In Episode 143, Megan Schwalm chats to us about the Tennessee Caregiver Coalition and how this nonprofit provides support to over 1 million caregivers in Tennessee.

Timeline of our conversation:

00:00 Introduction

01:36 How did Megan come into her role as President and CEO at Tennessee Caregiver Coalition?

04:42 Definition of Respite.

07:00 Programs offered by TCC include the respite voucher program, a consumer-directed reimbursement for services delivered for respite care. TCC offers opportunities for caregivers to get together, including virtual and in-person events.

10:00 Policy Changes and how this impacts Medicaid and the Administration of Community Living (ACL through the Lifespan Respite Program, which funds the work done by TCC).

14:00 How can we advocate?

16:00 Conclusion