58 episodes
Caregivers Finding A Foothold Consuela Marshall
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A caregiver community hosted by an Consuela, Occupational Therapist and former caregiver to my mother. I know that providing for the daily needs of your elderly parents or disabled spouse can have its daily challenges. You often feel alone and often risk injury to themselves and your loved ones as you struggle to assist them with daily personal care and mobility tasks. I understand what you are going through and understand that you just need insight on what options are available. The Caregiver's Finding A Foothold podcast is the place to come. Here you get to listen to the similar challenges that other family caregivers are having and hear responses that can help them to reduce the pressure, stress and physical work of caregiving. You can also visit the website https://www.findingafoothold.com and use the call in button to leave a voicemail recording of a concern that you would like to have addressed on an upcoming future episode. Also, follow me on Instagram and learn about other ways of connecting with this community and sharing your concerns and receiving support. Information on linktree on my Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/findingafoothold/
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You Must Include Your Needs In The Caregiving Plan
This is a replay of a previous podcast. I thought it fitting to replay it, as it had many downloads and many appreciated the first release. Please enjoy.Caring for your parents is honorable but also challenging. You want to do all you can to make things easier for them, so you put all your energy and effort into trying to meet their every need. When you do this, you often do it at the expense of your own mental and physical well-being, and this can have dire consequences.Fam...
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Navigating Caregiving Challenges: Saying No To A Demanding Parent
In this episode, we tackle the complexities of caregiving by addressing the difficult task of setting boundaries with demanding parents. Learn from the extensive experience of an occupational therapist and caregiver as insight and strategies for maintaining balance and well-being while caring for a demanding loved one are presented.Discover the importance of acknowledging caregiving challenges and effectively communicating boundaries to demanding parents. Hear pe...
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Episode 56: A Happier New Year Is Possible For Caregivers
In this episode, we delve into empowering caregivers to create opportunities for experiencing a happier 2024 by focusing on mindset shifts and strategic planning. We explore the importance of cultivating a positive outlook, building a supportive network, and establishing a caregiving team. We also emphasize the significance of pursuing opportunities for time away, encouraging caregivers to become more proactive in ensuring their ability to participate in activities outside of care...
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Episode 55: Going Home For Holidays: Are Aging Parents Doing OK?
In this episode, we dive into the vital conversation of assessing the safety of aging parents and grandparents as families reunite for visits during the holiday season. While it's a time to gather, have fun, and continue cherished family traditions, it's also an opportune moment to prioritize the well-being of our elderly loved ones. Listen as we share practical tips for families to help them recognize safety concerns and potential fall risks in the homes of aging relatives. F...
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Episode 54: Aging In Place: Are Your Parents Doing Ok In Their Homes?
In this episode, we talk about the important topic of aging in place. What are things that we can do when a parent in advanced aging desires to live out their lives in their own home, even when you see that things have become challenging and there are fall risks? What are some things that you can learn to do to improve their safety and ability to do basic personal care and mobility tasks, when they are resistant to having a hired caregiver come in to help? What things can you do to...
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Episode 53: Preventing Family Caregiver Injuries
In this episode of "Caregivers Finding a Foothold," we tackle a pressing concern: preventing caregiver injuries. These injuries are happening. The injuries are changing lives, these injuries often long lasting and affect the quality of life of the family caregiver long after the caregiving journey has ended.Caregivers often neglect the subtle signs their bodies give them, leading to injury and disability themselves. We explore four of the primary causes behind these injuries and offer g...