Host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Kathy Giusti, founder of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, to discuss her roadmap for navigating life-threatening illness. Kathy shares how she moved from a 3-year life expectancy to becoming a global leader in cancer research by acting as the "CEO" of her treatment.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/fatal-to-fearless-becoming-the-ceo-of-your-care-with-kathy-giusti-episode-178

Highlights include:

• The CEO Mindset: Organizing your care with the same precision as a corporate strategy.

• Asking the Right Questions: How to prepare for consultations so no time is wasted.

• Family & Caregiving: A raw look at the impact of illness on marriages and children.

Learn how to reclaim your power in a broken system. Listen now! 🎧

Are you prepared for the "What-Ifs"? Host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Jessica Empeno, MSW, from Compassion & Choices, to demystify end-of-life planning. Only 1 in 3 adults has an advanced directive, and even fewer have shared it with their families. This episode is designed to change that.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/end-of-life-planning-essentials-insights-from-compassion-choices-with-jessica-empeno-episode-177

Why Listen? * Learn why palliative care is an essential team approach for any serious illness, not just the end of life.

• Understand the strict eligibility and patient-directed nature of Medical Aid in Dying (MAID).

• Get practical tips for starting tough conversations using "lighthearted" tools like the Dementia Deck.

Key Takeaway: Your wishes can’t be honored if people don’t know what they are. Stop "tucking away" your paperwork and start empowering your journey today.

In EP 176, Diane and Susie discuss the "hellish" reality of the nursing home industry—from the illusion of "five-star" ratings to the tragic neglect that occurred behind closed doors during COVID-119. Susie shares her journey of turning personal heartbreak into a mission to protect the most vulnerable members of our society.

https://www.caregiverrelief.com/no-country-for-old-people-a-documentary-with-susie-singer-carter-episode-176

Key Highlights:

• 🛑 Why "Memory Care" is often just a marketing tool.

• ⚖️ The failure of government oversight and the power of the nursing home lobby.

• 🩺 The "Never Events": Why preventable injuries like bedsores are skyrocketing.

• ❤️ A message of hope and self-care for the millions of unpaid family caregivers.

Don't be "sucker-punched" by a system you don't understand. Listen in and learn how to roar for change! 🦁