Episode 25 | Coming soon!
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Episode 24 | Technology: The Gateway Drug to Independence?!
with Dan Josebachvili
Need some more podcast recommendations? Emilia, Brandy, and guest Dan Josebachvili share their current faves, then talk tech, senior safety, and how making senior tech beautiful can also make it more effective.
Episode 23 | Changing Seasons and Changing Habits in Caregiving
with Elizabeth Miller
Brandy, Emilia, and Elizabeth discuss strategies for caregivers navigating the back-to-school season and holidays. Elizabeth shares tips on finding joy, simplifying, and avoiding burnout, while emphasizing self-care, clear communication, and the importance of seeing caregiving as a team effort.
Episode 22 | Self Care We Like (& dislike) and Learning to Listen to Your Body
with Dannelle LeBlanc
The self care we love…. and the self care we love to hate. Listen to what Brandy, Emilia, and guest Dannelle LeBlanc have to say about self care, then stay tuned to hear about Dannelle’s incredible journey towards wellness.
Episode 21 | Mythbusters: Aging in Place Edition
with Emilia Bourland
Coming soon!
Episode 20 | Life Learnings and Life Insurance
with Chris Hotchkiss
Coming soon!
Episode 19 | Feeling Well with or without Medications
with Reshma PharmD
Coming soon!
Episode 18 | Retirement Jobs and the Adventures of Caregiving
with Michele Magner
Anyone else curious about retirement communes??? Michele gives us food for thought on commune living, stages of caregiving, and generally doles out buckets of wisdom that are not to be missed!
Episode 17 | Evil Smartphones and Advanced Care Planning
with Dr. Brittany Lamb
Smartphones... good or evil? Share your opinion in the comments, then stay with us while we talk about advanced care planning and medical decision making with Dr. Brittany Lamb!
Episode 16 | The Best and Worst Grab Bars in the World!
with Emilia Bourland
Emilia and Brandy share their worst spelling issues, then get real talking about the world best (and worst) grab bars.
Episode 15 | 4th of July Strategies for Someone with Dementia
with Emilia Bourland
The 4th of July is full of fun, family, food, and fireworks! All of which is awesome... until the person you're caring for has a panic attack every time they hear a boom. This CareLab episode is full of tips to help people with dementia enjoy the holiday without triggering the fear that fireworks can often spark.
Episode 14 | Changing the Narrative Around Hospice Care
with Helen Bauer
Stupid things we know we shouldn't do, understanding hospice, and getting the most out of hospice care.
Episode 13 | How To: Get Insurance to Cover Equipment & Therapy
with Emilia Bourland
Join Brandy and Emilia in a fun game of "would you rather", then stay for the serious talk about what's covered by insurance, what's not, and how to get the most of your insurance benefits for equipment and therapy.
Episode 12 | Even Pros Need Help! Caregiving Priorities
with Consuela Marshall
Bradley Cooper gets his official invite, then we get down to business learning how OT and family caregiver Consuela Marshall learned to manage her household and care duties when caring for her own mom.
Episode 11 | From Grossed Out to Planned Out: Being prepared to bring a loved one home
with Emilia Bourland
Even healthcare pros get grossed out sometimes. Find out what gets us gagging but keep listening to learn what you do in order to be prepared to bring your care partner home safely after a hospital or rehab stay.
Episode 10 | Spice Girls & Financial Woes
with Kimberly Whiter
Which Spice Girl are Brandy, Emilia, and Kimberly (and which are YOU? Leave your Spice Girl doppleganger in the comments!) Then let's get real talking about just WHY senior care is so expensive!
Episode 9 | The 3 Worst Pieces of Adaptive Equipment
with Emilia Bourland
Brandy and Emilia each talk about the 3 pieces of adaptive equipment they absolutely LOATHE.... spoiler alert: they don't agree! Plus, you'll learn the secret you've been dying to know - how many pairs of glasses does Brandy own???
Episode 8 | Fridays and Boundaries
with Lisa Kendall
Friday fun and a new and powerful way to look at caregiver boundaries with Lisa Kendall.
Episode 7 | Unusual Skills, Attorneys & Wills
with Rusty Fracassa, JD
Rusty and Emilia find out they both need hobbies and we talk essentials of estate planning with attorney Rusty Fracassa!
Episode 6 | Mystery Gardens & When it's Time for Senior Living
with Ron Braun
When is it time for senior living.... and what the heck is a mystery garden???
Episode 5 | Burst Pipes + Fall Prevention
with Emilia Bourland
Subfreezing plumbing problems and fall prevention tips for the kitchen!
Episode 4 | Dogs vs. Cats & Being an Advocate
with Christopher MacClellan
Have a laugh with Brandy, Emilia, and Christopher McClellan while they talk animals and advocacy!
Episode 3 | The Thing You Do For Yourself
with Maria Lindbergh
In this episode, Emilia and Brandy talk about sleep struggles of motherhood, then go on to discuss how people caring for others can support their own continued brain health.
Episode 2 | Supporting your brain health
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Episode 1 | Lottery Cities....and constipation
Coming soon!
Coming soon!