68: Spirituality in Caregiving with Dr. Aaron Blight

Dr. Lakelyn is joined once again by caregiving expert and author Dr. Aaron Blight, returning to Caregiver Chats after his first appearance in Episode #25, Reflecting on Your Caregiving Mindset. This time, the conversation explores the role of spirituality and faith in caregiving.Caregiving often places people in some of the hardest moments of life, including times of decline, uncertainty, and end of life. For many, these moments naturally prompt deeper reflection, spirituality, or questions of faith. Together, Dr. Lakelyn and Dr. Blight discuss how spirituality can support caregivers across belief systems and how even small daily practices can help sustain the caregiver’s spirit.Episode highlights include:-Understanding why caregiving often awakens spiritual reflection-Exploring three levels of faith that can support caregivers-How spirituality shows up during end-of-life caregiving-Simple daily practices that nourish the spirit-The role of faith communities in practical and emotional supportHelpful links from the episode:- caregivingkinetics.com-Book: When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative by Dr. Aaron BlightTo learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving  newsletters, visit www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at [email protected], subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.Follow us on social media:Facebook: @homeinsteadincInstagram: @homeinsteadincYouTube: @homeinsteadincTikTok: @homeinstead.inc