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Hi. I’m RACHEL,

Caregiving is a mission, and it is not for the faint of heart. I’m here to support and encourage you on your caregiving journey.

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Ultimate Guide to Purée

Around here, we ate a lot of soup. A Quiche served to Grandma We ate a lot of quiche, mashed vegetables and ground meat.  We…

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Grandma’s Gone, So Now What?

Hello, world. I hope you don’t think I’ve disappeared or come unhinged. All is well, as far as it goes. I figured I owe you,…

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Bible Verses for Beating Bitterness

As caregivers, we can find ourselves wallowing in bitterness.  We can feel hostile towards those who won’t show up or even notice us struggling to…

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Welcome to TakingCareofGrandma.com!

I am a 30-something aspiring local celebrity do-gooder in Kansas City, MO. I just completed a seven-year mission caring for my grandma, Barbara. also cared for my close friend Calvin, an adult with developmental disabilities for many years.

I have been using the knowledge and experiences gained over a twelve year career helping disabilities at the individual, organizational, and systems levels to help my grandma have a good life and age in place.

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You can reach out to me for help and support and coaching as you care for a family member or friend.

My formal training combined with my variety of personal caregiving experiences positions me to help family caregivers better take bites out of their caregiving sandwiches. I have in-depth expertise in:

  • Using technology to support loved ones
  • Using Medicaid HCBS waivers to enhance supports
  • Navigating community, aging, and disability services
  • Helping families plan for the future and map current and needed supports
  • Supports for adults who are deaf blind
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