Island Treasures

Her World Turned Upside Down

June 07, 2024 Alison van Schie Season 5 Episode 11
Her World Turned Upside Down
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Island Treasures
Her World Turned Upside Down
Jun 07, 2024 Season 5 Episode 11
Alison van Schie

Today’s caregiving story is told from the perspective of one receiving care. 

When Jenna Rumberger had a cardiac arrest at the age of 32, her world turned upside down.  She had been working as a social worker in the field of geriatrics since 2013 and was familiar with caregiving - but this medical emergency flipped the script for her - as she found herself on the receiving end of care.

Jenna holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Southern California and currently works as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State. Jenna is the founder of a Seattle based private practice called Aging with a Plan, PLLC where she provides individual psychotherapy and consultation services for older adults and family caregivers impacted by memory loss and dementia.

Jenna's message regarding advance care planning comes with a sense of urgency - as she knows how quickly a medical emergency can happen.  This episode contains suggestions and resources pertaining to Advance Care Planning as well as information for caregivers.

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Show Notes

Today’s caregiving story is told from the perspective of one receiving care. 

When Jenna Rumberger had a cardiac arrest at the age of 32, her world turned upside down.  She had been working as a social worker in the field of geriatrics since 2013 and was familiar with caregiving - but this medical emergency flipped the script for her - as she found herself on the receiving end of care.

Jenna holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Southern California and currently works as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State. Jenna is the founder of a Seattle based private practice called Aging with a Plan, PLLC where she provides individual psychotherapy and consultation services for older adults and family caregivers impacted by memory loss and dementia.

Jenna's message regarding advance care planning comes with a sense of urgency - as she knows how quickly a medical emergency can happen.  This episode contains suggestions and resources pertaining to Advance Care Planning as well as information for caregivers.

"Click Here to Leave a Comment"