How do you know when death is near? Hospice expert Barbara Karnes explains the signs of dying, stages of end-of-life, and what caregivers should expect in the final days.
In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Bryce Williams, a physical therapist with nearly 26 years of experience and the founder of The Meta Caregiver. Together, they peel back the hidden layers of caregiving—exploring why the invisible mental load is often
Untreated hearing loss is more than an inconvenience. Robert C. Keefer, PhD, explains the connection between hearing loss, dementia risk, isolation, falls, and why families must advocate for better hearing care.
In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Cory Fosco, a long-term care expert with over 30 years of experience and author of The Question of When: A Practical Guide to Knowing When It's Time for Assisted Living, Memory Care,
Rachel Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red, shares her family’s journey through ALS, widowhood, faith, and helping her boys navigate grief after losing their father.
When dementia separation anxiety resets with every memory gap, repetitive calls can exhaust even the most devoted caregiver. Diane talks with KindredMind co-founder Kirstin Thomas about using a familiar voice to calm fear and protect connection.
Feeling pulled in every direction at once?In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP, founder of Affinity Expert and author of The Sandwich Generation Handbook. Together, they dive into the silent struggles of caregivers caught in the
In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Patricia Fogelman, a nationally recognized palliative medicine specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Together, they break down the myths surrounding palliative care, explain how it drastically improves quality of life for patients and
In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Lindsay Preston Friedman—founder of CareBloom and LT CareNav, host of LTCareNav's Care Compass podcast, and author of Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: A Guide to Understanding and Navigating Long-Term Care and The
CRPS is an invisible illness that can cause severe, relentless pain. In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Lyndsay Soprano about chronic pain, trauma, medical dismissal, caregiver grief, and what families need to understand.
Becoming a caregiver often happens overnight after a fall, diagnosis, hospital stay, or sudden decline. Learn what to do first when an aging parent suddenly needs help and how to move from panic to a care plan.
lan safer trips with someone who has a disability, including medications, mobility, restrooms, lodging, emergencies and caregiver needs.
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In the latest episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with physical therapist, functional medicine nurse, and author Stacey Roberts to break down why common symptoms like joint pain and bloating aren't inevitable—and how caregivers can start addressing the root causes naturally!
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She began caregiving at age 10 and never truly stopped. Now 84 and caring full-time for her husband with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, she reveals the physical, emotional, and financial toll of a lifetime spent caring for others—and why America’s family caregiver crisis demands urgent action.
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In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Mark Blacknell—a former Marine, PTSD advocate, and author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall. Mark brings a refreshingly honest, no-nonsense, and incredibly simple approach to mental health and meditation that requires no
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In this episode of The Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Mica Phillips, Vice President of Aeroflow Urology, to dissect a eye-opening new survey revealing the true physical, emotional, and financial costs absorbing unpaid family care. Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube From hidden over-
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In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Phyllis Nunn—a licensed massage therapist, certified craniosacral therapist, and manual lymphatic drainage practitioner—to explore how gentle, science-backed therapies can transform chronic pain management for aging adults and their caregivers. Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube 🎙️ Episode Highlights
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In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer (licensed psychologist, BCBA, and founder of Beyond the Individual) to dive into the heavy realities of special needs caregiver burnout, complex behavior, system failures, and how to build truly sustainable family support. Listen
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Honey Smith Walls, host of the Cannabis Truth Podcast and author of Healing Beyond High, explains how cannabis education can help caregivers ask better questions about pain, sleep, anxiety, safety, and quality of life.
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In this deeply insightful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane sits down with Amy House—Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director, and host of the Think Dementia podcast. Together, they break down the physical changes in the brain, why "problem behaviors" are actually involuntary reactions, and
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Rustam Sengupta, founder of Tuktu, shares how his family dementia caregiving journey inspired a community-powered care platform that helps families find trusted local support for aging parents, companionship, errands, transportation, and aging in place.
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In this heartwarming and deeply practical episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Meredith Eden, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services! 🌸✨ Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube Together, they break down why traditional "busywork" fails and reveal how personalized, flexible engagement can drastically
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A woman’s routine OB/GYN visit turned into a surprise bill. Helen Jonsen joins Diane Carbo, RN, to discuss Medicare wellness visit confusion, women’s health advocacy, and what to ask before care.
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Becoming a caregiver at a young age can shape your identity, relationships, and future. Learn how to manage burnout, set boundaries, and find support.