CareLab
Episodes
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