Marketplace All-in-One How to start the caregiving conversation
Dec 19, 2025
Elizabeth Miller, founder of Happy Healthy Caregiver, shares her journey from caregiver burnout to creating a supportive resource platform. She discusses the hidden financial costs of caregiving, emphasizing the importance of self-care and community to combat isolation. Elizabeth offers practical tips on starting essential conversations with loved ones about caregiving preferences. She also advises on managing sibling dynamics and highlights the value of professional help. The chat wraps up with a fun holiday game, adding a lighthearted touch to serious topics.
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Burnout Sparked a Caregiver Resource
- Elizabeth Miller burned out while caring for both parents and a mother-in-law simultaneously.
- That experience prompted her to start Happy Healthy Caregiver to help others avoid the same fate.
Hidden Costs And Work Conflicts Are Common
- Many caregivers are unaware that Medicare typically doesn't cover long-term care and face hidden costs and workforce impacts.
- Caregivers often believe quitting work is their only option, despite 70% of family caregivers being employed.
Find Community To Counter Isolation
- Tap into community to reduce isolation and fast-track resources when caregiving feels fragmented.
- Use peer groups to vent safely or find tested solutions you can try quickly.