Episode
During Caregiving, What's Luck Got to Do With It?
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- Caregiving Comforts
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 246
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Summary
We're told family caregivers should feel grateful — lucky, even — to still have their caree with them. But what happens when the person is here and also, somehow, gone? This week, Denise sits with the uncomfortable gap between what we're supposed to feel and what caregiving actually feels like. There's a curse in that gap. There might be a spell that breaks it though it's not the one you'd expect. Resources Purchase Denise's five-book Take Comfort series so you always have comfort with you. Calculate your caregiving value . We have two tools that connect you to more comfort: Find a podcast episode that eases the pain from a tough emotion Read a message that soothes what aches in your heart and soul Image by Sabine18 from Pixabay About Denise Denise supports individuals managing difficult life experiences with coaching, planning and training. Through her work, Denise helps clients find hope, possibilities and a path forward. Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to help them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020. Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Her training programs have been approved to provide Continuing Education Units to health care professionals, including nurses, and human resource professionals. Denise also hosts an online community, CaringOurWay.com, that supports individuals during and after their personal caregiving experience. Community members enjoy free workshops and spec…