Episodes

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 burden ...

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 i...

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 die! There are all sorts of things t...

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 than you m...

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 yo...

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. They all ...

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 str...

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 to overcome, as a son, to hel...

Concerned about recent bank financial failures? Your aging parent may be too, but they might not tell you. When you’re on a fixed or reduced income, every penny counts. In this episode, my guest, Philip Van Doorn from Marke...

If you’re working full time but also caring for an aging parent, the stress and feeling of isolation can be significan t. Adding to that stress can be a fear (real or imagined) of potential retribution from your boss or peers...

Being a caregiver has its joys and tough times, too. Sometimes we step into the role thinking that we are knowing what our job will be. But it’s hard to foresee how being a caregiver will interrupt our families, jobs, finance...

What happens when you get a call from your dad who says: “ don’t worry, Mom’s just been taken to the ER ,” then hangs upon you? You’re 1200 miles away and on your way to work! The first you think: OMG what happened? The seco...

What happens when your father, who appeared to be just fine, surprises you by telling you he has Alzheimer’s Disease? Watching anyone’s steady cognitive decline is always difficult. However, my next guest, Peter Maeck took, ...

What’s Senior Dumping and can it happen to your parents without you even suspecting? In this episode, I share a conversation that I had with a GoDaddy customer service person who had this issue with his dad. While running f...