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Why Every Workplace Should Host a Senior Shower for Caregivers with Jenn Chan
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In this episode, we welcome Jenn Chan, an inspiring caregiver advocate and entrepreneur. Jenn shares her personal journey of becoming a family caregiver for her grandmother at a young age, discussing the struggles and rewards of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities. We dive into the importance of recognizing caregivers in the workplace, the significance of having supportive employers, and Jenn’s exciting new project: the Senior Shower Project, which celebrates caregivers through special events akin to baby showers. Tune in to discover how employers can create a culture that supports working caregivers and why normalizing caregiving conversations is so crucial.
We also challenge our listeners to host the first Senior Shower at their workplace. Will it be you?
Episode Highlights:
[3:45] - Jenn shares her story about becoming a caregiver for her grandmother and the importance of caregiver identity.
[7:02] - The pivotal moment when Jenn realized she was a caregiver and how it changed her perspective.
[10:36] - Discussing the importance of supportive employers and how Jenn found flexibility in the workplace while caregiving.
[15:55] - Jenn introduces the Senior Shower Project and explains how it could support caregivers in the workplace.
[22:32] - Jenn’s national advocacy work for caregivers and tips for employers to support caregiving employees.
[27:47] - Challenge to listeners: Who will be the first to host a Senior Shower at their workplace?
Links & Resources:
- Senior Shower Project: https://www.seniorshowerproject.com/
- Email: jenn@seniorshowerproject.com
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennchanprojects/
- Family Caregiver Alliance: https://www.caregiver.org/
- Caring Across Generations: https://caringacross.org/
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