# Episode 45: The Caregiver Strategy

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Podcast: [The Aging Parent Playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-aging-parent-playbook-7053576)
Published: 2026-01-14T04:24:39+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Aging Parent Playbook, I dive into Pillar 4: The Caregiver Strategy—how to avoid burnout while balancing caregiving with your own life. I share practical tools to set boundaries, create non-negotiables for your health, delegate tasks effectively, and plan for crises before they happen. This episode is all about helping you care for your parent and yourself, so you can make grounded, values-based decisions without guilt, resentment, or chronic exhaustion.

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