Episode Notes

Guest: Dr. Gwen Graddy, Director Medical Education at PACE Southeast Michigan
Hosts: Kristie King & Antonia Harbin Lamb 

Topics Covered:

• What defines a caregiver and why many don’t identify as one
• The crucial role of informal caregivers in the healthcare system
• National statistics on unpaid caregiving and its economic impact
• Caregiver burnout: warning signs and why self-care is essential
• The importance of including caregivers in medical documentation
• Advocacy for systems change and policy-level support
• Planning ahead vs. crisis-driven caregiving decisions
• The PACE model as a national example of holistic care.

Guest Contact Information:
Dr. Gwen Graddy, Director of Medical Education, PACE Southeast Michigan
Website: www.pacesemi.org

Caregiver Conversations Podcast: [email protected] 

Senior Regional Collaborative:

• Website: www.semisrc.org
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 888-341-8593

Neighborhood Legal Services:

• Elder Law and Advocacy Center:
• Website: www.nlsmichigan.org
• Phone: 313- 937- 8291