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Summary - Part 1 In this heartfelt conversation, Tammy Jensen shares her long-term caregiving journey of her daughter who is God's pure love & light and 27 years ago was born with 2 rare syndromes. In recent years, Tammy has also cared for both of her parents, who each lived with different types of dementia. She shares personal stories as she describes caring for each of her beloved family members. We discover insights on planning, community support, emotional resilience, and the importance of proactive communication and self-care in caregiving. This conversation was so informative (we talked for 1 1/2 hours!) that it became a 2 part series. Check out Episode 211 for the remainder of this conversation.keywordscaregiving, dementia, special needs, long-term care, planning, community support, emotional resilience, caregiving tips key topicsCaregiving journey for a child with rare syndromesLong-term care planning and legal preparationsChallenges and obstacles faced in caregivingCommunity support and the importance of social connectionsEmotional resilience and self-care for caregiversSound bites"Hindsight's 2020, we did the best we could.""Proactive planning reduces future stress.""Self-care is not selfish, it's necessary."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Caregiving Journey05:22 The Complexity of Caregiving13:02 Finding Support and Resources17:16 Future Planning for Special Needs21:29 The Importance of Transparency28:02 Navigating Obstacles in Caregiving38:52 Finding Balance and Self-Care43:55 Establishing Boundaries as a Caregiver45:08 Podcast Intro Music Project (MASTER BOUNCE - OUTRO).mp3Follow Hannah on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@livelifelikehannahInspired Caring is THE family support & education program that helps families feel calm and confident to make better decisions faster. Inspired Caring is also offered as an annual membership tobusinesses to provide for the families they work with.Connect with Michele Magner:WebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeCustom podcast music written and produced by Colin Roberts. He does custom songs for any occasion.