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Caring for Aging Parents: Self-Compassion, Dementia & Difficult Conversations | Yasmin Shah
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The Care Collective Podcast by Mikayla Cluxton
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What does it really mean to become a caregiver?
For many family caregivers, it isn't a role they choose—it's one that slowly finds them. One day you're the child, and the next you're managing doctor's appointments, medications, difficult conversations, and the emotional weight of watching someone you love change.
In this episode of The Care Collective Podcast, Mikayla sits down with Yasmin Shah, caregiver advocate, author of Caregiving for Seniors, and founder of VillageCore. Drawing from more than 20 years in the caregiving and aging space and her own experience caring for both of her parents, Yasmin shares honest stories and practical wisdom for navigating one of life's most challenging roles.
Together, they discuss:
- When you realize you've become a caregiver
- Why ca ...
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CaregivingEldercaredeathgriefEnd of lifedementia careMemory carecancermental healthhealing