Show notes-

Happy November!

Happy National Family Caregivers Month! 2024 theme is I Care…

Happy Birthday to Dr. G’s Son Elisha Guidry!

Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Guest

Karla Thornton https://www.instagram.com/theoff_dutycaregiver?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

T-shirts https://www.instagram.com/teachshirtsandco?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.

1. Story (theme) Karla is a previous guest of the podcast S1:E34. Last year she helped us to be mindful towards caregivers during the holidays https://open.spotify.com/show/2u3BXV3MNZBzhGPaQftlDs This year she is an off-duty caregiver reclaiming her identity as she grieves the loss of her mother. Rest in Peace🥰Yolanda “Yoli” Jones May 29, 1937 - May 20, 2024

2. Educate -Teaching points

- Burdensome Cost of Caregiving 💵

- Grief & Relief: when loved one dies (distinction of grief for person before dementia)🕊️

- Rebuilding marriage and career 💍

- Pets navigating loss: Maximus 🐾

- Truth telling: being kind to self 💜

- The Holidays or Not! ❌🎄

3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://www.caregiveraction.org

Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com

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