#80 Caring for an ADULT SIBLING with DISABILITIES after death of parents - Kaleen Marshall's Story

#80 Transitions of caregivers are never easy but they can be devastating without planning. Especially if you are the caregiver of a child, teen or adult with disabilities. Kaleen Marshall will tell you that this was NOT THE PLAN! She had a life of her own and never anticipated being unexpectedly thrust into caring for her sister Carri with Down Syndrome. Her mother had done zero planning regarding Carri and died unexpectedly with little warning. What do you do when you are unexpectedly thrust into a caregiver roll? What are the resources available to those who are surprise caregivers to adult or teen family members? In this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast we talk with Kaleen Marshall about her life, her parents and the way in which she navigated caring for the need of her sister Carri. There is a huge problem with transitional care of special needs persons. Kaleen has written an incredible book with an abundance of resources about her journey and lessons learned about caring for a family member with special needs. If you are a caregiver, or have a family member with disabilities, you will want to pick up Kaleen's book. The book is titled..."Who will Love Me - Choosing hope in the unexpected journey of caring for my sister with disabilities after the deaths of our parents."