AS: 034 Caring without a Manual: How to be a Caregiver without a PhD Accessibility Solutions

In this episode, Linda Hunt and Monica Vest Wheeler talk about:
The challenges faced by family caregivers, include navigating complex medical information and emotional dynamics.The importance of healthcare professionals recognizing and supporting caregivers in their vital role.The societal oversight of caregiving's importance, leads to inadequate support and resources.The need for caregivers to prioritize self-care and seek assistance when needed.The importance of increasing awareness and systemic changes to better support caregivers.
Monica Vest Wheeler’s Bio:
Focused on the emotional everyday challenges of family giving, Monica Vest Wheeler has engaged with patients, survivors, families, caregivers and healthcare professionals nationwide and written extensively on individuals and families facing catastrophic health events. She's volunteered at 150 stroke and brain injury camps as a discussion leader and photographer. Unafraid of asking and answering tough questions, Monica says aloud what most people are hesitant to address about these life issues.
Connect with Monica:
monicavestwheeler@gmail.com
https://monicavestwheeler.com/
About the Host:
Linda Hunt Is an Award-Winning Accessibility Consultant, Speaker, and Author. She is the CEO of Accessibility Solutions and an Advocate for all things related to accessibility. 
Linda is the Treasurer of Citizens with Disabilities – Ontario, a member of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Professional Network, and a Certified Community Champion of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.  
Linda first became a person with a disability in 2004 since then she has been an active and engaging speaker to groups on a variety of accessibility topics. 
In addition, Linda is a business owner. Along with her husband Greg, they have operated Grelin Apparel Graphics for over 30 years.
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