Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a 'bug on a wall' during a conversation between two caregivers who have adult children with medical complexities? Join Brenda and Donna Thomson as they share stories and discuss the world of caring for adult children transitioning out of the pediatric world. We also discuss how often caregivers' fears and worries can be misunderstood or misinterpreted by health professionals and one thing that they can do to help us during traumatic experiences. The insights that both Donna and Brenda share about caring for and advocating for their adult children can be applied to any caregiving situation.
Donna's Blog: "The Caregiver's Living Room"
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna4walls/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnathomsonauthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Thomsod (@thomsod)
Books: The Four Walls of My Freedom and The Unexpected Journey of Caregiving (with Dr. Zachary White)
Nicholas' Blog: "The Hockey Ambassador"
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.