Yvette Nicole Brown - from Community to Caregiver
About this episode
Yvette Nicole Brown discusses her transition from acting to caregiving for her father with Alzheimer's disease.
In 2014, Yvette Nicole Brown made a life-changing decision: she left her job starring in the TV show Community to care for her father who had Alzheimer’s disease. For the next 11 years, Yvette cared for her father in her home, joining the tens of millions of Americans who are quietly caring for aging or ill family members within a healthcare system that often leaves families to figure it out alone. Ai-jen Poo — a caregiving advocate and organizer — hears stories like Yvette’s all the time. That’s why she’s working to improve support for caregivers in the U.S. Join us on Instagram @beforewegopodcast for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying. Thank you to our Sponsor: Quince: Visit www.quince.com/beforewego for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Guest: Yvette Nicole Brown
Topics covered
- caregiving
- Alzheimer's disease
- family support
- healthcare system
- advocacy
Keywords
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- caregiver
- Alzheimer's
- family care
- healthcare advocacy
Sponsors
Quince
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Podcast Nation
Books & works: Community
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