 22:53 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThank you for sharing this conversation between Diane Carbo and Betsy Wurzel about caregiving during the holidays. They discussed the importance of focusing on spending time with loved ones instead of trying to make everything perfect. They also emphasized the need to be flexible and adjust plans as necessary, as well as to educate family members about the individual needs of the person with dementia. They also highlighted the importance of self-care for caregivers, who are often at a high r...
Pastor Dave Taylor MAC, M.PaC Kelly Taylor MAC - Faith in caregiving. Learn abut how we are addressing the caregiver crisis
January 14, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBPastor Dave and Kelly is co Director of the Faith in Caregiving program with CareTeamPartner.org. Today we are going to discuss the program and how we are here to help all faith based communities to develop a CareTeamPartner program in your community.
Grace Meadows - Music For Dementia
January 04, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBMusic for Dementia is a national campaign to make music an integral part of dementia care in the UK. There is no cure for dementia, but there is something readily available and easily affordable that can help. That thing is music. That is why we are calling for people living with dementia to have access to music as part of their daily care.
Betsy Wurzel - Driving and Retiring from Driving
October 10, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBDriving and retiring form Driving is a challenge for all of us.Aging does not mean we are unsafe drivers. Lets discuss how to continue to drive safely and when to retire from driving
Alycia Martel - What is a death doula? What is a death cafe? Lets take the mystery out of death and dying
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDeath Doulas are people who support people in the end of life process. It is “a new non-medical profession” that recognizes death as a natural, accepted, and honored part of life. what is a death cafe? we are going to answer questions and end of life issues.
Betsy Wurzel - Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia A Caregivers Journey
October 04, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBEarly Onset dementia can start at any age. It negatively impacts the family in a variety of different ways. Betsy shares her journey and offers tips and advice to help others, as they face this horrible disease.
Top Tip for Traveling Seniors: Pack Your Personal Health Information
September 21, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBDiane Carbo RN and CEO of MyVitalAlert.com and CareGiverRelief.com who works with seniors to remain at home for as long as possible joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care and Travel Health Care Channels. She and her team identified a need for a simple to use Medical ID system that provides specific health information for aging seniors.
Tracey Lawrence - Do you know what Medicare does and does not cover?
August 23, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBLearn the good m the bad and the ugly of Medicare and Medicaid will and will not cover and how it may negatively impact your pocket book.
What is Caregiver Stress Syndrome? And how to deal with caregiver stress?
August 20, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBCaregiver stress syndrome Is a condition of total mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. This is due to providing care for another and neglecting themselves and their own needs.
Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 1
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBKim Doviak Van Hassel Caregiver Coach Kim is an only child. When her parents started to decline, she saw this as an opportunity to help her parents stay together. Kim began her role as a caregiver to both her parents. She had her own business and started her caregiving journey long distance. This is a story of family love. Kim's parents took care of each other, throughout this journey, Kim helped their love story continue, until the end. Her Caregiving Journey My day my mom was given t...
Pat Deegan RN - End of Llife Planning. What is a POLST? What is Palliative Care ? Hospice Care and Curative care?
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThere are many different options to understand when planning for end of life. Today we will explain the different options, what they mean to you. Advanced planning is an ongoing process. Preparing an advanced directive is one step. Today we will discuss a POLST, Curative care, Palliative care, Hospice care.
Pat Deegan RN - End of Life Planning. What is a POLST? What is Palliative Care ? Hospice Care and Curative care?
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThere are many different options to understand when planning for end of life. Today we will explain the different options, what they mean to you. Advanced planning is an ongoing process. Preparing an advanced directive is one step. Today we will discuss a POLST, Curative care, Palliative care, Hospice care.
Alycia Martel - Dementia Grief and Losing a Loved One
August 09, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThe death of a loved one is difficult for anyone. It is a special challenge when someone in the family has dementia. Family members are challenged to know how and when to tell the person with dementia about the death of a loved one.
Tracey S Lawrence - Multitasking is harmful to caregivers. How to retrain your brain.
August 08, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBMulti tasking is doing more than one thing at at time. It is having a negative impact on our health. If you think multi tasking makes you more productive, think again. Learn what you as a caregiver can do to retrain your brain, and have less stress. Learn techniques and approaches to care that will benefit you and your family member.