In this episode Dr. Lakelyn kicks off a three-part series about the various caregiving relationships. Part One focuses on the relationship between an adult child and aging parent. Dr. Lakelyn talks with family caregiver and gerontologist Jenny Munro about her past experience caring for her mother who lived with Alzheimer’s disease for 13 years and her current experience of caring for her 97-year-old father.

Episode highlights include:

- Challenges adult children face caring for their parents

- Changes in the relationship dynamic

- How siblings can work together

- Emotions of caregiving

- Utilizing resources, especially respite care

Helpful links from this episode:

- Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Report

- Alzheimer's Association

- Meals on Wheels of America

- Home Instead care resources: www.HomeInstead.com/care-resources 

- Guide: Home Care Solutions

- Guide: The Truth About Hospice 

- Video series: Tips for Managing Alzheimer’s and Dementia Symptoms

- Article: The Benefits of Respite Care for Dementia Caregivers

- Article: Family Caregivers: How to Ask Others for Help

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00:00 - Intro

01:20 - Types of caregiving relationships

02:54 - Introducing Jenny Munro

03:30 - Jenny's caregiving story

08:06 - Going from daughter to caregiver

09:53 - Dynamic shifts in family

10:34 - Challenges in personal care

11:59 - Overnight caregiver

12:50 - Navigating emotions

16:29 - Sibling dynamics

18:38 - Lean into family strengths

20:25 - Home Instead

20:55 - Work and caregiving

22:45 - Jenny's caregiving resources

27:41 - Jenny's advice

28:57 - Outro