How To Recognize the Right Level of Care #40
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Release Date: 09/19/2023
Moving Into Assisted Living #52
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
What to Expect When Moving Into Assisted Living #52 Moving to an assisted living facility can be a big transition. In this episode Fran and Sue share advice on how to ensure a smooth and comfortable move. First it's essential caregivers pack wisely and bring along essential items that will help the new resident easily settle into their new home. From personal belongings to practical necessities, this episode covers all bases when moving. This is a production of
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How to Advocate Health Care For Loved Ones #51
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
How to Advocate Health Care For Loved Ones #51 Get up, stand up, stand up for your loved one's health rights. In this episode Fran and Sue share advice on how to move beuracracies and persuade fearful staff to provide the best healthcare for your loved ones. This is a production of
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Senior Living Options #50
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Senior Living Options #50 In this episode Fran and Sue answer questions from their podcast producer Pat Helmers regarding the various options available for Senior Living. This is a production of
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Blended Marriages in the Elderly #49
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
In this episode Fran and Sue discuss a touchy topic for the elderly; blended marriages. When a new spouse is significantly older, it raises the chances of them getting ill or passing before the other, and conflict with the spouse's children. These kinds of hazards need to be considered. Give it a listen. This is a production of
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Care Plans: What When and Where #48
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Care Plans: What When and Where #48 In this episode Sue and Fran discuss the need to have a plan of care for family members. Care Plans contain objective goals, strategies, and outcomes commonly reviewed quarterly for skilled care nursing homes or yearly for assisted living homes. Care Plans ensure accountability and should be considered a must. Listen here to learn more. This is a production of
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Pets and Older Adults #47
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Pets and Older Adults #47 Pets are great. But do they make sense for order adults who struggle to take care of themselves? Fran and Sue discuss the challenges and rewards. Caregiver Life with Dignity Podcast Sue Salach-Cutler and Fran Piekarski co-host on the challenges caregivers face when helping their loved ones. Each episode is committed to ensuring caregivers, and those they care for, live a life with dignity, no matter their mental or physical state. Fran and Sue advocate for listeners in a system that grows more complicated year after year. This is a production of .
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Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46 In this episode, Anne Marie Davidson visits Sue and Fran for a discussion on the challenge aging adults face regarding their needs and preferences for retirement living. There are many housing options from which to choose. In this conversation, Anne Marie considers care options, lifestyle choices, financial, and geographic considerations. This is a production of
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Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves #45 In this episode, Fran and Sue talk about why it's crucial to stand up for yourself, especially for caregivers who face a lot of responsibility. Caregivers often overlook their own needs, whether it's about time, energy, or medical expenses. Sue shares a dramatic story about an accident involving her and her husband, and how they advocated for themselves in terms of care and expenses. Tune in today to hear more. This is a production of
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Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving In this conversation, Fran and Sue highlight how important it is for caregivers to set boundaries. Caregivers have many responsibilities, which can take up a lot of their time, money, and emotional energy. To stay strong and healthy, it's crucial for caregivers to establish clear limits. They'll discuss how caregivers can do this in today's episode. This is a production of
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How To Know if Your Lifestyle is a Fit for the Future
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
How To Know if Your Lifestyle is a Fit for the Future In this episode Sue and Fran challenge the listeners to reflect on their current lifestyle and assess if it's still a good fit for the future. Does your home ownership and current social circles still make sense? That's the topic for today. Caregiver Life with Dignity Podcast Sue Salach-Cutler and Fran Piekarski co-host on the challenges caregivers face when helping their loved ones. Each episode is committed to ensuring caregivers, and those they care for, live a life with dignity, no matter their mental or physical state. Fran and...
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Have you ever wondered how to determine the level of care that your family member needs; where they should be cared for and how long? That's the topic Fran and Sue discuss in this episode.
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