PODCAST · education
The Caregiver Community
by The MESH
In “The Caregiver Community,” hosted by Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. Frances talks about the “graying of America’ and “the silver tsunami” and how our nation’s changing demographics are impacting families, adult child caregivers, and businesses. We also talk about our personal experiences as adult child caregivers - what we need to know in order to be balanced and informed caregivers, what we are learning from our journey with our parents about aging and about ourselves, and advice we wish someone had told us when we began our journeys. If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities with the needs of parents and in-laws, this show is for you!
Episodes
-
Understanding the Emotional Side of Downsizing and Moving On
Families often think of downsizing as a practical task—sorting belongings, packing boxes, and deciding what stays and what goes. But for older adults, the process is often much more personal. Every room, every photograph, and every keepsake can represent a lifetime of memories, relationships, and...
-
Beyond DNA: What Really Influences Aging, Longevity, and Caregiving with Dr. Amandita Johnson, DHSc
When we think about aging, we often focus on genetics and medical conditions. Yet where we live, work, connect with others, and access healthcare may have an even greater impact on health and longevity. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Amandita Johnson, DHSc as...
-
Your Loved One is in the Hospital: A Doctor’s Advice for Family Caregivers with Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, eHealthyInfo
When a loved one is hospitalized, family caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, worried, and unsure of what to do next. In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Bibhusan Basnet, MD, MS, FACP, Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician and Hospitalist; Chief...
-
Helping Aging Parents Stay Independent through Movement & Nutrition with Senior TLC
Ask any person over the age of 65, and they’ll tell you they’re losing muscle mass and strength – quickly! In fact, adults can lose 3-8% of their muscle mass every decade after the age of 30! That’s why this podcast will address the body’s progression as we age – and how caregivers can help their...
-
Caregivers’ Guide to the Body, Mobility, and DME with Bill Price, Mobility Scooters and More
Loss of mobility can happen gradually or suddenly, making everyday activities more challenging for older adults and the families who support them. In this podcast, join host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity Project Manager and Podcast Host, Active Family Caregiver and Mr. Bill Price, Owner…
more -
Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help with Tracy Johnson, Premier Care Management of Georgia
What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and Ms. Tracy Johnson, RN, CCM, CDAL; Registered Nurse Care Consultant, Aging Life Care Professional, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, and CEO of Premier...
-
Medication Management and Safety: More than Just Filling a Pill Box with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, GeriatRx, Inc.
More than 275,000 Americans die each year due to medication mismanagement, and 750 older adults are hospitalized every day from medication-related harm. And, on average, individual Americans waste about $6000 every year on unnecessary medications. In this episode, host Karen Summey, MA...
-
Art Therapy for Non-Artist Caregivers and Their Loved Ones with Angel Duncan, Registered Art Therapist
It’s a busy and stressful time of year! But all times of the year can be stressful for caregivers. While we can’t always change that, we can manage that stress a bit better by using creativity for self-care, in almost any environment. Specifically, we’re talking about art for non-artist…
more -
Practical Caregiving Tips and New Shopping Guide
Caring for an older adult often means finding ways to make daily life safer, easier, and more enjoyable. This month host Karen Summey, MA, ACAPcommunity is joined by Jane Everson, PhD, and Catherine Hague, Retired English and Creative Writing Teacher. All three are active family caregivers and…
more -
Beyond the Myths: Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring
In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Julie Packer, Director of Professional Relations, Carolina Caring. Karen and Julie take a look at Hospice and Palliative Care services, dispel some preconceived notions, get an inside look at what these programs are, how they work, and...
-
Caregiving in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads with Mark Hensley
More than 63 million adults in the United States are caregivers. That’s more than one in four adults in our nation! They’re our family, our neighbors, and our co-workers. Are you among them? Do you know some of them? Or do you employ them? Join host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity and guest Mark...
-
Changing Minds, Honoring Wishes: The Human Side of Advance Care Planning with Libby Dunahoo
Advance care planning isn’t just a legal process – it’s a deeply human one. In this episode, we talk with an advance care planning expert about how emotions, relationships, and evolving life circumstances shape end-of-life decisions. Join host Karen Summey, MA, Project Manager, ACAPcommunity and...
-
Lifelong Gardening: Support for Aging Gardeners and Their Care Partners with John Bowen
Gardening is more than just a physical activity; it’s also deeply emotional to those who pursue it across a lifetime. It’s part of a person’s identity, grounding, and place in the world. As physical challenges ensue through the years, it’s important to know how to adapt gardening activities and...
-
Caregiver Resilience: How to Meet Stressful Experiences with Compassion and Skill with Christy Shi Day
Caregiving can push anyone past their limits. In this conversation, trauma-informed strategist Christy Shi Day shares how understanding our nervous system can help us stay calm, connected, and grounded — even in the most challenging moments. Learn simple, science-based tools for emotional...
-
Rediscovering Your Parents as an Adult Child Caregiver with Dr. Corinne Auman
Are we harboring outdated versions of our parents in our minds? What does it look like in practice to be a care partner for someone based on who they are now? Host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Corinne Auman for a discussion about how we can engage in deeper conversations with our...
-
Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age with Dr. Mitchell Straub, Vital Rehab and Wellness
Helping Your Loved Ones Stay Strong and Healthy as They Age...In this episode of the Caregiver Community host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, is joined by Dr. Mitchell Straub, owner and founder of Vital Rehab and Wellness in State College, PA. Join Karen and Mitchell as they...
-
Impacts of Caregiving for Both Caregivers and Care Recipients
What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about the joys and challenges of caring for aging...
-
Making Home Safe, Regardless of Age with Rev. Jim Luck
How can we make sure the home is safe and comfortable for loved ones, regardless of age? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Rev. Jim Luck, retired Aging in Place and Universal Design specialist, as they discuss areas of the home to consider and strategies for keeping...
-
Supporting Aging Parents from Across the Country or in the Next Town with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg
Supporting an aging loved one, particularly from a distance, can include unique challenges. In this podcast, Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, a life coach for seniors and their families, presents insights into understanding loved ones’...
-
Rainbows of Caring with Dr. Joel G. Anderson, PhD
LGBTQIA+ adults take on caregiving roles for older adults more frequently than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. Who are these caregivers and their lived experiences? What opportunities exist to support LGBTQIA+ people needing care and LGBTQIA+ caregivers? In this episode, Frances Hall,...
-
Healthcare and Caregiving in Underserved Communities with Dr. John Uche, Medical Director for PACE@Home
For a variety of reasons, underserved populations – rural, elderly, low education, minority groups, etc. – often experience barriers to accessing healthcare, and their caregivers find particular challenges to providing needed care. In this podcast, interviewers Frances Hall Founder & Executive...
-
Disaster Preparedness, Recovery & Resilience – Older Adults and Family Caregivers
In the past 20 years, the US has experienced multiple types of disasters that have devastated lives and communities. In this episode, host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Karen Scallan, Owner/Advocate of Special Needs and Parent Support Services of Louisiana. Karen…
more -
Oral Health, Aging, and Caregiving with Dr. Natalie Whitaker, DDS, MNutr, Whitaker Dental Associates
Oral health and oral care often can be among the challenges experienced by aging persons and their caregivers. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Natalie Whitaker, a dentist and nutritionist, as they discuss oral health and its impact on overall health, and…
more -
Men As Caregivers
Approximately 40% of all unpaid caregivers are men. Although there may be differences sometimes in how men and women approach caregiving, all offer vital and needed support for loved ones. In this podcast, host Frances Hall Executive Director ACAPcommunity is joined by Bob Cain (Piedmont Home...
-
Life After Caregiving with Gary Newsome, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, Lake Prince Woods Retirement Community
Caregiving is the process of providing assistance and support in meeting the daily needs of another person. For caregivers of older adult loved ones, anticipating life after caregiving can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Join host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and Rev....
-
Preserving Generational Memories: A Conversation with Jon Camp, Ever Living Memories
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by guest Jon Camp, former TV news reporter/anchor and founder of Ever Living Memories. Jon joins the podcast to share both the importance and logistics of cataloging the highlights of your lived experience and...
-
How Assistive Technology Can Support Aging Individuals with Samantha Westrich, Speech and Language Pathologist
Sometimes, we hear the term “assistive technology” in relation to older adults. But what exactly is that? How can assistive technology help my aging loved one or me, as the caregiver? Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Samantha Westrich, a speech and language...
-
Caregiver Stress: Is it Okay to Say “Enough!” with Dr. Jamehl Demons, Geriatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Do you ever reach a point in your caregiver journey at which you say – or want to say – “Enough! I just can’t do this anymore!?!?!?” Caregiving can be hard, and it can be exhausting. Host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Dr. Jamehl Demons, a geriatrician at Atrium...
-
Working While Caring with Karen Kavanaugh Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers
One in five employed adults also are caregivers for older adult loved ones. Caregiving can significantly affect their work. What can employers do to help maximize caregiver employee contributions to the company, enhancing the organization’s bottom line? In this episode, host Frances Hall, M.Ed. –...
-
Making Death a Normal Conversation with Pam Carter, End of Life Doula
Normalizing the approach to the discussion of death is important and necessary. Just as birth is a natural process, so too is death. Join Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAP, and her guest, Pam Carter, a Death Educator and end-of-life doula, as they discuss how families can…
more -
Alzheimer’s Disease: Warning Signs and Making a Plan, with Jill Disney, Alzheimer’s Association
Dementia affects more than memory and is not normal aging. How do you know if there is something serious that needs to be addressed by a physician, and what do you do? Learn some common warning signs of dementia and steps to make a plan. In this podcast, we’re talking about “Alzheimer’s Disease:...
-
Connecting Through Photos: Using Photography to Engage with Those with Alzheimer’s or Other Forms of Dementia
This podcast will share how photos are beneficial in connecting with and helping loved ones reminisce, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Join Frances Hall, Founder & Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, and her guest Dorothy Griffin, co-owner of Griswold…
more -
Navigating Ageism with Dr. Corinne Auman, Ph.D. – Founder and CEO of Choice Care Navigators
What immediately comes to mind when you think about older adults? Join us as we examine stereotypes, challenge their validity, and understand ageism’s impact in today's world. Discover how individuals and communities are moving away from age bias to create a more inclusive world and what you can…
more -
The Long Process of Grieving a Parent with Dementia, Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey
Losing a parent to dementia is like having to say a long, slow good-bye. In this podcast, we will discuss the nature of this journey of grief and how to sustain yourself as you go through it. Join Rev. Dr. Susan Roddey, a pastoral counselor with extensive training and experience in grief...
-
Aging in Place & Smart Technology with Linda Pollock of Setting The Stage
Many adults want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, even as they age. To do so, there are lots to consider. What is Aging In Place and when should someone start preparing to Age In Place? How may new technology help keep a loved one safe and independent? Join Linda Pollock Founder...
-
Life After Caregiving with Liz O’Donnell, Working Daughter
Caregiving can be all-consuming, and it affects all areas of our life. Those of us who learn to live through the caregiving, not just wait for it to end, have much better experiences. One of the most effective ways caregivers can learn to balance their lives with the life of the person they are...
-
Anticipatory Grief: Grief Before an Expected Loss with Holly Reigh, End-of-Life Dula
Most people think of grief as something that happens after a loved one’s death. But grieving can also occur days, weeks, months, or even years before death. Anticipatory grief is grief that one feels about losses to come. Holly Reigh, an End-of-Life Dula, will help listeners recognize…
more -
What Caregivers Need to Know about the Loved One’s Second Half of Life with Dr. Rosanne Leipzig
Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Ph.D., brings her 40+ years of experience to shed light on every aspect of the aging spectrum. She will share insights about managing the relationship, encouraging the enjoyment of life, what normal aging is, navigating the medical system, and how to have tough...
-
Deprescribing Medications with Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc.
In this episode of The Caregiver Community, host Frances Hall Executive Director of ACAPcommunity welcomes Dr. DeLon Canterbury, PharmD, BCGP, Founder, President & CEO, GeriatRx, Inc. Included in this conversation are the most common questions, tips, and hallmark signs of medication harm seen in...
-
Strategies for Paying for Care for a Loved One with Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc.
In this episode of The Caregiver Community host Frances Hall, Executive Director of ACAPcommunity is joined by Alexis Williams, Caregiver Connect, Inc. This episode will encourage families to become aware of the various financial resources a loved one has that may help pay for needed care, how...
-
PACE @ HOME: A Community Model for All-Inclusive Care
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs provide comprehensive medical and social services for older adults who wish to stay active and engaged in their home and community setting rather than reside in a skilled care nursing home. With fees provided by Medicare and Medicaid,...
-
Normal vs Abnormal Aging-Related Memory Changes with Dr. Mia Yang
Are slower thinking and processing time, misplacing keys, trying to remember what was needed in the room just entered, or forgetting familiar names and places, normal parts of aging, or do they point to abnormal changes in memory and cognition? This podcast discusses what is normal versus…
more -
Area Agencies on Aging with Bob Cleveland - Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging.
Serving every community in the US, Area Agencies on Aging provide information, meaningful resources, and valuable support for older adults, their families, and their caregivers, regardless of where they live. In this episode host Frances S. Hall, Founder & Executive Director, ACAPcommunity is...
-
The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver with Zachary White, PhD and Donna Thomson
The care needs of a parent often creep up on us until one day, we realize that fundamental shifts in the family have made each person almost unrecognizable. In this podcast, authors Zachary White, PhD, and Donna Thomson will reveal and discuss how caregiving changes everything that we once took…
more -
Person-Centered Planning and Care with Dr. Jane Everson, Ph.D., Project Principal Investigator, University of South Carolina Medical School
Knowing a person’s background, preferences, and priorities can help families and other caregivers most effectively care for a loved one or client. Person-centered planning is a process for better understanding a loved one’s background and preferences as well as determining services and supports...
-
Breathing to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Charlotte Bayala, Love Your Caregiving Life
Breathing is essential for our survival. In difficult times, such as caring for a loved one, our breathing may become shallow and not provide the restoration our bodies need. In this episode, host Frances Hall is joined by Charlotte Bayala, a certified Yoga instructor, and coach. Through this...
-
Having Difficult Conversations: Being Heard, Making Important Changes with Dr. Cheryl Greenberg, The Age Coach
Sometimes, needed conversations with aging loved ones can be difficult. Knowing how to approach topics such as retiring from driving, moving from the home, allowing someone else to manage finances, etc., can be key in successfully making decisions. Host Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive...
-
What to Consider When Choosing a Residential Facility with Lee Syria, EveryAge
As people age, most will need some sort of additional support. When considering residential facility placement for an older adult loved one (or ourselves), what do we need to know? What should we look for? What questions should be asked? Join Lee Syria, President and CEO of EveryAge, and Frances...
-
How To Know When To Take The Next Step with Your Older Parent or Loved One with Dr. Corinne Auman
Journeying with an aging loved one is a continual “dance” of taking the next steps. But, knowing what the next step should be, when the “next step” is needed, and how to take that “next step” can be difficult. In this podcast, Frances S. Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity...
-
The Younger Caregiver: Home, Work & Caregiving
This podcast addresses issues specific to 20, 30, and early 40-year-olds who are primary caregivers for their parents or grandparents or are trying to learn strategies and resources to help their parents care for their parents. Balancing home, work and caregiving can be particularly challenging…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
In “The Caregiver Community,” hosted by Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. Frances talks about the “graying of America’ and “the silver tsunami” and how our nation’s changing demographics are impacting families, adult child caregivers, and businesses. We also talk about our personal experiences as adult child caregivers - what we need to know in order to be balanced and informed caregivers, what we are learning from our journey with our parents about aging and about ourselves, and advice we wish someone had told us when we began our journeys. If you are juggling the needs of spouses, children, step-children, pets, work, and volunteer activities with the needs of parents and in-laws, this show is for you!
HOSTED BY
The MESH
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Caregiver Community have?
The Caregiver Community currently has 100 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Caregiver Community about?
In “The Caregiver Community,” hosted by Frances Hall, we are holding conversations about the challenges and joys of caring for our aging parents and for ourselves. Frances talks about the “graying of America’ and “the silver tsunami” and how our nation’s changing demographics are impacting...
How often does The Caregiver Community release new episodes?
The Caregiver Community has 100 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Caregiver Community?
You can listen to The Caregiver Community on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Caregiver Community?
The Caregiver Community is created and hosted by The MESH.
URL copied to clipboard!