How Humor and Snark Can Save You as a Caregiver. Seriously!

Welcome to Doing It Best with Elder Care Success, where we uncover how to be a more effective and resilient caregiver. In this episode, your host, Nancy May talks with with Kathryn Lang, a caregiver who found strength in learning how to use humor in tough times. you'll learn how laughter - even on the darkest days - can be used as a vital tool in your caregiving journey, even amidst personal and natural challenges. The two share the wisdom of finding joy, staying flexible, and being present while caring for others.

Tune in to learn about the impact of humor in overcoming difficulties with a smile. This episode is guaranteed to make you laugh, smile, and even find a new way to discover more meaning and purpose in your caregiving journey

Episode links:

• Kathryn Lang: The Face of Encouragement when the sun is struggling to shine.
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, and After
• Eldercare Success on YouTube
• Ask Nancy a Question: Eldercare Success, link to ask Nancy a question: There's a small blue tab on the right side of the page that says "Send a Voice Mail Message to Nancy." Click on that and follow the directions on the pop-up. Then send me your comments and questions so that I can answer them on the show.

Timeline Summary:

• [00:0] - Introduction and the role of humor in caregiving.
• [02:31] - Laughter as a catalyst for hope.
• [04:17] - The concept of focused flexibility.
• [07:23] - The significance of being present in healthcare settings for loved ones.
• [14:52] - Setting boundaries, guilt, and emotional resilience in caregiving.
• [21:18] - The therapeutic value of sharing caregiving stories and feeling connected.
• [29:16] - Embracing the uniqueness of mourning and personal healing processes.
• [43:30] - Unexpected lessons learned through caregiving.

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Guest: Kathryn Lang is an author, speaker, caregiver, and encourager focused on uplifting and engaging through humor and hope. She aims to simplify life's complexities, encouraging individual uniqueness and purpose with a back-to-basics approach. Kathryn's vision involves cheering, entertaining, and engaging, especially within the faith community. She's known as a "Hopesmith," offering personalized coaching and workshops to help others discover their unique potential and live their best lives, all underpinned by a commitment to faith, courage, and the pursuit of simplicity

Host: Nancy A. May has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room to care for her aging parents and educate business owners, corporate employees, and leaders with more strength and confidence in doing well and doing good. Nancy is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  and an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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