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Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Journey Conversations with Carallel are 30 minute, fireside chat style virtual conversations that tackle the tough topics we face as caregivers. They happen monthly and are open to the public. Join us for some camaraderie and practical tips.
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May 22, 2023
The Caregiver Journey: 7 Pieces of Adaptive Equipment All Caregivers Should Know About
Matt Perrin is joined by Cindy Hardin-Weiss, MSPT, and Christina Hardin-Weiss, MS/SLP, for this Caregiver Journey Conversation by Carallel. Cindy is...
May 1, 2023
The Caregiver Journey: Working With Our Loved One’s Health Insurance Company 101
In this Caregiver Journey Conversation with Carallel, Matt Perrin and Carallel Care Advocate, Perry Mimms, provide a crash-course in working with...
March 24, 2023
The Caregiver Journey: A Lack of Health Equity for Caregivers. And What We Can Do About It.
We discuss how the health equity gap manifests itself in everyday life for millions of caregivers, and to share practical tips for caregivers to...
February 27, 2023
Five Must-Use Tips For a Dementia Caregiver
In this Caregiver Journey Conversation with Carallel, Matt Perrin and Jill Couch cut right to the chase and share five must-use tips for a dementia...
January 30, 2023
The Caregiver Journey: Caregiving After Hospital Discharge
What makes caring for a loved one after hospital discharge so intense? We discuss and offer practical tips here....
December 21, 2022
The Caregiver Journey: A Celebration of Caregivers
In this webinar, we celebrate ourselves as caregivers. Because we should take pride in what we're accomplishing....
December 2, 2022
The Caregiver Journey: Seven Tips to Make Managing Medications Easier
In this webinar, we discuss practical tips we can all use to make managing our loved one's medications easier....
October 27, 2022
The Caregiver Journey: Knowing Your Rights as a Caregiver
In this webinar, we discuss practical tips we can all use to care for a loved one who refuses our help....
September 30, 2022
The Caregiver Journey: Understanding Dementia From the Perspective of the Person Living With It
In this webinar, discuss the realities of dementia from the perspective of the person experiencing it....
August 29, 2022
The Caregiver Journey: Caring For a Loved One Who Refuses Help
In this webinar, we discuss practical tips we can all use to care for a loved one who refuses our help....
Caregiver Stories & Blogs
Caregiver Blog | August 30, 2022
Are You Aging Solo Too?
Many of us, whether by choice or due to life changes, are aging on our own. Recognizing that we are aging solo can help us take steps to make sure we...
Caregiver Blog | May 26, 2022
Navigating the Family Dynamics of Caregiving
The family dynamics of caregiving can often be a complicating factor; often adding even more stress to an already stressful time when a loved one...
Caregiver Blog | February 15, 2022
I’m a family caregiver. Are you?
I am a family caregiver. I say that now and wish I’d said it sooner. What’s a family caregiver? Someone who is providing unpaid care...
Caregiver Story | November 24, 2021
Becoming a Caregiver Overnight
A caregiving journey often begins unexpectedly. Sara became a caregiver unexpectedly to her husband Sam, who suffered a stroke. She’s only 57....
Caregiver Story | November 11, 2021
Caregiving Can Be a Balancing Act
Caregiving can be exhausting, even if it’s an act of love. Maria is 57 and balances a full-time job with caring for her 88-year-old mother. She...
Caregiver Story | November 8, 2021
Caregivers Come in All Ages
24% of family caregivers are ages 18 – 34.1 Elena moved in with her 89-year-old grandmother, who has dementia. She is a 25-year-old family...