Sustainable Caregiving Strategies with Theresa Wilbanks

Theresa Wilbanks joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about sustainable caregiving strategies on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Theresa Theresa Wilbanks is a caregiving advocate, author, and founder of Sustainable Caregiving, a movement dedicated to helping caregivers navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges of caregiving without burning out. While caring for her father through the final years of his life, Theresa developed 12 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies that empower caregivers to honor their loved ones while protecting their own well-being. She is the author of Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving and the forthcoming 12 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies, both of which are rooted in practical tools, deep empathy, and hard-won wisdom. Theresa co-hosted the limited-edition Self-Caregiving Strategies Podcast with Alison Van Schie, bringing compassionate conversations and actionable insights to caregivers worldwide. Theresa has presented at caregiver conferences across the country and partners with caregiving organizations, authors, and advocates through her creative studio, Wandering Digital Media. Her work is grounded in the belief that caregiving is both an act of love and an extreme sport, demanding endurance, boundaries, and support. She helps caregivers reconnect with their humanity, let go of unrealistic expectations, and find sustainable ways to care for others without losing themselves. Learn more and access free resources at SustainableCaregiving.com and WanderingDigitalMedia.com. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.