Everything is Temporary: Caregiving From A Distance w/ Jess Smith

04/05/2023 48 min

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Episode Synopsis

This week, we talk to Caregiver Jess Smith of Alzheimer's Awakening about her experience caring for her mom who lives with Alzheimer's.
In this episode—

Jess' caregiving journey
When you suspect something’s wrong but your loved one won’t go to the doctor
Coordinating care as a long-distance caregiver
How did you and your family fund your mom's care?
Jess' family's system for managing money/caregiving finances
Establishing your relationship with money as a caregiver
How caregiving impacts Jess' spending, saving, and thoughts of the future
How positivity has shaped Jess’ caregiving experience and how to keep cultivating positivity
What do you wish you knew when you first started caregiving?

Find Jess, Patti, and Ken on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alzheimers_....

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