EP. 35 - Resilient Caregiving: How to Avoid Burnout and Embrace Support

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Feeling the weight of caregiving? Curious about the signs of caregiver burnout and how to navigate them? Join us as we sit down with Danielle Chwalibog, a seasoned care planner and navigator at Mannor Law Group, who helps us sail through the tumultuous seas of caregiver burnout. Together, we unravel the emotional and physical toll it takes, particularly on spouses, and the necessity of separate spaces to prevent the emotional burden from creeping into your home. We delve into the dense fog of emotions caregivers often traverse - loneliness, anger, fear, and depression, highlighting the need to acknowledge and support them.
Venturing further, we pivot towards the unique challenges when caring for elderly loved ones with dementia. With Danielle’s valuable insights as our compass, we underscore the importance of understanding the disease, coupled with a healthy dose of patience and empathy. We raise the red flag on warning signs of caregiver burnout and stress the pressing need for education and support in caregiving roles. As we conclude our expedition, we touch upon the times when external care may be the lifeline necessary for the well-being of both the caregiver and the loved one. Soak in these valuable insights and guidance on managing the physical and emotional demands of caregiving. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.
Host: Attorney Bob Mannor
Guest: Danielle Chwalibog, MSW
Executive Producer: Savannah Meksto
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Mannor Law Group helps clients in all matters of estate planning and elder law including special needs planning, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning, estate administration, and more. We offer guidance through all stages of life.
We also help families dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other illnesses that cause memory loss. We take a comprehensive, holistic approach, called Life Care Planning. LEARN MORE...

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1. Caregiver Burnout (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Dementia and Caregiver Burnout (00:13:48)