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