In this caregiver spotlight episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast we shine the light on family caregiver Geoff Grant. Geoff has been a caregiver for over 20 years. First, he helped care for his mom after her stroke and now cares for his wife, Karen, who was diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer just 3 years into their marriage. Geoff shares his journey which includes two rounds of caregiver burnout. Now, self-care plays a vital role in his caregiving journey. Learn how he made this transition and has grown and learned much about himself in the process.
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Links & Resources Mentioned
- Geoff wrote a book based on his personal caregiving experiences called The Intentional Caregiver: Mastering Self-Care. Each chapter includes related journal questions.
- Easter Seals offered some adult day programs Geoff’s mom who had suffered a stroke
- In 2004, Geoff’s wife, Karen, was diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer which is a cancer resulting from environmental exposure.
- Geoff first got the message of the importance of self-care from a course he took through the Cancer Support Community (formerly the ‘Wellness Community’).
- Geoff worked for several years in a group home as part of the Department of Mental Health in the State of Massachusetts.
- Create your own ’20 for 2020′ to sprinkle some fun in your life.
- 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.
- Visit Geoff’s website to find his blog and more information about his book and his speaking services.
Favorite moments & quotes from the episode
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