EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 40 MIN
What Does an Elder Care Specialist Do? How They Help Families Navigate Aging and Caregiving - EP 209
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What Does an Elder Care Specialist Do? When an aging loved one's health declines, most family caregivers are thrown into the deep end with zero guidance. In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, talks with elder care specialist and author Laurette Foggini to give you a roadmap for the caregiving journey.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/what-does-an-elder-care-specialist-do-how-they-help-families-navigate-aging-and-caregiving-with-laurette-foggini-episode-209What we cover:🧠 The "Professional Family Member": How an expert steps in to manage crises and plan ahead.⚠️ The Insurance Trap: The scary reality of unsafe hospital discharges and early cutoffs.💸 Sticker Shock: Navigating the skyrocketing costs of in-home care.💥 Family Dynamics: How to handle sibling conflict and parent denial.📚 Grandkids & Grief: Using children's books to explain dementia to the younger generation.Caregiving is a marathon—you don't have to walk it alone! 🤝
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What Does an Elder Care Specialist Do? When an aging loved one's health declines, most family caregivers are thrown into the deep end with zero guidance. In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, talks with elder care specialist and author Laurette Foggini to give you a roadmap for the caregiving journey.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/what-does-an-elder-care-specialist-do-how-they-help-families-navigate-aging-and-caregiving-with-laurette-foggini-episode-209What we cover:🧠 The "Professional Family Member": How an expert steps in to manage crises and plan ahead.⚠️ The Insurance Trap: The scary reality of unsafe hospital discharges and early cutoffs.💸 Sticker Shock: Navigating the skyrocketing costs of in-home care.💥 Family Dynamics: How to handle sibling conflict and parent denial.📚 Grandkids & Grief: Using children's books to explain dementia to the younger generation.Caregiving is a marathon—you don't have to walk it alone! 🤝
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