The caregiving crisis in America is a healthcare problem, an equity issue, a workplace challenge, and a complex social dilemma. In this episode, host Carolyn Romano has a discussion with author Kate Washington about the challenges faced by family caregivers. While they fill an enormous gap - delivering the essential care that no one else is available to provide - they often don’t get the critical supports they need. As a result, many family caregivers sacrifice their own personal wellbeing and financial stability to provide the care their loved one needs. Kate shares her personal experiences as a caregiver as well as insights about the systemic issues that challenge caregivers and some strategies to provide caregivers with the support they so desperately need.

About our guest:
Kate Washington is a writer in Northern California whose first book, Already Toast: Caregiving and Burnout in America has been called "an eye-opening account from a full-time caregiver...a timely and crucial appeal." The story of Washington’s struggle to care for her seriously ill husband, Already Toast offers a revealing look at the role unpaid family caregivers play in a society that fails to provide them with structural support. Washington has spoken about her personal story and the challenges she is facing to a wide range of audiences, including delivering keynotes and appearances on national media, panel discussions, webinars, and more.

Visit her website at https://www.kawashington.com/already-toast.html.