Future-Ready Caregiving: A Conversation with Occupational Therapist Karen Carney
Geriatric occupational therapist Karen Carney talks to host Marianne Wisenthal about empowering older adults to safely age in place. They explore early intervention, adaptive devices, financial realities, and practical strategies for families navigating cognitive decline, caregiver burnout, and the importance of planning ahead to ensure dignity, connection, and quality of life in later years.
Resources:
Non-Traditional Model PSW Companies:
Gotcare
Invisible-Care
Books:
Options Open: The Guide for Mapping Your Best Aging Journey by Sue Lantz
How to Get Your Sh*t Together (so your loved ones don’t have to do it for you) by Michelle Unsworth-Foote
Products to Support Dementia Care:
Eugeria