Navigating the complex currents of caregiving from afar, our guest Liuda, a retired pharmacist with a heart as vast as her experience, invites us into her world of love, loss, and devotion. She talks about the emotional challenges of taking care of family members who are far away.  Liuda shares personal stories of her father's passing, dealing with dementia, and inheriting the care of her brother who lives with a traumatic brain injury.  Through her stories, she shines a light on the difficulties faced by long-distance caregivers.

This conversation isn't just about the hurdles; it's an homage to the pillars of routine, balance, and unwavering faith that support us when the ground seems unsteady. As I weave in my own caregiving experiences, we unravel the threads of spiritual resilience that bind us to our loved ones, even through resistance and emotional storms. Liuda's reflections and my shared stories serve as a beacon to those finding their way through the many experiences they navigate without full assurance of the best decision, holding a mirror to the importance of prayerful guidance in these demanding roles.

Ending on a note of profound insight, we discuss how embracing the uncontrollable elements of life is essential, especially as we accompany our loved ones on their final journeys. Liuda's Wisdom teaches us to walk this path with love, support, and the hope that we might live and care without regret. As our session closes, we leave our listeners with the courage to face their own seasons of caregiving, bolstered by community, faith, and a heartfelt reminder that even in the toughest times, we are far from alone.

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Rayna Neises A Season of Caring

Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents.

Rayna is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, an ICF certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer and speaker who is passionate about offering encouragement, support, and resources for regret-free caring aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life.

Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher who enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all.