He Say She Say..Now What Do You Say
Caring for Those Who Cared for US: BECOMING OUR PARENTS KEEPERS
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 1:52:00
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Synopsis
It is estimated that over 60 million families are caring for an aging or disabled person at home. At least 80-90% of caregivers are women. There is no question that most of the burden falls on women for the physical and financial impacts of caregiving. As parents live longer, more women are feeling the crunch. What does it cost women caregivers to take care of their aging parents? On a very special CAN WE TALK FOR REAL co-hosts Teresa (Terry Boi) Jackson and Michelle E. Brown share their personal experiences caring for aging loved ones. They will be sharing the joys, challenges, stresses and supports (or lack of support) they have received as well as the unique situations they have encountered being lesbians in their caregiver roles. Joining Terry Boi and Michelle in this important discussion is Jacqueline Boyd is the owner of The Care Plan, the country's first health care management company devoted to LGBTQ individuals and communities. She is passionate about identifying personalized solutions to health