Packrat Dad to the Rescue! The best gift your parents can give you is a list of where things go. What happens when your parents keep piling up the papers and never toss things away? In this episode of Eldercare Success, your host, Nancy May discussed how a parent’s packrat habits can work to your advantage in taking over caregiving responsibilities.  Nancy also dives into the challenges of packing and moving, especially when dealing with multiple households and inheriting items from parents. It also highlights the value of a list of where everything is and what parents want to be done wit ..read more

Riding the Road of Eldercare: Balancing Independence and Support Ever feel like you're walking on eggshells trying to help your aging parents? Your Eldercare Success host, Nancy May, gets it. In this episode of Eldercare Success, she ditches the usual dry advice. She takes you on a surprising ride, comparing navigating eldercare to her own early experiences of riding a motorcycle. As tough as it may be, respecting her parents' need for independence while ensuring their safety is a delicate dance that can be done well—for them and you. This episode shares practical tips, sprinkled with personal ..read more

17 New Ideas for Creative and Meaningful Activities with Aging Parents and Elderly Loved Ones. Are you tired of the same old routine activities when caring for your aging parents or as a professional caregiver? Do you struggle to develop new, fun, and meaningful ways to connect with your elderly loved ones? Look no further! In this podcast episode of Doing it Best With Eldercare Success, Nancy May shares 17 creative and inexpensive activities that will help combat boredom and foster deeper connections between caregivers and their elderly parents, even if they have some cognitive or physical li ..read more

Navigating the Maze of Senior Care: 6 Red Flags You MUST Know Is your parent or loved one considering a move to a care facility? Are they already residing in one? Your Eldercare Success host, Nancy May, gives you an eye-opening podcast episode with guest Justine Bykowski, a gerontology expert who has spent much of her career working with the University of Michigan Health System.  This episode sheds light on the often-overlooked issues that can severely impact the well-being of care facility residents – our parents and loved ones. You’ll also learn about the six red flags that you absolute ..read more

Navigating Dignity and Incontinence: A Daughter's Journey This episode of Eldercare Success dives deep into this daughter's personal, and sometimes humorous journey as she navigates the challenges of assisting her father with accepting that he needs to use incontinence underwear. Nancy May, your host, openly shares her, and her Dad’s personal experiences, including both missteps and successful strategies, revealing the complexities of caregiving with empathy and authenticity. From employing unconventional methods like acupuncture to confronting somewhat embarrassing medical appointments, this ..read more

Balancing Acts: Ways to Still thriving in your career while caring for aging parents. It is possible to do without driving yourself to the edge! In this empowering episode of Eldercare Success, we delve into the deeply personal and challenging journey of balancing a fulfilling career, or business, with the demands of caring for aging parents. Many of us face the tough choice between professional aspirations and family obligations, a choice that can leave you feeling torn and overwhelmed. This episode is Nancy May, your host, shares a few ways to navigate this turbulent time with grace, resilie ..read more

Words as Bridges In this episode of Eldercare Success," host Nancy May talks with sits Dallin Candland, in a conversation that veers into the less explored corridors of caregiving, and the healing power of poetry. Dallin shares his personal journey through hardship and how he turned to poetry as a means to understand and express his emotions, providing solace not just for himself but for others grappling with their own challenges. This episode shines a light on the unique perspective of the next generation of caregivers, the universality of the expected, and the unexpected, and the power of wo ..read more

How Tragedy Strikes: The Heartbreaking Truth About Medical Decisions in Eldercare In this episode of Eldercare Sccess, Host, Nancy May bravely shares her family's harrowing experience with the eldercare system, a cautionary tale that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about protecting your loved ones. With raw honesty and gut-wrenching detail, Nancy exposes the devastating consequences of unchecked medical decisions made without her family's knowledge or consent. Her tragedy unfolds like a nightmare, revealing the harsh reality of a system that can fail even the most vi ..read more

Oh no, Mom's fallen and I can't get to her! Now what? In the latest episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May dives into the issues that every caregiver worries about - their parent's falling and getting seriously hurt. Her conversation with Dr. Shea Gregg, a trauma surgeon, and the innovative mind behind FallCall will give you key information on trauma, falls, and a new way to help prevent and get help. Dr. Gregg's dual expertise as a medical professional and caregiver brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing the elderly and those caring for them. This episode delves int ..read more

NEVER hire only one home-care Aide: and why! In this episode of the Eldercare Success podcast, Nancy May tackles the key issues when you’re considering hiring an aide for aging parents. This includes whether to hire one or several aides and if it’s a good idea to have a full-time aide living in your parent’s home so you have greater peace of mind – or will you?  There are a lot of unintentional mistakes family caregivers can make that can have disastrous results for you, your family, your parents, and even the aide(s) you hire.  This episode provides direct-to-the-point advice on how ..read more