In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Frank, a CFO for Coast Care, Cal Aim Department. Listen to their discussion about the benefits of respite services for caregivers. Although rewarding, caregiving comes with its own set of demands. Very often, family caregivers can find themselves managing their loved one's complex medical and cognitive issues over the course of months or years. Frank shares how he and his wife provided 30 years of around the clock care for his mother in law after a stroke left her fully disabled.

Listen to Frank's personal narrative as he candidly discusses the physical and emotional impacts of caregiving, and the need for caregivers to seek out respite care from time to time.

Keywords: respite care, family caregiver, stroke, disability, elder care

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Jennie, a yoga instructor who teaches gentle and chair yoga and movement to seniors. She also works one-on-one with individuals teaching caregivers how to engage with their loved ones through yoga, breathing techniques and short guided meditations.

Listen to their discussion about how to use gentle movement in caregiving, how these practices may fit into a self-care routine, and the benefits of practical, easy movements.

Keywords: vision, visual impairment, baby boomers, family caregiver

In this month's episode, Roberto chats with Carrie, a Blind and Low Vision Social Worker from the Braille Institute. In her role, Carrie assists family caregivers who are visually impaired.

Listen to their discussion about support services available to the visually impaired community, tips and life skills for caregiving with a visual impairment and vision changes as we age.

Keywords: vision, visual impairment, baby boomers, family caregiver

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Melissa, a death doula and advocate for the most loving end of life experience possible for the dying and their loved ones. She recognizes the importance of communicating end of life wishes to caregivers.

Listen to their discussion about how to talk about death and dying with your loved ones, sharing your personal wishes, and navigating the emotions of end of life.

Keywords: end of life, death, wishes

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Irene, who has been a family caregiver for many years, currently providing care to her husband who has Parkinson's and previously cared for her mother.

Listen to their discussion about caring for someone with Parkinson's disease, the experience of long-term caregiving, and the importance of finding support.

Keywords: Parkinson's Disease, Support Groups, North County

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Larry Griner, a family caregiver who provided care for his mother for 6 years.

Listen to their discussion about the power of music in caregiving, and his personal experience as a family caregiver. He shared his caregiving journey on social media including their use of music to connect and enjoy their time together.

Keywords: music, family caregiver, Alzheimer's Disease

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Dr. Kathryn Winters, a Palliative Care Physician and Assistant Professor at UCSD Health.

Listen to their discussion about the navigating end-of-life care decisions, the value and benefits of palliative care, and personal experiences as family caregivers.

Keywords: palliative care, hospice care, family caregivers

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Russell Zygmunt, LCSW who is the Director of Clinical Services for Southern Caregiver Resource Center.

Listen to their discussion about the challenges and concerns men have as a family caregiver and ways in which they may need support. They also discuss various resources and personal stories of caregivers.

Keywords: men caregiving, male caregiver