Ep147 - Navigating the Sandwich Generation with Melissa Reader

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In this episode, Melissa Reader, the founder and CEO of Violet, discusses reimagining support for families navigating the final stages of life. Melissa shares her personal journey, which inspired her to create Violet, a platform that aids over 30,000 families through this challenging phase. They cover important topics such as the 'sandwich generation', the often-overlooked burden on caregivers and the importance of planning and honest conversations about end-of-life care. Melissa also introduces the Care Compass, a practical tool designed to help caregivers navigate care preferences and decisions. The episode dives deep into societal challenges, workplace support for carers, and Melissa's vision for transformative, humane approaches to end-of-life care. ~ Resources: Violet: https://www.violet.org.au/ Violet's Care Compass: https://violetcares.com/ The CARE Index 2025: Australia's Care Readiness Report: https://www.violet.org.au/ Agehood Podcast: https://www.agehoodpodcast.com/ Connect with Melissa Reader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-reader/

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