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Bringing Them Home: Real Talk on Discharge Planning and What Actually Works
Even healthcare professionals have their “nope” moments (we’re looking at you, mucus). But once we move past the gag reflex, it’s all...


Why Senior Care Is So Expensive (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
Ever wonder why senior care costs so much—and why no one talks about it until it's too late? In this episode, we sit down with Dr....


The WORST Adaptive Equipment (and What to Use Instead)
Not all adaptive equipment is created equal. In this episode, occupational therapists Brandy and Emilia reveal the worst products they...


Rethinking Boundaries: What Caregivers Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)
What if boundaries aren’t walls at all? In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Lisa Kendall joins Brandy and Emilia to unpack the...


Wills, Wisdom & Who’s In Charge
What makes a “good” power of attorney? How do you talk to your family about end-of-life care? In this episode, attorney Rusty Fracassa...


How to Know It’s Time for Senior Living
When is it time to move into senior living—and how do you even begin to plan for it? In this episode, Ron Braun from CarePatrol breaks...


Kitchen Fall Hazards You Haven’t Thought About (But Should!)
Kitchen falls are more common than you think — especially when things like rugs, step stools, and glare are involved. In this episode,...


Caregiving with Dignity: Advocacy, Boundaries, and the Green Folder
How do we support our loved ones with dignity, especially when care gets personal? In this episode, Brandy and Emilia are joined by...


Keep Your Brain Young: Why Variety + Movement Matter
In this episode, Brandy and Emilia share a few laughs about parenting and sleep before diving into something every caregiver and...


Preventing Burnout: What Caregivers Need Most
Caregiving is relentless. In this episode, Brandy, Emilia, and guest Maria Lindbergh of Toilet Talk get personal about what actually...


From Dream Cities to Constipation Fixes: The Surprising Power of OT
Brandy and Emilia start off dreaming about their “lottery cities” but quickly dive into one of the most common yet misunderstood health...


Welcome to the #CareLab!
Real Talk. Real Tools. Real Care. - Intro Episode What is the #CareLab Podcast? Disclaimer: The CareLab podcast does not provide health...
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