In this episode, I speak to Janet Edwards, author of The Overseas Caregiver's Guid. We discuss the challenges and emotional weight of emigrating from South Africa to Australia. We discuss the importance of planning for the future, including legal documents like power of attorney and wills, and the emotional toll of caring for parents from afar. Janet shares her experiences managing her parents' care and finances, as well as practical advice for expats on how to stay connected with family back home. The conversation emphasises the need for organisation, communication, and support networks for those navigating the complexities of emigration and caregiving. She offers valuable advice for people with parents in South Africa and the importance of stayingg connected. Janet Edwards: “Just “do one thing” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Immigration and Family Separation02:44 The Emotional Weight of emigration05:44 The Overseas Caregiver's Guide: A Roadmap08:38 Planning for the Future: Power of Attorney and Wills11:49 Caring for Parents from Afar14:27 Financial Management and Medical Aid17:35 Dealing with Scams and Financial Safety20:29 Balancing Emotions and Practicalities in Caregiving23:24 Advice for Expats: Staying Connected26:10 Reflecting on the emigration Journey29:06 Final Thoughts and Resources Janet’s contact details are as follows: Website: https://www.theoverseascaregiver.com/overseascaregiverSales Page https://www.theoverseascaregiver.com/overseascaregiverorderform Fb Group The Overseas CaregiverInstagram the_overseas_caregiveremail [email protected] Book : AU$27 with a 44% discount voucher running until Friday, 12 December 2025 at 23h00 (Brisbane time)Voucher Code: FLAMINGO Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at [email protected]

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