Life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and one of the most daunting is receiving a serious medical diagnosis. Whether it’s a chronic illness, a life-threatening condition, or a rare disease, such news can be overwhelming, leaving individuals and their loved ones grappling with a whirlwind of emotions. Coping with a serious diagnosis is difficult […]
We’re back with another live show from Austin, TX! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY TIME after on podcast right here! Have a short Q? Call: 855-345-4720 or E-mail: DrMara@DrMaraKarpel.com during the program. And you can ALSO listen to the podcast on Apple podcasts right HERE! We’ll be joined by Marsha Joiner, […]
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We are back live today with another GREAT program! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or any time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! We’ll be joined from Ontario by Dr. Patricia Spindel, Chair of Seniors for Social Action Ontario, co-founder of the Advocacy Centre for […]
If you’re a family caregiver, you know your role is an act of love and dedication. But it’s also a commitment that can demand every ounce of your physical and emotional strength. During this selfless journey, you may find yourself in need of a lifeline — a temporary reprieve that allows you to recharge and […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer My mom, Sena Parris Martin, was the nineth of 11 children born to Vernie and Essie Parris. Her Dad, my Papa, was a tobacco sharecropper. Growing up during the Great Depression, Mom was no stranger to hard work including picking cotton, cutting, tying and hanging tobacco and lots of other chores. […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer I have been a caregiver for my husband for the last ten years for a variety of procedures and surgeries ranging from shoulder replacements, cataracts, and heart surgery to prostrate and cardiovascular procedures. All these medical interventions came with a variety of inconveniences that were manageable by my husband or needed […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer I had the opportunity and good fortune to be able to listen to the podcast of Dr. Terri Pease last week re: her journey of moving from being a care partner with her husband suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, to the roll of caregiver. This particular subject caught my attention as soon […]
After years of your parents parenting you, there may come a day when you need to parent them back. At some point, you may realize that an elderly parent or relative could benefit from a little additional assistance. Discussions about assisted living aren’t always easy, but they can save lives. Let’s explore how families can […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer This is the first in a series of guest blogs, written by caregivers with different perspectives and different experiences. I am thankful to all who chose to submit a story and to all who have lived these experiences. I didn’t want to be a caregiver – and I still don’t. I […]
