Reimagining Caregiving

In this episode, Rachel Coady and Shoshawna Rainwater explore the emotional, financial, and social burdens in the current dementia caregivers role and emphasize the need for a “make-over” that could bring better awareness, support and acknowledgement culturally for caregivers. The conversation highlights innovative ideas for community engagement, workplace support, and the importance of recognizing caregiving as a shared responsibility. They also touch on the lack of positive media representation of caregiving experiences, the hope for a care-first culture and the need for better cultural narratives surrounding these experiences. They discuss the economic implications of caregiving, and the importance of community support through initiatives like memory cafes. The conversation emphasizes the need for a cultural shift in how we view caregiving, advocating for greater acknowledgment and support for family caregivers.