Just Keep Doing What You Do: Stories of Hope with Jammie Johnson

A Season of Caring Podcast

Rayna Neises, your host, welcomes back Jammie Johnson. Jammie is an academic advisor, Wyandotte- Leavenworth Areawide Advisory Council on Aging member, motivational speaker, and certified caregiver. She has cared for both her parents and an aunt. Jammie is also the founder of The Caregiver’s Friend where she provides resources, tips, and strategies to help caregivers navigate their caregiving journey with peace. She shares the following insights based on her caregiving journeys:

• [3:28] Caregiving often begins well before you realize it.
• [5:05] When invited to doctor’s appointments, you know things have changed, and they are comfortable letting you into their personal space.
• [5:45] Don’t get frustrated.
• [7:07] As a caregiver, we sometimes feel like nobody notices.
• [8:10] Being a caregiver can be rewarding, and the opportunity allows for tremendous growth.
• [10:19] God showed up with an abundance of peace and support.
• [13:41] Carve out time every day to take care of yourself.
• [15:36] Connect with Jammie online at her website www.thecaregiversfriendkc.com and on Facebook in the private group The Caregiver Crew (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivercrew).

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