In this episode, we are shining the caregiver spotlight on Richard Lui. Richard Lui is a veteran and award-winning journalist. You’ll find him currently on MSNBC. He is the first Asian American man to anchor a daily national cable news program, and a team Emmy and Peabody winner. When his dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Richard made a tough decision – he put his successful career on the back burner to help care for his dad. This selflessness didn’t come easy for him and he writes about this in his new book Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness. Richard also completed a powerful documentary on young caregivers in military families. In this episode, we talk about all of Richard’s current projects plus mental self-care practices, pivots during the caregiving journey, and seeking the flexibility you need in your professional career.
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- Richard’s Book – Enough About Me: The Unexpected Power of Selflessness
- Iowa Independent Film Festival Award for the documentary Richard directed – Sky Blossom ‘Diaries of the next Greatest Generation’
- More information on Orthostatic Hypotension
- Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes – Support for Military Caregivers
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- Blog Post: Why Employers Must Cultivate a Caregiver-Friendly Culture
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- 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.
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