Empowering Professionals in Aging
Home Instead is driven by its mission to enhance the lives of older adults. The home care company knows members of the American Society on Aging share the same objective, and to that end is presenting a new podcast series: Empowering Professionals in Aging. The series will cover a variety of topics, including medication management, end-of-life, technology, mental health, financial exploitation and other important issues in aging. Working together, increasing our knowledge, and understanding the various perspectives of these issues will help to unite professionals in our common mission to better serve older adults and the families who care for them. The team of Home Instead gerontologists, along with guest speakers, will share their expertise to educate and empower us all to be great advocates for our clients.
Empowering Professionals in Aging
Caring for the Caregiver: Resources to Support Well-Being
Caregiving can be deeply rewarding, but it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that may lead to burnout. This episode will explore how to assess caregiver needs, identify early signs of stress, and integrate self-care as a vital part of sustaining caregiving efforts. Listeners will gain practical strategies for managing stress, maintaining balance, and sharing these resources to better support caregivers in their journey.