Episodes

Hospice Round #3: What's different this time? Before we jump into this episode of Eldercare Succes s, I'd like to share that I've been going through a bit of a rough patch . For every faithful follower and listener to …

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 persona...

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 …

Caregiving Blues: Beating Them Before They Beat You and Your Parents, too! In this episode of Eldercare Success , Nancy Ma y delves into a topic that resonates deeply with nearly every caregiver at some point in time - battli...

🏡 "Navigating Senior Living: Insider Tips and Tricks" 🌟 In this episode of Eldercare Succes s , host Nancy May and her guest Lynn Smargis discuss the ins and outs of finding a care facility for our delve into the …

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 paren...

How can you help keep mom and dad safe when they can't feel their fingers or toes? Does your aging parent struggle with tingling, numbness, or pain in their hands and feet? This episode of Eldercare Success dives deep into …

Tracking Lost Hearing Aids: Tips and Solutions Welcome to another episode of " Doing it Best with Eldercare Success," titled "Can You Hear Me Now?" In this episode, your host and family senior care expert, Nancy May, dives in...

Can you become Co-Dependent on the Caregiving Role? What's that about? In this episode of ' Doing It Best with Eldercare Success ,' host Nancy May addresses the profound challenges and emotional journey faced by those caring...

Best Places to Find Creative, Low-cost Solutions for Caregiving Challenges. Welcome to another episode of "Doing it Best with Eldercare Success ." I'm your host, Nancy, and today we're talking about creative shopping solution...

10 Heartfelt Last-Minute, Money-Saving, Father's Day Gift Ideas for Your Elderly Dad! 🎁👴 Are you struggling to find the perfect Father's Day gift for your elderly dad, who says he has everything? Whether you’re dealing with t...

How do you get paid to care for Mom & Dad? In this episode of Eeldercare Success , your host, Nancy , explores an essential and practical topic for many families: getting paid to care for your elderly parent at …

Packrat Dad to the Rescue! The best gift your parents can give you is a list of where things go. What happens when your parents keep piling up the papers and never toss things away? In this episode of Eldercare …

Riding the Road of Eldercare: Balancing Independence and Support Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to help your aging parents? Your Eldercare Success host, Nancy May, gets it. In this episode of Eldercare Succ...

17 New Ideas for Creative and Meaningful Activities with Aging Parents and Elderly Loved Ones. Are you tired of the same old routine activities when caring for your aging parents or as a professional caregiver? Do you struggl...

Navigating the Maze of Senior Care: 6 Red Flags You MUST Know Is your parent or loved one considering a move to a care facility? Are they already residing in one? Your Eldercare Success host, Nancy May , gives you …

Navigating Dignity and Incontinence: A Daughter's Journey This episode of Eldercare Success dives deep into this daughter's personal, and sometimes humorous journey as she navigates the challenges of assisting her father with...

This episode of Eldercare Success is guaranteed to give you some useful tools to make it easier to help your loved ones be accepted and function well in your community and public social settings. Listen in as Nancy May shares...

Balancing Acts: Ways to Still thriving in your career while caring for aging parents. It is possible to do without driving yourself to the edge! In this empowering episode of Eldercare Success , we delve into the deeply perso...

Words as Bridges In this episode of Eldercare Success ," host Nancy May talks with sits Dallin Candland , in a conversation that veers into the less explored corridors of caregiving, and the healing power of poetry. Dallin sh...

How Tragedy Strikes: The Heartbreaking Truth About Medical Decisions in Eldercare In this episode of Eldercare Sccess, Host, Nancy May bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with the eldercare system, a cautionary t...

Oh no, Mom's fallen and I can't get to her! Now what? In the latest episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May dives into the issues that every caregiver worries about - their parent's falling and getting seriously h...

NEVER hire only one home-care Aide: and why! In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or se...

How Humor and Snark Can Save You as a Caregiver. Seriously! Welcome to Doing It Best with Elder Care Success , where we uncover how to be a more effective and resilient caregiver. In this episode, your host, Nancy May …