Irreverent Eldercare Insights

Rachel Lee
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Rachel Lee, aka Irreverent Rachel, provides a “fresh” take on elder caregiving and end-of-life. Tune in monthly for empathy and education about the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches. For more insights, anecdotes, and resources, check out THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM.

  1. 07/10/2022

    Incensed Grandma Day

    Today I am catching up with Grandma for the first time in four months. In good news she is still alive, still Covid free, and appears to be on track to make it to her 88th birthday at the end of July. In bad news, she has lived to see many unthinkable events.

  2. 03/01/2022

    Dishing with a Death Doula

    Today I am interviewing a new friend and kindred spirit, Carolyn Zaikowski. While Carolyn makes a living as a writer and writing professor, she also has a take on dying as a trained Death Doula. Our conversation covers everything from WHY to become a Death Doula ... HOW to become Death Doula ... and ways to FIND a Death Doula to assist with the tactical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the end of YOUR life, or a loved one’s. She also shares her experience with Death Cafes, and the insightful suggestion that "death can be trusted." Learn more about Carolyn and our conversation topics at the websites below. www.carolynzaikowski.com www.pioneervalleywriters.org radicaldeathstudies.com queerdeathstudies.net Deathcafe.com

  3. 12/31/2021

    Season 1 Finale: 12 Years of Eldercare

    A bonus holiday podcast with my buddy and expert eldercare consultant, Howard. We cover a hypothetical 12 years of aging when an elder may need: morphine for numbing, 11 rounds of diapering, medical equipment beeping, 24 / 7 nursing, eight specialists billing, help with cognition dimming, elder lawyer paying -- but at least you may get FIVE, INHERITED RINGS ....! -- then they offer four galling words, need three pair of lens and two surgeon gloves ... plus a cartridge of medicine, please!

  4. 12/31/2021

    Hot Tips from Howard the Eldercare Consultant

    Today I'm interviewing my dear friend, neighbor, and eldercare consultant, Howard, who will provide hot tips on the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare adventure. We talk about the creative problem solving of excellent eldercare experts, and how to build the best support system for your needs. And we even offer a bonus holiday podcast as my Season 1 finale!

  5. 11/29/2021

    Dr. Claire Teaches Caregivers to Chill

    My own Doctor of Acupuncture, Claire McManus, provides eldercare-givers with her expert SELF care tips. She extols the benefits of strategically placed needles, contemplative care retreats, photographing the dead, Death Cafes, meditation apps, therapy dogs, laughter, exercise, and a good night’s sleep. She also has advice for anyone who gets sprayed by a Baird’s tapir, needs to rehabilitate a sea turtle, or wants to befriend an ornery warthog (AND his wife). Mainly Claire is here to remind us: we're all gonna die.

  6. 10/24/2021

    End of Sh*t: Appreciating Our Elders

    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews an End of Sh*t Sister who offers wisdoms from her personal and professional elder care experiences. We talk about state services that can support elders who have adult children at a distance. And my guest puts in a sincere plug for engaging every elder about their own story.

  7. 09/05/2021

    Middle of Sh*t: Labor Days of Love

    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews a Middle of Sh*t Sister who bravely shares an elder care story that is still being written. And her sweet father grants a first-ever Grandpa Cameo! We talk about traumatic loss and tough decisions, effective therapy and the efficacy of long-term care insurance. And most importantly, the joy of annual family memories created in a sacred place.

  8. 08/04/2021

    Elder End-of-Life Fireworks! (Part 2)

    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, continues with Part 2 of an interview with a Sh*t S*ster who has been in the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches, and a cameo with Grandma who (unexpectedly) made it to 87!

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Rachel Lee, aka Irreverent Rachel, provides a “fresh” take on elder caregiving and end-of-life. Tune in monthly for empathy and education about the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches. For more insights, anecdotes, and resources, check out THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Lee
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Rachel Lee
  • Show Website
    Irreverent Eldercare Insights