Irreverent Eldercare Insights

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Rachel Lee, aka Irreverent Rachel, provides a “fresh” take on elder caregiving and end-of-life. Tune in monthly for empathy and education about the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches. For more insights, anecdotes, and resources, check out THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM.

Rachel Lee


    • Jul 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    Incensed Grandma Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 13:36


    Today I am catching up with Grandma for the first time in four months. In good news she is still alive, still Covid free, and appears to be on track to make it to her 88th birthday at the end of July. In bad news, she has lived to see many unthinkable events.

    Dishing with a Death Doula

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 52:25


    Today I am interviewing a new friend and kindred spirit, Carolyn Zaikowski. While Carolyn makes a living as a writer and writing professor, she also has a take on dying as a trained Death Doula. Our conversation covers everything from WHY to become a Death Doula ... HOW to become Death Doula ... and ways to FIND a Death Doula to assist with the tactical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the end of YOUR life, or a loved one's. She also shares her experience with Death Cafes, and the insightful suggestion that "death can be trusted." Learn more about Carolyn and our conversation topics at the websites below. http://www.carolynzaikowski.com/ (www.carolynzaikowski.com) http://www.pioneervalleywriters.org/ (www.pioneervalleywriters.org) https://radicaldeathstudies.com/ (radicaldeathstudies.com) https://queerdeathstudies.net/ (queerdeathstudies.net) http://deathcafe.com/ (Deathcafe.com)

    Hot Tips from Howard the Eldercare Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 54:59


    Today I'm interviewing my dear friend, neighbor, and eldercare consultant, Howard, who will provide hot tips on the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare adventure. We talk about the creative problem solving of excellent eldercare experts, and how to build the best support system for your needs. And we even offer a bonus holiday podcast as my Season 1 finale!

    Season 1 Finale: 12 Years of Eldercare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 36:04


    A bonus holiday podcast with my buddy and expert eldercare consultant, Howard.

    Dr. Claire Teaches Caregivers to Chill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 59:57


    My own Doctor of Acupuncture, https://www.mcmanusacupuncture.com/about-claire (Claire McManus), provides eldercare-givers with her expert SELF care tips. She extols the benefits of strategically placed needles, contemplative care retreats, photographing the dead, Death Cafes, meditation apps, therapy dogs, laughter, exercise, and a good night's sleep. She also has advice for anyone who gets sprayed by a Baird's tapir, needs to rehabilitate a sea turtle, or wants to befriend an ornery warthog (AND his wife). Mainly Claire is here to remind us: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lionsroar.com/the-five-remembrances/?goal%3D0_1988ee44b2-529b83fd4e-26077024%26mc_cid%3D529b83fd4e%26mc_eid%3D251d0c1382&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1638245579551000&usg=AOvVaw2dH6u8GMdfdez9A6iD_Z4Y (we're all gonna die).

    End of Sh*t: Appreciating Our Elders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 50:00


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews an End of Sh*t Sister who offers wisdoms from her personal and professional elder care experiences. We talk about state services that can support elders who have adult children at a distance. And my guest puts in a sincere plug for engaging every elder about their own story.

    Middle of Sh*t: Labor Days of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 54:29


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews a Middle of Sh*t Sister who bravely shares an elder care story that is still being written. And her sweet father grants a first-ever Grandpa Cameo! We talk about traumatic loss and tough decisions, effective therapy and the efficacy of long-term care insurance. And most importantly, the joy of annual family memories created in a sacred place.

    Elder End-of-Life Fireworks! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 58:10


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, continues with Part 2 of an interview with a Sh*t S*ster who has been in the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches, and a cameo with Grandma who (unexpectedly) made it to 87!

    Elder end-of-life fireworks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 43:28


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, explains her recent radio-silence and also interviews a Sh*t S*ster who has been in the Start, Middle, and End of the eldercare trenches. The conversation was so jam-packed with gems you'll want to tune in for Part 2 at the end of July!

    Baby Steps at the Start of Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 40:19 Transcription Available


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews another Sh*t S*ster who teaches us that putting up your antenna and asking questions are easy first steps for learning what's on your eldercare horizon.

    Advice on the Start of Sh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 35:25


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, interviews a Sh*t S*ster at the start of her eldercare journey who teaches us that drinking wine while wondering what to do is not quite as effective as initiating a family conversation.

    Advocating for an End to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 26:20


    Irreverent Rachel, creator of THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM, explores why elder caregivers sometimes have to advocate for an END to life in a litigious CYA American medical system that often encourages intervention over intention.

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 4:16


    Rachel Lee (aka Irreverent Rachel) introduces her THIS-IS-GETTING-OLD.COM empire, created to support the “undertakings” of fellow Sh*t Sisters and S*blings in the eldercare trenches.

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