Podcasts for Caregivers: 8 helpful caregiver podcasts
Podcasts for caregivers provide tremendous support. During your caregiving journey, you will have many challenges and questions. A great way to get help and advice is to listen to podcasts for caregivers. And you can even multitask! While you are doing household chores, exercising, or even resting you can access resources or get new ideas to help you.
Since caregivers have limited time, I find podcasts that give quick, actionable tips are best. To support caregivers, I have made a list of some caregiver podcasts that I have found helpful. Moreover, all the podcast hosts have life experiences with the challenges of caregiving. So they know what they are talking about!
8 Caregiver Podcasts
Happy Healthy Caregiver with Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Miller, Certified Caregiving Consultant, shows how a caregiver can be incorporate self-care, exercise, and healthy eating into their caregiving routine. She gives recommendations and points you to resources that support you in your caregiving journey. Her podcasts start with words of encouragement from her Happy Healthy Caregiver Jar for support and inspiration.
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Club Sandwiched, living life in-between two generations with Andrea Weber
Andrea Weber knows the challenges of caregiving to many generations. From her experiences, she finds common-sense solutions to the many issues caregivers must face. Additionally, you can benefit from Andrea’s “Club Sandwich Bites” on YouTube for 2-minute invaluable caregiver tips.
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Healing Ties with Chris MacLellan, the “Bow Tie Guy”
When Chris MacLellan cared for his partner with terminal cancer, he found out first-hand the ups and downs of being a caregiver. He uses his personal caregiving experiences to comfort others with the stress, guilt, and challenges before and after caring for a loved one. His gentle voice encourages caregivers to recognize they are doing the best they can in difficult situations.
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Fading Memories with Jennifer Fink
While Jennifer Fink was caring for many loved ones with memory loss she couldn’t find a helpful podcast. As a result, she created one herself! The Fading Memories podcast focuses on caregiving for patients with memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. She gathers helpful resources and suggestions to make the journey easier.
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EngAGING Conversations with Sheryl Smith, RN
Certified Health Coach Sheryl Smith, RN, encourages people to balance self-care with caring for others. She brings awareness to the difficulties caregivers face with aging and end-of-life care. Her podcast helps you and your parents navigate the aging process.
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An Organized (After)Life with Jennifer Gumbel, Esq.
Because caregivers often have to navigate financial, medical, and legal issues it can get complicated. With humor and a friendly tone, “death” lawyer, Jennifer Gumbel, breaks down legal terms. She also takes the mystery out of estate planning documents.
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The Caregiver Lawyer with Amanda Singleton, Esq.
When her mother had a stroke, Florida Lawyer, Amanda Singleton, was thrust into a caregiving role. Through her experiences, she highlights the legal, medical, and financial struggles that challenge caregivers.
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Sage Aging with Liz Craven
Sage Aging with Liz Craven connects you to aging care resources and education. Topics range from advocating for your loved one to finding out about elder care and disability resources.
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Once you start listening to these podcasts, you’ll wonder how you managed without them. Moreover, they will help you point out issues that you may encounter in the future.
It is important to know help is out there. You just need to know where to look. Or listen.
Know of any other helpful podcasts for caregivers? List them in the comment section below.
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