CareLab

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Feeling a little.... squished? Find some relief with CareLab! Hosted by two members of the "Sandwich generation" (who also happen to be occupational therapists), CareLab takes a lighthearted look into some of the biggest issues affecting function, safety, (sanity), and quality of life.

Disclaimer: The CareLab podcast does not provide health or medical advice. All content is provided for informational purposes only. Listeners are encouraged to speak with their healthcare provider for specific healthcare advice, and are wholly responsible for the outcome of implementing any information.

Episode Date
Grief, Growth, and the Courage to Begin Again
May 15, 2026
re-release: • Reclaiming Strength as a Caregiver
May 08, 2026
Re-release: Transform Your Financial Future: Strategies for Caregivers
May 01, 2026
Caregiving Is a CEO Job: Why Planning Changes Everything
Apr 24, 2026
Re-release: Why TV doesn’t work for people with dementia
Apr 17, 2026
Re-release: How a business exec turned caregiver is battling brain tumors
Apr 10, 2026
5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Rehab (And How to Avoid Them)
Apr 03, 2026
Hot Takes! Men Vs. Women in Caregiving
Apr 01, 2026
Relief at Home: How Modifications Ease Caregiver Burnout with Carly Weiner
Mar 27, 2026
Hot Takes! 41% of People DON'T Have A Friend or Neighbor to Call For Help!
Mar 25, 2026
Who Should Decide When Someone Stops Driving?
Mar 20, 2026
Are You Seeing the Whole Picture? Understanding Low Vision
Mar 13, 2026
3 Hacks Under $25 for Aging in Place
Mar 06, 2026
Hot Takes! Solving the Nursing Shortage Problem
Mar 04, 2026
Care Smarter, Not Harder: 3 Game-Changing Caregiving Hacks
Feb 27, 2026
Hot Takes! The Cost of Care: Is It All About Caregiver Pay?
Feb 25, 2026
From Guilt to Growth: Turning Caregiver Anger into Compassion
Feb 20, 2026
Recommended Reads: Solving Everyday Dementia Care Dilemmas
Feb 13, 2026
Still Standing: A Caregiver’s Journey and 20 Self-Care Anchors
Feb 06, 2026
The Murder Bathroom or Accessibility Built to Survive?!?
Jan 30, 2026
Stroke Recovery Has Without An Expiration Date??? The Science Rewriting What’s Possible
Jan 23, 2026
“This Is an Awkward Conversation”: Talking About Hygiene With Someone You Love
Jan 16, 2026
Rehab Uncovered: Secrets to Successful Recovery
Jan 09, 2026
Re-release: The Impactful Work of a Death Doula w/ Chad Flores, CEOLS
Jan 02, 2026
Overmedicated Nation: Are We Taking Too Many Pills?
Dec 26, 2025
Re-release: How to Avoid the ER
Dec 19, 2025
How One Caregiver's Struggle Sparked a Movement for Change
Dec 12, 2025
Re-release: How our brains change as we age
Dec 05, 2025
Top Evidence-Based Dementia Care Techniques for Caregivers
Nov 28, 2025
The Hidden Risks of Everyday Routines: A Guide to Fall Prevention
Nov 21, 2025
Decoding IBS: The Gut-Brain Connection
Nov 14, 2025
Navigating Change with Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting
Nov 07, 2025
Aging in Place Masterclass: Transform Your Living Space
Oct 31, 2025
Unlocking the Secrets of Denture Care: Essential Tips for Better Oral Health
Oct 24, 2025
Government Shutdown: What It Means for Your Healthcare
Oct 17, 2025
Transforming Caregiving: The Rise of Adaptive Clothing
Oct 10, 2025
The Caregiver SOS: Fast Answers to the Top 5 Caregiver Questions
Oct 03, 2025
AI Innovations in UK and US Systems Saving Caregivers Time
Sep 26, 2025
Transform Your Financial Future: Strategies for Caregivers
Sep 19, 2025
Empowering Lives: How Steadiwear Transforms Tremor Care
Sep 12, 2025
Burnout Is Real: Why Even Experts Struggle with Caregiving
Sep 05, 2025
AI in Caregiving: Is It Revolutionizing Support or Undermining Relationships?
Aug 29, 2025
Do Supplements Really Work? A Pharmacist Breaks It Down*
Aug 22, 2025
From Governor to Caregiver: Martin Schreiber on Alzheimer’s, Love & Letting Go
Aug 15, 2025
Revolutionizing Travel: Making Adventures Accessible for All
Aug 08, 2025
Reclaiming Strength as a Caregiver
Aug 01, 2025
Amanda's Journey: From Caregiver to Occupational Therapist Assistant
Jul 25, 2025
A Roadmap to Hope: Amber Olson's Journey
Jul 18, 2025
Hospice vs. Palliative Care Explained: When & Why It Matters for Caregivers
Jul 11, 2025
Why regular TV doesn’t work for people with dementia...
Jul 04, 2025
Leading Through Love: A Business Exec’s Caregiving Journey
Jun 27, 2025
How Our Brains Change as We Age
Jun 20, 2025
Meals on Wheels: Fueling Seniors, Fighting Isolation
Jun 13, 2025
Regaining Independence with Low Vision
Jun 06, 2025
Avoiding the ER! Real Talk About Home Health, CHF & Early Intervention
May 30, 2025
How Music Therapy Unlocks Connection in Dementia Care
May 23, 2025
Design Your Bathroom Before It’s Too Late
May 16, 2025
Why You Need Financial Planning as a Caregiver
May 09, 2025
10 Years, 6 Months, and Still Caring: A Real Alzheimer's Caregiver Story
May 02, 2025
What Happens When an OT Becomes Your Realtor?
Apr 25, 2025
The Real Impact of Cutting 20,000 Healthcare Jobs
Apr 18, 2025
The Wound You Can’t See: Healing Soul Injuries
Apr 11, 2025
Mythbusters: The Aging Myth That’s Costing Families Everything
Apr 04, 2025
$30K Falls vs. $30 Fixes: Bathroom Safety & Inclusive Design
Mar 28, 2025
The Gut-Brain Connection in Parkinson’s: Surprising Clues from the Microbiome
Mar 21, 2025
The Hidden Crisis in Rehab: Why Insurance Fails Patients
Mar 14, 2025
The Hidden Dangers of Hearing Loss: How to Protect Your Brain & Well-Being
Mar 07, 2025
OTs in Business: How to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Mar 03, 2025
The Hidden Impact of Dentures on Health and Aging
Feb 28, 2025
Finding Connection Through Dementia Care: A New Approach for Caregivers
Feb 21, 2025
The True Value of Home Accessibility and Proactive Safety
Feb 14, 2025
The Hidden Challenges of Caregiving and How to Manage Them
Feb 07, 2025
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Finding Closure and Support
Jan 31, 2025
The Situation Room: Preventing Falls Before They Happen
Jan 24, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Honest Conversations About Death and Dying
Jan 17, 2025
Inside Dementia Care: Music, Advocacy, and Storytelling
Jan 10, 2025
The Hidden Link Between Oral Health and Overall Well-Being
Jan 03, 2025
Why Poor Discharge Planning Leads to Hospital Readmissions—and How to Prevent It
Dec 27, 2024
Holiday Travel and Medication Management Made Easy
Dec 20, 2024
Introducing The Situation Room: Real Caregiving Scenarios & Expert Advice
Dec 13, 2024
Yes, Caregivers Need Therapy Too: How to Find the Support You Need
Dec 06, 2024
Shifting Roles in Caregiving: Navigating the Emotional & Practical Challenges
Nov 29, 2024
Preventing Broken Hips and Why They Can Be Deadly
Nov 22, 2024
Balancing Work and Caregiving: Strategies for Managing Both
Nov 15, 2024
How to Talk About Hospice Care: Navigating End-of-Life Conversations
Nov 08, 2024
What Exactly Do You Do?
Nov 01, 2024
5 Proven Self-Care Habits Backed by Science (That Actually Work!)
Oct 25, 2024
Redefining Death: A Death Doula’s Guide to Dying Well
Oct 18, 2024
The Truth About Supplements: Are They Helping or Harming You?
Oct 11, 2024
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Oct 04, 2024
Mythbusters: Are PT & OT Basically the Same?
Sep 27, 2024
How Stylish Compression Gloves Are Transforming Arthritis Pain Relief
Sep 20, 2024
Stroke Recovery, Rehab Access, and Caregiver Advocacy
Sep 13, 2024
Confidence, Dignity, and Adaptive Design with Springrose Founder
Sep 06, 2024
Technology, Dignity, and Aging: Wearables That Actually Work
Aug 30, 2024
Back-to-School, Burnout & Boundaries: A Caregiver Reset
Aug 23, 2024
Is Your Self-Care Working? What Caregivers Need to Know
Aug 16, 2024
6 Aging-in-Place Myths That Could Cost You
Aug 09, 2024
Is Life Insurance Worth It? What You Need to Know
Aug 02, 2024
The Truth About Medications, Side Effects & Feeling Better Naturally
Jul 26, 2024
Retirement, Caregiving & What Aging Should Really Look Like
Jul 19, 2024
Smartphones, Medical Power, and the Conversations We Avoid
Jul 12, 2024
Beyond Grab Bars: Smarter Solutions for Safer Bathrooms
Jul 05, 2024
Helping Someone with Dementia Through Fireworks Season
Jun 28, 2024
What Hospice Really Is—and Why You Deserve to Know Sooner
Jun 27, 2024
Even Pros Struggle: Caregiving Boundaries, Burnout, and What Needs to Change
Jun 27, 2024
Insurance Secrets for Equipment, Therapy, and Aging in Place
Jun 14, 2024
Bringing Them Home: Real Talk on Discharge Planning and What Actually Works
May 31, 2024
Why Senior Care Is So Expensive (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
May 24, 2024
The WORST Adaptive Equipment (and What to Use Instead)
May 17, 2024
Rethinking Boundaries: What Caregivers Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)
May 10, 2024
Wills, Wisdom & Who’s In Charge
May 03, 2024
How to Know It’s Time for Senior Living
Apr 26, 2024
Kitchen Fall Hazards You Haven’t Thought About (But Should!)
Apr 19, 2024
Caregiving with Dignity: Advocacy, Boundaries, and the Green Folder
Apr 12, 2024
Keep Your Brain Young: Why Variety + Movement Matter
Apr 05, 2024
Preventing Burnout: What Caregivers Need Most
Mar 29, 2024
From Dream Cities to Constipation Fixes: The Surprising Power of OT
Mar 22, 2024
Welcome to the CareLab
Mar 20, 2024