Fearlessly Facing Fifty And Beyond
The Fearlessly Facing Fifty and beyond podcast encourages women to be fearless and fabulous at any age. Let's be honest, midlife and beyond comes with change. And let's face it, we are a masterclass in reinvention. So let's fearlessly face all the “F” words” together, like fashion, fitness, finances, family, friendships, faith, failures, our futures just to name a few. Let's get fired up about aging and CANNONBALL with confidence into our "next one thing".
Hosted by Amy Schmidt, a sought-after national media expert and thought leader on a variety of topics, an award-winning podcast host, stream show host, TEDx speaker, and author (Cannonball! Fearlessly Facing Midlife and Beyond) who has appeared in hundreds of publications, podcasts, live news, tv lifestyle segments, and radio, she is ready to arm you with all the tools to move the needle on your journey.
As a former journalist, turned what she calls, a ‘trailing spouse’ staying home to raise her children, she believes her voice and action-oriented advice allows people to move the needle on their journey and make positive changes in their relationships. Through countless reinventions, at the age of 49, she knew there was more to do, and she launched her brand and podcast, Fearlessly Facing Fifty.
Get ready to CANNONBALL with confidence and begin pushing play on your next adventure. Let's GOOOOOOO!
Fearlessly Facing Fifty And Beyond
EP 77: Caring for your aging parents with Kristen Abbott
"To care for those who cared for us is life's highest honor." Tia Walker
As Gen X'ers we are commonly referred to as the sandwich generation. As many of us are caring for our children and caregivers for our parents as they age. In today's episode we discuss the concerns that many have, as we navigate these unchartered waters.
*Due to the COVID19 pandemic, travel restrictions and guidelines - make sure to go to the CDC website for specific requirements for your location*
Kristen Abbott is a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice. Kristen received her Ph.D. from the New School in New York, NY with the intention of focusing on an adolescent population. While completing her internship at the James J Peters VAMC in the Bronx, she discovered a passion for health-related psychology after 6 months spent working with aging and chronically-ill veterans. Upon graduation, she returned to the VA to work in a home-based primary care setting to provide support for those who could not travel to care. She has worked in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, adult day care and assisted living facilities and in consultation with physicians. Kristen has been in private practice for the past 10 years with a passion for helping others to manage chronic illness, aging, end of life, caregiver stress, grief and maintaining good health. Kristen works with a focus on the connection between mind and body. Kristen lives in Ridgefield with her husband and two children, as well as two high-energy dogs and an 18 year-old cat named Dumpling.
You can reach Kristen and learn more about how she can help you navigate the process of caring for aging parents.
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