Caregiver Strong
By Suzette Katopodes
We'll cover topics like my favorite caregiver tip, how working with a caregiver might make your life surprisingly better, and a couple in between, like self-care and the seasons of caregiving.
I'm a caregiver, too, and my goal here is to share what I've learned along the way to make your caregiving life a little bit easier.
Caregiver StrongJan 26, 2023
Episode 4 - The Benefits of Having a Caregiver Coach, with Sherrie Cook and Julie Lowenthal
In this final installment of my capsule podcast, Caregiver Strong, I'm interviewing my own caregiver coach, Sherrie Cook, and the local Coordinator of Caregiver and Volunteer Services, Julie Lowenthal, both from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.
You can learn more about the program at:
- website: micaregivercoach.org
- email: coaching@aaa1b.org
Follow me for more support at:
- website: https://myconcretedove.com/
- on IG: @myconcretedove
- sign up for my periodic newsletter, Caregiver Strong, and get my free survival guide
Episode 3 - The Seasons of Caregiving
No matter where you are on the journey, you'll learn some of the common characteristics of the seasons of caregiving. Have you recognized yourself anywhere? I also offer some helpful activities to keep in mind during each one...
Follow me for more support at:
- website: https://myconcretedove.com/
- on IG: @myconcretedove
- sign up for my periodic newsletter, Caregiver Strong, and get my free survival guide
Episode 2 - The Importance of Self-Care - and Useful Tips - for the Caregiver
In episode 2, I'm talking about self-care! While it may be a trendy topic, it's a very important part of a caregiver's everyday life.
Make sure that what works for you...works for YOU!
Follow me for more support at:
- website: https://myconcretedove.com/
- on IG: @myconcretedove
- sign up for my periodic newsletter, Caregiver Strong, and get my free survival guide
Episode 1 - My Biggest Tip for Family Caregivers
In this first of a limited-series podcast, I offer the biggest tip that's helped my life as a caregiver. If you have a tip or tips that made life better, please share them on Instagram and tag me there!
Follow me for more support at:
- website: https://myconcretedove.com/
- on IG: @myconcretedove
- sign up for my periodic newsletter, Caregiver Strong, and get my free survival guide
Welcome to the Caregiver Strong podcast
Welcome to the Caregiver Strong podcast - a limited edition podcast to inform and encourage family caregivers. Caregiving is not for the faint of heart, and I've certainly had my share of it!
In this show, I'll be covering four distinct areas in the following four episodes:
- Staying Organized to Save Time, Stress, and Steps
- The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
- The Stages of Caregiving
- The Benefits of Having a Caregiver Coach (and how to find one)
I hope this information makes your caregiving life just a little bit easier...
Warmly,
Suzette
Suzette Katapodes is a veteran caregiver, having cared for
- her dad through recovery, cancer, and COPD,
- her mom (who is now 93!) through heart disease, a bad fall, and the normal aging process, and now
- her sister, who had Down's Syndrome and Alzheimer's.
She knows of what she speaks...and has a true heart for the caregiver's needs and struggles.