In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Frank, a CFO for Coast Care, Cal Aim Department. Listen to their discussion about the benefits of respite services for caregivers. Although rewarding, caregiving comes with its own set of demands. Very often, family caregivers can find themselves managing their loved one's complex medical and cognitive issues over the course of months or years. Frank shares how he and his wife provided 30 years of around the clock care for his mother in law after a stroke left her fully disabled.

Listen to Frank's personal narrative as he candidly discusses the physical and emotional impacts of caregiving, and the need for caregivers to seek out respite care from time to time.

Keywords: respite care, family caregiver, stroke, disability, elder care

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Jennie, a yoga instructor who teaches gentle and chair yoga and movement to seniors. She also works one-on-one with individuals teaching caregivers how to engage with their loved ones through yoga, breathing techniques and short guided meditations.

Listen to their discussion about how to use gentle movement in caregiving, how these practices may fit into a self-care routine, and the benefits of practical, easy movements.

Keywords: vision, visual impairment, baby boomers, family caregiver

In this month's episode, Roberto chats with Carrie, a Blind and Low Vision Social Worker from the Braille Institute. In her role, Carrie assists family caregivers who are visually impaired.

Listen to their discussion about support services available to the visually impaired community, tips and life skills for caregiving with a visual impairment and vision changes as we age.

Keywords: vision, visual impairment, baby boomers, family caregiver