Family Caregiver and Nationally Board-Certified Nurse Coach Kama Newbry shares what it feels like to finally have a care team that HOLDS you... and the "Of-Course-It's-Figureoutable" steps that got her family there, including the letter she wrote to get her mom in to see an eldercare provider who wasn't taking new patients. Whatever the diagnosis, whether you're caring from a distance, handling the logistics, or in it face-to-face, this SoloSode is for you. "Resources may not always be available, but resourcefulness, that's something you can absolutely cultivate, curate, and co-create." ~ Kama ✦ IN THIS EPISODE ~ You'll hear the actual letter Kama wrote to get in to see a provider who wasn't taking new patients. ~ You'll learn how online medical specialist support can help when you live in a rural area or are stuck on a waitlist. ~ You'll hear why your feedback matters, since providers see your person for only a tiny sliver of time. ~ You'll learn how to use your voice, and the research, to advocate for your loved one. ~ You'll be reminded of the difference preparation makes... and invited to honor YOURSELF as the caregiver who makes it work when preparation isn't the reality. ~ You'll learn why caring for yourself first is part of caring for your loved one. ✦ CAREGIVER QUESTIONS ANSWERED How do I get my loved one in to see a provider who isn't taking new patients? Ask questions, talk with the office manager, and write a heartfelt letter that shares who your loved one is. If it comes down to it, ask providers who they would take their own mother, father, spouse, or loved one to in the exact same situation. What can I do while I wait for a specialist? Keep the communication loop open with the scheduler, and find support in the meantime, like an online specialist team, a peer support group, or your caregiver community. Before you leap to care for your loved one, take the PAUSE to evaluate how you can nurture YOURSELF first... And THEN INTEGRATE! ✦ KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Your feedback matters. Providers see your person for a tiny sliver of time. Use your voice. 2. Everything is figureoutable. If the provider you need isn't taking new patients, ask questions, write the letter, and stay persistent. 3. While you wait, find support. Online support teams like Synapticure, peer support groups, and your caregiver community can hold you in the meantime. 4. Bring a little fun into the mix. How can you bring some sparkle, some joy, and some light into your life and their life? 5. Care for yourself, too. That is integration. ✦ GRATITUDE SHOUT-OUTS THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to... ~ Dr. Delia Bakeman and the team at the CU Memory Disorders Clinic, University of Colorado Anschutz. ~ Dr. Anne K. Wakamiya, MD, her retired office manager Steve, and the Rural Health Clinic team at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA ~ Synapticure (https://www.synapticure.com) and our PT & OT teams ~ Mandy from True Therapy Consultants of Colorado LLC ~ Bubbz, and everyone who dance parties with Mama ~ The Friends Who Dance With My Mama in my living room, and the musicians who bring us BOTH ear-to-ear smiles! ✦ JOIN THE CAREGIVERS RISING™ COMMUNITY CIRCLE Our first live kickoff event is coming November 2026! Inside, you'll find live Q&As, small Soul Circle Seshes with fellow caregivers, and monthly dance parties you can join from anywhere. Join the Priority List before doors close: https://synergyrising.life/caregivers Have a topic you'd love Kama to cover? Request it here: https://synergyrising.life/podcast If this episode touched your heart, please share it with a caregiver who needs to hear it today. Follow along at Kama Rising on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. A quick heart note: Kama shares her family's story here, not medical advice. Please talk with your loved one's care team before making any changes to their care plan. When one rises, we all rise. Together WE RISE. ✦ 💖SHARE THE LOVE!💖 If DWD touches your heart, please share it with another caregiver! And subscribe, rate, and review to help others find this community of light, love, and advocacy. 💃🏻Have topic requests, want to nominate a guest, or book a 1:1 consultation with me? Connect with us atSynergyRising.Life!/podcast💃🏻 🎧 Available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts 🎧 ✨ Facebook: KamaRising ✨ Website: www.SynergyRising.Life ✨ Instagram: KamaRising ✨ TikTok: KamaRising 💃🏻✨💃🏻 Special Announcement:💃🏻✨💃🏻 Caregivers Rising Community Circle for Caregivers who want to RISE & THRIVE! Join us at ...
