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Family caregivers across the nation are finding themselves thrust into the role of caring for aging loved ones without ever having any family discussion about the ”what is” of aging. Families are not talking about care needs, caregiver burnout, the costs of care, dementia, other disease progressions, and they aren’t putting proactive plans in place. If you find yourself in this predicament, you need to listen to our ”Tired” podcast series
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Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Quotes:
- "Spiritual care is part of every single human being. It's needed by every human being because it brings things like joy, purpose, hope, comfort, and assurance." – Elisa Bosley
- "Their soul is still there, as young as the day they were born, alive and vibrant." – Elisa Bosley
- "The part of the brain responsible for music storage and memory is almost completely untouched by dementia, throughout the entire course of the disease." – Elisa Bosley
- "What I do is what I've often called 'the not yet hospice,' because as you say, the journey can last for years." – Elisa Bosley
Takeaways:
- Spiritual care is a wonderful gift we can give to older adults, especially those with dementia. It truly uplifts their spirits and adds quality to their life.
- Activities like music, Bible study, and prayer work like magic! They help individuals with dementia tap into their long-term memories and create moments of pure joy.
- Providing spiritual care benefits the person with dementia as well as their caregivers, who gain hope, purpose, and meaning.
- A centralized resource of spiritual content can enable anyone to engage with their loved ones with dementia meaningfully.
- Music is an incredibly powerful tool for connecting with those with dementia. This is because the music memory centers in the brain stay strong.
- It's crucial to recognize and respect a loved one's spiritual needs and identity, regardless of the progression of their condition. After all, they're the same person we've always cherished.
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Planning for the future and keeping family values and stories alive are important for strengthening the family bond. This isn't just about who gets what after someone passes away. These days, it's also about sharing personal feelings and experiences. One way to do this is through ethical wills. These are old, but they're becoming popular again. They're a great way to share life lessons, personal values, and feelings with the next generations. They're not about money or possessions, but about sharing personal wisdom and family stories.
Susan Turnbull is the founder of Personal Legacy Advisors. She helps people create ethical wills and develop their personal legacy through writing letters, recordings, and conversations. An ethical will allows one to pass on intangible aspects of their life like values, stories, feelings and reflections to loved ones. In this episode, Susan and Anna talk about creating ethical wills, preserving family stories, developing aging plans with care options, and strengthening family relationships through personal legacy messages.
Quotes:
- "An ethical will, especially a contemporary version of an ethical will, is really a letter of love."
- "To me, the relationships that you're trying to strengthen and nurture, and keep alive even after a person dies, along with the values you're trying to keep alive after a person dies, can come out in conversation and in their story."
- "I think people make the mistake of thinking they already know it. Somehow they've already absorbed those stories, or they're not that interested or they're not that interesting."
- "So I always say, let's start with something small, create something of a page or two, and then add to it as time and circumstances allow. Ethical wills are not long, 20 pages would be a long document." - Susan Turnbull
Takeaways:
- Begin legacy planning early by preserving family histories and memories through recorded conversations or even just a written page of what you want to pass on.
- Use conversation starters and prompts to foster meaningful family discussions and strengthen multigenerational relationships.
- Create a personal legacy or ethical will to encapsulate your values and reflections, thereby extending your influence beyond tangible assets.
- Adopt a layered approach to legacy preservation, incorporating letters, recordings, and transcripts to ensure the endurance of memories.
- Engage in family legacy projects, a practice that not only makes the process less daunting but also promotes shared experiences and understanding.
Conclusion:
By consciously focusing on transmitting wisdom and important values, individuals can leave a lasting and meaningful imprint that extends far beyond material possessions or physical achievements. This focus on passing down wisdom can create a sense of continuity and belonging, linking generations through shared knowledge and experiences. This unbroken chain forms part of our identity and heritage, linking us to our past and future and offering a foundation for future generations.
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Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
Quotes:
- "Having those memories of happiness, when this journey is over, is what you truly get to hold in your heart as special. It allows you to create happiness and joy out of a very challenging situation." - Kathy Shoaf
- "Just because we have a diagnosis doesn't mean we can't still have fun. Is it a challenge? Oh, yes. But it's incredibly worth it to make those amazing memories with your loved ones, be they your parents, spouse, aunt, or any other relationship." - Kathy Shoaf
- "Let's try something unique and different. We have many conversations about neuroplasticity, opening up new pathways with senses that are different, new, and exciting. It does increase the ability to be alert and the opportunities to still see mom happy." - Kathy Shoaf
Takeaways:
- A diagnosis like dementia doesn't mean the end of precious moments. You can still create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
- Planning for the golden years is crucial. Having essential documents, like powers of attorney, ready for any health-related changes can make a world of difference.
- Caregivers need to remember to take care of themselves too. It's perfectly okay to take time for yourself and ask for help when you need it.
- There are tons of resources out there for caregivers, from educational seminars to support groups, even customized care options for when you're traveling. These resources can also help create a supportive community for you.
- Even as diseases progress, it's important to remember that joy can still be found. Adapted activities and equipment, along with partnerships between organizations, can provide unique support to families dealing with dementia and memory impairment.
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Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
As many of you know, our parents and loved ones are getting older and sometimes they need a little help taking care of their business.
No one really wants to talk about this stuff but it's definitely a topic that we all have to face at some point in our lives. Today, Care Right and Pharma-C are going to give you some insights and talk about the best way to take care of your parents' bottom without making them feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Kimberly Best, RN, MA, is a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed Civil Mediator and Tennessee Rule 31 Trained Family Mediator. She is a working member of the Association of Conflict Resolution Elder Mediation Professional Development Group as well as a working member of Mediators Beyond Borders, International, and a member of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution development committee. She is passionate about helping others resolve conflicts in a productive, non-litigious way and committed to finding the optimal solutions for all parties. Kim's unique, diverse experiences and her love of learning inform her work in conflict management. She is the author of “How to Live Forever, A Guide to Writing the Final Chapter of Your Life Story" and is a speaker and trainer on the topics of conflict management, life transitions, and how to make difficult decisions - including end of life issues.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Marc Glickman, FSA, CLTC is CEO and co-founder of BuddyIns, a leading LTC insurance agency and insurtech company. BuddyIns helps developed educational and technology resources for a national network of long term care planning specialists helping families across the country get a LTC plan and to support the over 50 million caregivers in the United States.
Today Marc, will be going over Anything from insurance products and value, history of the industry, how to navigate claims, value of policy at point of claim!
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Christopher Nolan, an agent and financial professional with New York Life, works with clients in all stages of their financial life helping them understand their options and achieve their goals. In this episode, he'll answer questions about Long Term Care Insurance that you may have never thought to ask.
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Debra LaPlante is known for making it all about YOU! As you age, your goals may change. She's hear to talk about real estate and how she can help you!
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Tuesday Aug 23, 2022
Dr. Stana Martin earned her PhD at the University of Texas at Austin and taught for many years at various Universities.
For nearly 20 years, Dr. Martin has been in the long term care insurance arena. She had a need for long term care services and left her full time university teaching to help families better prepare for this time in life. As her clients aged and went on claim, it became clear that the claim process was more document intensive than most claimants could manage on their own.
Further, she found that the adult children were typically swamped with managing the care itself. Few of them understood the process of a claim or had the energy to “wrangle” all the documents necessary to get a claim paying. She would be the first to defend insurance companies’ need to do due diligence. Sadly, fraud is as rampant in this industry as it is in any industry.
Dr. Martin exists to serve families as they face care and need help understanding the contract and/or filing the claim. Her personal passion is to help families whether this season of life better. Helping people get the money they need from their policies is one more tool to meet that goal.