CareLab
Episodes
Retirement, Caregiving & What Aging Should Really Look Like
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if retirement wasn’t the end of work, but the beginning of purpose? In this episode, caregiving expert and senior living advocate Michele Magne...
Smartphones, Medical Power, and the Conversations We Avoid
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would your family know what medical choices to make for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? ER physician and dementia advocate Dr. Brittany Lamb...
Beyond Grab Bars: Smarter Solutions for Safer Bathrooms
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab bars are the go-to for bathroom safety—but are they always the best solution? Brandy and Emilia break down when to use grab bars, what to avoid...
Helping Someone with Dementia Through Fireworks Season
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th of July can be a time of joy, but for someone living with dementia, fireworks can feel terrifying. In this episode, Brandy and Emilia break do...
What Hospice Really Is—and Why You Deserve to Know Sooner
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hospice isn’t about giving up. In fact, it’s one of the most compassionate and supportive types of care available—yet so many people only learn ...
Even Pros Struggle: Caregiving Boundaries, Burnout, and What Needs to Change
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consuela Marshall—longtime occupational therapist and family caregiver—joins Brandy and Emilia to share how even seasoned professionals can get ov...
Insurance Secrets for Equipment, Therapy, and Aging in Place
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been shocked to learn your insurance won’t pay for a shower chair—but will pay tens of thousands after a fall? In this episode, Brandy and Em...
Bringing Them Home: Real Talk on Discharge Planning and What Actually Works
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even healthcare professionals have their “nope” moments (we’re looking at you, mucus). But once we move past the gag reflex, it’s all about pr...
Why Senior Care Is So Expensive (And What You Can Actually Do About It)
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why senior care costs so much—and why no one talks about it until it's too late? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Whit...
The WORST Adaptive Equipment (and What to Use Instead)
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not all adaptive equipment is created equal. In this episode, occupational therapists Brandy and Emilia reveal the worst products they see clients was...
Rethinking Boundaries: What Caregivers Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if boundaries aren’t walls at all? In this episode, trauma-informed therapist Lisa Kendall joins Brandy and Emilia to unpack the misunderstood ...
Wills, Wisdom & Who’s In Charge
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a “good” power of attorney? How do you talk to your family about end-of-life care? In this episode, attorney Rusty Fracassa joins Emili...
How to Know It’s Time for Senior Living
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When is it time to move into senior living—and how do you even begin to plan for it?In this episode, Ron Braun from CarePatrol breaks down everythin...
Kitchen Fall Hazards You Haven’t Thought About (But Should!)
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kitchen falls are more common than you think — especially when things like rugs, step stools, and glare are involved. In this episode, Brandy and Em...
Caregiving with Dignity: Advocacy, Boundaries, and the Green Folder
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we support our loved ones with dignity, especially when care gets personal? In this episode, Brandy and Emilia are joined by Christopher McClel...
Keep Your Brain Young: Why Variety + Movement Matter
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brandy and Emilia share a few laughs about parenting and sleep before diving into something every caregiver and professional needs to...
Preventing Burnout: What Caregivers Need Most
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caregiving is relentless. In this episode, Brandy, Emilia, and guest Maria Lindbergh of Toilet Talk get personal about what actually helps them reset ...
From Dream Cities to Constipation Fixes: The Surprising Power of OT
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brandy and Emilia start off dreaming about their “lottery cities” but quickly dive into one of the most common yet misunderstood health issues—c...
Welcome to the CareLab
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is CareLab? Listen to this quick intro of the show and it's hosts! @carelabpodcast