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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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  • Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Nov 4 2025

    Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to care for aging parents while raising children? Do you find yourself stretched thin between different generations, each with their own unique needs?


    My name is Sue Ryan. As a caregiver for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, I understand the unique challenges faced by those in the sandwich generations. I recently spoke with Christy Byrne Yates, a licensed educational psychologist and author of “Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation.” Christy has personally navigated the challenges of caring for aging parents while raising her own children, and she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to help families thrive during this demanding season of life.

    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


    Additional Resources Mentioned


    • Chirstyyates.com - https://www.christyyates.com/
    • Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney

    Takeaways

    Tip 1: C — Choose Your Role as a Caregiver

    The first step in successfully navigating the sandwich generation is making a conscious choice to embrace your caregiving role. Many people say “I didn’t choose this.” or “I had no choice.” We always have a choice. Even not making a choice is still a choice.


    Tip 2: A — Address the ‘Elephants’ in the Room

    Successful sandwich generation caregiving requires having difficult conversations early and often. These are the ‘elephants’ dancing in every family room that everyone sees — but no one wants to discuss.


    Tip 3: R — Recharge Through Ruthless Self-Care

    Recharging takes on critical importance when you’re caring for multiple generations. Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s essential for everyone you’re caring for.


    Tip 4: E — Enlist Your Support Team

    You’re not meant to journey alone, and this is especially true for sandwich generation caregivers who face multiple competing demands. Building a comprehensive support team is essential for sustainable caregiving.


    Tip 5: S — Surrender Control and Embrace Grace

    Perhaps the most challenging aspect of sandwich generation caregiving is accepting that you cannot control everything, even though you desperately want to. If everyone could just do things your way, life would be so much easier — but that’s not reality.


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  • Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Oct 7 2025
    Have you reached the point where you're now fully responsible for your loved one's care and safety? Do you find yourself guiding others or managing all aspects of their daily needs? You've entered what we call "later on"—the final stage of the caregiving journey, and while some aspects may feel more manageable, new challenges and emotions emerge that require specific attention and planning. This final phase completes our comprehensive 20-step roadmap for dementia caregiving, covering the essential steps when you've moved beyond the messy middle into full caregiving responsibility. Connect with us and share your tips: Website: https://thecaregiversjourney.org/ 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 Guide: Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap https://thecaregiversjourney.org/guides/ Donate: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Full show notes Additional Resources Mentioned Later On - You are now managing all aspects of their care 18. Plan for their End of Life Service: You may have done this with your loved one just after their diagnosis. If not, do this without them now:26 minute TCJ podcast: 30. End of Life Service PreplanningTCJ blog: 30. End of Life Service PreplanningLeverage this End of Life Planning Worksheet. 19. Call in hospice. If you are not working with palliative care or a US Medicare GUIDE program organization (both of these are able to tell you when it’s time to call in hospice)Find a hospice organization. Get a doctor's referral. Schedule an initial evaluation. It’s almost never too early to get the initial evaluation, so don’t wait.Search ‘hospice’ + ‘your country’ - or in the US - ‘your state’. Scroll down until you get below the sponsored links where it says ‘Places’:Click on ‘More places’ to get a list with a map. Notice rating stars and those located around your area.Schedule an initial consultation with two so you can compare.Educate yourself on when to call in hospice:26 minute TCJ podcast: 29. When To Call In HospiceTCJ blog: 29. When To Call In Hospice. 20. Continue your self-care. Learn about Anticipatory Grief. Read this AARP article:How To Manage Mourning a Loss Before It Happens.Honor your grief, be compassionate with yourself, reach out for support:Each of us navigates the loss of our loved one in our own time and way.It’s reasonable when your caregiving journey ends you may feel any or all of:A sense of relief because your journey has ended and your loved one is no longer suffering, Guilty at the same time because you feel relieved.A loss of your own identity, from prioritizing your loved one for so long.Not sure what to do next.If you feel lost, reach out to your family, support group, faith community, friends, professionals. Most importantly - reach out! Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney Takeaways The Three Stages of the Dementia Caregiving Journey 1. In the Beginning - Your loved one receives a diagnosis. 2. The Messy Middle - You begin asserting control; this is when it gets messy!3. Later On - You are managing all aspects of their care.
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  • Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

    Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
    Sep 23 2025
    Have you moved beyond the initial steps of your caregiving journey and now find yourself needing to take more control while your loved one still believes they can do most things independently? Are you noticing that simple tasks are becoming increasingly challenging for them, yet they resist your help? You’re not alone! You’ve entered what we call the “messy middle” stage of your caregiving journey. We created for you the comprehensive, 20-step caregiving journey roadmap guide, Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap 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 Messy Middle First Steps - You recognize it’s time to assert more control 11. Focus on safety. Listen to these podcasts or read these blogs.Home Alone - Hear about the deal breakers for living home alone:21 minute TCJ podcast: 6. Home AloneTCJ blog: 6. Home Alone.Medication - Understand strategies to safely manage medication:20 minute TCJ podcast: 20. Medication ManagementTCJ blog: 20. Medication Management.Home Safety - Find approaches to the basics of home safety:25 minute TCJ podcast: 7. Home Safety TCJ blog: 7. Home SafetyWandering - Learn ways to manage three types of wandering: outside, inside and during the night.20 minute TCJ podcast: 4. Wandering TCJ blog: 4. Wandering. 12. Continue to prioritize your self-care. Understand how to approach the realities of self-care:23 minute TCJ podcast: 27. The Realities of Caregiver Self-CareTCJ blog: 27. The Reality of Caregiver Self-Care. 13. Educate yourself on activities of daily living (ADLs). Prepare for changes in your loved ones ability to manage their ADLs.Listen to these podcasts or read these blogs on activities of daily living:26 minute TCJ podcast: 9. Preparing for Incontinence TCJ blog: 9. Preparing for Incontinence21 minute TCJ podcast: 14. Bathing and DressingTCJ blog: 14. Bathing and Dressing21 minute TCJ podcast: 15. Personal Care e.g. brushing teeth, trimming hair TCJ blog: 15. Personal Care21 minute TCJ podcast: 16. Eating and Drinking TCJ blog: 16. Eating and Drinking. 14.Create a Care Plan - at minimum a Family Emergency Plan. 25 minute TCJ podcast: 33. How to Create a Care Plan TCJ blog: 33. Creating a Care Plan. Messy Middle - Continued Second Steps - It’s time for more support 15. Start or increase leveraging dementia/adult day programs. Community resource finder: Select Community Services and choose Adult Day Centers for your search. 16. Start thinking about professional help. Educate yourself: Evaluate continuing care communities (even if you never plan to use one) just in case.33 minute TCJ podcast: 28. Home and Community Living Options TCJ blog: 28. Home and Community Living Options.Understand the types of paid caregivers:26 minute TCJ podcast: 32. Hiring a Paid Caregiver TCJ blog: 32. Hiring a Paid Caregiver.Find an organization to help. Search online: ‘Senior Care Advisor’ + ‘your area’.Look for options yourself. Go to the Community Resource Finder sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and AARP. 17. Continue your education. Take the Savvy Caregiver Advanced training (this can be taken in-person or virtually).Delusions:38 minute TCJ podcast: 23. DelusionsTCJ blog: 23. Delusions.Incontinence:26 minute TCJ podcast: 10. Incontinence Begins TCJ blog: 10. Incontinence Begins. Support the nonprofit The Caregiver's Journey: https://give.cornerstone.cc/thecaregiversjourney
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