In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet experienced family and professional caregiver Sheryl Smith, R.N. In this episode we discuss family dynamics,long distance caregiving, navigating the aging process for ourselves and our loved ones, and what life is like living in Puerto Rico post earthquake devastation.
Listen to the show: Caregiver Spotlight – Sheryl Smith, R.N.
Words of Encouragement
Each episode starts off with a few words of inspiration or motivation that is pulled from the Happy Healthy Caregiver Jar.
Links & Resources Mentioned
- Sheryl cared for her Dad who had cancer and 5 year decline and mom had 9 years of chronic medical issues; 3 older brothers and younger sister
- Sheryl uses her Certified Health Coach expertise in her podcast Engaging Conversations (she just celebrated 2 years of podcasting) and discusses many topics associated with aging
- Elizabeth was a guest on one of Sheryl’s engAGING conversations podcast episodes. In the episode, Sheryl and Elizabeth discuss self-identifying as a family caregiver and what resources opened up with this realization.
- Sheryl shares the ‘Legend of the Starfish’ story on her website.
- Sheryl and her husband bought a home in Puerto Rico prior to Hurricane Irma and Maria. There are many people in need of basic necessities. Sheryl works with a community liaison who works with elderly people who don’t have family support. In most cases, their family members have had to leave the island to find work in the US. If you would to offer help in some way, reach out to Sheryl through her website.
- Through this conversation, Elizabeth was able to connect Sheryl to her contacts working with Kimberly Clark to see how they can help. Elizabeth works with Depend to help spread awareness about their private Facebook group The Incontinence Community.
- All of the prompts from the lightning round segment of the show are borrowed from Elizabeth’s book Just For You: a Daily Self-Care Journal. This journal is for anyone (not just caregivers) who can use a little daily reminder to love on themselves.
- Favorite App: SpanishDict Translator and QuakeFeed Earthquake Alerts
- Connect to Sheryl’s podcast, social links and contact page through her site: SherylSmithRN.com
Favorite moments & quotes from the episode
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