Episode 139: Role Reversal: How To Take Care of Your Parents with Bailey Kitchen
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: De Soi - Golden Hour
MEET OUR GUEST:
Bailey Kitchen - @baileyrosek and Bailey's GoFundMe
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Bailey Kitchen is a caregiver for both of her parents who suffer from severe brain damage and problems with memory loss. You can learn more about her experience as a caretaker on TikTok where she has over half a million followers.
TOPIC:
Nearly 30% of Americans care for disabled, chronically ill, or elderly family members, but they’re often the undersung heroes of our society. Bailey joins us on this episode to talk about her journey to becoming a full-time caregiver for her parents, the legal processes involved in becoming a caregiver, and advice for how we can best prepare for our aging loved ones. She also shares her thoughts on assisted living facilities and gives us insight into what a day in her life looks like.
In this episode, we discuss:
The series of events that led Bailey to becoming a full-time caretaker
What a Power of Attorney authorization is and why it’s helpful for caretakers
Navigating the complicated process of receiving payment as a full-time caretaker
The non-negotiables in Bailey’s morning routine
How Bailey continues to learn how to support someone with dementia
Advice to anyone who is just getting started with being a caregiver
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Seth Rogan
DRINK RATING:
De Soi - Golden Hour = 6 / Seth
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play the BFF Quiz. We talk about our preferences between day and night, what time of day our personalities are, and how our perspectives on life have changed over the past few years.
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