When Is It Time for Assisted Living? Warning Signs Family Caregivers Should Never Ignore with Cory Fosco - Episode 253

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Cory Fosco, a long-term care expert with over 30 years of experience and author of The Question of When: A Practical Guide to Knowing When It's Time for Assisted Living, Memory Care,

Helping Children Grieve After Losing a Parent: The Widow Chose Red with Rachel Kerr Schneider - Episode 252

Rachel Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red, shares her family’s journey through ALS, widowhood, faith, and helping her boys navigate grief after losing their father.

Why Does My Mom With Dementia Keep Calling Me? Understanding Repetitive Calls and Separation Anxiety with Kirstin Thomas - Episode 251

When dementia separation anxiety resets with every memory gap, repetitive calls can exhaust even the most devoted caregiver. Diane talks with KindredMind co-founder Kirstin Thomas about using a familiar voice to calm fear and protect connection.

The Sandwich Generation Handbook: Care for Aging Parents, Raise Children, and Prevent Burnout with Dr. Irina Koyfman - Episode 250

Feeling pulled in every direction at once?In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Irina Koyfman, DNP, NP, founder of Affinity Expert and author of The Sandwich Generation Handbook. Together, they dive into the silent struggles of caregivers caught in the

Palliative Care for Serious Illness: When to Ask for Help and How to Find It with Patricia Fogelman - Episode 249

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Patricia Fogelman, a nationally recognized palliative medicine specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Together, they break down the myths surrounding palliative care, explain how it drastically improves quality of life for patients and

Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents: Care Costs, Home Safety, and Support Before a Crisis with Lindsay Friedman - Episode 248

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Lindsay Preston Friedman—founder of CareBloom and LT CareNav, host of LTCareNav's Care Compass podcast, and author of Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: A Guide to Understanding and Navigating Long-Term Care and The

CRPS and Chronic Pain: The Hidden Pain Families and Caregivers Need to Understand with Lyndsay Soprano - Episode 247

CRPS is an invisible illness that can cause severe, relentless pain. In this episode, Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Lyndsay Soprano about chronic pain, trauma, medical dismissal, caregiver grief, and what families need to understand.

The Unexpected Caregiver: What to Do When a Parent Suddenly Needs Help with Lance A. Slatton - Episode 246

Becoming a caregiver often happens overnight after a fall, diagnosis, hospital stay, or sudden decline. Learn what to do first when an aging parent suddenly needs help and how to move from panic to a care plan.

Traveling With Someone With a Disability: A Caregiver’s Planning Guide

lan safer trips with someone who has a disability, including medications, mobility, restrooms, lodging, emergencies and caregiver needs.

Is It Really Aging? Brain Fog, Joint Pain, and Bloating: Causes and Natural Solutions with Stacey Roberts - Episode 245

In the latest episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with physical therapist, functional medicine nurse, and author Stacey Roberts to break down why common symptoms like joint pain and bloating aren't inevitable—and how caregivers can start addressing the root causes naturally!

"I Am 84 and Spent My Entire Life Caregiving": One Woman’s Devastating Account of Systemic Burnout

She began caregiving at age 10 and never truly stopped. Now 84 and caring full-time for her husband with advanced Alzheimer’s disease, she reveals the physical, emotional, and financial toll of a lifetime spent caring for others—and why America’s family caregiver crisis demands urgent action.

Caregiver Burnout Relief: How 5 Minutes of Silence Can Help When You’re Overwhelmed with Mark Blacknell - Episode 244

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Mark Blacknell—a former Marine, PTSD advocate, and author of Just Stare at the Damn Wall. Mark brings a refreshingly honest, no-nonsense, and incredibly simple approach to mental health and meditation that requires no