Caring for parents or grandparents is different in Asian culture. Today I chat with Felicia Gunawan, who is an Indonesian Functional Nutritional Advisor. We talk about how food can be used to care for our elders as they age, when they're sick, or simply need some comfort. If you are an Asian adult child or caregiver, be sure to tune in for insight, encouragement, and inspiration.

This podcast is sponsored by AARP. For full shownotes go to valueofwrinkles.com/listen and click on Episode 51.

Resources mentioned: 

• AARP Resources for Asian American families

• Get FREE access to part of my Prepare to Care digital course. Here's a way to respectfully start conversations with parents, grandparents or older loved one. Yes, even if they don't want to talk about it, this resource will help. Go to https://valueofwrinkles.com/talk to grab this. Various translations to come!
• Episode 18: Loving our Grandparents and Parents with Food

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Today I'm beginning a series that is specifically for Asian Americans caring for their older loved ones. Asian elders have different needs and our families also have different dynamic than other cultures. Isabel Tom explores the challenges of caring for our Asian elders while also offering three (or four) reminders for the Asian caregiver. Resources mentioned: AARP Resources: (coming soon!) FREE video to help you start conversations with your older loved one: valueofwrinkles.com/talk Book: The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life, get it from ⁠⁠Moody Publishers ⁠⁠for 50% off for their Book Lovers Sale on April 25 or from ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠. Connect: Want to be friends? My email list is where I connect the MOST with followers - Get on the list at ⁠https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/signup⁠ Shownotes available at ⁠https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/listen⁠ Introduction done by : Tricia Sandiego, Sr. Advisor for AARP’s Caregiver and Health Team A special thanks to AARP for sponsoring the Asian American series of The Value of Wrinkles podcast!

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Today I discussed with Brad and Grandma Joy how we can help older adults have more opportunities to experience and enjoy nature. Learn from this pair how you can bring your grandparent or older family member on an outdoor adventure! Brad and Grandma Joy have now visited 62 out of 63 national parks and in this episode share tips on how old and young can enjoy the outdoors together.

Resources mentioned:

Book: The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life, get it from Moody Publishers for 50% off for their Book Lovers Sale on April 25 or from Amazon.

Connect: Want to be friends? My email list is where I connect the MOST with followers - Get on the list at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/signup

Shownotes available at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/listen

Thank you Nevin for helping with today's introduction!

I have had a ton of parents ask me how they can get their child to connect with the grandparents. In today's episode, I'm introducing a fun, educational, and meaningful intergenerational activity that grandchildren can do with their grandparents or that can be used just to build better relationships between the old and young.

Highlights:

• Madlibs with a twist
• Three reasons why you'll love Fill-in-the-blanks Fun
• Where you can get it

Resources mentioned:

• Get Fill-in-the-Blanks Fun for $3.97 at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/store.
• Get an annual Silver Post subscription to connect with grandparents who are long distance for $45. Use coupon code "ISABEL" for $5 off your annual subscription!

Website: www.valueofwrinkles.com

Full shownotes at valueofwrinkles.com/listen.

Highlights from today's episode:

- Doctors are also asking this same question

- How weddings and end of life are quite similar

- Learn the ideal age when you should talk to your parents about senior care

- Get a resource that will help you start talking about the future with your older loved ones

Resources mentioned:

• Prepare to Care digital course, enroll NOW at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/prep-to-care
• American Association of Family Physicians article on Discussing End-of-Life Care with Your Patients
• Grab this FREE resource to help you with talking to your parents about future care, end of life issues, what to do if a crisis occurs at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/talk

Today's Intro was brought to you by:

Wren Robbins, my podcast strategy coach, https://wrenrobbins.com/

Check out her Don't Wing It podcast to get tips on podcasting https://wrenrobbins.com/dontwingit.

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Ever been in a situation where you feel like something was wrong and you didn't know whether you should speak up? Having courage to speak up is no easy thing. Betty was a nurse anesthetist in the army. As I took some time to reflect on Betty's life, particularly in her younger years, I found her story insightful, entertaining, and also inspiring. Listen and learn from Betty Mills share about situations in her life where she chose to speak up.

Resources mentioned:

Episode 21 - Betty Mills, 79, Clean During Commercials

Today's intro was brought to you by Bobbie Kogok, 68.

Learn about Bobbie's books and art at bkpenandpaint.com.

Grab a copy of Rocky the Christmas Owl.

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to serve old people professionally? There are so many benefits and reason to consider serving seniors. Listen to today's episode to find out. In celebration of the upcoming Career in Aging Week on March 26-April 1, 2023, I'm dedicating episode 45 to this topic! 

Highlights:

- Intro by Carolyn Dalle-Molle, Co-founder of The Silver Post  (listen to episode 44 to get a discount code for The Silver Post and to hear all about it!)

- Benefits of working and serving older adults

- Types of jobs you could consider: Visit AHCA/NCAL or Gerontological Society of America for more career paths in the aging field!

Resources mentioned: 

- The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life

- A shoutout to AARP Intern Program. For more info, visit HERE.

- The two employers - Erickson Senior Living and Montgomery Hospice 

Website: 

valueofwrinkles.com 

You're a busy parent, yet you want your kids to know and connect with their grandparents more. You also know your parents are blessed and excited anytime they get to interact with their grandchildren. That interaction, however, can be awkward or unnatural. How can you help your kids to connect with their grandparents who are long distance? 

Resources mentioned: 

• Blog post - What do you talk to the grandparents about? 
• The Silver Post coupon code for $5 off the annual subscription - Go to hello.silverpost.com and use this code on an annual subscription. This is a super fun and easy way to connect with grandparents that takes into account your busy life! 

Website: 

www.valueofwrinkles.com 

Today's episode is the last in this series. Check out episodes 39, 40, and 41 to hear the first three episodes specifically made for church who want to focus more on serving the older generation. 

Highlights:

• What is a caregiving ministry? In this episode, caregiving ministry refers to ministries that serve those are caring for older loved ones.
• What are the benefits of starting a caregiving ministry first?
• Greater impact and teaching people how to love their own family
• Building connections and stronger community 
• Supporting a wide range of people 

Resources mentioned:

Other episodes in this church series

• Episodes 39-42: valueofwrinkles.com/listen

Five Love Languages series

• Episodes 8,10, 12, 14, 16

Sign up for church newsletter to hear about upcoming virtual info meeting and discover other resources or tips to building a culture of care for the older generation

• valueofwrinkles.com/church

Learn more about the Prepare to Care video-based training for churches 

• Churches can get a two-week trial to consider this resource for their church
• https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/prepare-to-care-church

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