Before caregiving “happened,” Jenny was a piano teacher (with a BA in Piano Performance) and taught English as a Second Language, for over 20 years! She was also a career counselor for 10 years. Most recently, Jenny has been invited to join the Breathe Therapy clinic virtual team as a community coach and educator.
After her husband Patrick’s life-changing fall that resulted in a spinal cord injury, Jenny became his caregiver and slowly began to adapt to a new life. The years that followed included disability advocacy, new routines of physical care, filling out many forms, many discussions as well as expenses, adapting the home to become wheelchair accessible, and adjusting schedules and re-prioritizing what matters most.
Jenny has also tended to her beloved grandfather in his nineties, taken her father-in-law to the cancer clinic for various appointments, cared for her mother-in-law who had Alzheimer’s in her later years, and was a Power of Attorney at a distance for her first adoptive mother, Shoshanna.
She has sought and dealt with fiduciaries, elder care lawyers, end-of-life and hospice workers, and has also learned about the expenses of hospitals and long-term-care facilities....
Most recently, her best buddy and companion dog Louie died of cancer, and all of these experiences guided her to want to help others in similar situations.
Feeling isolated can lead to thoughts, and thoughts lead to emotions, and emotions, are easier to move through with support.
Jenny’s biggest message to caregivers is: Please do not give up hope! A new normal is possible for you and your loved ones. Whatever emotions you are feeling are normal, as you are grieving a familiar way of living & adapting to the new needs. Jenny has learned tools that have helped her move through not only emotions, but also old ways of being that no longer serve her. She has found peace with mindful meditation, panic healing and other alternative therapies.
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I am kind, compassionate, non judgmental listener with first-hand family caregiving experience
Seeing caregivers discover self-nurturing techniques and achieving their personal goals and dreams is as joyous for me as it is for you
I believe feeling energized and rejuvenated is possible as a caregiver, even when caregivers don't envision it as possible for themselves
I am more than equipped to support caregivers with ideas, resources, tools and excellent listening
I am a life-long learner who is committed to updating of skills and expertise to provide caregivers with tools and relevant support to their needs
Jenny is the guide you need by your side. A caregiver-turned-caregiver-coach, she provides you with the personalized support that helps you to embrace your new role as a caregiver, by supporting you with the tools you require to do that effectively.
She had her caregiving story and tips published in a Best-Selling Book, and her ‘life experience of a warrior,’ as stated by her friends, uniquely suits her to help families who require guidance on how to best support their loved ones, while also taking care of themselves - that is the KEY.
The real magic, Jenny had been told, is in her empathy. She has the ability to see you as a full human being in your caregiver role, whether you’re in the ‘sandwich generation’ feeling spread thin, or simply anticipating a scenario where caregiving will play a role. Jenny will help you find yourself, express yourself, create a safe sanctuary of space for you and your loved ones (if they choose to participate), because Jenny well knows that it is easy to lose yourself to caregiving.
It is a challenge at times to prioritize your own needs, while worrying about or anticipating someone else’s. Acknowledging resentment can be the hardest part, especially if it is not a chosen role. Sometimes, just knowing that there are caregiving resources available to help you through the process is all you need to alleviate some of the pressure.
Jenny understands all this, because she lives this.
She knows that a fulfilling, fun and free life is possible for you, because if she can do it, anyone can. Even you. Especially YOU! That is why you are here. You are looking for help and support. Here it is. This is the caregiver support you have been looking for!
Book An AppointmentJenny has made it her mission to assist new family caregivers in avoiding burnout, overwhelm and exhaustion to restore their quality of life on their terms. Jennifer's skills and tools have helped caregivers feel re-energized and supported, inside and out. Schedule your Caregiving Clarity Call now!
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We are also looking to promote our services across North America.