Tag: Family Caregiver

Who will care for the family caregiver? Daphne Davis from Pinnacle Senior Placements in Seattle, Washington joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to suggest various ways to provide some relief for your family caregiver.

Daphne Davis from Pinnacle Senior Placements in Seattle, Washington joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about family, starting those tough conversations about aging parents and senior living, and being guided by your highest family value.

By 2030, more than 70 million people in the United States will be serving as family caregivers. What do families typically know and don't know about the resources that are out there? If you're a family member of a senior loved one, this is something that you can do to help. Gathering information doesn't mean you're making decisions yet. Daphne Davis from Pinnacle Senior Placements in Seattle, Washington joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about the importance of asking questions.

Actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were both in the news recently. Both had been found dead at their home, her from a rare hantavirus and Hackman from advanced Alzheimer's. She had been his primary caregiver. Daphne Davis from Pinnacle Senior Placements in Seattle, Washington joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about caregiver burnout. Currently 53 million Americans are family caregivers, providing unpaid assistance to their loved ones with either health conditions, disabilities or aging issues.

Caregivers deserve some time for self-caring. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about some ways to help care partners from becoming overtaxed and burning out.

Family caregiving is an essential and compassionate role, but significant financial challenges should be addressed. By acknowledging these challenges and seeking appropriate solutions, caregivers can work towards alleviating the economic strain and focusing on providing the best care for their loved ones without sacrificing their financial stability and well-being.

The environmental problems in family caregiving are often invisible yet impactful.

The spiritual part of caregiving adds a profound depth to the already vital task of caring for another human being. By recognizing the sacred nature of the care recipient, cultivating mindfulness and presence, embracing transcendence and hope, finding meaning in suffering, nurturing connection, and practicing gratitude and surrender, caregivers can transform their caregiving journey into a sacred and transformative experience. Caregiving becomes an opportunity for personal growth, deep connection, and discovering profound truths about ourselves and our world.

Lori Hutson discusses options during caregiving downtime to take online courses, connect with support groups, and network, to start a new career or even a new business.

Lori Hutson talks about redefining ourselves while being a family caregiver — exploring hobbies that provide passion and joy, connecting with others, or even considering new careers.