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20: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 20
20: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 20
20: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 20
Saturday 20th January 2024
Jean Lee discusses her caregiving journey for parents with Alzheimer's, sharing struggles and love, and co-founding AlzAuthors for community support.
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Episode Overview
- Jean shares her heartfelt caregiver story and the challenges of caring for her parents with Alzheimer's disease.
- Her memoir, 'Alzheimer's Daughter,' offers an intimate look at the caregiving experience.
- Jean co-founded allsauthors.com, a platform for authors to share their personal experiences and connect with others.
- Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of support, understanding, and compassion in the journey of caregiving.
I honestly thought, I'm not kidding you. When I pushed that final button to accept publishing it, I thought I was going to be struck by lightning and die. This was such a personal story. And I felt as though I was violating my parents by telling, my wonderful parents by telling this deeply personal story.
Ever wondered what it's like to care for parents with Alzheimer's? Jean Lee opens up about her deeply personal journey, sharing the emotional highs and lows of being a caregiver. She recounts the struggles and sacrifices, from the early days of her parents' diagnosis to the toughest decisions she had to make. Jean's memoir, 'Alzheimer's Daughter', offers a raw and intimate look into her life, capturing the moments of heartbreak and the unexpected joys that come with caregiving.
Through her story, you'll get a glimpse of the resilience required to face such challenges. But Jean didn't stop at just telling her story; she co-founded AlzAuthors, a platform where others can share their own experiences and find community support. This episode is a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion and understanding in the caregiving journey.