Spotlight: Gather Darlings with Veronica Shanklin on Caregiving, Burnout & Finding Joy
Today, we're giving you a sneak peek into Gather Darlings, my other podcast with the amazing Carrie Aalberts, aka Dementia Darling! This space is all about heartfelt conversations, real-life caregiving, and the deep connections that keep us going.
In this episode, we sit down with the wonderful Veronica Shanklin, a full-time caregiver and founder of Dementia Care Warriors, who is bringing light, love, and community to caregivers. We talk about the realities of caregiving, filming Wine, Women, and Dementia with Kitty Norton, managing burnout, finding balance, and yes—even dating while caregiving!
Veronica is a dedicated full-time caregiver who has been taking care of her mom and late grandmother for over a decade. Living her best life in Chicago, she finds herself coming home to visit her mom, who was caring for her grandmother. Discover how her experiences led her to create the non-profit, Dementia Care Warriors and bring light and love to younger caregivers while disrupting the space with new ways to bring the community together.
We celebrate the spirit of hope and community of Dementia Care Warriors. Listen to how they are creating an open space for education, support, and resources.
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About Veronica Shanklin
Founded in 2019, Dementia Care Warriors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting caregivers through education, advocacy, and community programs. The organization began as an extension of a blog by founder Veronica Shanklin, who shared humor, encouragement, and practical tips from her own experiences navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving. As a grassroots organization founded by a caregiver for caregivers, we provide a "boots-on-the-ground" approach, offering respite scholarships, educational events, support groups, and more to help caregivers.
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