Caregiver Chats
Episodes
62: When Caregiving Meets Complex Family Relationships with Pamela D. Wilson
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson to explore one of the most emotionally complex and commonly misunderstood aspects of careg...
Best of Caregiver Chats: The Spousal Caregiving Experience with Laurel Wittman
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener-favorite episode, Dr. Lakelyn revisits a powerful conversation with Laurel Wittman, spousal caregiver and President of the Well Spous...
61: Home Together? What to Consider Before Co-Living with a Loved One with Jennifer L. FitzPatrick
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn welcomes Jennifer FitzPatrick, gerontologist and author of Cruising Through Caregiving, to discuss one of the biggest decisions caregivers...
60: Sibling Dynamics in Caregiving: Real Talk with the Elliott Sisters
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn talks with sisters Natalie and JJ Elliott, hosts of Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver, about the ups and downs of caregiving with sibli...
Best of Caregiver Chats: Understanding Care Options with Nicole Will
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite conversation with aging advocate and fellow podcaster Nicole Will, host of the Will Gather podca...
59: Caregiving Through Hospitalizations: Tips for Families with Dr. Monique S. Nugent
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Dr. Monique S. Nugent, a practicing hospitalist, physician leader, and author of Prescription for Admission....
58: Incontinence & Restroom Tips: Making Daily Care Easier with Cindy & Christina Hardin-Weiss
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn talks with Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss, founders of Adaptive Equipment & Caregiving Corner, about one of the most sensitive but e...
57: Agitation, Aggression & Intimacy in Dementia with Dementia Darling
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn talks with dementia educator Carrie Aalberts, also known as Dementia Darling, about challenging dementia-related behaviors like agitation,...
56: Moving from Control to Acceptance with Katie Prentiss
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by actor, filmmaker, and former caregiver Katie Prentiss, whose mother lived with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In this powerfu...
55: Navigating Financial Stability as a Family Caregiver with Danielle Miura
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Danielle Miura, a Certified Financial Planner and family caregiver, for a conversation on how to navigate caregiving without ...
54: Why Respite Matters: Insights from the 2025 Caregiving in the US Report with Jason Resendez
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by nationally recognized caregiving and equity expert Jason Resendez to explore the newly released Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 r...
53: Let’s Talk About Death with Lisa of Death Deck
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Lisa Pahl, LCSW—hospice and emergency medicine social worker, and co-creator of The Death Deck—for a discussion on how op...
52: Foot Care 101: What Caregivers Need to Know with Sheila Buehler
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Nurse Practitioner Sheila Buehler to explore why foot care is a vital part of aging well. Together, they discuss how caregive...
51: Balancing Safety & Independence in Dementia with Adria Thompson
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by dementia care expert Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP for a conversation on how caregivers can support a loved one living with d...
50: Dementia Care at Home with David Troxel
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our 50th episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn welcomes back dementia care expert David Troxel for an in-depth discussion on hiring in-home care ...
49: Male Caregivers & Alzheimer's with Marty Schreiber
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with former Wisconsin Governor Marty Schreiber, who shares his caregiving journey ...
48: Tough Talks: How to Start the Conversation with Amy Friesen
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by eldercare expert and author Amy Friesen for a practical conversation on how to start tough talks with aging loved ones. Drawi...
47: Young Onset Dementia & Caregiving Support with Diana Shulla-Cose & Patti LaFleur of Lorenzo's House
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Diana Shulla-Cose and Patti LaFleur from Lorenzo’s House for a powerful conversation on the challenges of young-onset demen...
46: Navigating Caregiving Without Losing Yourself with Stephanie Muskat MSW, RSW
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by registered social worker, psychotherapist and founder of Compassion in Caregiving, Stephanie Muskat, who shares how caregiver...
45: Geriatric Dental Care and Oral Health with Dr. Joy Poskozim
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by geriatric dentist and advocate Dr. Joy Poskozim, who shares her expertise on the importance of oral health for older adults. ...
44: Caregiver Empowerment with Christina Keys
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by family caregiving advocate Christina Keys, who shares her personal caregiving journey and offers insights on how caregivers c...
43: Grief and the Grieving Process with Dr. Eboni Green
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by caregiving expert and author Dr. Eboni Green to discuss navigating grief and the grieving process. Together, they cover the i...
42: Hospice and End-of-Life with Jules Stracquadanio
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by RN Jules Stracquadanio to talk about the difficult topic of end-of-life and hospice care. Together, they’ll unravel common ...
41: Alzheimer's Research and Clinical Trials with Jim Taylor
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer’s, to talk about the latest in Alzheimer's research and treatment. J...
40: Working While Caregiving with Liz O'Donnell
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Liz O’Donnell, founder of Working Daughter and a passionate advocate for caregivers who juggle work and family responsibi...
39: Your Questions Answered
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn answers caregiving questions from you - our listeners! These questions focus on tips for dementia care, how to support a caregiver in your...
38: Home Safety Checklist
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn discusses essential home safety tips for aging adults. She offers practical suggestions for each room of the house to help minimize the ri...
37: Navigating Medicare: Simplifying Complexities for Caregivers
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Kristen Burke, president of Meaningful Insurance Solutions, to demystify the complexiti...
36: Caregiver Guilt and Shame: Why We Feel It and How to Cope with Susanne White
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn delves into the often-overlooked topic of caregiver guilt and shame with author, speaker, and family caregiver Susanne White. Together, th...
35: Veterans Assistance (VA) Benefits with Greg Bean
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn discusses a type of benefit that many caregivers may be unaware of—Veterans Assistance (VA) benefits. She is joined by ...
34: FTD Part 2: Behavioral Variant (BvFTD) with Melissa Fisher
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of a two-part series on Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Melissa Fisher, a long-distance caregiver and...
33: FTD Part 1: Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) with Jerry Horn
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part one of a two-part series about Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Jerry Horn, a family care partner and ...
32: Getting an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and What’s Next with Lori La Bey
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn and guest Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, and co-founder of Dementia Map discuss the steps to take after an...
31: Protecting Your Well-Being as a Caregiver with Glowing Older
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Nancy Griffin and Katherine Lord of Glowing Older where they talk about how caregivers can plan ahead to protect their own we...
30: Safeguard Against Scams: Tackling Elder Fraud with Tasha Jones
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Elder Rights Specialist Tasha Jones to talk about the latest scams and how caregivers can help their loved one safeguard agai...
29: Navigating Parkinson's Together with George Ackerman & Pat Donahoo
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Parkinson’s advocates George Ackerman and Pat Donahoo, who will share their respective caregiving journeys and how they hav...
28: Overcoming Resistance to Care with Michele Magner
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by caregiving expert Michele Manger to talk about tips and strategies for caregivers to help them overcome resistance to care. ...
27: Meaningful Activities for Dementia Caregivers with Loretta Veney
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by family caregiver and dementia advocate Loretta Veney, to share ideas for meaningful activities for dementia caregivers. Watc...
26: Top 10 Resources Every Dementia Caregiver Should Know! with Carrie Aalberts
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by dementia expert and advocate Carrie Aalberts, to talk about the top 10 resources that all dementia family caregivers should k...
25: Reflecting On Your Caregiving Mindset with Dr. Aaron Blight
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by author and caregiving expert Dr. Aaron Blight, to talk about the benefits of reflecting on your caregiving mindset and tools ...
24.1 (Bonus) - Severe Weather Preparation as a Caregiver
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With severe weather hitting parts of the country, Dr. Lakelyn interviews Emergency Response Specialist Jen Masotja-Wright on important considerations ...
24: Owning Your Aging Journey with Maddy Dychtwald
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn is joined by author and aging expert Maddy Dychtwald, to talk about how caregivers can take ownership of our own aging journey. They explo...
23: Caregiving & Finances
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn discusses the intersection of family caregiving for aging loved ones and finances. Episode highlights include: - The costs of caregiving ...
22: Leveraging Music in Caregiving
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn explores the unique role that music plays in providing comfort, connection, and joy to both caregivers and their loved ones. She’s joine...
21: Proactive Steps to Prevent Falls with April Ibarra
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn steps into the important topic of fall prevention. Many older adults worry about taking a spill, and family caregivers stress over what co...
20: Sound Advice: Insights on Hearing Loss
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn delves into a topic that affects millions of families worldwide: hearing loss in aging adults. As caregivers, it's crucial to understa...
19: Your Questions Answered! Dementia & Mental Health
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn answers caregiving questions from you - our listeners! These questions focus on mental health, dementia care tips and challenging emotions...
18: Let's Talk About Driving
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn chats about driving safety for older adults and how families can navigate this challenging topic. Tune in for conversation starters, tips ...
17: What is Home Care? with Debbie Gross
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn dives deep into one type of service - home care- that can help support older adults and their caregiver. She's joined by Debbie Gross,...
16: Focusing on the Positives in Caregiving with Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year, which is a great time to set your intention as a caregiver! In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn chats with Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter, author ...
15: Dr. Lakelyn's Top 5 Episodes of 2023
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn reflects on a great year of Caregiver Chats! She shares her top 5 favorite podcasts from 2023. You will want to be sure to tune in! Episod...
14: Home for the Holidays - Caregiving Stress Busters and Gift Guide
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn offers up tips on how to reduce the stress caregivers often feel around the holidays. She also offers up gift ideas for caregivers and old...
13: Home for the Holidays - Signs to Look For
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often, when family members go home to visit mom or dad over the holidays, they start to realize more help is needed. In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn ta...
12: How Boundaries Make Caregiving Easier with Consuela Marshall
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn addresses the topic of setting boundaries as a caregiver. She is joined by Consuela Marshall, an Occupational Therapist, fellow podcaster ...
11: Navigating Challenging Family Dynamics
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn talks about challenging family dynamics and how to navigate them. All families can feel the pressure of caring for an aging loved one. The...
10: Care Options & Considerations with Nicole Will
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn explores the various options for care that are available for aging adults. She is joined by fellow podcaster and aging advocate Nicole Wil...
9: Practical Tips for Hands-On Dementia Care
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn dives into practical tips for hands-on dementia care. She’s joined by author and dementia care expert David Troxel, who covers the impor...
8.1 (Bonus) - World Alzheimer's Day with Dr. Joanne Pike
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For World Alzheimer’s Day, Dr. Lakelyn interviews Dr. Joanne Pike, the CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. Dr. Pike shares about the latest update...
8: Signs & Symptoms of Alzheimer's and Dementia
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lakelyn will clear up confusion around the terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She will share more about how these diseases impact individua...
7: The Sandwich Generation
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn talks about the sandwich generation, those who are sandwiched in-between caring for an aging parent and raising their own...
6: Managing Relationships: Caring for a Non-Immediate Family Member
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn concludes a three-part series on caregiving relationships with a discussion on what it’s like to care for a relative wh...
5: Managing Relationships: Caring for a Spouse
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Lakelyn dives into part two of a three part series on caregiving relationships with a discussion on spousal caregiving. Dr. Lakel...
4: Managing Relationships: Caring for an Aging Parent
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Lakelyn kicks off a three-part series about the various caregiving relationships. Part One focuses on the relationship between an ...
3: Ten Resources Every Caregiver Should Know!
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Lakelyn will cover 10 helpful resources that every caregiver needs to know. There are so many resources out there that people ofte...
2: You're a Caregiver, Now What?
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Lakelyn focuses on 5 tips to set you up for your caregiving journey. Whether you’re brand new to caregiving because your loved o...
1: Am I Really a Caregiver?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Lakelyn will address the question: “Am I really a caregiver?” The answer might surprise you! Odds are, you probably are but do...
0: Introducing Dr. Lakelyn
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode meet Dr. Lakelyn! Learn about her background and the Caregiver Chats podcast. Discover two quick tips you can apply to your caregiving...
Welcome to Caregiver Chats!
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Caregiver Chats!