If COVID has taught me anything, I would say it has highlighted my value and need for connection with my family and friends. My parents live in Hong Kong and my mum was planning to come for the birth of my youngest son nearly two years ago. Then the pandemic forced all international borders to close. Now we are just hoping we could see my parents later this year, or maybe early next year. With all that in mind, when I heard about Robyn's work, especially her Musings and Memoirs Storytelling Production for aging loved ones, I had to interview her for this podcast, so that people can consider using this service to capture loved one's stories for the family.

About Robyn Pearson

Robyn Pearson is the owner and founder of A Friend Indeed. She is passionate about supporting adult children who are in a caregiver role to their aging parents. Over the past 11 years of service, she has spoken with numerous daughters and sons, each one admitting that it's a big role to take on alongside the many other responsibilities they juggle. A Friend Indeed brings engagement, purpose, joy and a little "goofyness" to increase the quality of life for their aging loved one and to ease the pressure off the family so it doesn't feel like everything has to be all on their shoulders. On-site visits with their aging loved one residing at home, in a care facility, or even awaiting placement. Robyn's business is serving Calgary, Airdrie, Didsbury and areas within Alberta, Canada.

The pandemic had interrupted their in-person visits back in 2020-2021, while they are back to their in-person visits, they have also developed an additional way of supporting the family they serve and engaging their aging loved one! Musings & Memoirs is a Video Storytelling Production made to capture their aging loved ones’ stories, as told by them to become a precious and memorable keepsake for the family now and for future generations!

Interview Highlights

* Introducing Robyn Pearson, owner and founder of 'A Friend Indeed' (00.14)* Outline of the key functions of A Friend Indeed; including caring for ageing loved ones in care facilities, hospitals. (03.18)* Medical v non-medical care; the importance of social, mental and emotional wellbeing & quality of life (05.14)* Communication and follow up; putting family members of ageing loved ones at ease (07.36)* Tailoring care and engaging with clients with diverse needs; non-verbal, clients with dementia (10.40)* Personal anecdote and example of A Friend Indeed's personalised service (14.07)* The importance of incorporating joy and creativity in client care; client and family perspective (17.13)* Emphasising family communication and the impact of visit summaries for geographically distant relatives (22.58)* An introduction of 'Musings and Memoirs' during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing restrictions; a digital storytelling service. (28.32)

If you would like to find out more about Robyn Pearson's work, please visit: www.getafriendindeed.com

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