S2: BONUS Episode 37- Off Duty Family Caregiver #RealTalk

Show notes-Happy November! Happy National Family Caregivers Month! 2024 theme is I Care…Happy Birthday to Dr. G’s Son Elisha Guidry!Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare GuestKarla Thornton https://www.instagram.com/theoff_dutycaregiver?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==T-shirts https://www.instagram.com/teachshirtsandco?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Karla is a previous guest of the podcast S1:E34. Last year she helped us to be mindful towards caregivers during the holidays https://open.spotify.com/show/2u3BXV3MNZBzhGPaQftlDs This year she is an off-duty caregiver reclaiming her identity as she grieves the loss of her mother. Rest in Peace🥰Yolanda “Yoli” Jones May 29, 1937 - May 20, 20242. Educate -Teaching points- Burdensome Cost of Caregiving 💵 - Grief & Relief: when loved one dies (distinction of grief for person before dementia)🕊️- Rebuilding marriage and career 💍 - Pets navigating loss: Maximus 🐾 - Truth telling: being kind to self 💜- The Holidays or Not! ❌🎄3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://www.caregiveraction.orgWebsite info https://mourningdovemedical.com#hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #TheRealDealAboutHospice #HOPE #FamilyCaregiver #Caregiving #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies #RealTalk #MikeTyson #NFCMonth2024 #Caregiver #NFCMonth #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth