Episode 3 – Caregiver appreciation with special guest: Dina Rincon
An Interview with Dina Rincon, daughter and caregiver of Vera
I met Dina when I was a music therapy intern for Seasons Hospice. That was three years ago, and I am grateful to call her a friend and have the opportunity to talk with her on the podcast. Dina is someone who provides dignity and respect for her mom, Vera, who has Alzheimer’s. Vera has lived with Dina for 11 years, and you will hear from Dina that the road hasn’t been easy, but she wouldn’t change a thing. She considers it an honor to care for her mom, even though the journey is difficult.
If you are a caregiver or know a caregiver, you will be glad you tuned in to my interview with Dina. She shares wisdom on how to cope with the journey ahead. Take a listen and let me know how you cope as a caregiver or as someone who supports a caregiver!
How the Pandemic has affected Caregivers: a discussion between Mark and Jill
Mark and I talk about the challenges of being a full-time caregiver and how the pandemic has had an even greater effect on those challenges. We read a few articles and discuss how to help support caregivers and/or how to cope if you are a caregiver. The research isn’t shocking, understanding how isolating and difficult it has been to cope during Covid, but it is helpful to see the warning signs of burnout and exhaustion so we can be proactive about seeking the help and support we need.
Do something practical for a caregiver like picking up groceries and dropping them off.
Check out the following resources associated with one specific article that Mark and I reference on the podcast:
What is caregiver burnout?
Minority stress and health disparities
Signs of caregiver burnout
10 things you should never say to caregivers
The 7 best caregiver support groups of 2020
HELP us for our Holiday Episode!
We need your help! We’re putting together a montage of “musical” Christmas/holiday memories, and we want to hear from you! It’s simple, click on this link and hit “start recording.” Once finished, you just type in your name and send. Please take 2 minutes to record us a message on Speakpipe! It’s so much more meaningful to hear each of your voices. :) And we have a small gift as a token of our thanks for your contribution to the podcast that we’ll send to you.
When recording, please include the following: your name, where you’re from, and your musical memory associated with Christmas.
Links to People and Things Mentioned in the Show:
How covid-19 is affecting Caregivers
java jive music credit
Resources for Caregivers
National Family Caregivers month
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