Episode 6: Farm Life After Injury — A Caregiver’s Perspective

In this episode of Leaders in the Field, host Mackenzie Bevins interviews Teresa Boswell, wife of Missouri farmer Doug Boswell, who sustained a spinal cord injury. Teresa shares how she has navigated her role as a caregiver within the agricultural community. From adapting farm operations to managing caregiver stress and burnout, Teresa provides valuable insights into the support systems and strategies that helped her through. This episode offers practical advice for healthcare professionals to better understand and support farming families navigating life-altering injuries.

Resources

To find resources for caregivers of agricultural workers, visit http://www.agrability.org/resources/caregivers/ to learn more.

References

Caregiver Burnout. (n.d.). Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9225-caregiver-burnout

Lindt, N., van Berkel, J., & Mulder, B. C. (2020). Determinants of overburdening among informal carers: a systematic review. BMC Geriatrics, 20(1), 304. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01708-3