Episode #161
Only-Child Caregiving: Dementia, Family Dynamics, and Finding Community (Episode 161)
In this episode, Jacquelyn Revere shares what it was like to become a caregiver for her mother and grandmother, both living with dementia, while navigating a complicated mother-daughter relationship. Jacquelyn discusses the realities of only-child caregiving, the invisible labour that others often overlook, and the loneliness of being the person responsible for every decision. She also explains how sharing her experience online helped her find connection with others and inspired her to create The Care Den, an online community for caregivers. About Jacquelyn: Jacquelyn Revere heals her wounds through words. A young woman with a stutter and a whole lot to say, her path took a defining turn when she became a young caregiver for her mother and grandmother, both of whom battled dementia. In her fourth year of caregiving, she began sharing her journey on TikTok (@MomOfMyMom), building a substantial following and using her platform to connect with caregivers who had never seen their experience reflected back to them. Revere's story resonated widely, earning her an Op-Ed in the LA Times, features in The New York Times, NPR, and Ebony Magazine, and a feature in Caregiving the Documentary, produced by Bradley Cooper and PBS. She also created an award-winning storytelling series with AARP. She is the founder of Mom of My Mom and co-founder of The Care Den, an online membership community where caregivers come to belong, find support, and rediscover themselves beyond their role. Now four years into her own post-caregiving recovery, Revere consults caregivers through the before, during, and after stages of care. Find Jacquelyn: TikTok & Instagram: @momofmymom The Care Den: https://thecareden.com/ Thank you to today’s sponsor, The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. To learn more about AFTD please visit https://www.theaftd.org/ *The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.* Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support: www.compassionincaregiving.com For more visit our Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving
