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Alzheimer’s and the World’s Saddest Comedy Club

Alzheimer’s and the World’s Saddest Comedy Club

by External Article | Aug 8, 2018 | After Caregiving, Care Work Library, Caring for a Parent, Finding Caregiver Support, Grief, Millennial Generation | 0 comments

After his father dies of Alzheimer’s, Chris Garcia and his fellow comedians accidentally formed the Dead Parent Society. They navigate the world of grief through dark humor. Listen on Death, Sex & Money.
Comedians, caregiving, commiseration, and closure

Comedians, caregiving, commiseration, and closure

by External Article | Sep 21, 2017 | Care Work Library, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiving Relationships, Caring for a Parent, Generation X, Long Term Caregiving | 0 comments

In this episode of the podcast we have an impromptu live interview with comedic storyteller Sue Schmidt and comedian Jane Condon. We are in the dressing room after our closing night show at the Peterborough Players Theater in New Hampshire. I got to commiserate with,...
I Went to a Comedy Show at a Grief Retreat

I Went to a Comedy Show at a Grief Retreat

by External Article | May 17, 2017 | Care Work Library, Grief, Millennial Generation | 0 comments

In the span of the four-hour journey, Ben reveals himself to be the funniest person I’ve ever met. Mostly, though, he’s mourning: He constantly talks—and jokes—about his father’s death. The entire time, really, everyone is talking—and joking—about...

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