Essential Caregiver Knowledge = Zen From Zero

Caregiving can feel overwhelming, with endless decisions and heavy burdens. But what if you had the knowledge to navigate with confidence? This week's guest, Alex, is a caregiver powerhouse! She shares invaluable insights gained from caring for both her parents, offering expertise in:

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• Legal complexities: Learn how to navigate legal matters related to caregiving with clarity.
  
• Financial burdens: Gain strategies to manage the financial realities of care.
  
• Medical care intricacies: Become empowered to understand and advocate for your loved one's medical needs.
  

By investing in knowledge, you can:

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• Face challenges with confidence: Arm yourself with the information you need to make informed decisions.
  
• Protect your loved one: Gain peace of mind knowing you're providing the best possible care.
  
• Reduce stress and empower yourself: Feel less overwhelmed and more in control of the caregiving journey.
  

Alex's wisdom provides a lifeline, offering:

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• Security: Gain confidence in your ability to navigate complex situations.
  
• Peace of mind: Reduce stress and worry by knowing you're well-informed.
  
• Connection: Feel supported and understood by a fellow caregiver who's been there.
  

Join us as Alex equips you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive as a caregiver.

Having spent twenty years working in live television I had become a pro at putting out fires when they popped up. No matter how much you may have rehearsed for a show, when the cameras start rolling, you just never know what can happen. Your brain learns to problem solve at warp speed, so that if a situation does arise, you’re usually ready for it.

Although, no amount of prepping could have prepared me for what laid ahead with my mother, I knew I needed a plan. A plan on how I was going to care for her. A plan on how I was going to afford that care. And a plan on how to navigate this new and final chapter of our lives. So, I packed up my life and my TV career in Los Angeles and moved back to the east coast to be closer to her, and to the rest of my family.

Through trial and error and a lot of research, I managed to navigate the next decade of my mother’s care with fortitude and grace. Avoiding being crushed both financially and mentally by the situation, and actually becoming a better and stronger person because of it.

I truly wish you didn’t have to be here. I honestly wish I had never been there myself. But if everything my mother and I went through means that I can help you in some way, shape, or form, then at least it all wouldn’t have been in vain.

xo, Lex

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Caregiver Founders: Building Resources for Support

Caregiver Struggles – A Supportive Alzheimer’s Novel

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