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Hospice vs. Palliative Care Explained: When & Why It Matters for Caregivers
In this episode of CareLab, hosts Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland welcome Helen Bauer, a seasoned hospice nurse, to discuss the...
Why regular TV doesn’t work for people with dementia...
In this conversation, guest Allyson Schrier shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her husband diagnosed with frontotemporal...
Leading Through Love: A Business Exec’s Caregiving Journey
In this episode of CareLab, hosts Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland welcome Harry S. Campbell, a seasoned business executive who shares...
How Our Brains Change as We Age
Dr. Marcia Neville, Ph.D. joins CareLab to explain what actually happens to our brains as we get older. She breaks down normal cognitive...
Meals on Wheels: Fueling Seniors, Fighting Isolation
Josh Protas, Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer at Meals on Wheels America, joins CareLab to break down the life-saving impact of food...
Regaining Independence with Low Vision
In this episode of CareLab, Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland welcome occupational therapist Noelle Guidry to explore how people with low...
Avoiding the ER! Real Talk About Home Health, CHF & Early Intervention
In this episode of CareLab, Brandy Archie and Emilia Bourland dig into the overlooked realities of home health care. They share personal...
How Music Therapy Unlocks Connection in Dementia Care
Music can reach where words cannot. In this episode, board-certified music therapist Tara Jenkins joins Care Lab to explore how music...
Why you need financial planning as a caregiver?
How do you juggle raising kids, supporting aging parents, and keeping your financial future on track? In this episode, financial planner...
Design Your Bathroom Before It’s Too Late
Will you wait for a fall to make your bathroom safe — or take control now? In this bold episode of Care Lab, Emilia Bourland and Brandy...
Why you need financial planning as a caregiver?
How do you juggle raising kids, supporting aging parents, and keeping your financial future on track? In this episode, financial planner...
10 Years & 6 Months as a Dementia Family Caregiver
What does it really take to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s — and still care for yourself? In this heartfelt episode of Care Lab,...
What Happens When an OT Becomes Your Realtor?
In this Care Lab episode, Brandy and Emilia sit down with occupational therapist turned real estate agent, Ashley Mahoney, to explore how...
The Real Impact of Cutting 20,000 Healthcare Jobs
What really happens when 20,000 people are cut from the Department of Health & Human Services? In this episode of Care Lab, Brandy and...
The Wound You Can’t See: Healing Soul Injuries
What if our deepest wounds aren’t physical, but spiritual? In this powerful conversation, we explore the concept of Soul Injury—a...
Mythbusters: The Aging Myth That’s Costing Families Everything
Most people think aging has only two paths: either you live independently until you peacefully pass, or you struggle and move to a...
$30K Falls vs. $30 Fixes: Bathroom Safety & Inclusive Design
What if a $30 grab bar could save you a $30,000 hospital stay? In this episode, we’re joined by OT Maria Lindbergh of Toilet Talk to...
The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s: Surprising Clues from the Microbiome
In this episode of CareLab, we’re joined by Dr. Lawrence Schiller, renowned gastroenterologist and educator, to explore the fascinating...
The Hidden Crisis in Rehab: Why Insurance Fails Patients
In this inspiring episode of CareLab, hosts Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, and Emilia Bourland sit down with Sam Porritt, founder of the...
The Hidden Dangers of Hearing Loss: How to Protect Your Brain & Well-Being
Hearing loss isn’t just about missing sounds—it impacts brain health, social connections, and overall well-being. Untreated hearing loss...
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