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With courage and vulnerability, Sheralin Samuels shares her experience as a caregiver for her mom, and their journey through Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease. 

Here are a few highlights from this episode, created in partnership with Stanford Health Care:

• Sheralin’s mom Carlys began showing symptoms in 2012, and a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease wasn’t found until about 10 years later. 
• Carlys spent a year in Hospice care before she was discharged.
• As a sandwich caregiver, Sheralin cares for her two kids while working a full time job and ensuring her mom’s needs are being met. 
• Being a caregiver has impacted Sheralin’s family in numerous ways, affecting family dynamics, Relationships, and finances.  
• Sheralin knows there’s strength in self care. Her self care includes getting outside, enjoying nature, and hiking.  
• By creating YouTube videos to help other caregivers, Sheralin is creating meaning from her experience.  

Watch Sheralin Taylor’s YouTube videos:  @A_Daughters_Journey

You can find more resources and information about palliative care at caringinfo.org and getpalliativecare.org

Connect with our special series sponsor Kensington Senior Living:

Website: https://kensingtonseniorliving.com/

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Information for Jennifer O’Brien

Website: jenniferaobrien.com 

Read more about Jennifer O’Brien here.

Purchase your copy of Care Boss by Jennifer O’Brien here.

Buy your copy of The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: An Art Journal of Caregiving and Grief here. 

Hospice Navigation Services is here for you.  If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  

Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer

Website:  theheartofhospice.com

Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com

More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com.

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Helen Bauer Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

Helen Bauer has worked in hospice care as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Registered Nurse for almost 15 years. Helen’s passion for quality end-of-life care can be heard on The Heart of Hospice podcast leading discussions on death and dying, hospice care and philosophy, advance care planning, and grief. As owner of Hospice Navigation Services, she provides education and support for anyone needing information about hospice and end-of-life care.