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!
Lisa and Lana: Taking Care of Our Parents
What you Kneed to Know
Sore knees can make life miserable. But having knee replacement
surgery 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 tired
for at least the first 2 weeks.
In this episode, we'll share our experiences of caring for our loved ones
and walk you through some helpful things to know about the realities of knee
pain and knee surgery.
- What are some non-surgical options?
- When is it time to have the knee replacement surgery?
- What you need to do to get your parents and their home prepped
- Scheduling care for your parents post op is serious business
- A bit about the surgery
- What does recovery look like for your parent ... and for you?
- How to motivate your parents to do the necessary Physical Therapy?
It's an undertaking for sure. But with a bit of planning and some patience,
you'll get through it!! We promise!
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Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady
Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana
All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer
Website: www.lisaandlana.com
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