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ACAPcommunity offers podcasts specifically for adult-children who are caring for aging parents! Listen to informative, insightful and humorous discussions with experts in aging, family dynamics, and adult-child caregiving. Browse every episode below — each one has its own page with an audio player, and a video version when available.
2023 Winner of the Southern Gerontological Society Media Award
The Caregiver Community Podcast received this award in recognition of its outstanding media contribution to enhancing the understanding of aging in the region and supporting the mission of SGS.
All Episodes
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 38:41▶ Video
Understanding the Emotional Side of Downsizing and Moving On
Families often think of downsizing as a practical task—sorting belongings, packing boxes, and deciding what stays and what goes. But for older adults, the process is often much more personal. Every room, every…
Friday, August 7, 2026 · 33:01▶ Video
Beyond DNA: What Really Influences Aging, Longevity, and Caregiving with Dr. Amandita Johnson, DHSc
When we think about aging, we often focus on genetics and medical conditions. Yet where we live, work, connect with others, and access healthcare may have an even greater impact on health and longevity. In this episode,…
Friday, June 12, 2026 · 25:33▶ Video
Your Loved One is in the Hospital: A Doctor’s Advice for Family Caregivers with Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, eHealthyInfo
When a loved one is hospitalized, family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Bibhusan Basnet , MD, MS,…
Friday, April 3, 2026 · 52:28▶ Video
Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent through Movement & Nutrition with Senior TLC
Ask any person over the age of 65, and they’ll tell you they’re losing muscle mass and strength – quickly! In fact, adults can lose 3-8% of their muscle mass every decade after the age of 30! That’s why this podcast…
Friday, March 20, 2026 · 48:25▶ Video
Caregivers’ Guide to the Body, Mobility, and DME with Bill Price, Mobility Scooters and More
Loss of mobility can happen gradually or suddenly, making everyday activities more challenging for older adults and the families who support them. In this podcast, join host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project…
Friday, February 6, 2026 · 23:00▶ Video
Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help with Tracy Johnson, Premier Care Management of Georgia
What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Ms. Tracy Johnson, RN, CCM, CDAL; Registered Nurse Care Consultant, Aging Life…
Friday, January 2, 2026 · 36:43▶ Video
Medication Management and Safety: More than Just Filling a Pill Box with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, GeriatRx, Inc.
More than 275,000 Americans die each year due to medication mismanagement, and 750 older adults are hospitalized every day from medication-related harm. And, on average, individual Americans waste about $6000 every year…
Friday, December 5, 2025 · 21:03▶ Video
Art Therapy for Non-Artist Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Angel Duncan, Registered Art Therapist
It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost…
Friday, November 7, 2025 · 1:07:07▶ Video
Practical Caregiving Tips and New Shopping Guide
Caring for an older adult often means finding ways to make daily life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. This month host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity is joined by Jane Everson, PhD, and Catherine Hague, Retired…
Friday, October 3, 2025 · 40:03▶ Video
Beyond the Myths: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring
In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Julie Packer, Director of Professional Relations, Carolina Caring . Karen and Julie take a look at Hospice and Palliative Care services, dispel some…
Friday, September 5, 2025 · 20:34▶ Video
Caregiving in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads with Mark Hensley
More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our co-workers. Are you among them? Do you know some of them? Or…
Friday, August 1, 2025 · 36:41▶ Video
Changing Minds, Honoring Wishes: The Human Side of Advance Care Planning with Libby Dunahoo
Advance care planning isn’t just a legal process – it’s a deeply human one. In this episode, we talk with an advance care planning expert about how emotions, relationships, and evolving life circumstances shape…
Friday, July 4, 2025 · 44:28▶ Video
Lifelong Gardening: Support for Aging Gardeners and Their Care Partners with John Bowen
Gardening is more than just a physical activity; it’s also deeply emotional to those who pursue it across a lifetime. It’s part of a person’s identity, grounding, and place in the world. As physical challenges ensue…
Friday, June 6, 2025 · 43:31▶ Video
Caregiver Resilience: How to Meet Stressful Experiences with Compassion and Skill with Christy Shi Day
Caregiving can push anyone past their limits. In this conversation, trauma-informed strategist Christy Shi Day shares how understanding our nervous system can help us stay calm, connected, and grounded — even in the…
Friday, May 2, 2025 · 23:50▶ Video
Rediscovering Your Parents as an Adult Child Caregiver with Dr. Corinne Auman
Are we harboring outdated versions of our parents in our minds? What does it look like in practice to be a care partner for someone based on who they are now? Host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Corinne…
Friday, April 4, 2025 · 29:36▶ Video
Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age with Dr. Mitchell Straub, Vital Rehab and Wellness
Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age...In this episode of the Caregiver Community host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity , is joined by Dr. Mitchell Straub, owner and founder of…
Friday, March 7, 2025 · 37:36▶ Video
Impacts of Caregiving for Both Caregivers and Care Recipients
What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity , and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of…
Friday, February 7, 2025 · 55:05▶ Video
Making Home Safe, Regardless of Age with Rev. Jim Luck
How can we make sure the home is safe and comfortable for loved ones, regardless of age? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity , and Rev. Jim Luck, retired Aging in Place and Universal Design…
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 · 50:34
Supporting Aging Parents from Across the Country or in the Next Town with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg
Supporting an aging loved one, particularly from a distance, can include unique challenges. In this podcast, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Cheryl Greenberg , a life coach…
Monday, December 23, 2024 · 52:45
Rainbows of Caring with Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD
LGBTQIA+ adults take on caregiving roles for older adults more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Who are these caregivers and their lived experiences? What opportunities exist to support LGBTQIA+…
Monday, November 25, 2024 · 33:06
Healthcare and Caregiving in Underserved Communities with Dr. John Uche, Medical Director for PACE@Home
For a variety of reasons, underserved populations – rural, elderly, low education, minority groups, etc. – often experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and their caregivers find particular challenges to providing…
Monday, October 28, 2024 · 46:03
Disaster Preparedness, Recovery & Resilience – Older Adults and Family Caregivers
In the past 20 years, the US has experienced multiple types of disasters that have devastated lives and communities. In this episode, host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Scallan,…
Monday, September 23, 2024 · 48:20
Oral Health, Aging, and Caregiving with Dr. Natalie Whitaker, DDS, MNutr, Whitaker Dental Associates
Oral health and oral care often can be among the challenges experienced by aging persons and their caregivers. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Natalie Whitaker, a dentist and…
Friday, August 30, 2024 · 1:01:21
Men As Caregivers
Approximately 40% of all unpaid caregivers are men. Although there may be differences sometimes in how men and women approach caregiving, all offer vital and needed support for loved ones. In this podcast, host Frances…
Monday, July 29, 2024 · 34:39
Life After Caregiving with Gary Newsome, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community
Caregiving is the process of providing assistance and support in meeting the daily needs of another person. For caregivers of older adult loved ones, anticipating life after caregiving can be difficult for a variety of…
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 · 47:32
Preserving Generational Memories: A Conversation with Jon Camp, Ever Living Memories
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by guest Jon Camp, former TV news reporter/anchor and founder of Ever Living Memories . Jon joins the podcast to share both the…
Monday, May 20, 2024 · 40:01
How Assistive Technology Can Support Aging Individuals with Samantha Westrich, Speech and Language Pathologist
Sometimes, we hear the term “assistive technology” in relation to older adults. But what exactly is that? How can assistive technology help my aging loved one or me, as the caregiver? Host Frances Hall, Executive…
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 · 45:17
Caregiver Stress: Is it Okay to Say “Enough!” with Dr. Jamehl Demons, Geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Do you ever reach a point in your caregiver journey at which you say – or want to say – “Enough! I just can’t do this anymore!?!?!?” Caregiving can be hard, and it can be exhausting. Host Frances Hall, Executive…
Monday, March 25, 2024 · 55:51
Working While Caring with Karen Kavanaugh Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
One in five employed adults also are caregivers for older adult loved ones. Caregiving can significantly affect their work. What can employers do to help maximize caregiver employee contributions to the company,…
Monday, February 26, 2024 · 41:23
Making Death a Normal Conversation with Pam Carter, End of Life Doula
Normalizing the approach to the discussion of death is important and necessary. Just as birth is a natural process, so too is death. Join Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP , and her guest, Pam Carter,…
Monday, January 22, 2024 · 34:21
Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan, with Jill Disney, Alzheimer’s Association
Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and…
Monday, November 20, 2023 · 37:22
Connecting Through Photos: Using Photography to Engage with Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia
This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive…
Monday, October 16, 2023 · 40:01
Navigating Ageism with Dr. Corinne Auman, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators
What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities…
Monday, September 11, 2023 · 49:32
The Long Process of Grieving a Parent with Dementia, Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey
Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey…
Monday, August 14, 2023 · 34:12
Aging in Place & Smart Technology with Linda Pollock of Setting The Stage
Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there are lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new…
Monday, July 17, 2023 · 26:02
Life After Caregiving with Liz O’Donnell, Working Daughter
Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways…
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 · 35:04
Anticipatory Grief: Grief Before an Expected Loss with Holly Reigh, End-of-Life Dula
Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to…
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 · 41:28
What Caregivers Need to Know about the Loved One’s Second Half of Life with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D ., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what…
Thursday, April 27, 2023 · 37:22
Deprescribing Medications with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc.
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are…
Friday, March 31, 2023 · 48:27
Strategies for Paying for Care for a Loved One with Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc.
In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various…
Monday, February 27, 2023 · 40:11
PACE @ HOME: A Community Model for All-Inclusive Care
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs provide comprehensive medical and social services for older adults who wish to stay active and engaged in their home and community setting rather than reside…
Monday, January 30, 2023 · 41:36
Normal vs Abnormal Aging-Related Memory Changes with Dr. Mia Yang
Are slower thinking and processing time, misplacing keys, trying to remember what was needed in the room just entered, or forgetting familiar names and places, normal parts of aging, or do they point to abnormal changes…
Monday, December 26, 2022 · 52:33
Area Agencies on Aging with Bob Cleveland - Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.
Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this…
Monday, November 14, 2022 · 48:55
The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver with Zachary White, PhD and Donna Thomson
The care needs of a parent often creep up on us until one day, we realize that fundamental shifts in the family have made each person almost unrecognizable. In this podcast, authors Zachary White, PhD, and Donna Thomson…
Monday, October 31, 2022 · 51:55
Person-Centered Planning and Care with Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School
Knowing a person’s background, preferences, and priorities can help families and other caregivers most effectively care for a loved one or client. Person-centered planning is a process for better understanding a loved…
Friday, September 30, 2022 · 47:44
Breathing to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Charlotte Bayala, Love Your Caregiving Life
Breathing is essential for our survival. In difficult times, such as caring for a loved one, our breathing may become shallow and not provide the restoration our bodies need. In this episode, host Frances Hall is joined…
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 · 53:20
Having Difficult Conversations: Being Heard, Making Important Changes with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach
Sometimes, needed conversations with aging loved ones can be difficult. Knowing how to approach topics such as retiring from driving, moving from the home, allowing someone else to manage finances, etc., can be key in…
Monday, July 25, 2022 · 38:04
What to Consider When Choosing a Residential Facility with Lee Syria, EveryAge
As people age, most will need some sort of additional support. When considering residential facility placement for an older adult loved one (or ourselves), what do we need to know? What should we look for? What…
Monday, June 27, 2022 · 38:06
How To Know When To Take The Next Step with Your Older Parent or Loved One with Dr. Corinne Auman
Journeying with an aging loved one is a continual “dance” of taking the next steps. But, knowing what the next step should be, when the “next step” is needed, and how to take that “next step” can be difficult. In this…
Monday, May 30, 2022 · 55:14
The Younger Caregiver: Home, Work & Caregiving
This podcast addresses issues specific to 20, 30, and early 40-year-olds who are primary caregivers for their parents or grandparents or are trying to learn strategies and resources to help their parents care for their…
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 · 1:01:37
Veterans’ and Surviving Spouses’ Potential Benefits
This podcast offers a general overview of eligibility requirements and VA benefits available for older veterans or their surviving spouses. While the podcast will provide basic information and guidance, all situations…
Monday, March 21, 2022 · 44:19
Differing Perspectives and Conflicting Goals Between Adult Children and Aging Parents
Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be a great privilege, giving us the opportunity to give back to our parents. Caregiving also, however, is often challenging, particularly when the view of need is different…
Monday, February 14, 2022 · 42:27
Physical Activity in The Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Dementia is at an all-time high in America. Many adult children are starting to notice declines in their aging parents. In this podcast, we learn about ways that we can help prevent these declines in our older adults.…
Monday, January 31, 2022 · 23:40
Navigating the Health Media Landscape: Tips for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Today we have more health information at our fingertips than ever before, but how do we take that information in and make sense of it? Today’s discussion looks at health information delivered by broadcast, online, and…
Monday, December 13, 2021 · 58:28
Isolation and Social Engagement
Research affirms the importance of staying active as we age and how detrimental isolation is, but Covid has made efforts to keep older loved ones engaged particularly challenging. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for…
Monday, November 29, 2021 · 1:00:37
Alphabet Soup For Caring for an Aging Adult
As we provide care for an aging loved one, we encounter lots of terms and abbreviations that can be confusing. This podcast will help listeners understand some of the “Alphabet Soup of Caring for an Aging Adult.” Jill…
Monday, October 18, 2021 · 27:05
Imperfect Parent/Adult-Child Relationships with Dr. Jane Everson Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School
Providing care for an older loved one can be challenging, at best. When the relationship between the caregiver and care recipient has a difficult history, caring for and advocating for your care recipient becomes even…
Monday, September 27, 2021 · 33:34
Dementia and Music with Dr. Cassandra Germain, NC A&T
There are more than 5 million people in the US who have some form of dementia. More and more, research is showing the positive impact of music in lessening anxiety and depression among those with dementia as well as…
Monday, August 23, 2021 · 34:06
”What’s Fueling You...?” with Mary Remmes Caregiver Coach
Host Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host AJ Kerley of Pace @ Home , Hickory, NC welcome Mary Remmes , Caregiver Coach as they discuss “What’s Fueling You as You Care for Your Aging Parent?” Caring for an aging…
Monday, July 26, 2021 · 44:58
Religiosity and Spirituality Among Caregivers with Ashley Tate, PSU
In this episode host, Frances Hall of ACAPcommunity and co-host Lee Syria welcomes Ashley Tate from Penn State University. Religious practices and spirituality have been identified as coping resources among older adults…
Monday, June 14, 2021 · 37:03
Finding the Joy in Caregiving with Dr. Corinne Auman
Although we often hear about “caregiver burden,” there also is “caregiver Joy.” In this podcast, Dr. Corinne Auman discusses ways to look for, find, and cultivate joy in the caregiving journey. Dr. Auman is an…
Monday, May 10, 2021 · 52:09
Leisure Experiences: Helping us Connect, Learn and Be Happy with Dr. Amy Lorek
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek , Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University's Center for Healthy Aging and Interim Director for the Women's Leadership Initiative in the…
Monday, April 12, 2021 · 46:11
Social Support Networks: Providing Care with Style While Facing New Challenges and Opportunities
Social support networks are important to the well-being for each of us and are even more important during challenging times such as when we are providing care for a loved one. Research has begun to recognize, though,…
Monday, March 15, 2021 · 45:16
The Financial Cost of Caregiving
There are lots of options for the long-term care for a loved one (or ourselves), whether additional services are brought into the home or the loved one moves into a congregant living community such as a continuous care…
Friday, February 26, 2021 · 45:07
Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, we discuss “Downsizing Dilemmas: When Stuff is in the Way”— how family members may lovingly and respectfully help an aging loved one create a safer environment in their home…
Thursday, January 28, 2021 · 41:26
Medication Management with Susan Young
This episode of The Caregiver Community offers important information and insights into the “how to’s” of managing medications, whether it’s helping an older loved one or for yourself. In this conversation, listeners…
Monday, December 7, 2020 · 41:23
Family Dynamics with Alyssa Szymanski Botte
Family dynamics are built on decades of history between parents and children as well as between siblings. Care for an aging parent sometimes prompts unresolved family issues to the surface. While taking care of mom and…
Monday, November 23, 2020 · 48:05
Technology for Seniors with January Brown
In this episode of the Caregiver Community, January Brown, Family Caregiver Support Specialist for the Area Agency on Aging, Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, shares insight about current technology for seniors…
Monday, October 19, 2020 · 24:59
Dr. Mary Berge - ”How to Stay Sane During COVID-19”
Dr. Mary B. Berge a Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins this episode of The Caregiver Community. Dr. Berge talks about how to stay sane during COVID-19, with tips on how to manage this and other stressful times in your…
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 · 1:00:09
Mary Mitchell, Area Agency on Aging (Hickory, NC)
Mary Mitchell, Family Caregiver Support Specialist from the Area Agency on Aging answers the plea, who can help me take care of my loved one? Mary also presents practical tips and insights to the audience. Thank you to…
Thursday, March 12, 2020 · 53:31
Difficult Conversations
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, Dr. Amy Lorek of The Center for Healthy Aging at Penn State University and Jill Curtis of the Greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association discuss how to approach…
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 · 42:23
Cultural Perspectives in Caregiving
On this episode of Caregiver Community, our hosts are highlighting the experiences of African American caregivers who represent a range of cultural perspectives. Our guests for this episode include, Rosalind Pugh Scott,…
Thursday, October 11, 2018 · 20:03
Community Resources & Support
Host Mark Bumgarner (Executive Director of Adult Life Programs) talks with Mary Mitchell (Family Caregiver Support Specialist with the Area Agency on Aging in Hickory, NC) about helping family caregivers identify and…
Thursday, December 28, 2017 · 40:00
When a Loved One Goes to the Hospital
A loved one's advanced years often trigger hospital visits, either at the emergency department or as an inpatient. Any level of admission can be stressful for the patient as well as her/his family. This ACAPcommunity…
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 · 27:50
When Mom & Dad Leave Home
In this ACAPcommunity podcast, Frances S. Hall, ACAPcommunity Co-founder and Executive Director, and Beth Brandes, Nonprofit/Human Services Organizational Consultant, retired Assistant Director of Catawba County Social…
Thursday, August 31, 2017 · 38:39
The Alzheimer’s Medical Advisor
In this ACAPcommunity podcast, Frances S. Hall, co-founder and executive director of ACAPcommunity, and Mark Bumgarner, Executive Director of Adult Life Programs in Hickory, NC , talk with Dr. Philip D. Sloane, MD &…
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 · 44:42
Partnering for Mom’s & Dad’s Best Care
In this Caregiver Community podcast, Frances S. Hall, Co-founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Mark Bumgarner, Executive Director of Adult Life Programs in Hickory, NC, talk with Julie Packer, RN, MSN,…
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 · 44:21
Medicare ABCs (and D!)
Medicare provides front-line health cost coverage for most Americans over the age of 65. However, Medicare can sometimes seem complicated and confusing. This podcast will help caregivers gain information about Medicare…
Thursday, August 25, 2016 · 33:12
Technology & Aging
There are an estimated 10 million Americans caring for one or more aging parents, in-laws and other family members. These caregivers are beginning to look at technology as a way to keep their loved ones more…
Thursday, June 16, 2016 · 41:03
Investment Fraud, Scams & Seniors
What is financial abuse? How and why does it impact seniors? What should adult-child caregivers know about financial abuse and the elderly? To help answer these questions, Jane Everson and Frances Hall talk with Lauren…
Thursday, March 10, 2016 · 52:38
Living Confidently with Vision & Hearing Loss
Are you frustrated because your father can’t hear? Are you concerned about your mother’s vision loss? Do you worry about their safety in the home? Do you wish you could help them enjoy reading and watching television…
Thursday, February 18, 2016 · 35:43
Strategies When Parents Experience Alzheimer’s
Talking with aging parents about sensitive subjects is almost always challenging for adult child caregivers. When parents have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another other age related form of dementia or memory loss, the…
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 · 32:43
Setting Boundaries & Balancing Family
Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our caregiving culture. Ten million adult-child caregivers, the majority of whom are…
Thursday, October 15, 2015 · 48:29
Housing Options for Seniors
As our parents age, they may need to change their housing arrangements. These changes may be relatively minor, such as modifying their homes to make them more physically accessible or safe or securing home-based…
Thursday, August 20, 2015 · 50:20
Journeying With a Loved One With Dementia
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia sometimes present symptoms (behaviors) that can be difficult to manage. Join host Frances Hall as she talks with Ms. Mary Ann Drummond and Ms. Janie Benton about journeying with a…
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · 24:43
Preventing Falls as our Parents Age
In this episode our hosts (Dr. Jane Everson & Frances Hall) will be talking about strategies for preventing a common and frightening problem many of us face as our parents age - falling and the fall-related injuries…
Thursday, May 7, 2015 · 45:00
Finding Reliable Internet Resources
Join Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall with this episode’s guest, Ms. Karen Lee Martinez, Outreach Librarian for the Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC), a department of Wake Forest School of Medicine…
Thursday, April 16, 2015 · 38:42
Caregiving From a Distance
As families become more mobile and less place bound, many of us are struggling with caregiving from a distance. What resources are available to help? Join Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall with this month’s guests,…
Tuesday, January 20, 2015 · 32:10
Aging & Hearing Loss
Guest Dr. Barbara Laufer, Professor Emeritus with Towson University in Maryland, joins our hosts as they talk about aging and hearing losses. Learn about the roles of speech-language pathologists and audiologists, the…
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 · 35:47
Home for the Holidays
Hosts Dr. Jane Everson and Ms. Frances Hall are joined in studio by Dr. Sue Friguglietti, as she talks about tips and strategies for assessing mom and dad’s home environment and physical status when visiting them during…
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 · 49:09
Hospice and Palliative Care
Confused about the difference between hospice and palliative care? Concerned about finding and paying for services? In this session, we will explore hospice and palliative care services with a special emphasis on how…
Thursday, October 2, 2014 · 35:24
When A Parent Stops Driving
“I just noticed another dent on Mom’s car.” “Dad just told me he forgot how to get home from his barber shop last week. “Mom had to have a right knee and hip replaced. Will she be able to stop the car quickly, if she…
Thursday, August 21, 2014 · 35:03
The Roles of Pharmacists & Pharmacies
Join Frances Hall with this month’s guest, Dr. Jacob Hollar as they discuss the many roles that pharmacists and pharmacies can play as our parents – and we – age. Dr. Hollar earned a doctorate in pharmacy from UNC…
Thursday, July 17, 2014 · 38:17
Forms of Age-Related Memory Loss
In this Caregiver Community episode, Jane and Frances chat with Susan Vincent about Alzheimer’s and other forms of age-related memory loss and dementia. Susan is the owner of a Home Instead Senior Care franchise serving…
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 · 40:16
Aging, Anxiety and Depression
No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging. Our aging population is creating historically unique challenges to families, the workforce, our medical and health care systems, and our…
Thursday, May 22, 2014 · 23:20
5 Legal Documents Every Adult Needs
In this episode, Jane and Frances chat with Kimberly Whitley, an elder care attorney about the legal aspects of aging and the five legal documents nearly every adult needs. No matter where you live or work, the world’s…
Thursday, April 17, 2014 · 34:32
Caregiving Strategies
No matter where you live or work, the world’s population is rapidly aging. In the United States alone, there are nearly 60 million adults age 60 and older – 18 percent of the nation’s population. Globally, these numbers…
Thursday, March 20, 2014 · 29:26
Changing Conversation Dynamics
Sometimes talking with aging parents can prove to be challening. Maintaining a loving tone can be difficult when the relationship becomes advesarial. Hosts Frances Hall and Jane Everson welcome to the MESH studios Dr.…
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 · 33:07
Health & Medical Issues
In this episode, Jane and Frances chat with Annette Crombie, a nurse educator with expertise in gerontology and a fellow adult-child caregiver. They discuss common health and medical issues adult child caregivers should…
Wednesday, January 29, 2014 · 38:21
Welcomes & Introductions
In “The Caregiver Community", hosted by Jane Everson and Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. In this session, Jane and Frances talk…