Reframing FOMO: What to do when family caregivers feel left out of life

For younger people, caring for an aging or ailing family member, while rewarding at times, may mean sacrificing social interactions or missing milestones. With social media, family caregivers have a front-row seat to the highlight reels of their peers, which may cause them to experience FOMO, or fear of missing out. While anyone can experience FOMO, it can be particularly acute for younger family caregivers who may feel as though their responsibilities prevent them from fully participating in life. However, with access to the right resources and support systems, it is possible to minimize the impact of FOMO on mental health and learn not only to survive, but thrive as a family caregiver. When: Thursday, April 18, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (Pacific time)

Where: ONLINE
Cost: No charge
Contact: Calvin Hu, chu@caregiver.org
Registration: Click here

Presenter bio: Aisha Adkins is a sought-after international speaker and award-winning leader based in Atlanta, GA, U.S.A. A versatile storyteller and intersectional activist, she is passionate about using her unique lived experiences as someone living with invisible disabilities and a long-time caregiver for both of her parents to affect positive change. Aisha outlines the joys and challenges of mental illness, caregiving, and end-of-life, while offering solutions and calls to action for a future free from stigma against mental illness and dementia with affordable, accessible, and equitable access to comprehensive care for all. She is an organizer, former executive director, writer, researcher, and facilitator. When she is not affecting positive systemic change, she enjoys classic film, live music, and the great outdoors, and is an aspiring tea connoisseur.