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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.
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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Caregiving for someone with dementia is an act of love—but it can also be emotionally draining and identity-shifting. What happens when you’re caring for three loved ones with dementia? In this powerful episode, CEO & Founder of The Purple Vine LLC Debbie Compton joins host Annika Dhariwal to share her deeply personal journey through burnout, grief, and rediscovery. Together, they unpack how caregivers can find humor in hard moments, protect their mental health, and rebuild a sense of self—without guilt. Filled with raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by dementia caregiving.
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Caregiving can be meaningful but also emotionally draining, especially when guilt, grief, or family tension is involved. So, how can caregivers protect their peace? Jeanette Yates, boundary coach and lifelong caregiver, joins Annika Dhariwal to explore the emotional toll of caregiving, how to set healthy limits, and practical ways to cope with guilt and grief. Drawing on her personal experience, she offers practical strategies to help caregivers stay grounded and take care of themselves, too.
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Caregiving is deeply rewarding but comes with emotional and physical exhaustion. Too often, caregivers put their own well-being last, leading to burnout, stress, and even health issues. So how can they change that? Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior, joins Annika Dhariwal to reveal the biggest barriers to self-care, the warning signs of burnout, and practical strategies caregivers can use to prioritize their own well-being without guilt. Drawing from her caregiving journey, she shared powerful insights and practical advice to help caregivers thrive.
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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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