ENCORE! ENCORE!

I’m two years into an encore career. Although I found my passion – writing – at an early age, my life took a vastly different turn, ultimately landing me in a 25-year insurance sales career.

Life changed dramatically when I exited the corporate world and abruptly entered the world of dementia caregiving. Caring for my mom has become an unexpected career which sometimes seems more like a duty.

In reality, caregiving is the best form of service, even if it doesn't feel like it. It's taken a while to embrace this; longer to actually live it. Being of service has long been part of my life, through volunteering at animal rescues and helping others in recovery. Now, I'm giving back by writing about the caregiving experience. And with that, I move closer to finding my true purpose.