Caregiver SOS

Caregiver SOS: Real Talk for Burned-Out Caregivers

A video series with caregiving expert Haley Burress, sharing honest stories, hard truths, and practical tools for caring for aging parents.

What is Caregiver SOS?

A Safe Space for the Hardest Parts of Caregiving

Caregiving is beautiful — but it’s also emotionally heavy, isolating, and overwhelming. Caregiver SOS brings the hardest truths into the light so caregivers know they’re not alone. Haley shares real stories, expert insight, and practical tools for navigating guilt, resentment, burnout, trauma, and the emotional toll of caring for aging parents.

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    Honest conversations about resentment, burnout, and guilt

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    Real-world scripts for hard talks with parents and siblings

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    Short, bingeable episodes you can watch between appointments

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    Tips, tools, and resources you can use right away

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Ep. 11 – They Refuse Treatment: What Do You Do?

Haley Burress tackles one of the most frustrating realities of family caregiving: when an aging parent refuses treatment, therapy, or mobility aids that could keep them safe. Haley offers honest, compassionate guidance on what you can and can't control — and how to make peace with the limits of your role.

Ep. 10 – Placing a Parent in Senior Living Against Their Wishes

Haley Burress tackles one of the hardest decisions a family caregiver can face: whether it's ever okay to move an aging parent into senior living against their wishes. Haley breaks down the legal considerations, the role of a healthcare Power of Attorney, and how to navigate this painful conversation with compassion and clarity.

Ep 9 – Criticized but Unsupported: How to Handle Siblings Who Don’t Help

Haley Burress tackles the frustrating reality of being the primary caregiver while siblings criticize from the sidelines. Haley walks through honest, practical options for setting the record straight, protecting your peace, and reclaiming your authority as the one who is actually showing up.

Ep 8 – Abandoned by Family: What to Do When Siblings Leave It All to You

Haley Burress addresses one of the most common and draining experiences in family caregiving: being the sibling who carries everything while others stay on the sidelines. Haley shares practical, compassionate guidance on how to educate your family about the true scope of caregiving and how to have the conversation that actually gets people to step up.

Ep 7 – I Regret Being a Caregiver: Is That Wrong?

Haley Burress tackles the guilt and shame that come with caregiver regret — a feeling that's far more common than anyone talks about. Haley offers honest reassurance and practical steps for caregivers who are questioning the promises they made and wondering what comes next.

Ep 6 – Caring for Someone Who Hurt You: What Are Your Options?

Haley Burress tackles one of the most complex and emotionally charged situations a caregiver can face: being expected to care for an aging parent with a history of abuse or estrangement. Haley offers compassionate, practical guidance on setting boundaries, protecting your mental health, and understanding that you have more options than you might think.

Meet Haley Burress

Meet Haley Burress

Haley Burress is a caregiving expert with over X years helping families navigate the challenges of elder care — and she has lived it herself caring for her own parents. Her mission: help caregivers find clarity, peace, and validation.

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