EPISODE 17- Journey Foundation For Caregivers (JFFC)

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare  Special guests https://www.journeyfoundationfc.org/ourteam JFFC Founding Board Members: Ricky Del Rosario, ASN, RN & Board Executive Erin Del Rosario; MSN, RN & Board President Amber Ford, Ed.D., LCSW & Board Executive Meagan DeGuzman, BA & Board Executive Jennifer A. Parga, MSW & Board Vice President Not present: Martin DeGuzman, BA & Board Executive JFFC a non- profit organization, whose mission is aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of caregivers of chronically and terminally ill patients through community engagement, education, advocacy, and philanthropy. - Caregiver Relief Program CRP - Fundraising (consider a donation today https://www.journeyfoundationfc.org) INTRO Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Caregiver CRISIS everywhere❗️”Caregiver’s don’t need breaks” was a myth busted during podcast EPISODE 10 https://youtu.be/H08LUtdSj2U ; Mother’s Day Instagram LIVE 05/07/2023 https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cr9czTYIhje/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== and Father’s Day BONUS podcast EPISODE 11 guests discussed the life altering stressors of caregiving and the process of grief. Learned so much about the struggles of The Sandwich Generation during July’s podcast EPISODE 15. 2. Educate: Teaching point What’s available for caregivers? UCSD Center for Mindfulness (instant) https://cih.ucsd.edu/mindfulness/guided-audio-video “RESOURCES” section of Caregiver Connection Newsletter; article “Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: How to Care for Yourself Too” Written by Amber Ford, Ed.D, LCSW 1. Engage in Self-Care 2. Increase your social Network 3.Accept Support From Others 3. Empower -A valuable a resource! Consider donating to the non-profit Journey Foundation For Caregivers JFFC https://www.journeyfoundationfc.org 💜 Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com VIDEO podcast 🔗 https://youtu.be/s23sd1-gLEU #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #Caregiver #Mindfullness #Selfcare #Respite