Strategies for Managing Elder Care and Career with Beatrix Rausch

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, host Amy Stone welcomes Beatrix Rausch, who shares her journey of balancing work, family, and caregiving. Beatrix discusses the complexities of reducing work hours to provide care for her aging parents, navigating cultural expectations, and finding unexpected support and community.Beatrix Rausch goes by Bea. She is a dedicated professional and caregiver, Beatrix Rausch has been managing the challenges of supporting her aging parents while balancing her own life and career. She co-hosts the "Social Leopards" podcast, which explores themes of loneliness, social anxiety, and making connections.Main Topics Covered:Beatrix's Background: Immigrant roots, family dynamics, and early career aspirations.Caregiving Challenges: The journey of identifying her mother's dementia, the difficulties in getting a proper diagnosis, and the evolution of her caregiving responsibilities.Work-Life Balance: The decision to downgrade her corporate job to part-time work to better support her parents.Community and Support: The importance of building a support network and seeking resources.Cultural Expectations: The pressures and expectations within her Ukrainian heritage regarding family caregiving.Quote from the Episode: "I think we have to be... it's a cautionary tale for myself, for the future to not do this to my child and to take care of myself and figure something out beforehand." — Beatrix Rausch Timestamps:Early Career Aspirations[00:01:49]Transition to Part-Time Work[00:03:30]Challenges in Diagnosing Dementia[00:12:42]Cultural Expectations and Family Dynamics[00:17:12]Isolation and Impact of Pandemic[00:29:53]Support Systems and Community Importance[00:37:32]For more information on Beatrix Rausch and to listen to her podcast, visit https://SocialLeopards.comWe invite you to connect with Imperfect Adulting by joining the email community at www.imperfectadulting.com to get episode updates and special offers from show guests directly in your inbox.