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The Caregiver's Journey

The Caregiver's Journey

De: Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster
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The Caregiver’s Journey podcast is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day Alzheimer's and dementia family caregiving challenges with strength, patience, and peace of mind. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster help you navigate caregiving’s ups and downs, so you move from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and sometimes frightened - to confident, balanced, and supported.

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  • The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Jan 13 2026

    "Dementia is not just a medical journey, but it's a financial and emotional one." – Devon Banning, CFP


    Are you avoiding the financial conversation with your loved one because it feels uncomfortable or overwhelming? Do you find yourself wondering how you'll afford care as your loved one's needs increase?

    Are you concerned about making the right financial decisions during this challenging time?

    We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we know that money is often the last conversation we want to have, but it's inevitable. We have to have it.


    Today, we're sharing five essential tips for navigating the financial aspects of dementia caregiving with Devon Banning, a Certified Financial Planner with Moran Wealth Management. Devon has more than 15 years of experience across a range of roles in the financial industry, and he brings invaluable depth of experience with dementia family caregiving. He's spent the majority of his career managing financial lives for individuals and families, many of whom were suddenly thrust into the caregiving role due to dementia.

    Here's what makes this conversation easier: it'll be much more manageable when we respect our loved ones' dignity, independence, and their wishes throughout all of our conversations. Today is about helping you learn options for taking your next step—options that are going to make you feel more confident without needing to have all the answers at one time.



    This episode supports step three of our Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap Guide: understand the financial situation. If you've been putting this conversation off, you're definitely not alone. This is an area many caregivers hesitate to step into. It's deeply personal, and it can feel intimidating—especially if we wish we'd addressed it sooner.


    Connect with us and share your tips:

    Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/

    Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/

    Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org


    Full Show Notes

    https://thecaregiversjourney.org/53-the-dementia-care-financial-conversation-five-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias-2/

    Additional Resources Mentioned

    Moran Wealth Management https://moranwm.com/

    Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. The views expressed are those of the participants as of the date recorded and may change without notice. Nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any particular investment strategy. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals before making any financial decisions. Moran Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

    Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney

    Takeaways

    Get the Financial Conversation Started

    Use these 8 steps to guide the conversation

    Understand the different stages of financial considerations

    Understand The Financial Position of Your Loved One

    Consider Leveraging a Financial Planning Expert


    Read More in This Blog

    https://medium.com/@sueryansolutions/financial-planning-for-dementia-caregiving-five-essential-tips-edf00b98be82
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    24 m
  • Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Dec 30 2025
    Are you prepared if a major storm threatens your area? Do you know whether to evacuate or shelter in place with your loved one who has dementia? Have you created a communication plan that accounts for potential power outages and cell tower failures? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we understand how storm season brings critical decisions that require advance planning. Whether your loved one lives at home or in a care community, preparing for storms demands special considerations for people living with dementia. Recently, we spoke with Celeste Lynch, Executive Director at Moorings Park Grand Lake in Naples, Florida. With nearly 40 years of experience in senior living leadership, emergency planning, and resident safety, Celeste shared invaluable insights on storm preparedness from both the care community and at-home perspectives. If you're following along with the Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap Guide, today's topic aligns with Step 14: Create a Care Plan and Family Emergency Plan. Let's explore four essential tips for weathering storms safely with your loved one who has dementia. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org Full Show Notes https://thecaregiversjourney.org/52-preparing-for-stormy-weather-four-essential-tips-alzheimers-and-other-dementias/ Additional Resources Mentioned Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap guide: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/guides/Moorings Park community: https://www.mooringspark.org/ FEMA assistance programs: https://www.fema.gov/DisasterAssistance.gov: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/Relief organizations such as the Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Takeaways We shared 4 tips: Preparing Ahead of Time Decide whether you will shelter in place or evacuateStrengthen Your Communication Plan Before, During, and After the Storm Post storm, safely get them back in their routine Read More in This Blog here
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    22 m
  • Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Dec 13 2025
    "The difference between TV as comfort and TV as chaos isn't the screen—it's understanding how the changing brain experiences what's on it." Do you rely on television to help occupy your loved one's time? Does your care receiver seem agitated or anxious when the TV is on? Have you noticed them leaving the room when a show is playing or struggling to follow programs they once enjoyed? We are Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. As caregivers for our loved ones with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, we've learned that what soothes us as caregivers can actually cause distress for people living with dementia. In this episode, we spoke with Allyson Schrier, co-founder and president of Zinnia TV and former caregiver for her husband with frontotemporal dementia, about why regular TV can be problematic and what we can do about it. Let's explore four essential tips for managing TV time effectively. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaregiversjourney/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaregiversjourneys/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suearmstrongryan/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancytreaster/Email: sue@thecaregiversjourney.org, nancy@thecaregiversjourney.org Full Show Notes Additional Resources Mentioned Zinnia TV https://www.zinniatv.comSupport the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Takeaways Tip 1: Be Thoughtful About What’s On TV The answer isn’t to take TV away completely. We need to be thoughtful about what we put on the TV and pay close attention to how our loved ones respond. Tip 2: Target Something That Creates Curiosity Without Agitation The goal is to find programming that engages without overstimulating or causing your loved one to fall asleep (because daytime sleeping can lead to nighttime wakefulness). Tip 3: Leverage Simulated Presence Therapy The innovative approach of simulated presence therapy takes advantage of how people with dementia can experience confusion between what’s on screen and what’s actually happening — and uses it to benefit them. What is simulated presence therapy? Research has shown that when someone will only take medication or follow instructions from a specific person (like a daughter or doctor), showing them a video of that person giving the instruction can work just as effectively as having the person physically present. Tip 4: Create Engaging Alternatives On Your Own Beyond television, there are creative ways to provide visual engagement that work better with how the dementia brain processes information. Observe and Adjust Managing the television experience for someone with dementia isn’t about finding one perfect solution. What works today may not work next month as the disease progresses, and that’s reasonable. The process is about observing how your loved one responds and adjusting accordingly. The key is understanding the changing brain experiences television very differently than we do. Through being thoughtful about what’s on the screen, targeting content that engages without overwhelming, leveraging simulated presence therapy, and creating our own alternatives, we can turn TV time from a potential source of agitation into a positive opportunity for comfort and connection. Read More in This Blog here
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