The Caregiver's Journey
Episodes
What Is a Certified Senior Advisor: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of a certified senior advisor? Would you even know what you needed or how to find one? You're not alone if the answer is no — an...
Find The Right Support Group: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Support groups are like lifelines — we’re around other people who are going through the same thing we are, and we know we’re not alone.” Ki...
When Your Spouse Becomes Your Patient: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"One of the hardest parts in spousal caregiving is accepting that we're no longer just partners. We're now caregiver and care receiver. The loss of ou...
Why the Right Dementia Diagnosis Matters: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“An accurate early dementia diagnosis is essential. It can make a significant difference in how families navigate the diagnosis.” Esther Kane, MSN...
Is It an Early Sign of Dementia? Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“What really helps is grounding yourself in three things: what change you’re noticing, how different it is from who this person has always been, a...
The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it's a financial and emotional one." – Devon Banning, CFP Are you avoiding the financial conversatio...
Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepared if a major storm threatens your area? Do you know whether to evacuate or shelter in place with your loved one who has dementia? Have ...
Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn't the screen—it's understanding how the changing brain experiences what's on it." Do you ...
Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to pull your family together to create a working support system for someone living with dementia? Do you find family members disagr...
Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what you need to do immediately after your loved one passes? Many caregivers don't. Are you worried about missing important tasks or feeli...
Navigating Death Related Responsibilities
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations...
Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed yourself feeling sad when your loved one can't remember their phone number? Do you find yourself withdrawing from friends or losing p...
Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you reached the point where you're now fully responsible for your loved one's care and safety? Do you find yourself guiding others or managing al...
Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you moved beyond the initial steps of your caregiving journey and now find yourself needing to take more control while your loved one still belie...
Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you completed the first six essential steps of the comprehensive 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide Navigating Dementia Caregiving: Your Re...
Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt overwhelmed because you don’t know what information you need, can’t find reliable sources, or feel frustrated by too much confl...
When to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of dementia care? Do you find yourself wishing you had more support navigating medical decisions and pla...
Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought, "I wish I knew how to have a constructive conversation with my manager about how to align my work responsibilities and my careg...
Create Your Personal Caregiving Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“In the marathon that is caregiving, the difference between exhaustion and endurance isn’t willpower, it’s the strength of the support network w...
Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you? Today Nancy and I are sharing insights from Amy Imes of Emory's Integrated Memory Care about the new Medicare P...
Studying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wish you could get a good night’s sleep? We do too! We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’...
Studying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"When it comes to caregiving, the assumption about being able to take what we've learned and just naturally grow is not always going to be true." How...
Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“An educated and confident family caregiver who knows what to do in their role is really the absolute best medicine for the care receiver.” Dr. Ca...
Build a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your loved one in a memory care community, or are you considering moving them into one? Understanding how to build a collaborative relationship wit...
Introduce and Integrate a Caregiver: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adding a new caregiver to your support team can be a challenging transition, whether they're coming into your home, assisting your loved one who lives...
How To Create a Care Plan: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you prepared for others to take care of your loved one? Do you have a care plan in place? Having a comprehensive care plan is one of the most impo...
Navigating the Caregiver Hiring Process: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the time comes to bring professional caregiving support into your loved one’s life, the process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re hiring ...
They Know What We Don’t, Elder Law Attorneys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We don't know what we don't know. But elder law attorneys do, and their expertise can be transformational for families facing aging-related challenges...
Finding Peace in Preparation: End of Life Service Preplanning: Eight Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re grieving, the last thing you need to be doing is planning a service. Pre-planning allows you to make only two decisions when death occur...
When To Call In Hospice: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that there are many misconceptions about hospice care. To...
Time for a Change? Tips When Considering Home and Community Living Options: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we often face the challenging question: "Is it time to change my care r...
The Realities of Caregiver Self-Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, you’ve probably heard countless times: “Don’t forget to t...
Are You Ready for an Emergency? Get a Plan!: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, worries can keep you up at night — but they don’t help yo...
Supporting Your Parent Through Their Caregiving Journey: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and the other parent begins their caregiving journey, the dynamic between th...
Dental Care Update: Three New Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I discovered a growth on his gum that was only slightly smaller than a marble. That's when I learned dental care involves much more than just brushin...
Delusion Support: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When your loved one experiences delusions or hallucinations for the first time, it can be frightening and overwhelming for everyone involved. As careg...
Creating Engaging Activities: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we often struggle with adapting activities to their changing abilitie...
Meaningful Caregiver Gifts: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"If you give me a spa certificate but no gift of time to go with it, I'll probably never use it." As friends and family of Alzheimer’s and othe...
Medication Management: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I wish I had started monitoring my husband's medication sooner than I did." As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dem...
Traveling: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“We’ve both had ‘that’ trip — the last trip that you take when you decide we’re not traveling ever again with our care receiver. Or, as we...
Search and Rescue: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The moment you realize your loved one with dementia is missing, every second feels critical. While the natural instinct is to immediately begin search...
Preparing for Holidays: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to successful holiday celebrations with our dementia care receivers isn't perfect decorations or parties—it's having a peaceful retreat s...
Eating and Drinking: Seven Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned eating and drinking become significant challenges. Throug...
Shave, Brush Teeth, Trim Nails and Hair: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that shaving, trimming nails, brushing teeth and trimming...
Incontinence Overnight: Four Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned overnight incontinence is one of the most challenging asp...
Bathing and Dressing: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned bathing and dressing can become significant challenges. T...
Bowel and Bedbound Incontinence: Two Essential Topics / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned that full incontinence is an inevitable part of our j...
Cleaning Your Care Receiver: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, we’ve learned managing incontinence is one of the most challenging ...
Incontinence Begins: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew that understanding the stages of incontinence could make such a difference in our caregiving journey? As caregivers for our loved ones with A...
Preparing for Incontinence: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description Who knew being prepared could make such a difference in managing incontinence? Incontinence can be one of the most difficult areas of our...
Preparing Young Adults for a Family Member's Dementia: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description When a close family member is diagnosed with dementia, it can be uniquely challenging for young adults to navigate this new reality. We...
Home Safety: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You’re going to wish you’d known about padding hard corners earlier in your caregiving journey! We are Nancy Treaster and Sue Ryan. Through our e...
Home Alone - in the Beginning: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If your loved one can’t do three of the things we discuss in this episode, they should not be home alone. As caregivers for our husbands, parents, a...
Taking Away the Car Keys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you can successfully leverage tip one in this episode you will have an easy path to taking away the car keys. As caregivers for our husbands, paren...
Wandering: Ten Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I wish I had known about this child proofing tip before I spent so much money on locksmiths. In this episode we talk about wandering. As caregivers fo...
Communication – in the Beginning: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You are going to wish you knew about the third tip in this episode much earlier! As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and other loved ones with Al...
Memory Loss: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does it feel like a punch in the gut every time you realize something new your loved one has forgotten? As caregivers for our husbands, parents, and ...
Meet Our Podcast Team: Why a Podcast for Dementia Caregivers
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are Sue Ryan, Nancy Treaster, and Merritt Treaster. In this episode we're introducing ourselves to you and sharing why we are so passionate about b...
Finally! Practical tips and candid conversations for Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregivers.
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Caregiver’s Journey is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day Alzheimer's and other dementia family caregiving chal...