Episode 14: A Community of Support is Strength!

Caregiving brings many challenges and concerns. It can be stressful because the role often come at a time when we are busy raising families, starting careers or planning for retirement.

Episode 14 features calls from caregivers into the Caregivers Finding A Foothold podcast call-in line.

It’s a FREE call with the responses aired on our podcast.

Caregivers Questions:

Listen to Episode 14 and hear advice given to callers who have the following concerns/questions:

  •  A sister from Louisiana has been caring for sister who had shoulder surgery. Sister needs to return to her home in another city but is uncertain if her sister will be able to take care of herself if she leaves now. Sister wants to know how can she tell if her sister will be able to be safe and take care of herself.

•Daughter, Jeri, states her mom lives alone and has had 3 falls in 2 weeks. Mom wears a call-alert necklace and calls to be helped off the floor. Jeri wants to know how to know why she is falling and what to do.

 • Shirley, wife from Texas called. Husband had a stroke. His main problem is his change in vision on his left side and his inability to read, he’s having a hard time figuring out words on a page. Her concern is that he wants to start back driving but she doesn’t think he’s safe and that he may heave a wreck. Shirley wants to know what she can do.At the end of this podcast, I will provide some tips on planning your day to decrease injury risks and how to accept help from others.

Disclaimer: The podcast and blog are intended to provide basic information so that you can become a more informed caregiver. The information presented is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as medical advice or replace consultation with any health care providers you regularly engage with. Transmission or receipt of any of this information is not intended to, and does not, create a therapist-patient relationship. This information is not provided in the course of a therapist-patient relationship and is not intended to constitute medical advice or to substitute for obtaining medical advice from a physician or therapist licensed in the state where your family may reside. We encourage everyone to consult with your physician or therapist to see if they are appropriate and safe for you.