Episode #40
Episode 40: How Hospital Stays Exhaust Family Caregivers With Dementia
How Hospital Stays Exhaust Family Caregivers of Loved Ones With Dementia Have you ever left a hospital after advocating for someone you love and realized you were completely depleted? As a physician and hospitalist, I see how much family caregivers take on during a hospital stay, especially when a loved one is living with dementia or other complex health conditions. You may feel like you have to be there every minute, ask every question, make every decision, and keep everything moving. But caregiving should not require you to sacrifice your own health in the process. In this episode, I’m talking about the hidden toll hospital stays can take on family caregivers and what you can do differently. I’ll share how to work with the hospital care team, create more clarity around healthcare decisions, and protect your own energy while continuing to advocate for the person you love. You’ll learn: How to reduce caregiver burnout by leveraging the hospital care team instead of feeling like you have to carry everything yourself. How to create more clarity around healthcare decisions when dementia and complex care make hospital stays especially challenging. How to protect your energy and capacity so you can advocate effectively without exhausting yourself. If you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, eldercare needs, or complex medical conditions, I want you to know this: you do not have to do everything alone. Listen to this episode to learn how to navigate hospital stays with more clarity, protect your capacity, and become a stronger advocate without burning yourself out. Prescription for Admission is a podcast for Gen X and Millennial family caregivers navigating the healthcare system and medical system for loved ones living with conditions like diabetes, dementia, cancer, heart disease, and cognitive decline, helping them understand hospital care, navigate hospital stays, work effectively with doctors and specialists, organize medical records, connect with a case manager, seek a second opinion, become an effective medical advocate, and improve care coordination and discharge planning. Visit my website: www.drmoniquenugent.com Shop & Resources: The Shop: Get the Book and other Advocacy Resources Hospital Smart Packages: Choose the perfect Hospital Smart Package for yourself Follow us on socials for daily advocacy tips: Instagram/@the_happiest_hospitalist Facebook/DrMoniqueNugent LinkedIn/DrMoniqueNugentMDMPH YouTube/@DrMoniqueNugent TikTok/@drmoniquenugent Support the Show If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe and leave a 5-star review . Your support helps us reach more people who need a map through the hospital maze. Prescription for Admission is a resource to help you navigate healthcare with confidence. Remember, you are your own best advocate.
