Uncover four aspects of underestimating elderly care needs in this episode with caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson. Learn caregiver tips and care strategies to discuss the care and well-being of aging loved ones and prevent caregiver burnout. Recognize how underestimating elderly care can lead to health declines and caregiving challenges. Join Pamel…

Stop feeling pressured by elderly parents to take on additional caregiving tasks. Pamela D. Wilson, a caregiving expert, shares stories of caregivers feeling pressured by elderly parents, siblings, and other family members. Get expert caregiver tips and advice to transform your caregiving story and start saying no to additional eldercare tasks and …

Dealing with siblings who refuse to offer to care for elderly parents or those who are overcontrolling can be challenging. Sibling caregiver resentment can be difficult to resolve unless all siblings are willing to work together to help a parent they love. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares how siblings can create working relationships to car…

Discover 9 questions to reveal your caregiver stress level, and so you can improve your caregiving skills and responses. Are you a stressed-out caregiver? The nine questions in this caregiver stress survey can help you identify habits that might be sabotaging your success. This caregiver tool can help you level up your caregiving, communication, an…

Stop being taken advantage of as a caregiver with these essential tips. A desire to be helpful results in caregivers being taken advantage of. Learn how caregivers are taken advantage of by elderly parents, siblings, and others. Find tips on how to recognize if you are being taken advantage of and get the steps to rebalance caregiving relationships…

Sibling agreements over the care of elderly parents can result in conflict. Find tips to navigate these strategies when families become divided. Instead of allowing relationships to become toxic or dwell on constant conflict, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson offers tips to help siblings establish working relationships. While you may not like your …

Learn about the care of elderly A to Z from caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson, who shares information about twenty-six articles and podcasts for adult children and spousal caregivers based on 25 years of professional experience serving older adults and caregivers. Links to the 26 articles mentioned in this podcast can be found on Pamela's website o…

If you are a spouse or partner, what should you do before you or your spouse gets sick? If your spouse has health problems or you suspect memory loss, planning becomes time-sensitive. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares the importance of care discussions and offers a practical list of nine recommendations to help you prepare for what’s ahead. …

What rights does a person with dementia have? People with dementia become more vulnerable when memory loss advances. How can you make sure that you or a loved one with dementia maintain basic human rights to be treated with dignity and respect when you need care? Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert, shares definitions and stories to illustrate the e…

Are you a caregiver living life and feeling trapped taking care of someone else who is sick? If you are a sick person who needs care, you might be tired of doctors or your caregiver telling you what to do so that you can feel better. Have you heard the saying that the grass always looks greener on the other side? Well, that’s until you get to the o…

Elderly parents and loved ones with dementia can lose their language skills and verbal communication abilities. They may speak, but their words don’t make sense. This speaking and not making sense is called "word salad dementia." It's like mixing up a bunch of words and trying to make a sentence out of them. What can family members do to maintain r…

Is your sibling abusing power of attorney for an elderly parent? Learn how to prevent sibling abuse of power of attorney when your sibling is named as the sole agent or when you share the power of attorney agent duties, especially if you don't fully trust your brother or sister. In episode 210 of The Caring Generation podcast, caregiving expert Pam…

Nursing homes and assisted living discharges from facilities happen for various reasons. While patients believe they have a right to care, these rights only go so far when insurance companies set limits or patient behaviors cause safety risks for staff or residents. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares her experiences with nursing homes and car…

Caregivers do a lot of hard things. Doing the hard stuff, like having care discussions in the family or making difficult decisions, can be emotionally stressful and guilt-filled. In episode 208 of the Caring Generation podcast, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares: 1) how to understand when a problem or question is more complex than it looks, w…

Caregivers of persons with dementia, especially spouses who are 24/7 caregivers, often experience worse health than the spouse they care for. Adult children caring for a parent or parents with dementia also experience high stress levels. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares information about stress and aspects of being a dementia caregiver that…

Caregivers for others and people caring for themselves can experience a lot of stress. Affirmations for caregivers can be a way to bring hope and progress into your life during some of life's most challenging times. Listen as caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson discusses how affirmations can be helpful, how to create the right affirmation for you, a…

Are caregiving responsibilities taking over your life? Does responding to unexpected events take you off track from managing your life and health or caring for an aging parent? Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares how random events can take life off track and what caregivers and people managing their own care can do to cope and manage. Random a…

Learn how good and well-intentioned caregivers become suspected elder abusers by Adult Protective Services and the police. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares how Adult Protective Services becomes involved and what family members can do if they are suspected of committing elder abuse. Family members are the most common perpetrators through uni…

The experiences of dementia caregivers contribute to stress levels when making difficult decisions. Dementia behaviors and hands-on care needs can raise stress levels of dementia caregivers who prioritize care for others and neglect their care. During this episode, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares her professional experiences working with p…

When care needs arise, aging parents and adult children experience health, legal, and money conflicts. Learn how to identify potential issues that can happen in the future to ensure you or a loved one receives care the way you planned. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares examples from her professional experience. Learn about family challenges …

Learn how to respond to unexpected news and events related to aging, health, and money with a proven process. Caregivers and persons with health concerns can experience constant change, resulting in anxiety and worry. Instead of struggling to respond to bad news or ongoing uncertainty, create a path forward to identify and implement solutions to ev…

Elderly health routines can support healthy aging habits. Monitoring the daily activities of elderly parents can help identify and create routines to support health and a healthy lifestyle to help parents stay at home. Attention to health and activities that support elderly health is critical for persons who want to stay at home after retirement. D…

When to worry about aging parents health can be a concern for adult children desiring to move ahead with their lives. Missing early warning signs can result in emotional and physical problems. Learn tips to deal with the declining health of loved ones, notice symptoms of worsening health, and how to emotionally deal with parents declining health. P…

Caregivers can lose sleep or become immersed in a whirlwind of constant worry when caring for elderly parents, spouses, or loved ones. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares four stages of caregiving for how to estimate care will progress. You can learn to identify and predict care needs to Minimize unexpected surprises and health emergencies Fee…

Are you struggling to navigate family dynamics and differences when caring for aging parents? Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson explains why family relationships are complex and how caregivers can navigate uncomfortable, unproductive, or disagreeable interactions. Find this week's show transcript for Episode 197 https://pameladwilson.com/family-dy…

Are you a caregiver or a person with health problems who feels left out of everyday activities and social gatherings? Do you watch others enjoy their lives while you are stuck at home caring for elderly parents or a spouse or are too sick to venture out? Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson shares tips to help you stop missing out on life's opportuni…

When trying to keep elderly parents at home becomes chaotic, family caregivers can feel like they are dealing with a hot mess. Learn tips to manage out of control caregiving situations and choose how you want to live your life from caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Learn tips to navigate the health complications of aging. Be proactive to ensure you and your loved ones receive the best care possible from healthcare systems and doctors. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares examples and stories to help you remain healthy and avoid preventable care issues.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Elderly parent healthcare disasters happen unexpectedly. High levels of caregiver stress result from managing falls, fractures, memory loss, and other health conditions. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares strategies to get ahead of health issues before they get ahead of you and loved ones.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Learn tips to stop judgment or criticism, which can destroy self-esteem and cause resentment and conflict in caregiving relationships. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares how to change your mindset and set expectations for interactions with family members that focus on appreciation, cooperation, and shared goals.…

Anxiety, fear, and worry can stress relationships and prevent healing when caregivers and patients experience physical or emotional breakdowns. Learn tips from caregiving Pamela D Wilson to create balance when daily life feels out of control.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Patients and caregivers are often faced with making decisions about health diagnoses or treatment recommendations that can have life-effecting consequences. What are the differences between individuals who make good decisions and others who experience decision regret? Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares tips and suggestions to help you work th…

How do people handle getting older? Why do some people age so well? What is the secret to aging well? Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares the habits of people who age well. Learn tips to live a better life as you grow older. Whether you are a caregiver or a person with health concerns, it is never too late to embrace positive habits and live a…

What caregivers should know about working with doctors extends beyond the basic knowledge of the person who needs care. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares tips to gain insights into the healthcare system that can help caregivers more easily coordinate care for loved ones.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Dealing with grief and loss is a lifelong experience that may not be recognized until the loss of an aging parent or family member. Learn how to deal with feelings of grief that result from loss and the self-transformation that can result in a better and stronger you.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Finding the discipline to move ahead from drama and trauma can be challenging in any stage of caregiving—beginning to end. Caregivers who feel stuck often lack a plan and the motivation to change. Find tips here from caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Sibling agreements can be critical for the care of elderly parents. Learn how to prevent and manage disagreements when siblings have different personalities and behavioral styles from caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Learn why managing fears is essential when caring for aging parents who experience ongoing health challenges. Caregiving expert, Pamela D Wilson shares seven tips to help caregivers remain practical and positive when facing some of life's most difficult decisions.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Health impacts many aspects of life, including becoming a caregiver or needing care. Learn why self-care is important at all ages. Pamela D Wilson, caregiving expert, shares why attention to physical and mental health throughout life can increase resilience and balance the effects of aging.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

If you are a caregiver, having a better tomorrow means finding a balance between the urgent and routine. Not planning for the care of aging parents can leave caregivers in an ongoing state of crises management. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares caregiver stories and tips to help caregivers stop being emergency responders to the needs of othe…

Being a caregiver is hard work. Learn how to manage increasing family care responsibilities and careers by applying practical skills from the workplace to the tasks of caring for aging parents and loved ones. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares ten practical tips.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

If you are a family caregiver or a person managing health issues, your time may be consumed with ongoing tasks, doctor appointments, treatments, and responding to unexpected challenges. Learn how to manage what life throws at you with five tips to manage emotional ups and downs and gain focus to balance life responsibilities.…

Caregivers often find themselves in a wait-and-see pattern that can last years. Learn how to stop avoiding and start living life. Gain insights about how your environment shapes your thoughts about who you are and what you can accomplish when you focus on your goals.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

Trying to understand Medicare programs can be challenging if you don't understand the long-term financial and health impacts of your choices. If you are a caregiver for an aging parent, an adult enrolling in Medicare, or enrolled and thinking about changing plans, learn how Original Medicare, a Medicare Supplement, or Medicare Advantage offers acce…

Family caregivers pay a high price when trading time and money to care for loved ones. Learn the risks caregivers face and why creating a care plan is essential for having a life while managing care tasks, building a career, preserving mental and physical health, and minimizing financial losses.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert

When is change good for caregivers? Knowing when you can’t do it anymore is a crossroads moment in caregiving situations. It might be time for a change when caregiving responsibilities limit your potential, damage your self-esteem and your confidence. Caregiving expert Pamela D. Wilson shares 12 insights and suggestions.…

Are you a caregiver struggling with the financial aspects of paying for a spouse’s or elderly parent’s care? Pamela D. Wilson, caregiving expert, offers an explanation of Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) and long-term care support services to help caregivers understand the complexities involved for aging parents receiving Medicaid …

Learn how not to lose sight of what is important. The sacrifices involved in caring for others can result in the loss of relationships and difficulties working with healthcare providers. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson offers insights for caregivers, spouses, and friends concerned about the all-consuming responsibilities of caring for loved ones.…

Are caregivers brainwashed? Caregivers can focus on fixing or doing things for aging parents or spouses due to societal, cultural, family, or groupthink to the exclusion of their well-being. In this episode, caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares insights about how pressures and expectations from others affect the lives of caregivers.…

Being a caregiver is hard. Doing the best you can with the resources and time you have to care for aging parents may never feel like enough. Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares examples of caregiving challenges and offers a resource to help with care and decision-making.By Pamela D Wilson | Caregiving Expert