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Caregiver's Compass

Stephanie Muskat

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/11j. Total Éps: 134

This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.

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All about the Association of Frontal Temporal Degeneration (AFTD) including what they do, who they help, and where they hope to go next, with Esther Kane and Debbie Elkins (Episode 128)

Saison 5 · Épisode 128

vendredi 15 août 2025 • Durée 44:37

In today’s episode, caregiver @debbieelkins , shares her story caring for her husband Chuck with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), and discusses how @theaftd supported her during both her caregiving journey, and provided her a sense of purpose through volunteer and advocacy. AFTD’s director of support and education, Esther Kane, also joins us on today’s insightful episode to discuss all that AFTD provides currently, how they support caregivers and those with an FTD diagnosis, and what may be on the horizon for the organization and the FTD landscape.

About Debbie Elkins:

Debbie Elkins is a care partner for her husband, Chuck, who is living with Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD), a proud mother of three daughters and a grandmother of six. She is deeply committed to advocacy and education, volunteering with The Association for

Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) as an Ambassador and support group leader, and serving as a voting member of the West Virginia State Dementia Task Force. Through her efforts, she strives to raise awareness, support affected families, and contribute to the development of a stronger, more informed future for those impacted by dementia. You can theaftdconnect with Debbie on Instagram @debbieelkins

About Esther Kane:

Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP, has been serving as the Director of Support and Education at AFTD since November 2020. With a rich background in dementia care, Esther previously held the position of Director of Nursing at several long-term care facilities specializing in the care of individuals with dementia. Her expertise in clinical dementia care, combined with her deep commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care for those living with neurological conditions, drives her work at AFTD. Esther is dedicated to ensuring that every person affected by Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) has access to the support and care they need. She is also passionate about educating healthcare professionals to enhance diagnosis and care, underscoring the critical role of education and training throughout the entire process from diagnosis on.

Find the AFTD website here: https://www.theaftd.org/
Find the AFTD on Instagram here: @theaftd

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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Do I even need a power of attorney document and/or advanced directives? (Episode 127)

Saison 5 · Épisode 127

vendredi 8 août 2025 • Durée 12:04

This is not commonly provided education so do not worry if this is all new or confusing! Most people are confused about powers of attorney, advanced directives and wills and why they can be extremely important/ what they can help with.

In today’s episode, Stephanie discusses her perspectives on having a power of attorney document and what she has seen in her personal life and in hospital and private practice when it comes to powers of attorney and advanced directives.

*please note, Stephanie is not a lawyer and this episode does not represent legal advice. Please speak to a lawyer or other legal representative for your own power of attorneys and other legal matters*

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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People no longer visit the person I care for (Episode 126)

Saison 5 · Épisode 126

vendredi 1 août 2025 • Durée 10:08

This is a common scenario- perhaps when there was an initial diagnosis, people showed up and offered support and over time they stopped coming as often or at all. Or maybe even at the time of diagnosis people did not visit.

Whatever the case may be, if you are finding that no one visits, this episode is for you.

Stephanie breaks down the most common reasons why people don’t visit, how you can communicate your wish for visitors with others and pave the way to continue visits ongoing.

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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The gaps in dementia and aging care in Canada, a defined dementia pathway and the path forward, with Dr. Saskia Sivananthan (Episode 125)

Saison 5 · Épisode 125

vendredi 25 juillet 2025 • Durée 51:54

If you have ever faced navigating the healthcare system through a dementia diagnosis, you know the difficulties that can be faced. A confusing path to navigate, difficulties receiving diagnoses, often not knowing what comes next and staying up-to-date and confident in the way forward.

In today’s episode, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Saskia Sivananthan who shares her knowledge about how we approach dementia in our healthcare system, her organization The Brainwell Institute, and how we work on a more positive path forward for our aging population.

About Dr. Saskia Sivananthan:

Dr. Saskia Sivananthan, an internationally recognized strategy and policy advisor on dementia care, is the co-founder and CEO of the Brainwell Institute – a nonprofit dementia policy think tank. She is also an Affiliate Professor at McGill University and health data scientist.

Find Dr. Saskia and Brainwell on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/brainwell_institute

On their website: https://brainwellinstitute.org

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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Strain and conflict we can experience in a romantic relationship while also caregiving for a parent, child, sibling or other family member, with Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer (Episode 124)

Saison 5 · Épisode 124

vendredi 18 juillet 2025 • Durée 42:08

Caring for someone can add complexity and conflict in a romantic relationship. Whether your partner disagrees with your decisions and beliefs regarding caregiving or whether they feel you are not present for them the way you once were, this is for any caregiver experiencing changes in a romantic relationship.

Barry Jacobs and his wife Julie Mayer are clinical psychologists who specialize in family therapy and caregiving and provide their perspectives on different case examples in this enlightening episode.

About Barry: Barry J. Jacobs is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal for Health Management Associates, a national health care consulting firm. A former magazine journalist, he is the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Guilford, 2006) and coauthor with his wife, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, of AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family (Hachette, 2016), AARP Love and Meaning After 50: The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships—and How to Overcome Them (Hachette, 2020), and The AARP Caregiver Answer Book (Guilford, 2025). He has also written a self-help column for caregivers for AARP.org since 2013. An honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association and a former director of behavioral sciences for the Crozer Health Family Medicine Residency in Springfield, PA, USA, he maintains a psychotherapy practice in Media, Pennsylvania, specializing in supporting individuals with chronic and serious illness and their caregivers.

Find Barry on X: @drbarryjjacobs

Find Barry and Julie’s new book, The AARP Caregiver Answer Book: https://www.amazon.com/AARP-Caregiver-Answer-Book/dp/1462557872

About Julie: Julie L. Mayer is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania, who has specialized for three decades in helping women in caregiver roles, as well as those with troubled marriages and histories of sexual trauma. She is the author of the novel (2014) and coauthor of and . She is a former president of the board of PSCP—The Psychology Network. Since 2016 she has cohosted the podcast on psychology and social justice.

Talking all about ANGER and resentment in caregiving (Episode 123)

Saison 5 · Épisode 123

vendredi 11 juillet 2025 • Durée 10:39

What leads to anger and resentment in caregiving and is there anything you can do to help prevent or mitigate these very intense, and sometimes overpowering, emotions?

Today Stephanie talks about what can commonly trigger feelings of anger and resentment in caregiving and provides some realistic strategies to help you through these emotions while caring for someone else. If you are sick and tired of yelling and snapping at others and feeling out of control- this episode is for you.

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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Guilt for not being able to do ‘it all’ while caring for multiple people and balancing other responsibilities (Episode 122)

Saison 5 · Épisode 122

vendredi 4 juillet 2025 • Durée 07:46

Do you care for multiple family members or friends? Do you feel like you are not doing all you ultimately ‘should be’ doing given the limitations of caring for multiple people (plus potentially working and other responsibilities)? In today’s episode, Stephanie discusses this element of guilt and what happens & what you can do about being pulled in 3,4,5 or 90 different directions.

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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From caring for her mom with frontotemporal dementia, to creating a film and advocating to normalize the caregiving experience, with Katie Prentiss (Episode 121)

Saison 5 · Épisode 121

vendredi 27 juin 2025 • Durée 42:28

After being thrust into the world of caregiving and caring for her mom with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Katie Prentiss saw the need to share the caregiver experience with others, both those who could relate or those who did not understand and could learn.

With her upcoming feature film, Wake up Maggie, Katie has made it her mission to bring caregiving to the forefront, inspiring other caregivers and raising awareness about the realities of caring for someone with FTD.

About Katie Prentiss:

Two years after losing her mom to dementia at a young age, Katie began a career in acting with her role as Denise on Sophie Jones. Acting immediately became her passion and seemed to be the perfect culmination of her previous chapters in life - from English major, to mother, to portrait photographer, Katie has lived stories and loved people. Katie is most known for her roles as Beth in Winter Island and Sadie in Going Home, seasons 1 & 2. Her award winning films include Front Porches (2020 | Best Oregon Film, Best Actress) and a web series called Gamer (2022/2023 | Best of Oregon, Best micro short). She is currently working on her first feature film called Wake Up Maggie which is a love letter to her mom.

Find Katie and learn more about Wake Up Maggie: https://www.katieprentiss.com/wake-up-maggie

Find Katie on Instagram: @katieprentiss

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

Guilt about moving someone to a facility when you promised them you would always keep them at ‘home’, with Susanne White (Episode 120)

Saison 5 · Épisode 120

vendredi 20 juin 2025 • Durée 32:56

In today’s episode, Stephanie speaks to Susanne White (Caregiver Warrior) about the one thing that brought her tremendous guilt for many years after the passing of her parents: transferring them to a facility after promising she would keep them at home. Susanne discusses the situation that led to this change in her caregiving path, and how she now views this decision and the lessons associated. This is a scenario so many caregivers face, and we are so grateful for Suzanne’s vulnerability and openness when discussing such a deep topic.

About Susanne White:

When faced with the opportunity to care for her parents,Susanne ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life.

She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com, and shares her experience, strength, and hope with others so that they too may navigate caregiving with grace and empowerment.

Known for her unique, authentic style and wisdom from the inside of many caregiving journeys, she is an outstanding motivational keynote speaker, bestselling author, gifted writer, exceptional ERG webinar host, and thought leader in the caregiver advocacy community.

White’s latest book, Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One, is now available at your favorite bookstores. Visit for more information.

Being questioned about your involvement as a caregiver (Episode 119)

Saison 5 · Épisode 119

vendredi 13 juin 2025 • Durée 11:34

Have you ever had your caregiving or involvement as a caregiver questioned? This can STING. You have spent so much time and energy providing care and suddenly someone is questioning what you have done or how you have done it. Or maybe you have finally implemented boundaries in your caregiving and people are pushing back and commenting on you and your involvement or intentions.

In today’s episode, Stephanie talks about the implications of being questioned about your caregiving involvement and how you can start to process and manage this interaction.

Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:
www.compassionincaregiving.com

For more visit our Instagram!
http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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