Preparing for the More Advanced Phases of the Caregiving Journey
Experiences in Caregiving
In this episode we discuss how caregivers can ‘prepare themselves’ for the more advanced phases of their caregiving journey, how to communicate next steps with family and support systems, and how to take care of yourself throughout this process. We also discuss how to make talking about next steps and “the end” more comfortable and less taboo. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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Exercise, Movement & Caregiving
Experiences in Caregiving
In this episode, we discuss the importance of exercise and movement for our loved ones. We explore how to motivate them to exercise, various types of activities and exercises to try, and equally important, the significance of movement and exercise for the caregivers themselves. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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Having the Difficult Discussions about Caregiving
Experiences in Caregiving
This month we discuss how we approach the difficult discussions of caregiving (i.e. Power of Attorney (POA) considerations, live-saving measures, care facility, in-home care etc) with our elderly loved ones, our families, and others on our care team. Sometimes these conversations are meant with anger, sadness, suspicion, or an outright refusal to have the discussion all together. We discuss ways to break through and put a care plan in place to hopefully avoid chaos later. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new...
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How to be an Ally
Experiences in Caregiving
In this episode we discuss the complex nature of relationships between caregivers and those around them who may or may not also be grieving. We discuss communication styles, how best to support a caregiver, and how caregivers can compensate when their allies can’t or won’t support them. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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The Impact of Caregiving on the Black Community - Part 2
Experiences in Caregiving
With the overwhelming response to our “” episode, we’ve come back with a part 2 to further discuss the challenges of caregiving in the African American/Black community, the racial disparities in care for loved ones, support for caregivers, and access to resources. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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Special Episode - The Longest Day 2023
Experiences in Caregiving
In our newest episode we are celebrating Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month so we are talking all things brain health, the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” fundraising initiatives, and how “The Longest Day” impacts our caregiving community. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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Brain Health & The Frustration of Getting a Diagnosis
Experiences in Caregiving
This month we discuss the upcoming “era of treatment” in relation to brain health and the frustration caregivers feel when trying to get a diagnosis, in particular the correct diagnosis, so that they can make plans and get out in front of dementia with treatments, medications, etc. We also discuss ways caregivers can approach primary doctors and neurologists in hopes of getting heard and getting the info they need. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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The Impact of Caregiving on the Black Community - Part 1
Experiences in Caregiving
This month we are discussing the impact of caregiving on the African American/Black community, the racial disparities in care for loved ones, support for caregivers, and access to resources. In addition, we will discuss the unique challenges the Black community is navigating and potential ways to overcome them. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit Related Links: Jessica Guthrie: @CareerCaregivingCollide Andrea Krystal: @itsandreakrystal | Website: Ty...
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All About Support Groups
Experiences in Caregiving
In this episode we’re talking about why caregivers need support groups, their benefits, what made us finally say yes to this type of support, and how to overcome some of the obstacles to support. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
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Holiday Time Caregiving
Experiences in Caregiving
This month we tackle the holiday time blues, mainly how to handle our grief and how to set boundaries and expectations with family and friends during the holidays. For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit
info_outlineIn honor of National Family Caregivers Month, we are bringing awareness to resources in our caregiving community. In this episode we talk about three organizations / projects / communities that are doing amazing work to help caregivers on their journeys. We discuss what resources they provide and how our listeners can access these much needed resources. A lot of our feedback from listeners is that they didn’t even know our resource and others existed so we will continue to highlight organizations, projects, and communities that are doing great work in this space. Cheers to all the caregivers out there!
For more information about episodes, links to resources, and to give us your thoughts and ideas for new topics, visit https://www.experiencesincaregiving.com/
Links:
Care Virtue - Built for Family Caregivers
Comfort Homesake - Caregiver, Non Profit, Long Term Care
Sarah Trott’s Caregiver Community
Aidaly - Aidaly helps you get paid to be a caregiver for family