Navigating the Best Caregiver Options for Baby Boomers
As Baby Boomers enter their golden years, finding the right caregiver becomes a paramount concern. This generation now or in the future, may require varying degrees of assistance to maintain their daily routines and Health.
A suitable caregiver for Baby Boomers should understand their unique needs and be equipped with the appropriate skills to provide the right care. Whether it’s managing medication schedules, providing companionship, or assisting with household chores, these caregivers play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and safety of our loved ones.
It’s therefore necessary to thoroughly examine available options and make informed decisions. This involves considering factors such as the level of training of the caregiver, their experience, and their compatibility with the care recipient. Caregivers must also be dependable, compassionate and trustworthy. Finding the right match is not just about physical care, but also about providing emotional support and improving the overall quality of life of this Baby Boomer Generation.
For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver.
In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making…
For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver.
In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares…
For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver.
In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making difficult care decisions and balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and everyday life. Together, we discuss caregiver burnout, power of attorney, hospice, family dynamics and the challenges many families face when trying to do it all on their own.
Ed reflects on his "superhero cape" mindse…
All Home Care Maters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Roy Remer as guest to the show. About Roy Remer: Roy Remer is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others. An educator and end-of-life caregiver since 1997, he is executive director of …
All Home Care Maters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Roy Remer as guest to the show. About Roy Remer: Roy Remer is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself Whi…
All Home Care Maters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Roy Remer as guest to the show. About Roy Remer: Roy Remer is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others. An educator and end-of-life caregiver since 1997, he is executive director of Zen Caregiving Project in San Francisco and lead creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education curriculum. A dedicated practitioner in the Soto Zen tradition, Remer is a student at San Francisco Zen Center. About the Zen Caregiving Project: Formerly Known as Zen Hospice Project was founded in …
In this episode, we will discuss common dementia-related behaviors and symptoms caregivers often wonder about, and how to tell when something may be part of the condition versus when it could signal another issue. We’ll go through six real caregiver questions, covering topics like incontinence, ch…
In this episode, we will discuss common dementia-related behaviors and symptoms caregivers often wonder about, and how to tell when something may be part of the condition versus when it could signal a…
In this episode, we will discuss common dementia-related behaviors and symptoms caregivers often wonder about, and how to tell when something may be part of the condition versus when it could signal another issue. We’ll go through six real caregiver questions, covering topics like incontinence, changes in mood, waking up disoriented, shifts in taste preferences, loss of appetite, and repeating the same story.Questions answered: Incontinence — is it normal?Why are they so mean, is this normal?Is it normal for someone with dementia to wake up disoriented?Is it normal for their taste pref…
Are your children prepared to become your caregiver — and do you want that for them?
Most people never plan for long-term care until someone they love is already in crisis. In this video, financial planners Hans Scheil and Tom Griffith walk through the real long-term care plan they built for Tom …
Are your children prepared to become your caregiver — and do you want that for them?
Most people never plan for long-term care until someone they love is already in crisis. In this video, financial…
Are your children prepared to become your caregiver — and do you want that for them?
Most people never plan for long-term care until someone they love is already in crisis. In this video, financial planners Hans Scheil and Tom Griffith walk through the real long-term care plan they built for Tom and Susan — a retired physician and his wife, both in their late 60s — and reveal what finally changed their minds after years of avoiding the conversation. You'll discover why "self-funding" your care may cost your family far more than money, how Medicare really works when you need it…
This week on Bridge the Gap we sit down with the Roeland Pelgrims and Stijn Verrept of Nobi to discuss how technology is reshaping the future of senior living. The conversation explores the operational realities caregivers face daily, the challenges senior living operators encounter amid staffing sh…
This week on Bridge the Gap we sit down with the Roeland Pelgrims and Stijn Verrept of Nobi to discuss how technology is reshaping the future of senior living. The conversation explores the operationa…
This week on Bridge the Gap we sit down with the Roeland Pelgrims and Stijn Verrept of Nobi to discuss how technology is reshaping the future of senior living. The conversation explores the operational realities caregivers face daily, the challenges senior living operators encounter amid staffing shortages, and why discreet, intelligent technology is critical to the future of aging services.Key TopicsThe origin story behind Nobi’s smart lighting platformWhy caregiver workflows inspired the company’s missionThe operational burden of fall-related investigationsHow AI-powered fall detection w…
Joy Johnston did not expect that she would become a full-time caregiver for her mother soon after her father died of dementia. But she persevered, uprooting her life and moving cross-country to care for her mom. Her memoir, The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Caregiving Minefields, provides a…
Joy Johnston did not expect that she would become a full-time caregiver for her mother soon after her father died of dementia. But she persevered, uprooting her life and moving cross-country to care f…
Joy Johnston did not expect that she would become a full-time caregiver for her mother soon after her father died of dementia. But she persevered, uprooting her life and moving cross-country to care for her mom. Her memoir, The Reluctant Caregiver: Missives from the Caregiving Minefields, provides a fresh perspective on how to provide care even if you’re not a natural caregiver. Joy’s writings also highlight the challenges involved in long-distance and rural caregiving.
Below is the second part of a conversation we had about her caregiving experiences. You can read the first half of the …
Carol Marak is a Solo Advisor and Advocate, and soon-to-be-published author of the book Solo and Smart. Carol is a former family caregiver; she has spent the last decade providing help and advice to countless aging adults planning for their future. Carol’s work has appeared in Time Magazine, ABC N…
Carol Marak is a Solo Advisor and Advocate, and soon-to-be-published author of the book Solo and Smart. Carol is a former family caregiver; she has spent the last decade providing help and advice to c…
Carol Marak is a Solo Advisor and Advocate, and soon-to-be-published author of the book Solo and Smart. Carol is a former family caregiver; she has spent the last decade providing help and advice to countless aging adults planning for their future. Carol’s work has appeared in Time Magazine, ABC News, New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, US News and AARP the Magazine.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity and covers essential retirement planning for solo agers.
Ben: What's your background and how did you get involved in advocating for solo aging?
Carol: I'm a…
Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. Look for Theresa’s book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving,…
Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journ…
Theresa Wilbanks cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. Theresa founded Sustainable Caregiving and works with fellow family caregivers to help them navigate their caregiving journey. Look for Theresa’s book, Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving, coming soon!
By Theresa Wilbanks
During the time that I cared for Dad, I experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for a family member. Overwhelmed and drowning, I navigated toward a more sustainable caregiving experience. When I learned to set boundaries, use mindfulness to…
What happens when a mother turns personal tragedy into a mission that changes lives?
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, we sit down with Dr. Monica Sanford—a Doctor of Nursing Practice, cardiology specialist, healthcare policy advocate, military spouse, and mother of a congenital …
What happens when a mother turns personal tragedy into a mission that changes lives?
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, we sit down with Dr. Monica Sanford—a Doctor of Nursing Pract…
What happens when a mother turns personal tragedy into a mission that changes lives?
In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation Show, we sit down with Dr. Monica Sanford—a Doctor of Nursing Practice, cardiology specialist, healthcare policy advocate, military spouse, and mother of a congenital heart disease survivor.
After her son was born with a complex congenital heart defect requiring multiple surgeries, Monica dedicated her life to understanding cardiovascular medicine, improving patient outcomes, and fighting for healthcare access nationwide.
We discuss:
✅ Congenital Heart Disea…
Send us Fan MailCan consumers really trust hospice quality ratings?In Part Two of this powerful TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership conversation, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their discussion with nationally recognized hospice researcher and policy expert Dr. Joan Teno.Building on Part One,…
Send us Fan MailCan consumers really trust hospice quality ratings?In Part Two of this powerful TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership conversation, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their discussion…
Send us Fan MailCan consumers really trust hospice quality ratings?In Part Two of this powerful TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership conversation, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their discussion with nationally recognized hospice researcher and policy expert Dr. Joan Teno.Building on Part One, Dr. Teno explores how patients and families can make better-informed hospice decisions, why current quality reporting systems often fall short, and how artificial intelligence could transform the future of hospice quality measurement. She also addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing th…
Valerie Borgman
June 11, 2026
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