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

Watch All of Our Episodes

Ep. 23 – Signs of Neglect in Senior Care Facilities

Haley Burress addresses one of the most alarming situations a family caregiver can face: suspecting neglect in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility. Haley walks through exactly what steps to take, from raising concerns with staff to escalating to leadership and, if needed, contacting the Ombudsman.

Ep. 22 – Emotionally Drained After Caregiver Visits

Haley Burress addresses a quieter but very real caregiving struggle: feeling emotionally drained after every visit with an aging parent. Haley offers practical, compassionate strategies for making visits feel lighter, including how to protect your own energy while still showing up with love.

Ep. 21 – Caregiver Depression: Why No One Talks About It (But Should)

Haley Burress addresses a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: caregiver depression. Haley explains why caregivers face an increased risk of depression and anxiety, why more people need to talk about it openly, and what steps you can take to get the support you deserve.

Ep. 20 – Strangers in the Same Room: When You Don’t Know Your Parent Anymore

Haley Burress addresses one of the most disorienting caregiving experiences: watching an aging parent's personality change so much that they feel like a stranger. Haley explains what causes these shifts and offers compassionate, practical guidance on how to reconnect and support them through it.

Ep. 19 – Coping With Dementia-Related Restlessness and Anxiety

Haley Burress addresses the exhausting reality of caring for someone whose repetitive questions, restlessness, or difficult behaviors take a toll on your mental health. Haley offers practical, compassionate strategies for building support, creating calming routines, and finding small moments of connection even in the hardest days.

Ep. 18 – Guilt vs Survival: Do You Have to Carry It Forever?

Haley Burress tackles one of the most persistent and exhausting emotions in the caregiver experience: guilt. Haley offers an honest, compassionate reframe of what guilt is actually telling you, why you don't have to believe everything it says, and practical ways to cope with it so it stops running your life.

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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