# The Caregiver's Journey

A podcast by Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster. The Caregiver’s Journey podcast is an innovative and refreshing way to learn how to tackle day-to-day Alzheimer's and dementia family caregiving challenges with strength, patience, and peace of mind. Using practical tips and candid conversations, Sue Ryan and Nancy Treaster help you navigate caregiving’s ups and downs, so you move from feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, and sometimes frightened - to confident, balanced, and supported.

Feed: https://feed.pod.co/the-caregivers-journey

## Latest episodes

- [The Messy Middle Steps 11-14 Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap V4 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/9b1b407a0d3f) (2026-10-20, 22 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/529a6983-f194-4f71-a4c0-8181f326a6e4.mp3
- [Getting the Most Out of Doctor’s Visits: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/afaae8500bd8) (2026-10-06, 24 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/a7a258b7-6049-4040-b1c4-ea99c75f83a5.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap V4 Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/8140570c87e0) (2026-09-22, 23 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/8114012a-99f6-4097-a2d4-9865143f3b3b.mp3
- [Choosing the Right Memory Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/ce106f9f9c42) (2026-09-08, 24 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/40a3d887-ec04-4f6c-b8ca-18ae43fa0d14.mp3
- [Five Changing Caregiving Roles / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/115113a2cc28) (2026-08-25, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/342a648b-cc8c-4de1-a5c1-dc772a627376.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap V4 Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/27a49b84a48b) (2026-08-11, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/97eb52ea-0929-4f5d-b7e0-46778baccb81.mp3
- [Show Up, Stay Present, Keep Finding Ways to Connect: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/1463c871736d) (2026-07-28, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/643d731b-8706-4eb5-b165-3155252b6d97.mp3
- [What Stage of Dementia Caregiving Are You in? / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/a14ac84553a2) (2026-07-14, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/7953bef5-7c4f-4e56-9e5b-4815418f5c5e.mp3
- [Help for Solo Caregivers: Four Resource Areas / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/a56e27d22d08) (2026-06-30, 23 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/0d804bb8-89ec-431c-a32c-7a373daae9fb.mp3
- [Falling - Spot Risks, Stay Calm, Heal Afterwards: Five Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/e929b92a4626) (2026-06-16, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/c3e3d7ff-86c8-4db4-b4ca-84863a520300.mp3
- [Meaningful Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/e306d18fc813) (2026-06-02, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/23be99dd-ee8d-4304-b7e3-936ab69b1310.mp3
- [What Is a Virtual Dementia Tour?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/f2404e1f5b59) (2026-05-19, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/37bafda7-d86f-4ef5-916c-1dc2ef5d9e27.mp3
- [Turn Your Wishes Into Reality: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementiastled Project](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/8403718426ad) (2026-05-05, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/4dd96b25-fc36-4a7d-885c-b544b3705377.mp3
- [Use Cognitive Simulation Therapy at Home: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/25d7b6863dcf) (2026-04-21, 28 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/03118d84-2e01-45ec-a3ee-52d7780533e9.mp3
- [Protect Your Brain Health: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/859bd08169ea) (2026-04-07, 24 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/97aa9039-7929-451c-b6b2-4cd72d2681ec.mp3
- [What Is a Certified Senior Advisor: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/c0d1cf8ecc3e) (2026-03-24, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/b49da5cc-2abe-43e4-b648-fcff54d454d5.mp3
- [Find The Right Support Group: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/9438652f65f6) (2026-03-10, 19 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/26ba16a7-bfb0-45ed-af19-daf0119bdcbf.mp3
- [When Your Spouse Becomes Your Patient: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/dbd60815901d) (2026-02-24, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/533dfe9b-bb99-4507-b707-0b38ebbcd25a.mp3
- [Is It an Early Sign of Dementia? Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/12bc3b947a6c) (2026-02-10, 28 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/668851e4-39da-4a1d-8bd7-f2c7a51248cc.mp3
- [Why the Right Dementia Diagnosis Matters: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/ddee67d1075a) (2026-01-27, 21 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/3fb16383-03c6-4eb6-b2f7-48c0a00fbb67.mp3
- [The Dementia Care Financial Conversation: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/5acc0316d54f) (2026-01-13, 24 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/71122121-7e5f-4cde-b409-33d4eb11e3f5.mp3
- [Preparing for Stormy Weather: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/c8dca32accd1) (2025-12-30, 23 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/b588801e-d319-4bf7-90cc-920d4c7bd52b.mp3
- [Dementia Caregiving and TV: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/26dd36819f4c) (2025-12-13, 30 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/0995f3fc-2049-4af4-9fbf-b1dc4a3859f2.mp3
- [Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/3162c9dc30fb) (2025-12-02, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/867fec0c-de5c-4881-88f7-a3e10dc10515.mp3
- [Navigating Death Related Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/e3f3b75def74) (2025-11-18, 29 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/3ad3e038-d940-4728-97b0-cf5341250ec5.mp3
- [Are You Part of the Sandwich Generation? Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/9970856796ce) (2025-11-04, 21 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/e5b984b6-0f01-4a8e-922a-13fe65b36977.mp3
- [Navigating Grief Throughout Caregiving: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/b8f4eb02ce79) (2025-10-21, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/8a5a42c1-547c-415e-9863-4fe8e351670e.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Later On Steps 18-20 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/fa142e566e97) (2025-10-07, 17 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/f37e5d4b-8a22-4708-a4da-2d661f6b5ebf.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: Messy Middle Steps 11-17 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/1e68e8e64cf0) (2025-09-23, 30 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/2f20afd1-6016-4bbe-83ce-2bddaad081a6.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 7-10 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/6a6b933448a8) (2025-09-09, 29 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/dcf11a60-733d-47b8-8319-e586fee20574.mp3
- [Navigating Dementia Caregiving Roadmap: In the Beginning Steps 1-6 / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/7a03838563f1) (2025-08-26, 39 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/fdbce121-cad1-46dd-b3c4-6e2c91bf8c68.mp3
- [When to Call in Palliative Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/24055df3be6a) (2025-08-12, 29 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/549504ad-b2df-4c03-8859-63cbe58eb156.mp3
- [Aligning Work and Caregiving Responsibilities: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/730befa79586) (2025-07-29, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/5f37f5b5-ce19-41b2-875d-65b72e0b25ae.mp3
- [Create Your Personal Caregiving Support Network: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/454113b1916c) (2025-07-15, 23 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/b4aae01c-f9a2-4ac4-8336-54a74cf18017.mp3
- [Is the Medicare GUIDE Program for you?: Three Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/e13cf28bdb45) (2025-07-01, 25 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/6cd433c0-5ca4-44ca-ae88-584904cb4e24.mp3
- [Studying Sleep Early in the Dementia Journey: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/72884c7fdd4b) (2025-06-17, 25 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/b97ac233-a605-4fed-b9c5-c080ba9a93c8.mp3
- [Studying Experienced Caregivers: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/af33e2fcda9e) (2025-06-10, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/d85a9e82-6f77-4e41-95ef-2d591b0250fd.mp3
- [Learn to Navigate Support Systems: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/5a62af3b9ae2) (2025-06-03, 23 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/6f832f30-28e2-47c2-a9e8-cf3a971c8f84.mp3
- [Build a Partnership With Your Care Community: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/569b6205a8db) (2025-05-20, 30 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/b000ba14-13e8-4eb5-a361-b6ea75b928be.mp3
- [Introduce and Integrate a Caregiver: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/1d7e9b7c6304) (2025-05-06, 26 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/4bfa1026-b673-46a9-829c-6af24a0999b0.mp3
- [How To Create a Care Plan: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/38aab21829c1) (2025-04-22, 27 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/e2853c3a-204e-424c-9d35-ebc7dd4c705a.mp3
- [Navigating the Caregiver Hiring Process: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/af3715379482) (2025-04-08, 29 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/56d981fe-3889-41ee-b0da-a9ed57b98b67.mp3
- [They Know What We Don’t, Elder Law Attorneys: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/5a70f3988e01) (2025-03-25, 34 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/a410a770-d92a-4d4f-814f-bd79daa8834f.mp3
- [Finding Peace in Preparation: End of Life Service Preplanning: Eight Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/7d23c863fce7) (2025-03-11, 28 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/fab86ec0-b3ad-464c-b6c3-d4dbb194deb6.mp3
- [When To Call In Hospice: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/ee2a33c058ee) (2025-02-25, 28 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/54f42bdc-b1eb-4a35-9d0c-7fa3b4837e8a.mp3
- [Time for a Change? Tips When Considering Home and Community Living Options: Five Essential Tips / Alzheimer's and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/2db11a63d61d) (2025-02-09, 35 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/fc703c1f-62f7-488d-a33a-bb5a25579e67.mp3
- [The Realities of Caregiver Self-Care: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/373142323fe0) (2025-01-28, 25 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/a4fa5444-97dc-42f5-9966-e9e1ea2e8a58.mp3
- [Are You Ready for an Emergency? Get a Plan!: Four Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/a4008cb5171a) (2025-01-14, 28 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/f828aa79-beac-4bf0-bf55-9462ae460c82.mp3
- [Supporting Your Parent Through Their Caregiving Journey: Six Essential Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/1f1fdfac77bc) (2024-12-30, 29 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/8778b276-0e1d-4066-a2d9-ac0d25cec6fa.mp3
- [Dental Care Update: Three New Tips / Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1756730471/2d2fef0cdeba) (2024-12-17, 24 min): audio https://downloads.pod.co/5f57e78c-c2ed-44fc-9d37-4eaff2da5b33/047f9588-cbc5-496b-b566-2a677440144d.mp3

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