Safe Hospital Discharge Checklist for Family Caregivers

Before your loved one leaves the hospital, use this safe discharge checklist to confirm mobility, medications, equipment, home health, caregiver training, and Medicare appeal rights—so you are not forced into an unsafe situation at home.

Near-Death Experience in the ICU: Caregiving Lessons, Survival, and What Happens at the End of Life with Kathy McDaniel - Episode 205

In this gripping episode of Caregiver Relief, host Diane Carbo sits down with Kathy McDaniel, author of Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat. Kathy shares her remarkable journey surviving a terrifying drug-induced coma, navigating a dark near-death experience (NDE), catching a glimpse of absolute heavenly bliss, and the

Reverse Mortgages for Seniors and Caregivers: What to Know Before Using Home Equity for Retirement with Kevin Guttman - Episode 204

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Kevin Guttman—a senior mortgage broker, four-time Amazon best-selling author, and one of only 218 Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals in the United States. Together, they strip away the myths, outdated rumors,

Retirement Planning for Seniors and Caregivers: Social Security, Medicare, and Income Strategies with Jeff Panik - Episode 203

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Jeff Panik, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and author of Your Future Is Now: Your Blueprint for Solving Your Retirement Puzzle. With over 25 years of experience, Jeff cuts through the confusing financial jargon to give

Unsafe Hospitial Discharges: How Caregivers Fight Medicare Denials and Stop Early Discharges with Dr. Jill M. Bjerke - Episode 202

In this eye-opening episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Jill Bjerke—a healthcare executive, senior transition specialist, and aging-in-place expert. Together, they pull back the curtain on the financial, structural, and AI-driven shifts inside the healthcare system that

Caregiver Brain Health: How to Avoid Burnout and Cognitive Overload While Caring for Others with Barbara Gustavson - Episode 201

In this powerful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with neuroscience and wellness expert Barbara Gustavson. Together, they pull back the curtain on the invisible weight that family caregivers carry—the constant multitasking, decision fatigue, and emotional labor—and explore how it impacts your

Huntington’s Disease Caregiver Guide: What to Expect and How to Cope with Lori Jones - Episode 200

In this deeply moving episode of the Caregiver Relief podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with advocate, speaker, and author Lori Jones. Lori shares her deeply personal journey growing up in the shadow of Huntington’s Disease (HD)—an autosomal dominant genetic illness that her father battled and that she

From Diagnosis to Daily Care: How Tembo Health Guides Families Living With Dementia with Amy House - Episode 199

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Amy House, a certified dementia practitioner and care navigator from Tembo Health, to discuss a revolutionary resource for families navigating the complexities of cognitive decline. Listen HereView All Episodes 🎙️ Why This Episode is a Must-

The True Meaning of Memorial Day: Remembering Those Who Served and Sacrificed

A personal Memorial Day reflection on fallen service members, family military service, patriotism, faith, and the sacred responsibility to remember those who died, support veterans, and honor the families who carry their sacrifice.

The Guardian’s Gift: Preparing the Heart and the Legal Paperwork for Caregiving with Dr. Judy Butler - Episode 198

Caregiving is often a journey we are thrust into without a map. Whether you are currently caring for a loved one with dementia or want to ensure your own future wishes are respected, this episode provides the compass you need. 🧭 Listen HereView All Episodes Host Diane Carbo RN sits down

Don't Walk Away: Transforming Dementia from Burden to Meaning and Connection with Marilyn Raichle - Episode 197

These were the words Marilyn Raichle grew up hearing from her mother. For years, Marilyn believed that once dementia arrived, personhood vanished and only loss remained. But when she finally stepped into the role of care partner, she discovered something revolutionary: The person is still there, and they are well

Elder Financial Abuse: How a Caregiver Stole Nearly $1 Million From a Woman With Dementia with Charles Chip" Wallace Jr. - Episode 196

The latest episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast dives into a chilling reality: financial exploitation of older adults is one of the fastest-growing forms of elder abuse in the U.S.. Host Diane Carbo sits down with Charles "Chip" Wallace, author of The Caregiver’s Game, to