Today on Feminine Roadmap we are talking about being a caregiver caught between the generations with guest Sarahbeth Persiani. Caregiving is becoming a role that many people are taking on while they are still parenting their own children leading to what experts are calling the “sandwich generation”. As the youngest of 5 children Sarahbeth talks about navigating the challenges of caregiving for her father with dementia and the relationship challenges within her family as a result. Sarahbeth brings a gentle, mindful and honest look at what caregiving entails from the emotional and physical realities to the psychological impacts. Her insights into how we can set ourselves up to stay healthy in mind and body while carrying the responsibility of caregiving is very practical. If you or someone you know is caught between the generations in the midst of caregiving, working, raising a family and trying to stay afloat emotionally, physically and psychologically – then invite them to grab a cuppa something wonderful with you and glean some encouragement and help from this very timely conversation. http://www.feminineroadmap.com/episode168/
SHOW NOTES:
4:01 Emotional and psychological impacts of caregiving
“You can always expect a crisis or something out of the plan to happen when you’re in the caregiving role. The more you can expect that – even though you don’t know what it’s going to be or when- the better off you are.”
13:18 Assessing what you can manage or control
24:42 The impact of caregiving on the workplace experience
35:58 Counting the rewards of caregiving
“”It’s trying to squeeze in what’s going to make you happy anyway and finding maybe more intentional mindful moments in the time that you do have.”
48:31 Three helpful tips for caregivers
RESOURCES:
“Run, Walk, Crawl: A Caregiver Caught Between Generations” Sarahbeth Persiani
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