Lisa and Lana: Taking Care of Our Parents

We caregivers take on a lot of roles as we go through the various stages of caring for our parents.  

Sometimes it's just too much.  
Sometimes it's not sustainable for our own health.  

If you're anything like us, stating your own needs, and letting go of some of these roles and responsibilities feels almost impossible.  

How do we learn to ask for help? ... when we really hate 
asking for help.



Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady
Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana

All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer

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We're finishing up our conversation on "Home for the Holidays" and a quick focus on the family dynamics - specifically the siblings. 

You might be the sibling who lives at home and cares for your parents there. 
You might be the sibling who cares about your parents from afar. 

The holidays are time when everyone gets together and often these two perspectives can collide. 

In today's episode we share some insights in what each of these groups might be feeling and give some suggestions in how better to handle these tricky days.

Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady
Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana

All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer

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Holidays are tricky at the best of times. But as our parents get older, things get even trickier.

We'll give you things to look for, to get a better idea if your parents are struggling.
(they can be really good at hiding that fact)

Then we'll talk about the dinners, events, parties.  
Are your folks still willing or even able to host?
How can we help? 
And what traditions might need to change to make our holidays a bit easier.

And finally, if your parents are in the later stages of health, how do we make
sure they are safe and feel included in our family celebrations.


Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady
Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana

All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer

Additional original music by:
Michael Ramir C.
Grady Miller / GradyMillerMusic.com

Podcast recorded at Second Story Sound, 
Grand Rapids, MI

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Welcome to our podcast!  

We are two old friends, Lisa Grady and Lana Davis, and each week we share  the realities of caregiving, with some humor, storytelling, problem-solving and honest reality checks. 

With our first-hand and hard-earned knowledge, we give you tangible tips, tools and take-aways, knowing full well that caring for your parents, can easily become overwhelming, frustrating, draining, absurd, and sometimes…not so pretty. IYKYK

So, if you’re also in the thick of it and feel like no one “gets it” – this is the place for you!  Join us!  You are not alone!

Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady
Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana

All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer

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