Telechaplaincy: Modern Solutions for Caregiver Challenges, with Rabbi Rebecca Ratner Kamil – Seekers of Meaning 11/7/2025
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</figure>On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Rabbi Rebecca Ratner Kamil about the challenges and support systems available for caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. They discuss the Steadii program (steadii.com), which offers free online coaching and resources for caregivers, the emotional and logistical challenges they face, and the importance of community and faith in navigating these difficult journeys. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of telechaplaincy in providing support to caregivers across distances.
Takeaways
- Caregiving can feel isolating even with support.
- STEADI offers free resources and coaching for caregivers.
- Emotional and logistical support is crucial for caregivers.
- Navigating family dynamics is a common challenge.
- Ambiguous loss is a significant issue for caregivers.
- Faith can play a unique role in caregiving experiences.
- Telechaplaincy is an effective way to provide support remotely.
- Access to resources varies based on socioeconomic status.
- Self-care is essential for caregivers’ well-being.
- Building a connection through technology can enhance support.
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</figure>Rabbi Rebecca Ratner Kamil, BCC
Rabbi Rebecca Ratner Kamil, BCC is a board certified chaplain and Reform rabbi who has dedicated her career to chaplaincy and supporting people through illness and grief. After working in long term care, hospice and hospitals, Rabbi Kamil transitioned to telechaplaincy, and has been working for a company called Steadii for the past two and a half years. Steadii supports caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and provides 1:1 coaching and support as people navigate the caregiving journey. Rabbi Kamil is Vice President of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains, and a graduate of Brandeis University and Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband (also a rabbi) and two children.
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