Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast

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Managing aging parents' medical information can be an overwhelming responsibility. That's why I invited Julie Crenshaw, a home health physical therapist, to share her expertise and insights on how to navigate this daunting task. Julie has created two helpful resources, Keep Up with Your Parent's Doctors All in One and Tracking Your Parent's Vital Signs, to help caregivers stay organized and reduce stress.

In our conversation, Julie offers practical tips on how to effectively organize information about all your parents' healthcare providers, make the most of medical appointments, manage medications, and keep track of vital signs. She also shares equipment recommendations to ensure you have the right tools without wading through a million Amazon reviews. With Julie's experience and guidance, you'll feel more confident and prepared as you support your aging parents' healthcare needs.

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When Janet Krebs moved her aging mother into her home, she started a challenging journey that would lead to understanding and acceptance.  Join us as we share Janet's story of navigating a strained mother/daughter relationship, setting healthy boundaries, starting hard conversations, and the gift of seeing her mother in a new light before she passed away.

Janet's honest and vulnerable recount of inviting her mother into her life without judgment will resonate with anyone caring for an elderly parent.

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In this episode I talk with Nick Gaige about caring for his father from a distance. He discusses the experience of having his father removed from life support, how he was able to connect with his father remotely, and the little things that can make a big difference when your loved one is in a nursing facility.

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Families who are supporting aging parents often tell me they feel guilty. They feel guilty they're not doing enough, or that their parent is not doing better, or that they're not able to do the right things or find the right solutions. It's understandable to feel guilty when no matter what you do, it feels like something is going wrong. This episode is a short reflection on guilt, why it's so common among people supporting aging parents, and how to let it go... Oh, and also breakfast and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.

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Having the right equipment in place can go a long way toward preventing falls, maintaining independence, and making the job of caring for an aging parent easier. Today I talk with Lindsay DeLong of EquipMeOT about home safety and the equipment she recommends most often for aging parents.

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I talk with Stacey Savarese, a Nurse and Social Worker, about what to do and what to expect when your aging parent gets a new diagnosis. Stacey provides guidance on what questions to ask, where to find resources, and what sort of emotions you and your parent might go through after receiving a new diagnosis. She gives some great tips on how adult children can help their aging parents navigate the healthcare system.

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Jenn  talks with me about the process of moving her parents from New York to Chicago to be closer to her, and about how, as her Dad declined physically and cognitively, her mom was resistant to having anyone else care for him, even when it became a challenge. Jenn talks about what she learned, some of the things she struggled with, and what she's thankful for.

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Dr. Matthew Tyler joins me to answer questions about what palliative care is and why it might be right for your parent. He also gives some practical tips about how to start conversations with aging parents about their future needs, and how to make medical decisions for your parent if they aren't able to make decisions for themselves.

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Get the show notes and episode transcripts here https://www.ageoldquestions.org/post/palliativecare

Find palliative care near you https://getpalliativecare.org/

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Allow me to introduce myself.  I'm Ellen Koebel, and in this introductory episode I'll share a bit about myself, why I've started a podcast about aging parents, and why I think there needs to be more conversation about the role of supporting aging parents. Join me (cup of tea is optional).

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