Comedy, Caregiving, and Courage with Kelsey Cook, Comedian, Caregiver & Advocate

Comedy, Caregiving, and Courage with Kelsey Cook, Comedian, Caregiver & Advocate

Comedian Kelsey Cook, known for her specials on Hulu and YouTube, opens up about her personal journey as a caregiver for her mom with Frontotemporal Dementia. In this heartfelt conversation, Kelsey shares the early signs she noticed, the trauma of crisis care, and the challenges of supporting her mom from a distance. She reflects on how humor has been a lifeline, how advocacy became part of her purpose, and why community connection matters now more than ever.

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