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What is trauma? And how does it show up in the older adults we care for?
On the latest episode of the Caregiver Chats Podcast, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with healthcare leader and trauma-informed care advocate Jean Hartnett to discuss how past experiences can shape behaviors, emotional responses, and caregiving interactions later in life.
💬 Do you think understanding someone's life story helps you provide better care? We'd love to hear your thoughts. 👇
🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/72-the-hidden-impact-of-trauma-in-caregiving/id1684948365?i=1000768008035
"I just love being around people... When they're happy, then I am happy."
Darla Amlong joined Home Instead in 2022 after moving back to West Point to be closer to her aging mother and seeing firsthand how much it matters to have the right support at home. When one client wanted to spend a weekend with her daughter, Darla drove 181 miles round-trip to make it happen, turning the long drive into a weekend adventure. She has created hands-on tools to help clients overcome frustration and surprised farming families with practical harvest care packages. Darla looks for what will make the day lighter, easier, or more meaningful, and then she does it.
This level of care is exactly why Home Instead recognized her as one of 10 Care Pros of the Year.
Check out all of the 2025 Rising Care Pros of the Year stories here: https://bit.ly/46JGmR2
You don’t have to stop living after a stroke, especially not as a caregiver.
“It’s a very lonely existence… but you don’t have to isolate. You just need to find a purpose each day.”
Caregiver Chats host Dr. Lakelyn is joined by Lana Wilhelm, who shares what it really looks like to go from nurse to full-time caregiver overnight—and the emotional reality that follows. From uncertainty and guilt to resilience and purpose, her story is a reminder that caregiver support isn’t optional—it’s essential.
If you’re caring for someone after a stroke, you are not alone. There is a community that understands and wants to support you.
🎧 Listen to the full episode: Life After a Stroke: Supporting the Caregiver wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/4d2wmVz
We often hear from families just how much their Care Pro has changed their lives for the better by opening the door to independence, identity, and dignity for those who want to stay in the comfort of their own home. So we asked our Care Pros what this work means to them. Their answers point to something deeper, a call to find joy in helping others. 🫂
👉 If that sounds like you, learn more about becoming a Care Pro: HomeInstead.com/JoinOurTeam
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