About Theresa

Theresa Wilbanks is an author, speaker, podcast host, founder of Sustainable Caregiving, and a Certified Caregiving Consultant™. Theresa cared for her father until his passing at 99 years of age. During that time, she experienced the raging river of emotions that comes with caring for a family member.

Theresa, Joe and Theresa's Dad

Overwhelmed and drowning, she navigated toward a more sustainable caregiving experience. In presentations and workshops, Theresa empowers family caregivers to confidently navigate their caregiving journey.

Theresa shares her story and strategies in her book Navigating the Caregiver River: A Journey to Sustainable Caregiving, available on Amazon.

Navigating the Caregiver River Book

She also explores the 12 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies in the limited-series Self-Caregiving Strategies Podcast.

Book Theresa Wilbanks to speak on caregiving and empower the caregivers in your workplace or community with the 12 Sustainable Caregiving Strategies.

Speaking Engagement Clients

Partners & Affiliations

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BLS Logo Bettre Living for Seniors
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Guest Appearances

Connecting Caregivers Radio

Host Linda Burhans, Co-Host Lin Thornley,
and guest Theresa Wilbanks from Sustainable Caregiving


Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

Insights and Strategies for Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks, Founder of Sustainable Caregiving, Author, Speaker & Podcast Host

Ever felt like you’re adrift in the overwhelming rapids of caregiving? My guest today is Theresa Wilbanks, a beacon of hope and wisdom for those caring for a loved one.


Island Treasures Podcast

Nurturing Caregiver Wellbeing During and After Caregiving
Theresa and Alison discuss how the self-care strategies that sustained her during caregiving are also imperative when the caregiving experience ends.

When Winning is Losing and Losing is Winning!
Theresa shares her caregiving story and how it led to Sustainable Caregiving on the Island Treasures podcast with host Alison van Schie.


Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast

Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks – Caregiver Spotlight
In this episode, we talk about finding peace in the caregiving journey, setting boundaries with care help, uncovering local financial resources, meditation, travel, and adjusting to life after caregiving ends.


Fading Memories Podcast


Caregiver Strategies for Long-Term Sustainability.

Creating sustainable caregiving will be something more of us will have to know as our population ages. Caring for another person, especially a parent, can feel like navigating an unpredictable, wild river.

Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast

Theresa and host, Chris MacLellan, discuss strategies for sustainable caregiving including boundaries, self-care, compassion, and mindfulness on the Healing Ties 2.0 podcast.


The Happy Girl Podcast

Theresa and host, Jaimie Constantine, discuss ways to manage caregiver stress on Episode 12 of The Happy Girl Podcast.

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