Episodes

What are some of the most common unseen caregiver wounds, and how to understand PTSC? In this episode of Eldercare Success, I shed light on a less discussed but critically important topic: Post-Traumatic Stress for Caregivers...

What are “go-go,” “slow-go,” and “no-go” years, and which of these phases are your parents in? What happens when they can’t cover the cost of their own care and you need to step in financially? How can you create ways …

In this episode, I discuss what can result from being caught between our parents when each thinks the other is losing their marbles. What do you do when each says to you, confidentially, “Something seriously wrong with him (...

I’m guessing you’ve seen some of those older actors, in TV ads, promoting reverse mortgages. One of whom got jammed up as the firm he was representing was pursued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over concerns tha...

What happens when we, the primary caregivers, get sick or injured? Can our elderly parents, frail spouses, or other dependents help care for us? Too many of us let our own health fall short of where we need to be. …

What’s it like to be diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia when you’re an entrepreneur running a successful business? How can you recognize its symptoms for yourself or a loved one? Can good things come out of a Lewy Body diagno...

In this episode of Eldercare Success , we discuss the answers to a question that everyone should ask themselves before and while caring for an aging parent: Is this a privilege, an obligation, or is it going to be a …

Who’s out there in the medical world fighting to protect our loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia? I address this big question, and others, with my guest, Dr. Allen Power , a geriatrician and noted expert in providing good...

Have you ever considered that your #career skills might be your secret weapon in helping you better survive caring for your aging parents well? In this episode, I dive into how to think, and work through your #caregiving yea...

In this episode, my guest Jeanne Denney and address how to talk about life's most difficult moments. When the end of life draws near, what do those you’re caring for want for themselves? It’s a question that stops many dead …

What does it mean when your mom pleads with you and says, “ I want to go home ,” but she’s already at home? Even worse, your lead aide tells you what she really means is that she wants to …

In this episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success , we unpack the ultimate sandwich-generation caregiving experience. If you’ve been caught between caring for aging parents, in-laws, a spouse, your own kids, and even yo...

In this episode of Eldercare Success, I address one of the more challenging issues you’ll have as a caregiver – “is it ever okay to lie to an elderly parent?” This is a tough question, and you'll see it's trickier …

In this compelling episode of Eldercare Success, I speak with two esteemed experts on social security benefits. My guests are Marc Kiner and Jim Blair who know this subject from the inside out. This is an invaluable discussi...

In this episode of Doing it Best with Eldercare Success , I share the top 10 mistakes that I made along the way in caring for my parents. These were not-so-proud moments in my journey. Hopefully, my experiences will help …

What happens when an infectious disease spreads through a care facility or nursing home? Just because the Pandemic has been declared over doesn’t mean our loved ones are safe in a facility, hospital, or even at home. In this...

In this episode, I unearth some of the ways that those “free services” abuse you while proposing to help you find a place for your elderly or infirm parents to live. Most are very adept at pulling on your emotions. …

In this episode, you’ll get an insider’s look into some issues related to anesthesia and some unspoken fears about it when a loved one undergoes a medical procedure. Anesthesia, despite its benefits, can also present problems...

Managing the cost of a parent’s care can be like running a small, complex enterprise. Discussing the ins, outs, and intricacies of financial oversight and care can sometimes bring up all sorts of emotions among siblings. In ...

This is part two about the caregiver and the feelings and hurt from betrayal. My guest Holli Kenley , is a licensed therapist, author, and well-known expert on the subject of betrayal and healing. While few caregivers want t...

In this episode, I discuss the challenges of hospital-induced delirium. This syndrome can affect people of all ages, not just older individuals. Drawing from a personal conversation with someone who experienced this, I explai...

This is part one of a two-part episode featuring my guest, Holli Kenely, a licensed therapist, author, and well-known expert on the subject of betrayal. While few caregivers want to discuss this topic, many of us suffer invi...

This episode even caught me by surprise. In this segment, I dive into research about how the daily pressures of caregiving can take a serious toll on our own memory, and a few ways to manage stress better. While extreme …

How do you cope with an aging mom? So many assume this is the eldest daughter’s job. However, when the one who steps in and steps up had to be a son, things might be different. What do you need …