EP 147 :: The Reluctant Caregiver :: Joy Johnston

Gen Xers may have been saying “OK, Boomer” since the 80s, but now more and more find themselves taking care of their Boomer parents. Guest Joy Johnston – digital journalist, author, and caregiver advocate – was in her 30’s when her father was diagnosed with dementia. Her collection of essays, The Reluctant Caregiver, is a realistic, humorous, and inspiring look at the challenges of dealing with a family health crisis while juggling a career and a marriage. With a unique Gen X perspective, her writings are an inspiration for younger generations facing caregiving challenges. 

Joy Johnston is an Atlanta-based digital journalist, author, and caregiver advocate. Her collection of essays about family caregiving, The Reluctant Caregiver, received a gold medal at the 2018 IPPY Awards. Her work has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other anthologies. She writes about dementia and caregiving on her blog, The Memories Project.

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