https://simplecast.com My name is Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett. I've spent over 40 years as an occupational therapist, the last 15 working specifically with family caregivers navigating one of life's most demanding journeys. I've also lived this alongside you, caring for my own mother through Alzheimer's. I've learned what caregivers actually need: practical help, honest support, and someone who genuinely gets it. Until you’re part of the club, it’s hard to understand. We'll tackle the everyday challenges — bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, medication management, and doctors’ appointments. We'll go deep into the emotional and spiritual side of caregiving that rarely gets talked about. You'll hear real stories from real caregivers. And yes — we'll laugh too. At the missteps, at the unexpected things our loved ones do, at the moments that are equal parts exhausting and absurd. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Because caregiving can be a messy job — physically and emotionally. Caregiving is not just something that happens to you. It is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your loved one, to deepen your spirituality, and to discover a level of self-awareness you never knew was possible. Being the caregiver you want to be — and are proud to be. 2026 Caregiving Reimagined en Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:21 +0000 https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/51e42878-f1e7-4a15-8016-b011524d9dac/9a927eaa-52df-487e-ba51-78ba96ae2517/3000x3000/img-07ab7647dcfc-1-202-20copy.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com episodic My name is Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett. I've spent over 40 years as an occupational therapist, the last 15 working specifically with family caregivers navigating one of life's most demanding journeys. I've also lived this alongside you, caring for my own mother through Alzheimer's. I've learned what caregivers actually need: practical help, honest support, and someone who genuinely gets it. Until you’re part of the club, it’s hard to understand. We'll tackle the everyday challenges — bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, medication management, and doctors’ appointments. We'll go deep into the emotional and spiritual side of caregiving that rarely gets talked about. You'll hear real stories from real caregivers. And yes — we'll laugh too. At the missteps, at the unexpected things our loved ones do, at the moments that are equal parts exhausting and absurd. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Because caregiving can be a messy job — physically and emotionally. Caregiving is not just something that happens to you. It is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your loved one, to deepen your spirituality, and to discover a level of self-awareness you never knew was possible. Being the caregiver you want to be — and are proud to be. Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett false https://feeds.simplecast.com/WcjqA9hT caregiver burnout,caregiver support,caregivers,caregiving,caregiving reimagined,caring for loved one,family,senior health,senior living,support Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett kristin@startupnation.com 360dc907-8364-49fe-91d0-1ccd59438bb2 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/before-the-crisis-planning-care-while-dad-still-drives-l8U_5cuV Before the Crisis: Planning Care While Dad Still Drives Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett 00:27:24 Crystal is the youngest of five siblings and lives downstairs from her 87-year-old father on the horse farm he built. She is at the very start of caregiving and is planning ahead deliberately. She explains how she protects his independence and sense of purpose, finds joy in small rituals like a custard donut or Saturday euchre, and learns from her horses how to stay present. Crystal is the youngest of five siblings and lives downstairs from her 87-year-old father on the horse farm he built. She is at the very start of caregiving and is planning ahead deliberately. She explains how she protects his independence and sense of purpose, finds joy in small rituals like a custard donut or Saturday euchre, and learns from her horses how to stay present. family caregiving, independence, caregiving reimagined, caring for parents, proactive caregiving, aging in place, early caregiving false full 5 76f3cfc5-7885-451c-86e1-ce330e0d353a Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/the-second-time-around-advocacy-aides-and-planning-ahead-TSlpCTHk The Second Time Around: Advocacy, Aides, and Planning Ahead Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett 00:29:41 Norm cared for his father in a facility and later for his mother at home, and he did things differently the second time. He talks about advocating in hospitals and ERs, hiring and keeping good aides, and the financial planning most families skip, including long-term care insurance and the limits of what Medicare covers. Norm cared for his father in a facility and later for his mother at home, and he did things differently the second time. He talks about advocating in hospitals and ERs, hiring and keeping good aides, and the financial planning most families skip, including long-term care insurance and the limits of what Medicare covers. long term care, elder care, family caregivers, caregiving reimagined, financial planning, caregiver advocacy, aging parents false full 4 850c0e9c-dac8-45e7-91a3-05ba29c07838 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/consensus-not-control-caring-for-both-parents-together-GFsHTHiw Consensus, Not Control: Caring for Both Parents Together Dr Claudia Cassidy Bennett 00:29:25 Jane cared for her parents through overlapping years of decline. Her priority was making decisions her parents and sister could stand behind. She explains why keeping her parents together mattered, how "slow medicine" changed what she paid attention to, and why the hours she spent on what-ifs were time she wishes she'd used to care for herself. Jane cared for her parents through overlapping years of decline. Her priority was making decisions her parents and sister could stand behind. She explains why keeping her parents together mattered, how "slow medicine" changed what she paid attention to, and why the hours she spent on what-ifs were time she wishes she'd used to care for herself. family caregivers, assisted living, sibling caregivers, caregiving reimagined, caring for parents, slow medicine, caregiver selfcare false full 3 e7e0d44f-625e-487d-aa66-bfaf3a2748f3 Thu, 8 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/youre-not-my-wife-dementia-devotion-and-daily-prayer-je_lqdOt "You're Not My Wife": Dementia, Devotion, and Daily Prayer Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett 00:29:41 Melodie spent five years pushing doctors for answers before her husband Dennis was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. She shares how she handled the hardest moments: the day he didn't recognize her, quietly taking his car keys, and riding out sundowning without confrontation. She also talks about the morning prayer that kept her grounded through all of it. Melodie spent five years pushing doctors for answers before her husband Dennis was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. She shares how she handled the hardest moments: the day he didn't recognize her, quietly taking his car keys, and riding out sundowning without confrontation. She also talks about the morning prayer that kept her grounded through all of it. spousal caregiving, dementia caregiver, family caregivers, faithandcaregiving, sundowning, caregivingreimagined, alzheimers false full 2 663a4189-7a13-4070-9c35-b747e0ebc01a Thu, 1 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr. Claudia Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/a-blessing-i-wouldnt-wish-on-my-worst-enemy-zA5LkYXN A Blessing I Wouldn’t Wish on My Worst Enemy Dr. Claudia Bennett 00:28:34 When Erin moved her mother into her home, she brought her mother's own towels, dishes, and furniture with her, so the house would feel like her mother's home too. Over the next eight years, the two loved each other but didn't always like each other. Erin talks about learning boundaries the hard way, why she surrounded her mom with her own things, and how resentment turned out to be a signal that something needed to change. She also shares the advice that got her through and the question she faced when it ended. When Erin moved her mother into her home, she brought her mother's own towels, dishes, and furniture with her, so the house would feel like her mother's home too. Over the next eight years, the two loved each other but didn't always like each other. Erin talks about learning boundaries the hard way, why she surrounded her mom with her own things, and how resentment turned out to be a signal that something needed to change. She also shares the advice that got her through and the question she faced when it ended. faith and caregiving, caregiver support, caregiver burnout, caregiver grief, family caregiver, sandwich generation, self compassion, caregiving reimagined, caregiving is hard, caring for mom, hospice care, aging parents, boundaries false full 1 3c0abc49-05de-4b05-99b5-54b2e8bb587c Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kristin@startupnation.com (Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett) https://caregiving-reimagined.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-caregiving-reimagined-w156AGRn Welcome to Caregiving Reimagined Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett 00:02:54 My name is Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett. I've spent over 40 years as an occupational therapist, the last 15 working specifically with family caregivers navigating one of life's most demanding journeys. I've also lived this alongside you, caring for my own mother through Alzheimer's. I've learned what caregivers actually need: practical help, honest support, and someone who genuinely gets it. Until you’re part of the club, it’s hard to understand. We'll tackle the everyday challenges — bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, medication management, and doctors’ appointments. We'll go deep into the emotional and spiritual side of caregiving that rarely gets talked about. You'll hear real stories from real caregivers. And yes — we'll laugh too. At the missteps, at the unexpected things our loved ones do, at the moments that are equal parts exhausting and absurd. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Because caregiving can be a messy job — physically and emotionally. Caregiving is not just something that happens to you. It is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your loved one, to deepen your spirituality, and to discover a level of self-awareness you never knew was possible. Being the caregiver you want to be — and are proud to be. My name is Dr. Claudia Cassidy Bennett. I've spent over 40 years as an occupational therapist, the last 15 working specifically with family caregivers navigating one of life's most demanding journeys. I've also lived this alongside you, caring for my own mother through Alzheimer's. I've learned what caregivers actually need: practical help, honest support, and someone who genuinely gets it. Until you’re part of the club, it’s hard to understand. We'll tackle the everyday challenges — bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, medication management, and doctors’ appointments. We'll go deep into the emotional and spiritual side of caregiving that rarely gets talked about. You'll hear real stories from real caregivers. And yes — we'll laugh too. At the missteps, at the unexpected things our loved ones do, at the moments that are equal parts exhausting and absurd. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Because caregiving can be a messy job — physically and emotionally. Caregiving is not just something that happens to you. It is an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your loved one, to deepen your spirituality, and to discover a level of self-awareness you never knew was possible. Being the caregiver you want to be — and are proud to be. dressing, dementia support, caregiver stories, community, support, feeding, honest support, caregiver burnout, grief, medication management, caregiving, toileting, caregiving advice, family help, caring for aging parents, alzheimer's support, family, self care false trailer