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
- 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
