Eldercare Illuminated

Eldercare Illuminated

40 episodes

Torchlight’s Eldercare Illuminated empowers family caregivers as they overcome obstacles and navigate the complexities of caring for an ill or aging loved one. Tune in for conversations with top eldercare experts, practitioners, or experienced caregivers who can provide practical advice and hands-on tips designed to help you simplify your life while meeting your loved one’s needs.

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Podcasts

Ten Days with Dad: A Conversation with Mark Resnick

Published: May 24, 2022, 3:14 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 25 seconds

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Understanding Your Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Published: May 10, 2022, 5:25 p.m.
Duration: 42 minutes 22 seconds

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How to Become a Badass Advocate for Your Seriously Ill Loved One

Published: April 19, 2022, 4:57 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 24 seconds

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12 Conversations: How To Talk to Almost Anyone About Long-Term Care Planning

Published: April 12, 2022, 2:51 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 22 seconds

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A Conversation with Kate Washington, Author of Already Toast

Published: Nov. 9, 2021, 5:36 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 17 seconds

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Caregiving: Am I Really Cut Out for This?

Published: Oct. 19, 2021, 8:24 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 21 seconds

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Secrets to a Good Night's Sleep

Published: Dec. 16, 2020, 5:19 p.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 17 seconds

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Home Sharing: Creating Friendships, Support, and Resources

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 1:07 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 2 seconds

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Conversations with Working Caregivers: Amy Lyman

Published: Sept. 30, 2020, 1:30 p.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 10 seconds

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The Coronavirus Scams Epidemic

Published: May 12, 2020, 3:41 p.m.
Duration: 43 minutes 9 seconds

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Conversations: Exploring Loss and Grief

Published: April 15, 2020, 1:49 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 42 seconds

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Eldercare in the Time of Coronavirus: Social Distancing and Visiting Your Loved One

Published: March 27, 2020, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 14 seconds

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Loving Mike: Caring for a Spouse with a Serious Illness

Published: March 10, 2020, 8 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 7 seconds

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Social Security is not calling!

Published: Dec. 10, 2019, 3:41 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 16 seconds

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Bringing Mom Home

Published: Nov. 13, 2019, 11:18 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 45 seconds

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Wont you be my neighbor? A Cross-generational Approach to Loneliness

Published: Oct. 28, 2019, 7:16 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 3 seconds

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Elder Law Attorney or Estate Attorney: Whos Who

Published: Sept. 26, 2019, 5:54 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 3 seconds

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Let There Be Music: The Power of Music in Caregiving

Published: Sept. 10, 2019, 8:20 p.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 43 seconds

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Get Dollars and Sense Help with a Daily Money Manager

Published: May 29, 2019, 6:19 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 59 seconds

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Meet Your New BFF: The Aging Life Care Manager

Published: May 14, 2019, 6:02 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 42 seconds

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Excellence in Dementia Caregiving with Teepa Snow

Published: April 16, 2019, 3:42 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 45 seconds

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Nursing Home & Assisted Living Contracts: Checking the Fine Print

Published: April 2, 2019, 9:11 p.m.
Duration: 38 minutes 27 seconds

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Conversations with Working Caregivers: Checking in with Alison

Published: March 19, 2019, 8:38 p.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 42 seconds

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Resolving Nursing Home Problems: Advocating for Your Loved One

Published: Feb. 26, 2019, 3:54 p.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 13 seconds

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Hidden Helpers: How Hospice Helps Patients and Families

Published: Feb. 20, 2019, 3:35 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes

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Aging in Place: Dr. Sarah Szanton and the CAPABLE Project

Published: Feb. 5, 2019, 2:11 p.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 27 seconds

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Welcome to Season 3 of Eldercare Illuminated!

Published: Feb. 4, 2019, 7:55 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 53 seconds

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Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

Published: Dec. 18, 2018, 5 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 10 seconds

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Hidden Helpers: Speech Therapy & Eldercare

Published: Dec. 10, 2018, 5:50 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 32 seconds

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Conversations with Working Caregivers

Published: Nov. 13, 2018, 4:13 p.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 9 seconds

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Aging in Place: A Conversation with Louis Tenenbaum

Published: Oct. 30, 2018, 1:57 p.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 37 seconds

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Medicare Misconceptions: How to Advocate for Skilled Care

Published: Oct. 16, 2018, 7:05 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 57 seconds

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The Art of Slow Caregiving

Published: Oct. 2, 2018, 7 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 17 seconds

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How to Advocate for Your Loved One

Published: Sept. 19, 2018, 3:06 a.m.
Duration: 46 minutes 35 seconds

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Welcome to Season 2 of Eldercare Illuminated!

Published: Sept. 19, 2018, 2:58 a.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds

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When Your Loved One's Aide is a No-Show

Published: June 5, 2018, 4:15 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

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Dementia: Strategies for Successful Communication

Published: May 15, 2018, 6 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 40 seconds

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Welcome to the Death Cafe

Published: May 1, 2018, 6 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 2 seconds

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Planning for Care: Advice from an Elder Law Attorney

Published: April 17, 2018, 5:30 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 41 seconds

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Making Exercise Happen: Tips from a Physical Trainer

Published: April 4, 2018, 5:30 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 47 seconds

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Working with Siblings to Coordinate Care

Published: March 20, 2018, 5 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 17 seconds

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Conversations with a Home Health Aide

Published: March 6, 2018, 6 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 42 seconds

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Caregiver Strategies: When Eating Is a Challenge

Published: Feb. 20, 2018, 3:02 p.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 44 seconds

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Where Should My Loved One Live?

Published: Feb. 6, 2018, 8:13 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 58 seconds

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