“We do better when we work together.”
-Jen Fort
Jen Fort and The Unexpected Challenges of Caregiving
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Jen Fort’s interest in caregiving began when her brother was diagnosed with cancer. Jen’s sister-in-law stepped into the role of caregiver, juggling her career and providing support to her husband.
This very personal experience led Jen to explore the complexities of caregiving, leading to her latest book, “Because You Care: Wisdom for the Unexpected Caregiver.“
Jen talks about the need for self care for caregivers and ways that people can help. Her journey with her brother includes an interesting discovery: the significance of storytelling in caregiving. Jen recounts how simply listening to her brother share his stories during his illness provided him with joy and connection. Sometimes being present is the most powerful form of support.
Tune in to this conversation and discover how you can support yourself and others on the caregiving journey. It’s easier than you think. You just need to know what questions to ask.
From Jen Fort
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make them drink, but you can make them thirsty.”
“It wasn’t until later that I realized my role was to let him tell his stories.”
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