Latest Family caregiver Podcast Episodes
The Health Benefits of Elderberry - Episode 36
Caregiver Relief Podcast - June 06, 2023 20:34 - 17 minutesDiane 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 the...
Episode 35 - Alternative treatments for mental health with Dr. D Dubose
Caregiver Relief Podcast - April 12, 2023 14:03 - 43 minutesDr. 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 o...
Episode 35 - Alternative treatments for mental health with Dr. A Dubose
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 18:48 - 43 minutesDr. 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 o...
Pastor Dave Taylor - Faith in caregiving
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:31 - 20 minutesThe 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 religiou...
Grace Meadows - Dementia and Music podcast
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:31 - 21 minutesThe "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
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:31 - 29 minutesIn 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 ...
Betsy Wurzel - How to avoid surprise medical bills
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:31 - 34 minutesBetsy 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 ...
Betsy Wurzel - Driving and Retiring from Driving
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:30 - 32 minutesThe 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 impor...
What is a death doula What is a death cafe Lets take the mystery out of death and dying
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:30 - 19 minutesThe 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. Th...
Eldercare Communications How to talk about End of life planning
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:30 - 14 minutesThe 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 b...
Eldercare Communications Driving, safety and retiring from Driving
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:30 - 18 minutesThe 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 re...
Betsy Wurzel Early Onset Alzheimer's Dementia A Caregivers Journey
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 30, 2023 08:30 - 42 minutesIn 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 wit...
Eldercare Communications Discussing future Living arrangements
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:40 - 13 minutesThe 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 c...
Top Tip for Traveling Seniors Pack Your Personal Health Information
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:40 - 9 minutesIn 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...
Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 2
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:40 - 41 minutesThe 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 ye...
Pat Deegan RN - Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:38 - 26 minutesThe 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 als...
Alycia Martel - General planning. Funeral Burial alternatives
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:37 - 38 minutesThe 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 embalm...
Tracey Lawrence - Medicare coverage
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:37 - 27 minutesIn 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 caregiv...
Tracey Lawrence - What is Caregiver Stress Syndrome
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:37 - 34 minutesThe 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 car...
Pat Deegan RN - Cultural Influences on end of life care affects end of life planning
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:35 - 31 minutesThe 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, cremat...
Tracey Lawrence - Medicare Coverage
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:35 - 27 minutesThe 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 in...
Pat Deegan RN MA - When Death is Imminent
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutesIn 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 paperw...
Tracey Lawrence - Taking care of a loved one with dementia
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:31 - 33 minutesThe 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 h...
Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 1
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:31 - 35 minutesThe 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'...
Pat Deegan RN - End of Llife Planning
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:29 - 29 minutesIn 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 i...
Tracey Lawrence - Guilt and Other Useless Gyrations
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 29, 2023 15:29 - 33 minutesIn 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 ...
Alycia Martel – Dementia Grief and Losing a Loved One
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 28, 2023 16:59 - 25 minutesIn 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 ...
Tracey S Lawrence – Multitasking is harmful to caregivers. How to retrain your brain
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 28, 2023 14:32 - 32 minutesThe 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 t...
Pat Deegan RN – Advanced Planning
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 28, 2023 14:28 - 34 minutesThe 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 d...
Betsy Wurzel - Hospice Care for late stage dementia
Caregiver Relief Podcast - March 28, 2023 07:06 - 35 minutesThe 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 hospi...
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