Finding A Foothold

Finding A Foothold

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Finding A Foothold episodes

  • Episode 3: Should Mom (Dad) Go Home or To The Skilled Nursing Unit?

    Parents or spouses are oftentimes too weak to go home from hospital after a debilitating illness or surgery. Families do to know how or are not available to provide the care that is needed. This episode provides clarity to the option of the Skilled Nursing Unit for intense nursing, speech, physical or occupational therapy.

    Also hear calls from caregivers as they share challenges and also give words of encouragement.

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    41 min
  • Episode 3: Should Mom (Dad) come home or to the Skilled Nursing Unit?

    Many families are faced with the question "Should Mom (Dad) Come Home..?" when they are nearing discharge from the hospital.  Patients, when discharged from hospital, are oftentimes too weak to safely go home.  Families do not know how or are not available to provide the care that is needed then loved ones are weak and need extensive care due to the illness or weakness that has occurred.  This episode provides clarity to the option of Skilled Nursing Care for your loved ones, and provides the benefit of Skilled Nursing Care.  The call in segment of the episode all addresses calls concerning use of bedside commode, is 24 hour care needed, compliance with medical advise, and guilt of caregiver.


    Do you have a caregiving challenge?  Are you struggling to figure out the "HOW TO" of caregiving.  You can also call the podcast call-in line by visiting the website and you can call 225-443-9447.

    Visit http://FindingAFoothold.com to learn about our community of caregivers.

    Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/

    Like us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

    41 min
  • Episode 3: Should Mom (Dad) come home or to the Skilled Nursing Unit?

    Many families are faced with the question "Should Mom (Dad) Come Home..?" when they are nearing discharge from the hospital.  Patients, when discharged from hospital, are oftentimes too weak to safely go home.  Families do not know how or are not available to provide the care that is needed then loved ones are weak and need extensive care due to the illness or weakness that has occurred.  This episode provides clarity to the option of Skilled Nursing Care for your loved ones, and provides the benefit of Skilled Nursing Care.  The call in segment of the episode all addresses calls concerning use of bedside commode, is 24 hour care needed, compliance with medical advise, and guilt of caregiver.


    41 min
  • Episode 2: How Do I Help My Aging Parents?

    On this episode, caregivers answer questions today from the call in line from struggling caregivers on how to: motivate elder parents, set boundaries for parents living in your home, concerns about sleeping in recliner, motivate aging neighbor and concerns about mom falling.

    Item recommended: Sock aid

    48 min
  • Episode 2: How Do I Help My Aging Parents?

    Receive three strategies on how to help your aging parents.  Also on this episode, caregivers answer questions today from the call in line from struggling caregivers on how to:  motivate elderly parents, set boundaries for parents living in your home, concerns about sleeping in recliner, motivate aging neighbor and concerns about mom falling. 

    Item recommended:  Sock aid


    Do you have a caregiving challenge?  Are you struggling to figure out the "HOW TO" of caregiving.  You can also call the podcast call-in line by visiting the website and you can call 225-443-9447.

    Visit http://FindingAFoothold.com to learn about our community of caregivers.

    Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/

    Like us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

    48 min
  • Episode 2: How Do I Help My Aging Parents?

    Receive three strategies on how to help your aging parents.  Also on this episode, caregivers answer questions today from the call in line from struggling caregivers on how to:  motivate elderly parents, set boundaries for parents living in your home, concerns about sleeping in recliner, motivate aging neighbor and concerns about mom falling. 

    Item recommended:  Sock aid


    48 min
  • Episode 1: Welcome

    Welcome to our first episode. Learn about our caregiving community and our desire to see all caregivers improve and thrive as they give care. We as caregivers know that caregiving has its many challenges as we assist loved ones with everyday task. We also have learned that when we rally together, we can bring bring hope and offer solutions to those tough situations.

    Listen to our first calls to our call in line. We invite you to call in and add any additional support and also to call in to tell us any challenges that you may be having as you assist your elderly parents or disabled spouse with daily care tasks.

    We would love to have you a part of this community. Finding A Foothold cares about how you give care.

    29 min
  • Episode 1: Introduction

    Welcome to our first episode.  Learn about our caregiving community and our desire to see all caregivers improve and thrive as they give care.  We as caregivers know that caregiving has its many challenges as we assist loved ones with everyday task.  We also have learned that when we rally together,  we can bring bring hope and offer solutions to those tough situations.

    Listen to our first calls to our call in line.  We invite you to  call in and add any additional support and also to call in to tell us any challenges that you may be having as you assist your elderly parents or disabled spouse with daily care tasks.

    We would love to have you a part of this community.  Finding A Foothold cares about how you give care.

    Do you have a caregiving challenge?  Are you struggling to figure out the "HOW TO" of caregiving.  You can also call the podcast call-in line by visiting the website and you can call 225-443-9447.

    Visit http://FindingAFoothold.com to learn about our community of caregivers.

    Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/

    Like us on Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/FindingAFoothold/

    29 min
  • Episode 1: Introduction

    Welcome to our first episode.  Learn about our caregiving community and our desire to see all caregivers improve and thrive as they give care.  We as caregivers know that caregiving has its many challenges as we assist loved ones with everyday task.  We also have learned that when we rally together,  we can bring bring hope and offer solutions to those tough situations. 

    Listen to our first calls to our call in line.  We invite you to  call in and add any additional support and also to call in to tell us any challenges that you may be having as you assist your elderly parents or disabled spouse with daily care tasks.

    We would love to have you a part of this community.  Finding A Foothold cares about how you give care.

    29 min

About Finding A Foothold

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Hosted by Consuela Marshall, OT, CAPS, CHAT, CDP


Occupational Therapist • Certified Aging in Place Specialist • Certified Home Accessibility Therapist • Certified Dementia Practitioner •…