We Can Do Hard Things 246. The Answer to Caregiving Burnout with Ai-jen Poo
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Oct 3, 2023 Ai-jen Poo, an advocate for caregivers, discusses the challenges faced by caregivers, the impact of sexism and racism on caregivers, the devaluation of domestic labor, the importance of living while caregiving, the value of care squads, the need for affordable quality childcare, and the significance of care in society.
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Sarah's Caregiving Struggle
- Sarah, a 46-year-old teacher, is struggling to balance caring for her children and her aging mother.
- She wants to model good caregiving for her kids but also maintain boundaries and self-care.
Caregiver Burnout Is Systemic
- Many caregivers are in similar situations, feeling overwhelmed due to systemic issues.
- Societal expectations and lack of support create an impossible situation for caregivers.
Lack of US Care Infrastructure
- The US lacks the care infrastructure present in other developed countries, leaving women to fill the gap.
- The US is one of two developed countries without paid family and medical leave.