UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
95: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 95
95: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 95
95: Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 95
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Join JJ, Natalie, Emilie, and guest Eleni Paris as they share their caregiving journeys filled with love, challenges, and practical advice.
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- Caregiving requires constant supervision and understanding.
- Cultural background can impact caregiving approaches.
- Community support is crucial for caregivers.
- Planning for the future is essential for disabled children.
- Maintaining personal well-being is important for caregivers.
Caring for Sophia requires constant supervision, navigating behavioural challenges, and understanding that their caregiving role is lifelong.
In this heartfelt episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, the trio of sisters - JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy, and Emilie Elliott - share their personal caregiving journey. They discuss the trials and triumphs of supporting their mother, who has Parkinson's disease, and a husband who survived cancer. This episode features a special guest, Eleni Paris, who brings her own caregiving experiences to the table.
Eleni, a proud Greek-American, offers an emotional recount of raising her daughter Sophia, who has cognitive and speech impairments. She describes her caregiving journey as rich, beautiful, challenging, and deeply spiritual. The sisters and Eleni explore how cultural background impacts caregiving and the importance of community support. They also touch on the practical aspects of caregiving, including planning for the future and finding suitable adult day programs for Sophia.
Eleni's story is not just about caregiving but also about finding joy and maintaining personal well-being through writing, yoga, and chocolate. This episode is a mix of light-hearted banter and serious discussions that will resonate with anyone who has ever been a caregiver. Tune in to hear relatable stories, gain practical advice, and find inspiration to confidently express your own needs as a caregiver.