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Burnout Recovery 6: Addressing the Physical Toll
The Empowered Caregiver podcast was created to assist caregivers who may feel overwhelmed and exhausted, no matter how rewarding the role is. ValerieB continues to dis...
Burnout Recovery 5: Find Your Identity
Caregiving is a big job that requires so much of our attention, that we forget who we are. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver, ValerieB continues to help care...
Burnout Recovery: The Sibling Split
Caregiving can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB will provide you with assistance on recover...
Burnout Recovery 3: Anticipatory Grief
Caregiving is both rewarding and stressful at the same time. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB continues the series on recovering from burn...
Burnout Recovery 2: How To Say No
Caregiving can be meaningful and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) will walk you t...
Burnout Recovery 1: The Empty Cup
Caregiving brings purpose however, it can also bring overwhelm and exhaustion. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiving) ...
When To Contact An Attorney About Facility Neglect or Abuse
Caregiving is a heavy load that can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB (the voice of caregiv...
Why I Removed My Dad From A Facility After 5 Months
Caregiving is sacred and important work, however it can be overwhelming. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB will talk about the emotions of ...
Count the Costs: Breaking Down Long-term Care Costs
The Empowered Caregiver podcast was created by ValerieB, the voice of caregiving who talks about the realities and emotions experienced on the caregiving journey. In ...
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 ...
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 a...
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...
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 ...
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 Empowe...
The Care Plan Meeting: Caregiver Confident, Clear and In Control
Caregiving brings love, care, and sense of purpose; however it can also bring burnout. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about...
The First 48 Hours In A Facility
Caregiving brings purpose and also stress, anxiety, anger, and burnout. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the emotions a...
Choosing A Facility: A Place to Call Home For Your Loved One
Caregiving brings love and purpose however it can bring burnout and frustration. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks openly about the e...
When Siblings Don’t Help!
Caregiving brings purpose, however it can also bring resentment especially if siblings don’t help. In this episode of the Empowered Caregiver podcast, ValerieB talks ...