In this deeply moving episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Wes Michael, the innovative founder of Rare Patient Voice, to shine a light on a topic that often hides in the shadows: the emotional and mental health challenges faced by patients and caregivers. Whether
Caregiving is often the most profound expression of love, but it also carries a heavy, hidden burden: the toll of constant self-sacrifice. If you have ever felt selfish for saying "no," worried you are letting a loved one down, or carried the crushing weight of guilt after a
Learn how to determine if a parent with dementia can still make safe decisions. This expert answer explains decision-making capacity, warning signs of impaired judgment, and when caregivers should ask a doctor for a formal capacity evaluation to protect their loved one.
How caregivers can recognize when a parent with dementia may no longer have decision-making capacity and what steps families can take to protect their loved one while maintaining dignity and independence.