The Mechanics of Caregiving with BJ Miller
Our podcast is hosted on Spotify and Anchor.
Caregiving encompasses everything, from the emotional to the practical to the medical, the list is endless. We review the basics of good caregiving, like understanding the six “activities of daily living,” how to share the care load, what to expect over time, and how to be a good advocate. We'll explore real life examples and address your questions on the topic.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction
02:40 • Defining caregiving, what is the role? [2:40]
06:30 • ADLs: Activities of Daily Living, physical caregiving tasks [6:30]
12:30 • Being an advocate and proxy, durable power of attorney for healthcare [12:30]
15:38 • Caring for yourself, self-care for caregivers – pathological altruism [15:38]
20:00 • Best time to bring in Palliative Care? How to find Palliative Care [20:00]
25:40 • Elevating the needs of the family caregiver, burdens of being a family caregiver [25:40]
33:59 • Dealing with denial and anxiety [33:59]
38:12 • Bringing up hospice, how to talk about hospice or palliative care [38:12]
46:00 • The myth of independence [46:00]
49:38 • Self-care during a pandemic, asking for help [49:38]
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