The Caring Generation®

Pamela D Wilson
The Caring Generation®

The Caring Generation® supports conversations about care and well-being for caregivers and care receivers. Gain insights about aging, health conditions and prevention, family caregiving relationships, navigating healthcare, care costs, legal planning, and the importance of being proactive to make the best choices for yourself and your loved ones.

  1. List of Things to Do Before a Spouse Gets Sick

    16H AGO

    List of Things to Do Before a Spouse Gets Sick

    If you are a spouse or partner, what should you do before you or your spouse gets sick? If your spouse has health problems or you suspect memory loss, planning becomes time-sensitive. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares the importance of care discussions and offers a practical list of nine recommendations to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Know the basics of planning, whether you are living alone and caring for yourself, caring for a spouse, or helping aging parents. To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 214 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw   TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    22 min
  2. What Rights Does a Person With Dementia Have?

    FEB 24

    What Rights Does a Person With Dementia Have?

    What rights does a person with dementia have? People with dementia become more vulnerable when memory loss advances. How can you make sure that you or a loved one with dementia maintain basic human rights to be treated with dignity and respect when you need care?  Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert, shares definitions and stories to illustrate the experiences of persons with dementia who can lose their human right to make choices and have their wishes fulfilled. To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 213 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/ If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw   TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    20 min
  3. How to Stop Feeling Trapped by Caregiver Responsibilities

    FEB 11

    How to Stop Feeling Trapped by Caregiver Responsibilities

    Are you a caregiver living life and feeling trapped taking care of someone else who is sick? If you are a sick person who needs care, you might be tired of doctors or your caregiver telling you what to do so that you can feel better. Have you heard the saying that the grass always looks greener on the other side? Well, that’s until you get to the other side. Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert shares two scenarios of caregivers and care receivers committing to end feeling trapped by care situations. Learn how to manage care responsibilities and find more balance in life. To find show transcripts and links mentioned in this Episode 212 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to help Pamela grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners worldwide seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    17 min
  4. How to Respond to Loved Ones With Dementia Who Don't Make Sense

    JAN 28

    How to Respond to Loved Ones With Dementia Who Don't Make Sense

    Elderly parents and loved ones with dementia can lose their language skills and verbal communication abilities. They may speak, but their words don’t make sense. This speaking and not making sense is called "word salad dementia." It's like mixing up a bunch of words and trying to make a sentence out of them. What can family members do to maintain relationships with loved ones with dementia when words no longer make sense? In this week's Episode 211, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson offers tips for caregivers, family members, and friends of loved ones with dementia. To check out the show transcript and video of Episode 211 plus and all the other Caring Generation podcast episodes, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw   TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    19 min
  5. How to Share Power of Attorney With a Sibling You Don't Trust

    JAN 14

    How to Share Power of Attorney With a Sibling You Don't Trust

    Is your sibling abusing power of attorney for an elderly parent? Learn how to prevent sibling abuse of power of attorney when your sibling is named as the sole agent or when you share the power of attorney agent duties, especially if you don't fully trust your brother or sister. In episode 210 of The Caring Generation podcast, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares her professional experience with power of attorney challenges in families.  To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 210 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to help grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.  Follow the show here on your favorite podcast apps: TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797 TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413 The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/ For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/ Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrap Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    19 min
  6. Can a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Kick Out Your Elderly Parents?

    12/30/2024

    Can a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Kick Out Your Elderly Parents?

    Nursing homes and assisted living discharges from facilities happen for various reasons. While patients believe they have a right to care, these rights only go so far when insurance companies set limits or patient behaviors cause safety risks for staff or residents. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares her experiences with nursing homes and care community discharges so that aging adults and family caregivers can learn how to avoid finding themselves in these unexpected and unsettling situations.  To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 209 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw   TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ re you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/

    18 min
  7. Caregiver Tips: How to Do the Hard Stuff

    12/18/2024

    Caregiver Tips: How to Do the Hard Stuff

    Caregivers do a lot of hard things. Doing the hard stuff, like having care discussions in the family or making difficult decisions, can be emotionally stressful and guilt-filled. In episode 208 of the Caring Generation podcast, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares: 1) how to understand when a problem or question is more complex than it looks, which is often the case in caregiving, 2) how emotions and feelings of guilt impact doing the hard stuff, 3) why waiting to deal with an uncomfortable issue might make problems more challenging in the future 4) the benefits of starting today and making progress to do the hard stuff  For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Invite Pamela to speak to your company or group. Learn more and download a copy of her speaker's kit here: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiving-speaker-aging-parents-expert-advocate-keynotes-presentations-digital-caregiver-programs/ Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/ X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    18 min
  8. The Health and Well-Being Challenges of Dementia Caregivers

    12/06/2024

    The Health and Well-Being Challenges of Dementia Caregivers

    Caregivers of persons with dementia, especially spouses who are 24/7 caregivers, often experience worse health than the spouse they care for. Adult children caring for a parent or parents with dementia also experience high stress levels. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares information about stress and aspects of being a dementia caregiver that include the importance of family and social support, caregiver loneliness, blended family care challenges, and being the spouse who may survive the spouse with dementia.  To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 207 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.    TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797   TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw   TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413   The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/   For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.com Learn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/ Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/ Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/   Follow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert X: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeak

    17 min
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4.6
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

The Caring Generation® supports conversations about care and well-being for caregivers and care receivers. Gain insights about aging, health conditions and prevention, family caregiving relationships, navigating healthcare, care costs, legal planning, and the importance of being proactive to make the best choices for yourself and your loved ones.

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  • Creator
    Pamela D Wilson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    215
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Pamela D Wilson, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    The Caring Generation®

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