🎙️ Caregivers are not only an under-served community, they are a non-served community. How is it possible that the people who take care of our ailing and elderly populations, can be so thoroughly forgotten and neglected? Luckily, there are solutions and people are working on ways to better support our society's caregivers.
✨ In this conversation Savy Makalena, CEO and Founder of "Gimme a Break", shares the story of how she was lead through her caregiving journey to creating the caregiver support organization known as "Gimme a Break", a nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers by offering them emotional and physical respite, as well as, valuable resources for sustained well-being.
🧡 Savy shares her personal caregiving journey, the struggles caregivers face, and the inspiration behind her mission.
🏛️ We'll also dive into the financial challenges affecting caregivers, an innovative Bill proposal to support them financially through the unemployment system, and the importance of self-care and mindful moments in the caregiving journey. Whether you're a caregiver or know someone who is, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and resources.
📻 Stay tuned to learn how you can get involved and support this critical cause!
In this episode they covered:
🔹 Broadening the Definition of Caregiving
🔹 "Gimme a Break" Inspiration
🔹 Financial Struggles of Caregivers
🔹 Legislation and Support Systems
🔹 Important Conversations About Future Care
🔹 Accessing Resources
🔹 Mindful Moments and Self-Care
🔹 The Role of Community and Support Networks
🔹 Challenges in Balancing Caregiving and Employment
🔹 Future Planning for Caregiving
📽️ To watch this episode: https://youtu.be/XUMDs-K3qrU
🔗 For more information about Savy Makalena and "Gimme a Break", please visit:
📲 https://gab808.org
📲 https://www.facebook.com/gab808
📲 https://www.linkedin.com/company/gab808
📲 https://www.youtube.com/@gimmeabreak808
#SavyMakalena #KellyAugspurger #gab808 #GimmeABreak #SteadfastCarePlanning
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