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From a young age, Jill Meyer-Lippert was thrust into the caregiver role, helping to care for her grandmother, who had Alzheimer's disease. She balanced supporting her grandmother with school and extracurricular activities.

Later in life, Jill cared for both her mother during breast cancer treatment and her father through various health issues until his passing. Through it all, Jill demonstrated incredible strength, resilience, and compassion. Even in the midst of her own hardships, her primary concern was helping her loved ones.

After losing her father to cancer, Jill found solace in marathon running and other endurance events. She channeled her grief into fundraising for cancer charities. Jill's experiences as a lifelong caregiver inspired her to start Side Effect Support LLC, providing resources to help cancer patients manage oral side effects from treatment. Through her organization, Jill is able to give back and make a positive impact on the lives of others facing similar struggles.

Jill's story is one of perseverance, purpose, and turning personal adversity into opportunity to help others.

About Jill:

Jill Meyer-Lipper is a Registered Dental Hygienist and the founder of Side Effect Support LLC (https://sideeffectsupport.com/). Side Effect Support is an online resource for cancer patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers that aims to reduce harmful oral side effects of treatments to improve quality of life and treatment outcomes.

Jill is a 2014 recipient of the Sunstar Americas/RDH Award of Distinction, holds a certificate in Oncology Management from the University of Southern Indiana College of Nursing and Health Professionals, and is an instructor for the National Network of Healthcare Hygienists’ Oncology Certificate program. She is a member of the Registered Dental Hygienist Advisory Board for the Oral Cancer Foundation and was named one of the “6 Dental Hygienists You Want to Know” by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene magazine in 2022.

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Website: https://sideeffectsupport.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Support_Jill

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideeffectsupportllc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideEffectSupportLLC

Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/jill-meyer-lippert-8ba63050

https://www.linkedin.com/company/side-effect-support-llc

Blog URL: https://sideeffectsupport.com/blogs/survivor-caregiver

https://sideeffectsupport.com/blogs/professionals

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Jessica Guthrie shares her decade-long journey caring for her mother, Constance, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. They had a close bond, with Constance owning a salon where Jessica assisted. However, upon Jessica leaving for college, she observed her mother's increasing isolation and forgetfulness, culminating in an Alzheimer's diagnosis at 66.

Over the following years, Jessica juggled caring for her mother while advancing her career, often flying back to Virginia. She put in significant effort to establish systems for her mother's well-being. As Constance's symptoms worsened, with behaviors like wandering, Jessica made the tough choice to return home in 2019. Working from home, she prioritized making new memories with her mother and appreciating each moment.

By 2022, Constance needed full-time care. Jessica arranged home hospice care for her mother, but resources were cut off early. Despite this, Constance's condition stabilized, but she still relies entirely on others. Jessica gained caregiving insights from her experiences and now shares her wisdom to assist others in similar situations.

About Jessica:

Jessica C. Guthrie, a visionary leader reshaping caregiving. With over a decade of experience, she advocates for dignified, respectful, and compassionate care. Believing in deep empathy, patience, and unwavering curiosity, even in adversity.

As a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer’s, Jessica has seen the challenges faced by families, especially those caring for individuals with dementia. She stresses the need for a new approach to caregiving, with individuals, families, and healthcare pros collaborating. Through her platform "Career & Caregiving Collide™," Jessica shares her insights and innovative ideas, helping others balance their careers and caregiving duties. Her goal is to amplify diverse caregiving stories and ensure caregivers are fully supported.

Jessica has 13+ years of experience in education and non-profit management. Using her background, she's driving entrepreneurial efforts to create a better world for caregivers. She holds degrees in Sociology & Education Policy from Dartmouth College and Educational Leadership & Policy from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

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Website: www.jessicacguthrie.com
Instagram: @CareerCaregivingCollide.

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