The Caregiver Cafe

Rosalind Jones

The Caregiver Cafe' podcast tackles and highlights the daily situations caregivers face with their aging loved ones. We also empower you to navigate the care and challenges of your loved one with relevant topics and through the voices of your peers and their life and experiences.

  1. 6d ago

    Pros and Cons of Telehealth

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined by Consuella, an occupational therapist and caregiver coach, for a conversation about telehealth and what it means for family caregivers and the loved ones they support. Roz and Consuella discuss how telehealth has changed the way families access healthcare, particularly since COVID-19. They explore the benefits of virtual appointments, including greater convenience, easier access to specialists, support for managing chronic conditions, and less time spent coordinating transportation and medical visits. Roz shares her own experience navigating medical appointments for a client and explains how telehealth can reduce the physical and emotional demands placed on caregivers. The conversation also highlights how virtual appointments can encourage older adults to become more involved in their healthcare decisions and take a more active role in communicating with their providers. But telehealth does have limitations. Consuella explains why certain occupational therapy services and rehabilitation needs require hands-on assistance and in-person guidance. Together, they discuss why caregivers need to recognize when virtual care is appropriate and when a loved one needs to be physically examined by a healthcare professional. Grab your cup and join Roz and Consuella inside The Caregiver Café for a conversation about the benefits, limitations, and practical considerations of telehealth and how it can support both caregivers and the people they care for. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  2. Oct 30

    It Takes Two-Part 2

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz continues her conversation with Christine M. Psalms about caring for both of her parents and the emotional work that had to happen before she could fully step into the role of caregiver for her father. Christine shares how their relationship had been strained for years and why she had to work through disappointment, resentment, and unmet expectations before she could care for him from a place of love instead of obligation. Christine talks openly about the inner work that helped her move forward, including counseling, prayer, journaling, honest conversations, and learning to release the idea of what she thought their relationship should have been. She also shares what happened when her father lost his wife and eventually moved into her home, all while Christine was still helping care for her mother as dementia progressed. Managing both parents meant appointments, medications, changing needs, family responsibilities, and recognizing that she could not do everything alone. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that caregiving sometimes requires healing old wounds, asking for help, and being honest about what you can carry. Christine explains how she leaned on her husband, brothers, and family support system and became specific about what she needed instead of trying to handle everything herself. Grab your cup and join Roz and Christine inside The Caregiver Café for a conversation about forgiveness, family dynamics, caregiving for two parents, and why caregivers need support too. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  3. Oct 23

    It Takes Two

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined by Christine M. Psalms, mompreneur coach, dance studio owner, wife, mother of four, and caregiver, for a conversation about what it looks like when caregiving begins to shift from something you notice into something you have to actively manage. Christine shares how her journey began when she realized her mother was slowing down, forgetting things, avoiding doctor’s appointments, and showing subtle signs that something had changed. Christine talks about becoming an advocate for her mother, paying attention to what was not being said, and learning how important it is to really know the person you are caring for. Roz and Christine also discuss the financial concerns many aging adults have around healthcare, the importance of family communication, and why caregivers need to recognize that changes in behavior, routines, physical movement, or emotional well-being should not always be dismissed as “just getting older.” Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that caregiving is about more than appointments, medications, and responsibilities. Christine encourages caregivers to make room for memories, connection, and moments of joy so that an aging parent never feels like another item on a to-do list. Grab your cup and join Roz and Christine inside The Caregiver Café for a conversation about advocacy, awareness, family support, and helping an aging loved one age with grace. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  4. Oct 16

    Caregiving Is More than a One Child Affair

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined again by Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III for a conversation about why caregiving should be treated as a family affair instead of automatically becoming the responsibility of one child. When an aging loved one begins needing more support, families may assume everyone will contribute equally, but the reality is that each person brings different relationships, responsibilities, finances, locations, and emotional capacity to the caregiving table. Roz and Reverend Dr. Brisbon talk about the importance of being realistic about what each family member can actually contribute. One sibling may be able to provide hands-on care while another can help financially, coordinate services, hire additional support, or handle responsibilities from a distance. They also discuss how past family dynamics, strained relationships, and differences in how children were treated growing up can affect how willing or able someone may be to step into a caregiving role. Instead of expecting everyone to do the same thing, families may need to focus on what each person can realistically bring to the care plan. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that fair does not always mean equal when it comes to caregiving. Building a sustainable family caregiving plan requires transparency, honest expectations, flexibility, and a willingness to ask for specific help instead of allowing everything to fall on one person. Grab your cup and join Roz and Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III inside The Caregiver Café for a conversation about sharing caregiving responsibilities, navigating family dynamics, supporting long-distance caregivers, and creating a plan that works for the entire family. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  5. Oct 9

    The Importance of Transparency

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined again by Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III for a conversation about something that can make or break the caregiving experience: transparency. Caring for an aging loved one requires honest conversations about health, medications, finances, expectations, limitations, and what both the caregiver and the person receiving care are realistically able and willing to do. Reverend Dr. Brisbon shares from his own caregiving experience and explains why transparency has to go both ways. Caregivers need complete information in order to provide appropriate support, but they also need to be honest about their own capacity, responsibilities, finances, and boundaries. Roz and Reverend Dr. Brisbon talk about identifying your absolutes and negotiables, reassessing the caregiving arrangement as needs change, and understanding that saying no can sometimes be one of the healthiest and most responsible decisions a caregiver can make. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that transparency can create clarity, reduce unnecessary stress, and help caregivers provide better care without becoming overwhelmed or resentful. Sometimes an honest conversation may reveal that a caregiving arrangement needs to change, and that is okay. Grab your cup and join Roz and Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III inside The Caregiver Café for a conversation about honest communication, healthy boundaries, caregiving expectations, and why transparency can give both the caregiver and their loved one greater freedom. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  6. Oct 2

    The Mindset of a Caregiver

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is joined by Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III for a conversation about something every caregiver has to think about: the mindset it takes to care for someone else without losing yourself in the process. Caregiving can come with medical responsibilities, family expectations, work, financial pressure, and emotional stress, and it is easy to become so focused on what your loved one needs that you stop paying attention to what you need too. Reverend Dr. Brisbon shares from his own caregiving experience and talks about the importance of having a strong support system, asking for help, and understanding that caregiving should not rest on one person alone. Roz and Reverend Dr. Brisbon also discuss advocacy, dignity, privacy, family dynamics, and why your role as a caregiver can continue even when your loved one is receiving care in a facility. The responsibility may look different, but staying involved, communicating, and making sure your loved one is being cared for still matters. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that loving someone does not mean sacrificing your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint, and boundaries, support, and self-awareness are part of the care plan too. Grab your cup and join Roz and Reverend Dr. Herbert A. Brisbon III inside The Caregiver Café for an honest conversation about preparing your mind for caregiving, sharing the responsibility, and remembering that the caregiver needs care too. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  7. Sep 25

    Getting More Done

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is talking about something caregivers are always trying to figure out: how to get more done with the time they already have. As caregivers, it can feel like there are never enough hours in the day. There is always another appointment, another task, another phone call, another responsibility, and something else waiting to be added to the calendar. But Roz reminds caregivers that sometimes the answer is not finding more time. It is learning how to manage the time you already have. In this episode, Roz shares six practical ways to help caregivers become more intentional with their time, starting with creating a roadmap. Write down your goals. Give your responsibilities deadlines, time, and space. And if everything does not go exactly according to plan, give yourself permission to be flexible and adjust. Roz also talks about taking care of your physical health, avoiding multitasking, and paying attention to the activities that take up time without helping you reach your goals. That includes something Roz calls boondoggling—spending too much time on things that contribute little or nothing to what you are trying to accomplish. Sometimes that looks like spending too much time scrolling social media. Sometimes it is staying on the phone too long. Sometimes it is filling every open space on your calendar simply because the space is available. Roz also reminds caregivers that getting more done should never come at the expense of burning yourself out. Set boundaries.Take care of yourself.Learn how to say no.And remember this important reminder from Roz: Just because your calendar is blank does not mean you have to fill it. That time belongs to you too. Getting more done is not always about doing more. Sometimes it means deciding what deserves your time, protecting your boundaries, and focusing on one thing at a time. Grab your cup, pull up a chair, and join Roz inside The Caregiver Café. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

  8. Sep 18

    5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health as a Caregiver

    In this episode of The Caregiver Café with Roz Jones, Roz is talking about something caregivers cannot afford to ignore: their mental health. When you are caring for an aging loved one, it can be easy to become so focused on their needs that you stop paying attention to your own well-being. Between appointments, responsibilities, changing routines, and everyday life, your mental health can take a back seat. Roz reminds caregivers that taking care of your mind matters too. In this episode, she shares five practical ways caregivers can support and strengthen their mental health, starting with staying connected to other people. Whether that means talking with friends, meeting your neighbors, attending church, joining an organization, or simply making space for meaningful conversation, connection can help keep you from becoming isolated. Roz also encourages caregivers to learn something new. Pick up a hobby.Try painting.Learn to cook something different.Start quilting.Try a new physical activity.Sometimes giving yourself something enjoyable to learn and look forward to can provide a much-needed break from the caregiving routine. She also talks about slowing down and paying attention to what is happening around you. Take a walk. Notice the air on your face. Listen to the birds. Pay attention to the little things you may normally rush past. Those small moments of mindfulness can help you relax and reconnect with the present. Roz also encourages caregivers to get physically active in whatever way works for them. You may not move the way you did years ago, and that is okay. Start with a short walk or another activity you can realistically maintain. Finally, Roz talks about giving to others and how small acts of kindness can help create feelings of connection, calm, happiness, and purpose. The five reminders are simple: Connect with others.Learn a new skill.Pay more attention.Get physically active.Give to others.You may be responsible for caring for someone else, but your mental health still deserves your attention. Grab your cup, pull up a chair, and join Roz inside The Caregiver Café. Thank you for listening. If this episode encouraged you, supported you, or gave you something to think about as a caregiver, be sure to stay connected with Roz Jones. Visit Roz online for caregiver resources, blogs, books, speaking information, and support for families navigating the caregiving journey. Website: www.rozjonesent.com Read the Caregiver Cafe Blog: https://thecaregivercafe.net/ Follow me on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rozcaregiverconsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozjonescaregiver/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDFP2FF5QBbjVyaphhh3zdA/videos?view=0&sort=p You can also subscribe, rate, and share this episode with another caregiver who may need encouragement today. Because caregiving is not meant to be carried alone.

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The Caregiver Cafe' podcast tackles and highlights the daily situations caregivers face with their aging loved ones. We also empower you to navigate the care and challenges of your loved one with relevant topics and through the voices of your peers and their life and experiences.

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  • Creator
    Rosalind Jones
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Caregiver Cafe
  • Show Website
    The Caregiver Cafe