What Caregivers Need to Know Before a Loved One's Doctor Appointment — with Dr. Nadine Laraya
Are you making the most of your doctor’s appointments as a caregiver? Or leaving with more questions than answers? Dr. Nadine Laraya, a Toronto-based family physician with over a decade of experience, shares what caregivers need to know about navigating the healthcare system, advocating for loved ones, and building stronger doctor-patient relationships.
From how to prepare for medical appointments to understanding confidentiality, communication, and family dynamics, Dr. Laraya offers practical, real-world guidance for caregivers supporting aging parents or family members. She also pulls back the curtain on what family doctors are managing behind the scenes, and how caregivers can work more effectively with healthcare teams to improve outcomes.
Grounded in both her clinical work and personal experience caring for her own parents, this conversation speaks to the emotional weight of caregiving and the growing demand on families as our population ages. If you’re supporting someone you love, this episode will help you feel more confident, informed, and less alone.
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🟡 About The Hart of it All
A podcast about navigating the realities of caregiving.
No one should have to do it alone. That’s the heart behind The Hart of It All, hosted by Canadian broadcaster Teri Hart. Inspired by her own experience caring for her dad and helping her mom navigate a new reality, Teri shines a light on the stories, resources, and conversations caregivers need most.
From doctors and nutritionists to fellow caregivers living it every day, each episode offers guidance and connection. Honest, supportive, and grounded in lived experience, The Hart of It All is here to remind us that caring for each other is something we’re all in together.
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