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
Navigating Family Dynamics: Collaborative Caregiving and Support
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As individuals age, family relationships often shift—sometimes creating stress, misunderstandings, or conflict around care decisions. Older adults may find themselves at the center of complex family dynamics, especially when health or independence becomes a concern. This podcast episode explores how older adults and their families can work together to maintain respect, communication and mutual support through these transitions.