If you spent time over the holidays with your aging family members-parents or grandparents-you may have noticed that they need a little more help with self-care, hygiene, or simply getting around. Women over 40 generally become the caretakers in this situation and they may not know that options are available to help keep our relatives safely at home as long as possible or know when it's time to consider independent or assisted living.
Alicia Harmon talks with Kim about these options, including respite care that can help keep everyone safe and happy as they age in place. She offers ways to start those tough but necessary conversations that most of us don't really want to have.
These are the links to the resources that Alicia mentions during this conversation. Please share with anyone who may need this information.
POLST - https://polst.org/form-patients/
Five Wishes - https://www.fivewishes.org/
FB - https://www.facebook.com/SHCWestCentralWI
Alicia Harmon is the owner of SYNERGY HomeCare for three years and she has a passion for connecting generations and combating loneliness in our communities. She lives in Arden Hills, MN but was raised in Prescott, WI. She and her husband of 13 years, Nick, have 2 boys Leo (11) and Reese (9) and a 6 month old puppy Winnie. If you would like to connect with Alicia you can email her at aliciaharmon@synergyhomecare.com
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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, wife and mother who has found a passion for inspiring other women using essential oils, blog, and podcast called Midlife with Courage. She is following her journey to be a light and lead others who are feeling st
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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.
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