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Ep.86 – A Caregiver’s Toolbox with Carol Bradley Bursack: Respect, Resilience & Real Talk

Drawn from her years as a caregiver and Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator, as well as her writing, Carol shares effective strategies for caregivers.

Are you completely burned out from caregiving? Do you feel like nobody quite understands what you’re going through?

In this heartfelt, wisdom-packed episode, caregiving advocate and author Carol Bradley Bursack joins Cathleen Toomey to talk candidly about the emotional tightrope that family caregivers walk every day. From navigating resistance to preserving dignity, Carol offers gentle, actionable strategies to help you support your loved one without losing yourself in the process.

You’ll learn how to:

– Start difficult conversations without triggering defensiveness

– Avoid the “parenting your parent” trap

– Create a caregiving plan that actually honors autonomy

– Flip the script when someone resists help

– Say “yes” when friends offer support and how to ask for what you really need

From redefining identity to rebuilding purpose, this conversation is filled with practical insights—and moving personal stories—that reframe retirement as a phase requiring intention and reflection (and yes… a little work!).
Plus, we explore how small self-care rituals can make a huge difference in managing stress and finding your footing as a caregiver.

Links

    Links and Resources:
    – Caregiver Action Network – Website
    – Better Health While Aging – Dr. Leslie Kernisan- Website
    – When Your Aging Parent Needs Help by Dr. Leslie Kernisan- Website
    – Minding Our Elders by Carol Bradley Bursack – Website

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