Looking for some quick advice as a family caregiver? Consider listening to a caregiving Podcast. Podcasts have become a great way to listen to the stories of others and learn new things, all at the convenience of the listener. The top caregiving podcasts out there today are Your Caregiving Journey, Dave- the Caregiver's Caregiver, Life is a Sacred Journey, Agewyz, Caregiver SOS, and Caregivers' Circle.
6 Great Caregiving Podcasts
- Your Caregiving Journey – Your Caregiving Journey, with Denise Brown of Caregiving.com, delves into discussions about caregiving situations. Each week, the podcast discusses a topic related to the challenges of caring for a family member or friend. Some recent topics include: policy updates, balancing caregiving and work, and staying positive about money.
- Dave, the Caregiver’s Caregiver – Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, along with his co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, interview different guests each week. Recent topics include: Incontinence, the right to live or die, and connecting in the land of dementia.
- Life is a Sacred Journey – “Life is a Sacred Journey” is designed to share with caregivers and others the many aspects of aging. Micheal Pope, CEO, believes that everyone must contribute if change is to come about. Recent topics include: a Caribbean adventure for family caregivers, dismantling ageism, and coping with the daily stress of caregiving.
- Agewyz – Caregiving guru Jana Panarites engages with unsung heroes — people caring for family members, friends, and relatives amid the demands of their own lives - plus experts in the field of aging and people using film, theater, and other media to creatively address major health issues, foster dialogue, and challenge widespread assumptions about aging. Recent topics include: Autism, Alzheimer’s and caring for aging parents.
- Caregiver SOS – Hosted by nationally recognized gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron, and featuring author/psychiatrist Dr. James Huysman PsyD, LCSW, Caregiver SOS On Air explores issues important to caregivers. Recent topics include: Looking for the right place for your loved ones, are you cut out to be a caregiver, and women wonder.
- Caregivers’ Circle – Caregivers’ circle is a great conversation focusing on the diverse aspects of caregiving. This podcast explores the unique and universal issues that all types of caregivers face, whether the caregivers are adult children looking after their senior relatives, individuals caring for someone with a terminal or chronic illness, seniors caring for adult children with disabilities, or even extended families providing support and care for a family member with a mental health challenge. Recent topics include: Finding life’s sweet spots, caregiving guilt, and mental illness.
- Happy Healthy Caregiver- This podcast, hosted by Elizabeth Miller, is focused on sharing advice on how to be happy and healthy while caring for others. Her website, HappyHealthyCaregiver.com is a great resource for family caregivers who feel isolated and overwhelmed by all their responsibilities and want help integrating caregiving with their life.
Check out the podcasts listed above and let us know if there are any that we have missed.
