The Empowered Caregiver

Welcome to the Empowered Caregiver podcast where your host, ValerieB serves as the voice of caregiving by discussing the realities of the caregiving journey.  In this episode, she discusses the red flags in facilities that some families see too late.

She will discuss:
*Identifying red flags.
* Listening to your loved one’s concerns or watching their body language.
* Being your loved one’s advocate.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers to receive encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools that will help them on the caregiving journey.

If you are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com

If you are in need of a recharge or reset after a hard day, check out Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer for some short guided meditations to help you through the stress: https://insighttimer.com

Welcome to the Empowered Caregiver podcast where we talk all things caregiving.  In this episode, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) will have an honest conversation about the reality of learning how to gently complain when you see red flags in a facility.

She will discuss:
* How to put aside the fear of complaining.
* How to document your concerns, with specifics.
* How to escalate your concerns.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers seeking encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools as they manage caring for an aging loved one. 

Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at: https://valerieb.podia.com
If you are in need of a reset or recharge after a hard day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer at: https://insighttimer.com

These episodes are for educational/training purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional assistance.  

Caregiving brings love and purpose however it can also bring a heavy load and burnout.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the realities and emotions that some caregivers experience while trying to make a facility comfortable for their loved one.

In this episode, ValerieB discusses:
* How to make the facility feel familiar, like home.
* How to help your loved one acclimate to a facility.
* How you can help the staff engage with your loved one right away.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking encouragement, support, and practical tools on the caregiving journey. 

Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com

If you are in need of a reset or quick recharge, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com

The caregiving journey is like no other.  While it can bring a sense of purpose, it can also be very exhausting.  In this episode of The Empowered Caregiver, ValerieB talks about the importance of family presence when your loved one is in a facility. 
 
This episode shares:
* Why family presence is so important.
* The effectiveness of being a calm observer.
* How to complain or escalate a concern and to whom.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who need encouragement and practical tools.  ValerieB shares the realities and hidden emotions that are a part of the caregiving journey.

Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com

If you are in need of a reset or recharge, check out short, guided meditations at Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com

Caregiving is important and life-changing; however it can be a very heavy weight that turns into anger, stress, burnout, and exhaustion.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB has become the voice of caregivers and talks about what happens when family stops visiting their loved one who is now living in a facility.

She discusses:
*Why families stop visiting.
* The importance of being present.
* Ways that will make visiting more meaningful.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking encouragement, daily practical tools, and wisdom.  This podcast talks about the realities of caregiving through honest, direct, and encouraging episodes.

If you need a short reset or recharge after a tough day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com

Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at: https://valerieb.podia.com

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All information in these podcast episodes are for educational purposes and should not be a replacement for professional assistance. 

Caregiving brings love, care, and sense of purpose; however it can also bring burnout.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the caregiver’s experience as it relates to the care plan meeting. 

In this episode, the host discusses:
* What a care plan meeting is for.
* Why a care plan meeting is necessary.
* Your role in the care plan meeting.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers in need of encouragement and practical tools. This space will share the realities of caring for an aging loved one.

If you haven’t already subscribed, follow the Empowered Caregiver podcast so you will never miss an episode.

Do you need a quick reset and recharge after a hard day, check out Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com

Feeling overwhelmed, check out the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at: https://valerieb.podia.com

Caregiving brings purpose and also stress, anxiety, anger, and burnout.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the emotions attached to the first 48 hours after putting a loved one in a facility.

She discusses:  
* How to make the transition better for your loved.
* How to begin establishing relationships with the staff.
* What some caregivers feel and should do. 

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers to find encouragement, practical tools, wisdom, and honest conversations about the realities of the caregiving journey, even after placing your loved one in their new home.

Caregiving brings love and purpose however it can bring burnout and frustration.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the emotions behind selecting a facility for your loved one.  

In this episode, she discusses:
* Things to look for in a facility. 
* Why choosing a good facility is important. 
* Bigger cost does not mean better care.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space where caregivers can find encouragement, practical tools, and wisdom about the realities of caring for an aging loved one. 

If you are looking for a reset or recharge, go to Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com

If you are feeling stressed or burned out, check out the Caregiver Burnout Check-In: https://valerieb.podia.com

These episodes are for educational purposes and should not be a replacement for professional advice. 

Caregiving brings purpose, however it can also bring resentment especially if siblings don’t help.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the emotions that settle in when sibling don’t provide any assistance.  

In this episode, the host discusses: 
* The emotional side of absentee siblings. 
* How to recognize the difference between who your sibling is today vs who you desire them to be. 
* Healthy ways to respond when siblings don’t help.

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers to find encouragement, wisdom, practical tools, and honest conversations about the realities of caring for an aging loved one. 

Caregiving brings many questions, especially when considering the move from part-time to full-time caregiving.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB discusses how caregivers know when it’s time to consider full-time caregiving. 

In this episode, she will discuss: 
*Some of the signs that it is time to shift.
* Facing the decision of this major turning point or crossroad. 
* Warning signs to look for. 
* The emotional side of this shift. 

The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers to find encouragement, wisdom, practical tools, and real, honest conversations about the realities of caring for an aging loved one.  

If you are feeling overwhelmed, take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In that will help you gauge your stress level and provide some solutions to address it: https://valerieb.podia.com

If you need a short reset or recharge after a challenging day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com