Caring for ageing parents from abroad with Janet Edwards-E38  

Caring for ageing parents from abroad with Janet Edwards-E38  

In this episode, I speak to Janet Edwards, author of The Overseas Caregiver's Guid.

We discuss the challenges and emotional weight of emigrating from South Africa to Australia.

We discuss the importance of planning for the future, including legal documents like power of attorney and wills, and the emotional toll of caring for parents from afar.

Janet shares her experiences managing her parents' care and finances, as well as practical advice for expats on how to stay connected with family back home.

The conversation emphasises the need for organisation, communication, and support networks for those navigating the complexities of emigration and caregiving.

She offers valuable advice for people with parents in South Africa and the importance of stayingg connected.

Janet Edwards: “Just “do one thing”

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Immigration and Family Separation

02:44 The Emotional Weight of emigration

05:44 The Overseas Caregiver's Guide: A Roadmap

08:38 Planning for the Future: Power of Attorney and Wills

11:49 Caring for Parents from Afar

14:27 Financial Management and Medical Aid

17:35 Dealing with Scams and Financial Safety

20:29 Balancing Emotions and Practicalities in Caregiving

23:24 Advice for Expats: Staying Connected

26:10 Reflecting on the emigration Journey

29:06 Final Thoughts and Resources

Janet’s contact details are as follows:

Website: https://www.theoverseascaregiver.com/

Fb Group The Overseas Caregiver

Instagram the_overseas_caregiver

email janet@theoverseascaregiver.com


Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at jan@therelocatedsouthafrican.com

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