Making Caregiving Less Overwhelming
What Families Often Wish They’d Talk About Earlier: A Conversation with a Death Doula
Most families don’t avoid end-of-life conversations because they don’t care — they avoid them because they don’t know where to start. In this conversation with Kelly Briggs-Hayler, Founder of Death Doula New York, we explore what families often wish they had talked about earlier, and how small, thoughtful steps can reduce stress, prevent confusion, and allow loved ones to be more present with one another when it matters most.
What Doctors Assume You Know (But Never Taught You)
Here's a question that haunts many adult children: When your mother forgets where she put her keys for the third time this week, is that normal aging or early dementia? When your father seems a little more unsteady on the stairs, is he just getting older or is this something a doctor needs to see?
Why Even the Best Caregiving Apps Need Behavior Change
Research shows that writing down goals increases completion rates by 42%, and having an accountability partner boosts success by 70%. Powerful numbers. But here's what they don't tell you: caregivers are functioning in a completely different reality.
