Caregiver Navigator Program – How to Get Support for You and Your Family

In this episode of Wise & Well, we explore the challenges and emotional realities of family caregiving with Janice Ahern-Ezer, Caregiver Navigator at Community Memorial Healthcare, alongside Dwayne McCulloch and Lisa Hildebrand, both members of the Caregiver Support Group. Together, they discuss how Community Memorial’s free Caregiver Navigator Program and support group offer personalized guidance to reduce burnout, build resiliency, and support individuals caring for loved ones with various medical, psychological, or developmental needs.

The conversation highlights personal caregiving stories that span caring for a spouse with Alzheimer's to managing support for a sibling with mental health needs, emphasizing that caregiving can affect anyone at any stage of life. The panel explores the critical importance of overcoming isolation, learning to ask for help without guilt, and prioritizing self-care like returning to favorite hobbies or taking dedicated time off to recharge. Whether you are actively caring for a family member or simply looking to better support a caregiver in your life, this episode offers compassionate insights, practical advice, and community resources. To learn more about the Caregiver Navigator Program or to join the support group, call 805-948-5803.