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First Time Caregiver Confessions

First Time Caregiver Confessions

by Kami

How To Relationships

Season 1

S1 E16 - What Caregiving Has Taught Me - End of Season 1 Recap.

S1 E16 - What Caregiving Has Taught Me - End of Season 1 Recap. In this final episode of Season 1, I share the recap the important life lessons learned in my caregiving journey thus far. Can you relate? Thanks for taking this journey with me! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming soon!

S1 E15 - Preparing for the Future -Emotionally and Practically

S1 E15 - Preparing for the Future -Emotionally and Practically In this episode, I discuss the uncomfortable truth about the importance of getting your aging parent's affairs in order. I explore important questions that need answers when your parents' final transition happens, so you are better prepared.

S1 E14 - Maintaining Your Identity

S1 E14 - Maintaining Your Identity Do you remember who you are outside of caregiving? In this episode, I discuss the impact being a caregiver has on your life, friendships, relationships, and self-identity.

S1 E13 - How to Advocate for your Parent at the Doctor's Office

S1 E13 - How to Advocate for your Parent at the Doctor's Office In this episode, I discuss the importance of being an advocate for your parent at the hospital and the doctor's office. I share tips and insight as to how to ensure you and your parents' voices get heard.

S1 E12 - When your Parent's Memory Fades

S1 E12 - When Your Parents' Memory Fades In this episode, I discuss the new challenges faced when your senior parent's memory starts to fade. Is it dementia or just age-related forgetfulness? Listen to how we determined how to address our father's forgetfulness and what tools and tips we learned to manage this next chapter in our caregiving journey.

S1 E11 - Finding Support Without Judgment

S1 E11 - Finding Support Without Judgment In this episode, I share insight as to how we find support while navigating this caregiving journey, espcially when the support system you thought would be there for you, doesn't show up.

S1 E10 - When Caregiving Changes Family Roles

S1 E10 - When Caregiving Changes Family Roles Once a man, twice a child! In this episode, I share what it's like to realize that you are now the parent and your parent is like the child and everything that entails.

S1 E9 - The Guilt Game - When You Feel You're not doing enough

S1 E9 - The Guilt Game - When You Feel You're not doing enough In this episode, I express my honest feelings about how my contribution to caregiving for my aging parents makes me feel inadequate at times. I also share insight into how my sibling contributes and her perspective as the other half, sharing caregiving duties.

S1 E8 - Juggling Marriage and Caregiving

S1 E8 - Juggling Marriage and Caregiving In this episode, I discuss the realities of how caregiving for an aging parent can impact the relationship you have with your spouse.

S1 E7 - Managing Caregiver Burnout

S1 E7 - Managing Caregiver Burnout In this episode, I discuss the signs of caregiving burnout and things you can do to help alleviate the stress and pour back into yourself as a caregiver.

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