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Caregiver Connection
This podcast is for caregivers and families seeking advice and inspiration on caring for someone with a mental or physical disability. It is hosted by Best Care, a Minnesota-based home care agency that has provided home and community-based services since 2005. Join us to discuss ideas, tips, and educational resources to support caregivers and their families. NOTE: The content on this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice or…
Episodes
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Navigating Home Care's Red Tape: Waiver Programs - Best Care
Home care services can be complicated. With so many regulations, programs, and systems to navigate, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. Working with…
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Keep These Safety Travel Tips In Mind This Season - Best Care
Leaving town for the holidays? For seniors or those living with disabilities, the thought of traveling can be overwhelming. Waiting in long lines at the…
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Guide to Overtime Work as a Caregiver - Best Care
If you're a paid caregiver in Minnesota (whether you're a Personal Care Assistant, a CFSS worker, or another type of direct care professional), understanding…
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5 Fun Halloween Activities for Children with Special Needs - Best Care
As we get closer to Halloween, tons of activities are ramping up. For children with special needs, this can be an overwhelming time of year, but we can still…
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Activities for Alzheimer's Patients - Best Care
Engaging in meaningful activities is vital for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. One of the best things you can do as a caregiver is to facilitate…
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PCA Choice vs. Traditional PCA: Choosing the Right Home Care Services - Best Care
Navigating home care services can be challenging, especially when deciding between PCA Choice and traditional PCA options in Minnesota. Both models offer…
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Creating a High Fiber Senior Diet Plan - Best Care
A well-balanced senior diet plan can make a meaningful difference in one's day-to-day comfort and long-term health, and fiber deserves a central place in that…
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Private Caregiver vs. PCA What's the Difference? - Best Care
When seeking in-home care for a loved one, understanding the distinction between a private caregiver and a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) can significantly…
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Respite Care for Children with Disabilities - Best Care
When caring for a child with disabilities, parents and caregivers often dedicate themselves entirely to their child's needs – sometimes, at the expense of…
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How to Prevent Falls: An In-Home Caregiver's Guide - Best Care
Falling down represents one of the most significant health risks for aging adults, because falls put seniors at risk for serious injuries. That's why, as a…
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How to Create a Daily Care Routine - Best Care
Providing care can be demanding, so many caregivers look for ways to add structure to their responsibilities. To minimize caregiver burnout and improve your…
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Caretaker vs. Caregiver What's the Difference? - Best Care
When it comes to caring for loved ones at home, there is often a mix-up between "caregiving" and "caretaking." Some people interchange these terms because they…
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What is an Overnight Caregiver? - Best Care
Nighttime can present unique challenges for some home care recipients. Some people need specialized support overnight, while family caregivers may not always…
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How to Coordinate Caregiving Responsibilities Among Family Members - Best Care
When an aging parent or loved one needs ongoing support, it's rarely just one person's job – at least, it shouldn't be. Many families find that relying on…
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Caregiver Support Groups You Can Join - Best Care
Caring for a loved one is one of the most meaningful roles you can take on, but it can also be one of the most isolating. Between managing appointments…
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Guide to Caregiver Tax Credits and Caregiver Tax Exemptions - Best Care
Family caregivers often have expenses and responsibilities that can complicate their tax filing process. But the good news is that there might be a family…
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What To Do When a Client Falls- An In-Home Caregiver's Guide - Best Care
If you're a caregiver, this podcast is for you. *The content on this podcast is for informational or educational purposes only and does not substitute…
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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle When You're Living with a Disability - Best Care
At Best Home Care, we're always striving to help those in need find the best home healthcare services available. Whether you or a loved one needs pediatric…
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Types of Meal Delivery Services for Home Care Recipients - Best Care
For seniors and individuals with disabilities receiving home care, maintaining proper nutrition is just one challenge among many. Physical limitations…
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Fall Activities for Seniors Receiving Home Care Services - Best Care
Fall is a beautiful time of year and we here at Best Home Care want seniors and their families and home caregivers to make the most of it. After all, we don't…
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How Home Care Workers Ease the Caregiving Burden of Alzheimer's Disease
Everyone who has had a friend or family member suffer from Alzheimer's Disease understands what a tragic and heartbreaking disease it can be. For family…
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Nutritional Drinks for Seniors - Best Care
As we age, maintaining proper nutrition can become challenging. Many people experience reduced appetites, lower activity levels, and slower digestive systems…
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Understanding Transitional Home Care for Seniors - Best Care
Each year, thousands of seniors face a challenging shift when they are about to be released from the hospital, after an illness, surgery, or injury, and are…
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Breaking the Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease - Best Care
Everyone who has had a friend or family member suffer from Alzheimer's Disease understands what a tragic and heartbreaking disease it can be. For family…
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What is Post-Caregiver Syndrome? - Best Care
If you've been working as a caregiver for years but your recipient of care has since passed away or stopped needing your care, you may experience symptoms of…
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Benefits of Walking for Seniors - Best Care
Walking is one of the most underrated tools for maintaining health and independence as we age. Unlike many exercise programs that require special equipment or…
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Amputee Home Care Options - Best Care
When a loved one undergoes an amputation, it changes their life significantly. Whether due to a traumatic injury or peripheral vascular disease, the amputation…
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Kitchen Safety for Seniors: Tips to Prevent Accidents at Home - Best Care
For many seniors and disabled adults receiving home care, preparing meals and moving comfortably through the kitchen is deeply connected to their sense of…
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Signs Your Loved One Needs Home Care Support - Best Care
Recognizing when a family member needs additional support at home isn't always straightforward. Whether you're taking care of senior parents, supporting a…
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Taking the Plunge Your First Steps Into PCA Services - Best Care
Once you and your loved ones have agreed that personal care services are needed, your work can truly start. As you may have discovered, a simple Google search…
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Finding Rural Home Care - Best Care
Living in rural Minnesota comes with undeniable rewards! Our state boasts beautiful natural settings, tight-knit communities, and a deep sense of independence…
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Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving: Tips For Caregivers - Best Care
Alzheimer's disease changes everything within a family, not just for the person diagnosed, but for everyone who loves them. If you're caring for a parent at…
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Be a Great Family Caregiver: Avoid Falling Into These Bad Habits - Best Care
People have functioned as caregivers for centuries, and the role has certainly evolved over the years. Today, supporting a loved one often extends beyond…
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Scam Prevention for Seniors Understanding the Caregiver Role in Digital Security - Best Care
Make a Referral Scam Prevention for Seniors: Understanding the Caregiver Role in Digital Security May 21, 2026 People have functioned as caregivers for…
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Home Care for People with Chronic Health Conditions - Best Care
Millions of Americans currently live with a chronic medical disease. While their condition may not prevent them from maintaining a normal lifestyle, they do…
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Navigating the Seas of Home Health Care - Best Care
It takes a full crew of people to guide a ship safely back to port. The same is true when choosing the right home care agency for you and your family. While it…
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Caring for a Loved One with Cystic Fibrosis - Best Care
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Patient Registry, about 30,000 people in the United States live with cystic fibrosis. Doctors diagnose about 1,000…
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Stress Relief for Seniors What Families and Caregivers Can Do to Help - Best Care
The experience of feeling stressed isn't limited to people in the sandwich generation or those with high-pressure jobs. Stress in seniors is common—and often…
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Humor and Its Health Benefits for Homecare - Best Care
Whether you're supporting an aging parent, a child with autism, or a loved one managing a chronic condition, caregiving demands emotional energy and physical…
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Foot Care for Seniors What Families and Caregivers Should Watch For - Best Care
While many families are concerned about heart disease and cognitive decline in their loved ones, you should also pay attention to foot health. After all, feet…
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Does Medicaid Pay for PCA Home Care Services? - Best Care
Paying for home care shouldn't be complicated. If you live in Minnesota and need personal care services, you may be eligible for coverage through Medical…
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Arthritis Care at Home: Tips for Caregivers - Best Care
As we age, the chances of developing arthritis increase significantly. If you are caring for someone with arthritis, it's important to understand the physical…
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Tips & Resources for Sandwich Generation Caregivers - Best Care
What does "the sandwich generation" mean? This phrase describes adults who find themselves simultaneously caring for aging parents and growing children/young…
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How To Help Someone with Delusional Disorder - Best Care
Delusional disorder is a complex mental health condition characterized by persistent delusions, which are beliefs that are not aligned with reality. Unlike…
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Types of Caregivers - Best Care
Understanding the types of caregivers and services available to your loved ones is critical to ensuring they get the support they need. At Best Care, we want…
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Activities for Dementia Patients at Home - Best Care
"Dementia" is a general term that refers to a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with a person's daily life. It affects memory, thinking…
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Cerebral Palsy Home Care Options - Best Care
Understanding the variety of cerebral palsy home care options available is vital for families navigating this journey, as no two will have the same experience…
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Managing OCD in Children Through Home Care - Best Care
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children is not just a phase they will outgrow; it is a mental health condition that requires careful management and…
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What Is Non-Medical Home Care? - Best Care
Caring for someone we love is an essential aspect of being human. For many families, this means they are experiencing one or more of the following scenarios…
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Caring For Elderly Parents as an Only Child - Best Care
Caring for your parents as they age presents unique challenges, especially if you're an only child. It can test your patience and resilience, and the…
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After Surgery Home Care: What You Need to Know - Best Care
If you or a loved one is recovering from surgery or has a planned operation and will be facing some recovery time, today's article will help you navigate the…
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Caring for Someone Living with Cataracts - Best Care
Living with cataracts can be difficult for both the individual and their loved ones, but understanding more about cataracts and how they can be treated is the…
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What Is Culturally Competent Caregiving? - Best Care
At Best Care, we believe that providing quality home care extends beyond meeting physical needs. Quality care requires understanding and respecting the unique…
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Mother's Day Fun For Senior Home Care Patients - Best Care
Mother's Day is coming up and here at Best Care, we know how important it is to spend quality time with our family, especially as they enter their senior…
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Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids with Diabetes - Best Care
As parents and caregivers, we want to provide the best for our children, especially regarding their health and wellness. Ensuring kids with diabetes have…
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How Grandchildren Can Help with Home Care Services - Best Care
Over the last thirty years, the number of people in the United States living ninety years or more has tripled; reaching nearly two-million individuals in 2010…
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Infant Chronic Lung Disease - Best Care
When it comes to taking care of babies who arrive ahead of schedule, the path may include unexpected challenges, which can consist of chronic lung disease…
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Home Remedies for Sickle Cell Pain - Best Care
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that transforms round red blood cells into rigid, crescent shapes. The change in shape can hinder the cells' journey…
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Doctor's Appointment Checklist A Guide for Caregivers - Best Care
Supporting a loved one during medical appointments requires more than just providing transportation. As part of being an effective caregiver, you play a…
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Home Care for Sensory Impairment - Best Care
Taking care of an aging family member with sensory impairment can be challenging. Still, by using a compassionate and intentional approach, you can create a…