Podcast

36. Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Carolyn Clevenger Do you

35. Build a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Is your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship with the care team is crucial

34. Introduce and Integrate a Caregiver: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Adding a new caregiver to your support team can be a challenging transition, whether they’re coming into your home, assisting your loved one who lives alone, or joining the care

33. How To Create a Care Plan: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Are you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most

32. Navigating the Caregiver Hiring Process: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
When the time comes to bring professional caregiving support into your loved one’s life, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hiring a caregiver for home care or to complement

31. They Know What We Don’t, Elder Law Attorneys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
We don’t know what we don’t know. But elder law attorneys do, and their expertise can be transformational for families facing aging-related challenges. Whether you’re dealing with a recent diagnosis,

30. Finding Peace in Preparation: End of Life Service Preplanning: Eight Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
When you’re grieving, the last thing you need to be doing is planning a service. Pre-planning allows you to make only two decisions when death occurs: what day and what

29. When To Call In Hospice: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that there are many misconceptions about hospice care. Today, we’re joined by hospice nurses Nancy