Eldercare Success

In this episode of Eldercare Sccess, Host, Nancy May bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with the eldercare system, a cautionary tale that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about protecting your loved ones.

With raw honesty and gut-wrenching detail, Nancy exposes the devastating consequences of unchecked medical decisions made without her family's knowledge or consent. Her tragedy unfolds like a nightmare, revealing the harsh reality of a system that can fail even the most vigilant caregivers.

But this isn't just a story of loss and heartbreak. It's a rallying cry for all of us entrusted with the care of aging parents or relatives. Nancy's powerful narrative serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of the critical need for unwavering advocacy and vigilance in every healthcare decision.

Brace yourself as this is a rollercoaster that even brought Nancy to tears as she recorded this episode. It's her family's true story and her continued relentless pursuit of truth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world of eldercare, a sobering reminder that the stakes have never been higher.

Key Points:

• Understand the hidden dangers of medical decisions, you might not know about: Learn about outcomes that can occur when doctors make unilateral decisions about an elderly patient's care without adequate family involvement.
• Know when to push back on medical decisions: Discover the importance of advocating for your loved ones, questioning healthcare professionals, and ensuring all decisions align with your parent, or loved one's wishes.
• Challenges of navigating Grief and Guilt: Understand how to cope with the complex emotions of grief and guilt following the loss of a loved one due to questionable medical advice.

• Podcast: Eldercare Success (please share with those you care about)
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

In the latest episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May dives into the issues that every caregiver worries about - their parent's falling and getting seriously hurt.

Her conversation with Dr. Shea Gregg, a trauma surgeon, and the innovative mind behind FallCall will give you key information on trauma, falls, and a new way to help prevent and get help.

Dr. Gregg's dual expertise as a medical professional and caregiver brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the elderly and those caring for them. This episode delves into Dr. Gregg's journey as a caregiver for his aging parents, his professional insights into trauma and its effects, and the groundbreaking work his company, FallCall, is doing in fall detection and prevention technology.

This episode should make your life as a caregiver easier, even if you're supporting your parents from 1200 miles away, or around the block.

Key Learning Points:

• Understanding What Trauma is and Its Implications: learn about the nuances of trauma
• The Fear of Falling: how fear can impede physical recovery and the importance of addressing both physical and emotional healing
• Innovations in Elderly Care Fall Detection and Prevention: How Dr. Gregg has leveraged technology in the research and development of FallCall
• Preventive Measures and Future Directions: insights into future developments, including predictive analytics to prevent falls by monitoring heart rates, irregular heartbeats, and other indicators
• What You Can do Now, to Help Your Parents, and Yourself. Tools that enable first responders to get to your parent, in the event of a fall, even if their front door is locked, or they're in the grocery store parking lot.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone caring for an aging parent or interested in the intersection of technology and elderly care. It not will give you valuable insights into the challenges and solutions related to eldercare but also offers hope and practical tools for improving the quality of life for our aging loved ones, and you, as a caregiver.

• FallCall - fall detection and prevention technology
• Kwikset Locks - enables fast entry into a home when you can't be there to help. Kwik-Unlock video
• FallCall on YouTube
• Article about Dr. Shea Gregg's work
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Guest: Dr. Shea Gregg (Founder, FallCall), is a husband and father, also starting down the path as a caregiver for his own parents. Dr. Gregg received his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience from Brandeis University, and his MD from Dartmouth-Brown Medical School. He’s currently Chair of the Surgery Department at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, New York, and is a practicing Trauma Surgeon with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Gregg is also a member of the Board of the Medical Alert Monitoring Association and has been Chairman of the State of Connecticut Trauma Committee for the last 8 years. He loves fishing when he has the time.

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

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Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or several aides and if it’s a good idea to have a full-time aide living in your parent’s home so you have greater peace of mind – or will you? 

There are a lot of unintentional mistakes family caregivers can make that can have disastrous results for you, your family, your parents, and even the aide(s) you hire. 

This episode provides direct-to-the-point advice on how to navigate this tough challenge.  You’ll learn to make more informed and compassionate decisions for your loved ones and those you hire to care for your parents.

This episode of Eldercare Success is a must-listen for anyone looking for clear, actionable guidance about key considerations when thinking about, and planning to hire one or more homecare aids for an elderly parent. 

• How many home care aides is enough
• Why you should never have just one aide
• Risks of moving a home care aide in with your parents
• Things to consider for your aides as well as your parents.

• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

#howdoIfineacaregiver #elderly #caregiver #getpaidtocareforelderlyparents #longdistancecaregiver #homecare #homehealthaide #carefacilities #backgroundcheck

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

Welcome to Doing It Best with Elder Care Success, where we uncover how to be a more effective and resilient caregiver. In this episode, your host, Nancy May talks with with Kathryn Lang, a caregiver who found strength in learning how to use humor in tough times. you'll learn how laughter - even on the darkest days - can be used as a vital tool in your caregiving journey, even amidst personal and natural challenges. The two share the wisdom of finding joy, staying flexible, and being present while caring for others.

Tune in to learn about the impact of humor in overcoming difficulties with a smile. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, and even find a new way to discover more meaning and purpose in your caregiving journey

Episode links:

• Kathryn Lang: The Face of Encouragement when the sun is struggling to shine.
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Ask Nancy a Question: Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Timeline Summary:

• [00:0] - Introduction and the role of humor in caregiving.
• [02:31] - Laughter as a catalyst for hope.
• [04:17] - The concept of focused flexibility.
• [07:23] - The significance of being present in healthcare settings for loved ones.
• [14:52] - Setting boundaries, guilt, and emotional resilience in caregiving.
• [21:18] - The therapeutic value of sharing caregiving stories and feeling connected.
• [29:16] - Embracing the uniqueness of mourning and personal healing processes.
• [43:30] - Unexpected lessons learned through caregiving.

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Guest: Kathryn Lang is an author, speaker, caregiver, and encourager focused on uplifting and engaging through humor and hope. She aims to simplify life's complexities, encouraging individual uniqueness and purpose with a back-to-basics approach. Kathryn's vision involves cheering, entertaining, and engaging, especially within the faith community. She's known as a "Hopesmith," offering personalized coaching and workshops to help others discover their unique potential and live their best lives, all underpinned by a commitment to faith, courage, and the pursuit of simplicity

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

As a caregiver myself, I've faced those panic moments too. Caring for an aging parent or frail spouse can put us on an emotional rollercoaster, even if we're strong!

In this week’s episode of Eldercare Success, I get real about caregiver stress and anxiety. I'll share some practical and easy-to-use tools, that I even use to cope when things feel like they're getting out of my control or ability to cope. These simple techniques can help you tap into your inner strength and find some calm when you need it most.

I'll also discuss when it makes sense to seek professional help, and times when an hour with a therapist only adds more stress. This is for all of us trying to balance caregiving with everything else on our plates.

You don't have to struggle through this time alone and without support. I can’t wait for you to join me, Nancy May in this next episode of Eldercare Success.

• A Sound Bath for Anxiety and Stress
• Murry Zelkovitch's Brain Wave Tools: Neural Agility Tool, RevitaMind Tool
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Host: Nancy A. May, Eldercare Success, and Five-Star Author, How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After. Nancy has gone from a career working with some of the most recognized corporate CEOs and boardroom directors to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders on how to do so with confidence. She saved her parents from financial abuse and ruin and recouped over $260k/year while identifying poor-quality care and being able to extend their lives together by over 10 years.

Nancy is also an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. You can get a Free File-of-Life at www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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this is a must-listen episode of Eldercare Success, as Nancy May sits down with Dr. Brittany Lamb, an experienced emergency room doctor with a special interest in elderly patients and dementia care. Join us as we demystify the often-intimidating world of emergency medical care, offering invaluable insights for families of all ages.

You'll learn about the essential steps to take during an emergency, understand when to call 911 and learn how to navigate the hectic environment of the ER. This episode gives you tons of insider advice that could save a life, whether you're caring for aging parents or even if you have young children.

Special Offer:

As a bonus, listeners will get access to the Eldercare Success "File of Life," ensuring that crucial medical information is readily available in emergencies.

Key Episode Points:

1. When to Call 911 or just call for support: Learn to identify true medical emergencies.
2. Emergency Room Realities: Insights into the triage process and what to expect upon arrival.
3. Navigating ER with Elderly Patients: Tips for managing visits with elderly relatives, including those with dementia.
4. How to Better Advocate for Your Loved Ones: How to ensure your family member gets the attention they need.
5. What Happens if You're Miles Away and Can't Get to Your Parent's Side in the ER: what doctors can and can't do to help you in a situation like this.
6. How Doctors Can Sometimes Help You Understand What's Next: Preparing for discussions and preferences.

This is an episode that every family needs to hear. Whether you're facing the challenges of aging parent care or simply want to be prepared for any medical emergency, this conversation. This episode will help prepare you for what's next and to have better peace of mind when an emergency happens. And, yes, it will!

Episode links:

• Dr. Brittany Lamb, Emergency Room Doctor
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After - an essential for anyone caring for an aging or frail loved one.
• Ask a Question on Eldercare Success: Click the tab on the right side of the page to record and send your questions.
• FREE, File of Life

Guest: Dr. Brittany Lamb is an Emergency Room Physician with a special interest in helping dementia family caregivers achieve peace of mind in their decisions. She has worked as an ER physician for nearly a decade and has seen elderly patients go through additional stress when they and their families are unprepared for a crisis. In addition, she is CEO of Brittany Lamb MD and is a practicing physician with the Commonwealth Emergency Physicians PC in Virginia.

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

Emergencies are every caregiver's worst nightmare, but being prepared can make a world of difference. In this episode of Eldercare Success, host Nancy May gives you the top three things to do when the unthinkable happens, and you need to call 911 for elderly loved ones.

From getting them to the hospital faster, especially in rural areas, to ensuring doctors have the critical information they need for life-saving care, Nancy shares invaluable tips that could make all the difference.

But the surprises don't stop there! If your loved one resides in a care facility, brace yourself for an eye-opening truth about what transpires when they're rushed to the hospital during a crisis – despite the hefty fees you're paying for their care.

Don't be unprepared when a crisis strikes. You can help those you love with less stress and strain on yourself too. Tune in this Winter Short Episode of Eldercare Success for invaluable guidance about how to navigate emergencies as a caregiver with greater knowledge and confidence.

Episode Links:

• File of Life (free)
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies
• Eldercare Success YouTube
• Subscribe to Eldercare Success: Ask questions by clicking on the tab on the right side of the page. You can send Nancy a message or ask a question to be answered on the air.

Host: Nancy A. May, Eldercare Success, and Five-Star Author, How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After. Nancy has gone from a career working with some of the most recognized corporate CEOs and boardroom directors to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders on how to do so with confidence. She saved her parents from financial abuse and ruin and recouped over $260k/year while identifying poor-quality care.

Nancy is also an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. You can get a Free File-of-Life at www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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In this eye-opening episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May delves into the alarming world of elder romance scams, with her guest, James Feldman a fully accredited Professional Relationship Coach and romance scam protection expert. 

In our conversation, we dive into this $3.1 billion industry (as reported by the FBI). We explore the heart-wrenching reality of not just how retires lose their life savings, but also how these criminals are scamming and abusing children and adults of all ages. 

There are a lot of tips in this episode that you can learn from. Listen to the end for extra details on how James Feldman has worked with the FBI, to put a number of these criminals behind bars.  He'll tell you how you can do the same should you be suspicious that someone is trying to pull a dating scam on your parent too.  Even the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)  is working on this one.  

Key topics covered:

• Understanding Elder Romance Scams: We break down how con artists use dating apps and online platforms to prey on lonely, older individuals
• How to Recognize Red Flags: How to ID a scammer's fake profile.
• Tips on how to report losses: and potentially recover lost funds. 
• Prevention Strategies: for your entire family.
• Taking Action: Steps to take if you suspect your elderly parent is being catfished. 
• Practical resources:  links that you should know about. 

This episode of Eldercare Success is a must-listen for caregivers or families concerned about protecting their aging parents from the emotional and financial devastation of romance scams. Sadly, this is a growing issue that impacts all of us. Even for ourselves! 

Helpful Episode Links:

• RomanceScamExpert.com Links to resources of
• James D. Feldman Romance Scam Expert
• Eldercare Success FB Group (private requests)
• Book, How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies
• Eldercare Success Podcast (share with friends and family)
• NYTimes article Retiree Romance Scams
• 84-Year-Old Woman Loses $98K in Romance Scam
• Elderly Man Loses More Than $2M and His Life Savings
• US Postal Inspection Services: Romance Scam Information
• HIS Romance Scam Information

Guest: James D. Feldman provides advice and resources to help individuals recognize and avoid romance scams. He shares valuable information and strategies to protect people from becoming victims and advises on maintaining safe and healthy connections. He educates individuals on recognizing red flags and developing healthy dating practices to avoid falling victim to romance scams and guidance to individuals who have fallen victim to romance scams and helps them navigate the aftermath of the scam. He has worked in coordination with the FBI to identify, find, and get romance scammers prosecuted. A number have been incarcerated. All have received some type of fine or faced arrest.

Host: Nancy A. May, Eldercare Success, and Five-Star Author, How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies: Step-by-Step Before, During, After. Nancy has gone from a career working with some of the most recognized corporate CEOs and boardroom directors to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders on how to do so with confidence. She saved her parents from financial abuse and ruin and recouped over $260k/year while identifying poor-quality care.

Nancy is also an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. You can get a Free File-of-Life at www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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In this episode of Eldercare Success, your host, Nancy May explores three essential considerations for adult children worried about their aging parents' new love interests, especially in cases where loneliness may make them vulnerable to exploitation.

This includes observation tips, and the dynamics of the relationship, the importance of open conversations about the nature of companionship, and recognizing the emotional and financial implications of these connections.

Learn how to help your elderly loved ones find genuine companionship without hopefully falling prey to potential opportunists.

This is a sneak peek into a more detailed and even scary episode about elder love scams that will air next week.

• Eldercare Success Podcast Homepage: Share this link with friends, family, and others who are caring for a loved one
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After
• Free: File-of-Life
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• CareManity website (currently under new construction)

Host: Nancy May, Author How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  Expert in managing the path of step-by-step caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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Elderly Parent Scams, Romance Scams, Protecting Elderly from Scams, Elder Care, Financial Exploitation, Caregiver Relationships, Senior Safety, Elderly Companionship Scams.

Fear is common among all caregivers. It's unavoidable, but not insurmountable. This episode doesn't just acknowledge that fear is part of the caregiver's experience; it focuses on practical strategies to manage and mitigate this fear. Whether it's the anxiety of what the future holds, the stress of current challenges, or the dread of the unknown, we're here to offer you concrete steps to handle these fears effectively.

It can be easier than you might think.

Episode Highlights:

• The Fear of What Might Happen for the caregiver and a parent
• The Fear of What's Happening Now, in The Moment and how to care for your self at the same time
• The Fear of What's Next and what to do about it

Episode Links:

• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After - an essential for anyone caring for an aging or frail loved one.
• Ask a Question on Eldercare Success: Click the tab on the right side of the page to record and send your questions.

Host: Nancy A. May, went from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate others. She is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  She is an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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