Children grow up to eventually become independent, move out and lead their own lives. What happens when your adult child doesn't have the ability to do those things? How do their parents navigate their care for the rest of their lives? What happens if they are still caring for their adult child into their 50s and 60s, or even their 70s and 80s? What happens if one, or worse, both of the parents become ill and require care themselves? The options are limited. Some have no choice but to move their children to assisted living, if they can last through the lengthy wait lists. Others, like Mike George and his wife Jan, asked themselves those questions, navigated an illness among one of them and became proactive about creating a plan and a team to support their son at home for the rest of his life. Now, they share that plan with other caregivers in similar circumstances through their program "Soaring Families". Listen to learn more!
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Website: soaringfamilies.com; LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeg-bmg/
Caring Conversations
Caring Conversations features the voices of those who care. We share stories, perspectives, and insights about the caregiving experience. In our current season, we’re following the journeys of those raising children with disabilities and complex needs, from childhood to adulthood. Your host Brenda Blais Nesbitt has navigated this road for over 28 years raising her daughter, Nikki who is severely disabled and medically complex. Brenda is an expert in caregiving and is very passionate about sharing the wisdom she has gained on her journey with her daughter.
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Brenda Blais Nesbitt is a master in advocating and navigating the confusing world of disability. Her personal experience has enhanced her ability to help others navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and excel in the challenging journey of caring for and loving those with complex needs. Beyond the lessons that motherhood and caregiving has brought into her life, Brenda is also a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, Peer Health Navigator, Certified Caregiver Consultant and Coach, and Certified Life Coach. Brenda has learned to embrace and adapt to the uncertainties that come with loving a family member with complex disabilities. She finds joy in sharing this wisdom via one-on-one and group coaching and consulting, speaking engagements, podcasts, and interviews through her business Coaching for Caregivers Canada. Her passion for all that she does was celebrated in 2019 as she was awarded the Caregiver of the Year Award through caregiving.com.