The First 48 Hours In A Facility

Facility Red Flags

Welcome to the Empowered Caregiver podcast where your host, ValerieB serves as the voice of caregiving by discussing the realities of the caregiving journey.  In this episode, she discusses the red flags in facilities that some families see too late. She will discuss: *Identifying red flags. * Listening to your loved one’s concerns or watching their body language. * Being your loved one’s advocate. The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers to receive encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools that will help them on the caregiving journey. If you are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com [https://valerieb.podia.com] If you are in need of a recharge or reset after a hard day, check out Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer for some short guided meditations to help you through the stress: https://insighttimer.com [https://insighttimer.com]

How to Complain Gently and Effectively: Facility Concerns

Welcome to the Empowered Caregiver podcast where we talk all things caregiving.  In this episode, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) will have an honest conversation about the reality of learning how to gently complain when you see red flags in a facility. She will discuss: * How to put aside the fear of complaining. * How to document your concerns, with specifics. * How to escalate your concerns. The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers seeking encouragement, wisdom, and practical tools as they manage caring for an aging loved one.  Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at: https://valerieb.podia.com [https://valerieb.podia.com] If you are in need of a reset or recharge after a hard day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer at: https://insighttimer.com [https://insighttimer.com] These episodes are for educational/training purposes only and should not be used as a replacement for professional assistance.

How To Make The Facility Room Feel Like Home

Caregiving brings love and purpose however it can also bring a heavy load and burnout.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the realities and emotions that some caregivers experience while trying to make a facility comfortable for their loved one. In this episode, ValerieB discusses: * How to make the facility feel familiar, like home. * How to help your loved one acclimate to a facility. * How you can help the staff engage with your loved one right away. The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking encouragement, support, and practical tools on the caregiving journey.  Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com [https://valerieb.podia.com] If you are in need of a reset or quick recharge, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com [https://insighttimer.com]

Behind Closed Doors: Family Presence as Calm Observers and Advocates

The caregiving journey is like no other.  While it can bring a sense of purpose, it can also be very exhausting.  In this episode of The Empowered Caregiver, ValerieB talks about the importance of family presence when your loved one is in a facility.    This episode shares: * Why family presence is so important. * The effectiveness of being a calm observer. * How to complain or escalate a concern and to whom. The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who need encouragement and practical tools.  ValerieB shares the realities and hidden emotions that are a part of the caregiving journey. Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at https://valerieb.podia.com [https://valerieb.podia.com] If you are in need of a reset or recharge, check out short, guided meditations at Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com [https://insighttimer.com]

When No One Visits Anymore!

Caregiving is important and life-changing; however it can be a very heavy weight that turns into anger, stress, burnout, and exhaustion.  In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB has become the voice of caregivers and talks about what happens when family stops visiting their loved one who is now living in a facility. She discusses: *Why families stop visiting. * The importance of being present. * Ways that will make visiting more meaningful. The Empowered Caregiver podcast is a safe space for caregivers who are seeking encouragement, daily practical tools, and wisdom.  This podcast talks about the realities of caregiving through honest, direct, and encouraging episodes. If you need a short reset or recharge after a tough day, visit Caregiver Calm on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com [https://insighttimer.com] Feeling overwhelmed?  Take the Caregiver Burnout Check-In at: https://valerieb.podia.com [https://valerieb.podia.com] Don’t forget to subscribe so you are notified when a new episode is loaded.  All information in these podcast episodes are for educational purposes and should not be a replacement for professional assistance.