Lisa and Lana: Taking Care of Our Parents
A podcast about what to expect, when you're not expecting it.
Two old friends, Lisa Grady and Lana Davis, explore the realities of caregiving as they connect with humor, storytelling, problem-solving and honest reality checks, the way old friends do.
With their first-hand and hard-earned knowledge, they fill each episode with tangible tips, tools and take-aways, knowing full well that caring for your parents, can easily become overwhelming, frustrating, draining, absurd, and sometimes…not so pretty. IYKYK
So, if you’re also in the thick of it and feel like no one “gets it” – this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
14 episodes
Perspective
Sometimes caring for our parents feels like a 100% of our time is spent focused on their needs and their journey. But this is your life too!So let's take some time to talk about us ... the caregivers! Wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:26
What you Kneed to Know
Sore knees can make life miserable. But having knee replacementsurgery is a big deal. And we're not going to lie to you, caring for your elderly parents, post surgery, is a lot. Be prepared to be super tiredfor at least t...
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35:37
Medication Mayhem
Medication can be so confusing! And truthfully everything just gets even more complex as your parents get older.In this super informative episode, we will share our stories about what we've learned along the way and also mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:35
Dad's Hospice Story: Part 3
The Grady family finally has hospice care in the home.And now we find out what that looks like.How does hospice help?How does dad feel about this stage of his life?What does it feel like for the family?As with all of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:02
Dad's Hospice Story: Part 2
In our last episode we discussed what happened that led up to the Grady family's decision to bring in Hospice care.Now it's time to discuss this new and scary option with dad.It's never an easy conversation. And no matter how mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:09
Dad's Hospice Story: Part 1
Hospice. A word that strikes fear.The path to Hospice Care is unique for every individual and every family.In this Three Part Series we share the personal journey and experiences of the Grady family's decision to begin thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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51:27
Surprise! It's a UTI
The dreaded UTI. When you meet another person who is also caring for their elderly parent, the UTI is the biggest ice breaker. The topic comes up and the conversation quickly moves to swapping horror stories, commiserating, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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35:53
Can You Hear Me Now?
CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??!Unfortunately, too often, the answer is … no. Your parent’s hearing loss can cause a lot of conflicts, frustration, and loneliness.In today’s episode we share our experiences and the things we've learn...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:57
Going on a Guilt Trip
Pack your bags! We're going on a guilt trip!Guilt is one of the most common feelings we caregivers experience. Unfortunately, resentment and anger usually love to tag along for the trip. When these three em...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:25
Ins and Outs of a Hospital Stay
You definitely need to listen to this episode!! If you're parent hasn't already been in the hospital, they most likely will at some point.Maybe it will be a planned surgery or maybe it'll be an urgent 911 call. Either way, you need ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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57:23
I hate to ask, but ...
We caregivers take on a lot of roles as we go through the various stages of caring for our parents. Sometimes it's just too much. Sometimes it's not sustainable for our own health. If you're anything like u...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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32:01
Home for the Holidays: Family Dynamics
We're finishing up our conversation on "Home for the Holidays" and a quick focus on the family dynamics - specifically the siblings. You might be the sibling who lives at home and cares for your parents there. You might be...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:40
