Elderly Caregiving

What does it really take to care for an aging parent?In this episode of the Time We Discuss podcast, we hear from Pam Wood about her deeply personal journey as a caregiver for her elderly mother. Pam shares the emotional challenges, financial realities, and daily responsibilities that come with caregiving — as well as the surprising rewards.From planning ahead to finding support systems, this conversation is filled with practical tips and heartfelt advice for anyone navigating elder care or preparing to help an aging loved one.What you’ll learn in this episode:How Pam transitioned into her role as a full-time caregiverThe emotional impact and how to cope with guilt, grief, and stressFinancial and logistical challenges of caring for a parentTips for staying organized and avoiding caregiver burnoutResources and support networks for caregiversIf you’re a caregiver, thinking about becoming one, or simply want to better understand this important role, check out this episode — it’s time we discuss caregiving!Subscribe for more episodes of Time We Discuss, where we dive into real stories and careers that matter.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro1:04 - What's it like as a caregiver?9:14 - Hospice, not just for the end.14:23 - Have this piece of information21:20 - Warning regarding names22:40 - Warning regarding power of attorney24:27 - Talent has the floor.25:07 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Pam WoodPam's WebsiteDonate to HospiceAlso Mentioned in This Episode:What It's Like to be a Reiki Master (Ann Ruane)Voiceover Artist (Pam Wood)Video Game Voiceover Star (Gina Scarpa)Day in the Life of an Estate Attorney, Children's Book AuthorLicensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads