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 Separation
02:44 The Emotional Weight of emigration
05:44 The Overseas Caregiver's Guide: A Roadmap
08:38 Planning for the Future: Power of Attorney and Wills
11:49 Caring for Parents from Afar
14:27 Financial Management and Medical Aid
17:35 Dealing with Scams and Financial Safety
20:29 Balancing Emotions and Practicalities in Caregiving
23:24 Advice for Expats: Staying Connected
26:10 Reflecting on the emigration Journey
29:06 Final Thoughts and Resources
Janet’s contact details are as follows:
Website: https://www.theoverseascaregiver.com/overseascaregiver
Sales Page https://www.theoverseascaregiver.com/overseascaregiverorderform
Fb Group The Overseas Caregiver
Instagram the_overseas_caregiver
email janet@theoverseascaregiver.com
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 jan@therelocatedsouthafrican.com