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Advanced Directives
An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to make your medical and healthcare wishes known to your loved ones and medical personnel in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself.
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Eldercare Communications Discussing future Living arrangements - Episode 25
Welcome to Episode 25 of "Caregiver Relief," where we dive into the crucial topic of eldercare communications. In this episode, we'll be discussing an area that many caregivers find challenging – addressing the future living arrangements of your loved ones. I'm your host, Diane Carbo.
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Constant Phone Calls: Dementia Confusion with the Telephone and Tips for Caregivers
As dementia progresses, it can become more difficult for your loved one to use the telephone. Learn how to monitor phone usage, block unwanted calls, and establish boundaries to reduce confusion and protect your loved one from scams and fraud.
Podcast
Caring for aging parents. A Love Story. Part 2 with Kim Doviak Van Hassel - Episode 23
In this episode of Caregiver Relief, Diane Carbo interviews Kim Doviak Van Hassel, a caregiver coach and podcast contributor, about her experience caring for her elderly parents. Tune in to hear about the importance of good communication in caregiving and the lessons learned from Kim's journey.
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Bereavement, Grief, and Mourning with Pat Deegan RN - Episode 22
Welcome to Episode 22 of our podcast series, where we delve into the intricacies of bereavement, grief, mourning, and how to cope with loss. I'm Diane Carbo from Caregiver Relief, and joining me today is our end-of-life specialist and podcast contributor, Pat Deegan. In this episode, we'
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Medicare coverage with Tracey Lawrence - Episode 20
Learn the good m the bad and the ugly of Medicare and Medicaid will and will not cover and how it may negatively impact your pocket book. Diane Carbo: Hi, this is Diane Carbo with caregiver relief and I have with me today, Tracy Lawrence. She is a caregiver coach,
Aging In Place
Living to 90 Years Old
Discover what promotes healthy aging in seniors with The 90+ Study. Led by Co-Principal Investigators Claudia Kawas, MD and Maria Corrada, ScD, this study examines lifestyle practices, dementia development, and more in elderly participants.
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What is Caregiver Stress Syndrome? With Tracey Lawrence - Episode 19
Welcome to a conversation about an important topic that touches the lives of countless individuals: caregiver stress syndrome. In this discussion, we're joined by Tracy Lawrence and Diane Carbo, both experienced caregivers and advocates for self-care. Tracy runs the website grandfamilyplanning.com, and Diane is from Caregiver Relief.
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Cultural Influences on end of life care affects end of life planning with Pat Deegan RN - Episode 18
Religion, culture, ethnicity, social circumstances, geography and even gender plays a role in end of life planning. Communicating your beliefs to health care providers and family members helps assure that your wishes are respected. View All Episodes Diane Carbo: Hi, this is Diane carbo with caregiver relief. And today I
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When Death is Imminent with Pat Deegan RN MA - Episode 16
Welcome to Episode 16 of our podcast, "When Death is Imminent." Dying is a natural process that occurs in stages. It can take minutes or months, depending on the individual. Today, we're going to delve into the physical signs of dying to help you better understand
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Stress Buster Course - Lesson 5
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