Caregiving on the PATH!

Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Geralyn Arango, Deeley, Ed.D.

Recording Date: January 23, 2025

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Keywords: caregiving, What Would Nola Do? Gerry Anderson Arango, Geralyn Arango Deeley, disability, support, independence, transition, Our Parallel Paths

Episode Summary: Host Geralyn Arango Deeley, shares her journey as a caregiver, including the publication of her memoir "What Would Nola Do?", which explores the lessons she learned from caring for her son with Down Syndrome, her mother with dementia, and a friend with a traumatic brain injury. Gerry shares six key caregiving lessons that she continues to apply in her life, including the importance of respecting privacy and personal control, recognizing that disability is a constant, thoughtful advocacy, combating loneliness, redefining "normal", and appreciating the support her son provides to her. Gerry announces the release of the 10th anniversary edition of her memoir in January of 2025, and encourages listeners to check it out as it may provide helpful insights for their own caregiving journeys.

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