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Connecting the dots of caregiving,
building a community of support!
Welcome to Beyond Care, your go-to source for all things caregiving. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, attorney, home care advisor, or nurse educator, this is the place for you. We know caregiving can be a wild ride, filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. Join us as we share heartfelt stories, practical tips, and expert advice through our podcast to help you navigate your journey.
For many caregivers, life means being “stuck in the middle,” raising children while also supporting aging parents, all while managing work, emotions, and constant responsibility. In this episode, Christy Byrne Yates joins host Annika Dhariwal to explore the realities of the sandwich generation and how caregivers can move beyond survival into a more sustainable, intentional way of living. Drawing from her experience as a psychologist and family advocate, Christy shares practical insights on building support systems, asking for help, setting boundaries, and modeling resilience for the next generation, offering a grounded, compassionate framework for navigating this complex phase of caregiving.
Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube In home care, quality isn’t just about meeting standards—it’s about building trust, consistency, and lasting relationships. In this episode, home care expert Candyce Slusher joins host Annika Dhariwal to explore how agencies can turn quality assurance into a powerful driver of client loyalty and growth. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience, Candyce shares practical strategies for embracing feedback, learning from complaints, fostering accountability, and creating a culture of excellence across teams. This conversation offers actionable insights for agency owners and caregivers to strengthen client trust, improve care delivery, and build a reputation rooted in transparency, continuous improvement, and meaningful connection.
Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube When someone we love is living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be easy to focus on the diagnosis instead of the person. But meaningful care begins by protecting identity, dignity, and human connection. In this episode, dementia care professional Leslie Sedille joins host Annika Dhariwal to explore what person-centered care truly looks like in daily practice. Drawing from her experience in senior advocacy and geriatric care management, Leslie shares practical guidance on preserving independence, adapting communication, reducing frustration, and supporting families through the emotional realities of dementia care. This conversation offers caregivers a grounded, compassionate framework to maintain respect, strengthen relationships, and navigate cognitive decline with confidence—keeping humanity at the heart of every interaction.
Listen on Spotify Watch on Youtube End-of-life caregiving for individuals living with dementia is one of the most emotionally complex and least discussed stages of care. In this episode, host Annika Darwal is joined by PK Beville, Founder and CEO of Second Wind Dreams and a leading voice in dementia education, to explore what truly compassionate end-of-life care looks like. Drawing from decades of experience, PK discusses why death should be approached as a human experience rather than a medical problem, the importance of presence, touch, and empathy when words fade, and how caregivers can be trained to support dignity through the final stages of dementia. This conversation offers care professionals and families a deeply human framework for preparing caregivers, supporting grief, and honoring life until the very last moment.
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Annika Dharwial is the Co-founder of Learn2Care, a platform revolutionizing caregiver training through accessible, high-quality education. As a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student at the University of Southern California, she focuses on marketing and brand strategy to enhance the platform's influence. She also established Gluten Free Jio, an online resource providing support and insights for individuals managing Celiac disease and gluten-free living. Committed to social impact, Annika is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that empower and inspire communities.
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