Post-Holiday Blues & Depression in Older Adults

Post-Holiday Blues & Depression in Older Adults

The holiday season often brings connection and celebration, but once it ends, many older adults experience feelings of sadness, loneliness, or emotional letdown. In this episode, we explore post-holiday blues and depression in older adults, why it happens, and how caregivers can recognize the signs early. We talk through emotional and behavioral indicators to watch for, the difference between temporary sadness and clinical depression, and how changes in routine, weather, and social interaction can intensify these feelings. The episode also offers compassionate strategies for support, including maintaining structure, encouraging meaningful connection, and knowing when to seek professional help. This conversation is a reminder that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health, and that caregivers don’t have to navigate these concerns alone.

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Cold Weather Preparation for Older Adults & Caregivers

Cold Weather Preparation for Older Adults & Caregivers

As temperatures drop, winter can bring added challenges for older adults and the families who support them. In this episode of the Caregiving Corner podcast, we focus on practical cold weather prepar...

6 Jan 20min

The Art of Purpose: Redefining Connection for Older Adults and where Creativity Meets Compassion

The Art of Purpose: Redefining Connection for Older Adults and where Creativity Meets Compassion

Caregiving Corner’s Art of Purpose Program invites older adults to reconnect with meaning, memory, and self through creativity and presence. In this inspiring episode, Jennifer Szakaly shares the stor...

18 Nov 202515min

Memory Care: Supporting Loved Ones with Grace and Understanding

Memory Care: Supporting Loved Ones with Grace and Understanding

In this heartfelt discussion, Jennifer Szakaly and Jen Lafontaine dive into Memory Care; what it is, who it’s for, and how families can approach this emotional journey with understanding and support. ...

5 Nov 202518min

Understanding Assisted Living: Navigating the Transition with Compassion and Clarity

Understanding Assisted Living: Navigating the Transition with Compassion and Clarity

In this episode of The Caregiving Corner Podcast, Founder and CEO, Jennifer Szakaly, and co-host, Jennifer Lafontaine, helps families understand what Assisted Living truly means, and how to know when ...

21 Okt 202518min

Different Levels of Care – Independent Living

Different Levels of Care – Independent Living

We’re excited to launch a brand-new series exploring the different levels of care available to older adults and their families. In this first episode, we dive into Independent Living, a popular option...

23 Sep 202521min

Navigating Hospital Discharges

Navigating Hospital Discharges

A hospital discharge can feel overwhelming, for patients and families alike. It’s often more than just “going home.” There are medications to manage, follow-up appointments to schedule, new routines t...

10 Sep 202527min

Physical Therapy and Care Management

Physical Therapy and Care Management

One of the things that makes Care Management such a dynamic and impactful field is the wide range of expertise our team brings to the table. In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down...

19 Aug 202519min

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