Are you new to caring for an aging parent or parents? If so, I want you to let you know that I’m thinking of you and your loved one on this challenging journey.

I started my own caregiving journey in quite an unexpected way, after my father had a serious and debilitating stroke over 2 years ago. For part of this time, I was a tenured faculty member, struggling to manage my professional duties with my new role as a caregiver and as a patient advocate. I felt like I was completely unprepared for many of the challenges that I experienced during most of 2023.

In this 35th episode of the Rise with Clarity Podcast, I share 10 tips as well as several resources that I have found helpful during my caregiving journey. This is Part 3 of a short series on Faculty Caregiving that I’m releasing. 

You can find the full written transcript for this episode at RisewithClarity.com/35, along with other helpful resources for women of color faculty in higher education.

Dr. Katherine Lee is a Higher Ed Coach and Career Strategist and a former tenured professor at an R1 university. She helps women of color faculty to manage the tenure track, navigate politics, and take the next steps to advance their careers. To find more resources or to work with Katherine, check out her website at: Rise with Clarity.