Join us in Eldercare Success where we explore ways to relieve the stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm that we all face in caring for an aging parent, frail spouse, or partner. Fear, frustration, and emotional and financial strain do not have to be your MO! Here you’ll learn how to find the ground under your feet again. Hang tight there’s a better road ahead!
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 28, 2024
Hospice with mom: It's different each time. This is what happened.
Hospice Round #3: What's different this time? Before we jump into this episode of Eldercare Success, I'd like to share that I've been going through a bit of a rough patch. For every faithful follower and listener to this show, I'd like to give you my sincere thanks. Just knowing you're out there listening, doing well—or trying to—gives me the strength to continue moving forward, too. Just because someone is known as an "expert" caregiver and care advisor doesn't mean that every day is sunny for
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Aug. 14, 2024
What Hospice is like: A personal caregiver's experience shared.
What's it like to make a hospice decision? The path ahead, Part #1 of a very personal and shared experience. In this gripping episode of Eldercare Success, your host, Nancy May, bares her soul, recounting her raw and personal journey through her first experience with hospice care for her father. From the agonizing decision-making process to the final moments of her dad's life, Nancy takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions, challenging preconceptions about end-of-life care. With unexpect
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Aug. 7, 2024
Hospice Care Decisions: Making the Tough Calls In the Beginning (Part 1)
What happens when you sign a parent into or up for Hospice care services? In this deeply moving and informative episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, we dive into the challenging world of hospice care. This is the first part of a two-part series designed to provide comfort and clarity during one of life's most difficult times. Your host, Nancy May shares valuable insights into the hospice industry, highlighting both its compassionate mission and the complexities of its for-profit and non-pro
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July 31, 2024
Caregiver Blues: Beating them before they beat you.
Caregiving Blues: Beating Them Before They Beat You and Your Parents, too! In this episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May delves into a topic that resonates deeply with nearly every caregiver at some point in time - battling depression while caring for aging parents. Renowned for her insightful guidance and compassionate approach, Nancy tackles the emotional toll of caregiving with practical, uplifting advice. Why Listen? For anyone feeling the weight of caregiving, this episode is a must-lis
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July 24, 2024
Care Facilities: How to Research the Details for Mom and Dad
🏡 "Navigating Senior Living: Insider Tips and Tricks" 🌟 In this episode of Eldercare Success, host Nancy May and her guest Lynn Smargis discuss the ins and outs of finding a care facility for our delve into the intricacies of finding the right senior living arrangements for your aging parents. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the emotional and logistical challenges of eldercare. Episode Description Are you facing the daunting task of finding the right care facility home
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July 17, 2024
Importance Keeping Up Appearances in Dementia Care: looking good and feeling good counts.
Why it's Important to Help Mom and Dad Maintaining Appearance, Even if They have Dementia! In this next episode of Eldercare Sucess, Nancy May addresses an issue few mention: why looking good is important, even if your parent or loved one has dementia. 💇♀️Ever wonder why it's crucial to keep our parents with dementia looking and feeling their best, even on their toughest days? This episode dives into the profound impact of appearance and self-esteem on their overall well-being. Tune in to lear
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