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Ep 482: The Care Crisis: What Every Woman Needs To Know

2025/7/2
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Jennifer Levin
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Jennifer Levin: 作为一名曾经的年轻照护者，我深知其挑战。我建议大家提前做好准备，包括了解医疗代理、遗嘱和财务等信息，并在情绪激动之前进行沟通。同时，积极寻找支持团体，尤其是与自己年龄相仿、经历相似的人交流，可以获得情感支持和实用建议。在职业方面，我鼓励大家不要轻易放弃事业，可以尝试与雇主协商灵活的工作安排，或者利用家庭医疗休假法案（FMLA）等政策，以平衡工作和照护责任。最重要的是，要关注自己的情绪健康，及时寻求专业帮助，并找到适合自己的应对方式，如锻炼等。

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This chapter explores the challenges millennials face when unexpectedly becoming caregivers, highlighting the lack of awareness, resources, and support systems. It emphasizes the emotional and identity impacts of caregiving, particularly for younger individuals who may not readily identify as caregivers.
  • Millennials are increasingly becoming caregivers at a younger age than previous generations.
  • Lack of awareness and clear definition of what constitutes caregiving.
  • The emotional toll of caregiving, including rage, grief, and stress, is significant.
  • The need for community support and resources for younger caregivers is crucial.

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This week, Jean sits down with Jennifer Levin, author of Generation Care: The New Culture of Caregiving), to talk about what happens when caregiving collides with career, finances, and identity, especially for younger women.

Whether you’re in the thick of caregiving now or you just know it’s on the horizon, Jennifer’s insights will help you feel seen, supported, and more prepared for the road ahead.

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