Aging Together
TL;DR: for adult children of aging parents; for the sandwiched generation
Key themes: aging, caregiving, mental health, caregiver resources, long-term care
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The Aging Together Podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of caring for aging loved ones. In this podcast, I interview guests who are experts in their fields or can share their experiences with caregiving. Together with the guest speakers, I dive into a wide range of topics including health and wellness, care planning, caregiving, and more. The Aging Together Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. This podcast is a product of Aging Together LLC, a private care coaching practice for family caregivers.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Pooja A. Patel, an occupational therapist with board certification in gerontology and additional advanced certifications in dementia, fall prevention, and geriatric care. She has had the privilege of working with older adults and their families for many years and has seen first-hand the unique challenges that aging can bring. From navigating physical changes and managing chronic conditions to addressing social isolation and planning for the future, aging can be a complex and oftentimes an overwhelming process.
Together with the guest speakers, she dives into a wide range of topics including senior health and wellness, senior care planning, caregiving, and more.
This podcast is for everyone: whether you are an older adult looking to age in place, a caregiver seeking support and guidance, or simply someone interested in learning more about the aging process. Let’s navigate aging, together.
Aging Together
S3E07: Caregiving in Your 20s & Beyond: An Alzheimer's Story | Kristin Luckie (Caregiver Story 4/5)
In this episode:
Our guest, Kristin Luckie, shares her lived experience and journey of caregiving for her mother with Alzheimer's disease while she was in her 20s, an age group not often associated with caregiving for an older adult, although with an incredibly high prevalence.
About the Guest: Kristin Luckie has crafted compelling stories for some of the most ambitious organizations today, including AT&T, Movember and the James Beard Foundation. A Jill of all trades with 15 years of communications experience, she works diligently to advance the profiles, services, and (most importantly) the purpose of her partners – communicating thoughtfully through earned media coverage, owned content, major stage moments, internal communications and executive thought leadership. In her spare time – or what little her infant son allows her! – she volunteers as a support group leader for a local Alzheimer's advocacy organization and raises awareness for the disease in honor of her mother.
