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Short, practical reads for family caregivers. Real situations, clear next steps, and the conversations nobody else is having out loud.
Coming November 13: Caregiver Shame and Guilt with Dr. Judith Pilla
Coming November 13: Dr. Judith Pilla joins Isabel Melgarejo to discuss caregiver shame, guilt, self-awareness, and the emotional burden of care.
Now Available: Dementia Caregiving with Glenna Hecht
Glenna Hecht’s October 30 episode is now available. Watch her conversation with Isabel Melgarejo about dementia caregiving, play, joy, and connection.
Meet Glenna Hecht: Finding Connection in Dementia Care
Meet author and caregiver Glenna Hecht before her October 30 podcast with Isabel Melgarejo on dementia care, play, and meaningful connection.
How to Make an Aging Parent’s Home Safer and Easier to Manage
Most older adults want to remain independent, and many hope to stay in their own homes. A safer home does not need to look like a ...
How to Protect Your Identity While Becoming a Caregiver
Becoming a family caregiver can change how you use your time, how other people see you, and how you see yourself. Conversations that ...
How Personalized Music Can Support a Loved One With Dementia
Music can reach parts of a person’s story that ordinary conversation cannot always access. A familiar song may invite movement, ...
How Technology and AI Can Help Family Caregivers Safely
Technology can reduce some of the repetitive work of family caregiving. Shared calendars, medication reminders, telehealth, emergency ...
Medicare Basics Family Caregivers Need to Understand
Family caregivers are often asked to help with Medicare cards, provider networks, prescription plans, bills, and coverage decisions. ...
Essential Legal Documents Every Family Caregiver Should Know
Family caregivers often discover too late that love and responsibility do not automatically create legal authority. A doctor, bank, ...
How to Survive the Sandwich Generation as a Family Caregiver
Sandwich-generation caregivers support an aging parent or other adult while also caring for children or young adults. Many are ...
How to Practice Caregiver Self-Care Without Feeling Guilty
Family caregivers are often told to practice self-care, but the advice can feel disconnected from real life. A long bath does not ...
Caregiver Burnout Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore
Caregiving can be meaningful and exhausting at the same time. Many family caregivers keep going through fatigue, frustration, and ...
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