Managing aging parents' medical information can be an overwhelming responsibility. That's why I invited Julie Crenshaw, a home health physical therapist, to share her expertise and insights on how to navigate this daunting task. Julie has creat

08. Accepting the Journey: A Story of Finding Understanding at the End of Life

Jun 7th, 2023 45m 53s

When Janet Krebs moved her aging mother into her home, she started a challenging journey that would lead to understanding and acceptance. Join us as we share Janet's story of navigating a strained mother/daughter relationship, setting healthy

Bonus

Update: Off for Memorial Day

May 31st, 2023 29s

The podcast will be off this week to allow me to spend time with family and take a bit of time off. Thank you for all the support with the podcast so far. We'll be back next week.Visit the website: ageoldquestions.org

07. Family Story: Nick Gaige

May 25th, 2023 46m 5s

In this episode I talk with Nick Gaige about caring for his father from a distance. He discusses the experience of having his father removed from life support, how he was able to connect with his father remotely, and the little things that can

06. Guilt: It's what's for breakfast

May 17th, 2023 10m 10s

Families who are supporting aging parents often tell me they feel guilty. They feel guilty they're not doing enough, or that their parent is not doing better, or that they're not able to do the right things or find the right solutions. It's und

05. Home Safety Equipment: tools to keep your aging parent safe and independent

May 10th, 2023 43m 17s

Having the right equipment in place can go a long way toward preventing falls, maintaining independence, and making the job of caring for an aging parent easier. Today I talk with Lindsay DeLong of EquipMeOT about home safety and the equipment

04. What to do when your parent is diagnosed with a new illness

May 3rd, 2023 46m 22s

I talk with Stacey Savarese, a Nurse and Social Worker, about what to do and what to expect when your aging parent gets a new diagnosis. Stacey provides guidance on what questions to ask, where to find resources, and what sort of emotions you a

02. Palliative Care & How to make medical decisions

Apr 26th, 2023 39m 3s

Dr. Matthew Tyler joins me to answer questions about what palliative care is and why it might be right for your parent. He also gives some practical tips about how to start conversations with aging parents about their future needs, and how to m

03. Family Story - Jenn George

Apr 26th, 2023 57m 37s

Jenn talks with me about the process of moving her parents from New York to Chicago to be closer to her, and about how, as her Dad declined physically and cognitively, her mom was resistant to having anyone else care for him, even when it beca

01. Introducing Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast

Apr 25th, 2023 11m 25s

Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Ellen Koebel, and in this introductory episode I'll share a bit about myself, why I've started a podcast about aging parents, and why I think there needs to be more conversation about the role of supporting ag