Love, Loss & Caregiving: When Matchmaking Meets Real Life Challenges

What happens when dating, love, and family caregiving collide? 💔💖 In this powerful episode of the Matchmaker Mentor Podcast, Arlene Washburn sits down with internationally recognized caregiver advocate Pamela D. Wilson to uncover the raw truth behind balancing relationships while caring for aging parents—especially those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. 🧠💬

From early family planning and legal must-haves 📝, to finding emotional breathing space as a caregiver 🕊️, to dating with “caregiving commonality” 💑, this conversation delivers practical strategies and heartfelt stories you won’t forget. Discover how to:

✨ Create realistic care plans before crisis hits
✨ Protect your health, boundaries, and relationships
✨ Find partners who truly “get it”
✨ Use community resources (even without big budgets)
✨ Respond with empathy instead of conflict when dementia changes behavior

Whether you’re a matchmaker helping clients, someone dating while caregiving, or navigating family dynamics, this episode is a blueprint for resilience, compassion, and keeping love alive when life gets complicated. ❤️