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Our story began with a simple realization: caregivers needed more than just information; they needed a space to share, connect, and find solace in the company of others who understood the unique challenges of caring for aging parents. Thus, Parenting Our Parents was born—a digital haven designed by caregivers, for caregivers.
Parenting Our Parents (POP) is on a mission to create a compassionate and empowering community for caregivers supporting their aging parents. We provide a space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, access valuable resources, and receive the support needed for their journey. Committed to community empowerment, resourceful guidance, compassion, education, and continuous adaptation, POP aims to redefine the caregiving experience, making it a shared and uplifting journey filled with strength, resilience, and understanding. Join us at Parenting Our Parents, where caregiving becomes a collective endeavor.
Parenting Our Parents (POP) provides a platform for caregivers to collaborate and support each other. POP also brings in the resources and experts to give further direction and experience for additional help. Together the POP community can provide help for the caregivers. Caregivers who are desperately needed as our population rapidly ages. From those transitioning to caregiving to people who have been caring for parents for years, POP provides a space to share those stories and learn from each other. A space to be with people who understand what it means to be a caregiver – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Parenting Our Parents (POP) provides a platform for caregivers to collaborate and support each other. POP also brings in the resources and experts to give further direction and experience for additional help. Together the POP community can provide help for the caregivers. Caregivers who are desperately needed as our population rapidly ages. From those transitioning to caregiving to people who have been caring for parents for years, POP provides a space to share those stories and learn from each other. A space to be with people who understand what it means to be a caregiver – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Parenting Our Parents (POP) was founded in 2022 by Tracey Scheffler during her own experience as a caregiver. Tracey’s father was struggling physically while her mother suffered from dementia: her parents needed her help. When her father was admitted to the hospital, Tracey knew that she was facing a time when her parents could no longer live alone. As Tracey struggled to understand the medical situation of her father and how to care for both of her parents, she searched for answers on the internet, talked to family, and sought medical advice. Putting a solution together that offered the best medical and lifestyle support was challenging; a seemingly impossible task with the resources available. Not only was her parent’s care difficult, but Tracey also realized that her own support and needs were rarely addressed (by herself and others).
In the midst of this situation, Tracey realized that if she could go to one place that had ideas, solutions, recommendations, and emotional support, she had a shot at balancing her parents and herself. Tracey needed a community of other caregivers, of other children with elderly experience. People who had, who are, or who will be going through the same experience. Thus, Parenting Our Parents was born.
Parenting Our Parents (POP) was founded in 2022 by Tracey Scheffler during her own experience as a caregiver. Tracey’s father was struggling physically while her mother suffered from dementia: her parents needed her help. When her father was admitted to the hospital, Tracey knew that she was facing a time when her parents could no longer live alone. As Tracey struggled to understand the medical situation of her father and how to care for both of her parents, she searched for answers on the internet, talked to family, and sought medical advice. Putting a solution together that offered the best medical and lifestyle support was challenging; a seemingly impossible task with the resources available. Not only was her parent’s care difficult, but Tracey also realized that her own support and needs were rarely addressed (by herself and others).
In the midst of this situation, Tracey realized that if she could go to one place that had ideas, solutions, recommendations, and emotional support, she had a shot at balancing her parents and herself. Tracey needed a community of other caregivers, of other children with elderly experience. People who had, who are, or who will be going through the same experience. Thus, Parenting Our Parents was born.