Caregiving & Commerce: The Delicate Balance

Happy Women's History Month! On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mrs. Aisha Taylor Issah, who founded TheSistahShop.com, an e-commerce store featuring all Black Women Owned Businesses.  We filmed this episode a couple of weeks before she closed the doors of her brick-and-mortar store in Atlanta, Georgia, and had the chance to learn more about her caregiving journey. Tune in for laughs and real talk about caring for a parent living with Dementia while also balancing entrepreneurship, parenting, and more. Notes: • Early signs of dementia appeared as repetition, short-term memory loss, and difficulty with everyday tasks• Family history of Alzheimer's helped with recognizing symptoms and accepting the diagnosis• Routine plays a crucial role in managing Alzheimer's symptoms and improving quality of life• Shared caregiving responsibilities between siblings makes the journey more manageable• Finding the right living arrangement (memory care facility) dramatically improved both caregiver and patient wellbeing• Establishing boundaries and giving yourself grace are essential for caregiver mental health• Entrepreneurship can continue alongside caregiving with proper support systems• Savoring good moments and finding humor helps balance the emotional weight of caregivingVisit thesistahshop.com to shop Aisha's store today! Host:  @jsmilescomedy Producer:  @MiaHallTV  Editor:  @annelisetv2624  DP: Isaiah Joseph#CaregivingJourney#DementiaAwareness#AlzheimersCare#CaregiverSupport#HumorInCaregiving#endalz #memorycare  Support the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT  'PODCAST"  to  +1 404 737 1449  - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review!