Invisible No More: Joy in Caregiving
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For women over 50, caregiving can feel invisible — but it can also uncover resilience, healing, and even unexpected joy.
When her mother was diagnosed with early-onset dementia, Katrina Prescott’s life changed overnight. Exhausted and overwhelmed, she faced caregiver burnout, grief, and the painful realities of family caregiving. But in the crucible of caregiving, something unexpected happened: resilience, forgiveness, and a stronger mother-daughter relationship began to emerge.
In this powerful conversation, Katrina shares:
- How caregiving after dementia diagnosis reshaped her relationship with her mother.
- Practical caregiver support strategies, from finding respite care to practicing self-care for caregivers through conscious breathing.
- How resilience through caregiving challenges created space for healing and forgiveness.
- The inspiration behind her viral series “Things Not to Say to a Caregiver,” which has reached over a million viewers and opened crucial conversations about grief and compassion.
For anyone who has felt unseen while caring for a loved one, Katrina’s story is validation and hope. Her message is simple but powerful: “You’re doing the best you can in the circumstances you’re in, with the tools and resources you have right now.”
Resources
For a caregiving story that inspired millions, check episode 139 and if you like podcast for women over 50 The Late Bloomer Living Podcast embraces change and sparks joy, to live playfully at any age. Meet inspiring guest who share practical, real-world tips.
Katrina Prescott – Caregiver Advocate & Storyteller
🌐 Website: katrinaloveprescott.com 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katrina-love-prescott-5799157 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/katrina.prescott 📸 Instagram: @katprescott 🐦 X (Twitter): x.com/prescottkatrina
Beverley Glazer – Transformation Coach & Host of Aging with Purpose and Passion
📧 Email: [email protected]
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👥 Women Over 50 Rock Group
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บท
1. Introduction to Caregiving Advocacy (00:00:00)
2. Early Lessons in Family Caregiving (00:03:39)
3. Transforming the Mother-Daughter Relationship (00:06:09)
4. The True Hardships of Full-Time Caregiving (00:10:11)
5. Finding Small Moments of Relief (00:14:31)
6. Life After Caregiving Ends (00:18:59)
7. "Things Not to Say to a Caregiver" (00:22:15)
8. Final Advice and Episode Wrap-up (00:24:43)
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