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Rebecca Tapia, MD

Real conversations about aging parents

A weekly Society, Culture and Relationships podcast
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Real conversations about aging parents

Rebecca Tapia, MD

Real conversations about aging parents

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Real conversations about aging parents

Rebecca Tapia, MD

Real conversations about aging parents

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Welcome!And so it continues - the Acute Rehab Phase.Caveats:This is a judgement free zoneThere are no "shoulds" allowed, we live in curiosityTake what works well for you, leave the rest!This podcast is for informational purposes only; it is not
Welcome!And the story continues, live!Caveats:This is a judgement free zoneThere are no "shoulds" allowed, we live in curiosityTake what works well for you, leave the rest!This podcast is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as f
Welcome!In this episode I talk about a new development - Nana falling and going to the hospital. I am sharing raw and live information about my own experience with an aging parent!Caveats:This is a judgement free zoneThere are no "shoulds" allo
Welcome! WOW, SIXTY EPISODES AND STILL GOING!In this episode, we discusses crucial topics around elder care, particularly those moments that signify irreversible changes or 'points of no return.' These include incontinence, moving into assisted
Welcome!In this episode I take a deeper look at my favorite tv show, "Frasier". Let's see what AI thinks this episode is about...The Impact of 'Frasier' on Multi-generational Living & Cultural NormsIn this episode of 'Real Conversations About A
Welcome!In this episode we review social paticipation barriers for aging parents. We discuss barriers and trouble shooting for participating in social or celebration events such as graduations, weddings, etc.TIPS:1) Notice participation issues2
Welcome!In this episode we explore another emotion - RESENTMENT! Where does it come from? How does it feel? What does it represent?I have my ORIGINAL podcast guest, Rene, to dive deep and unpack the emotion in all its (terrible) glory.Caveats:T
Welcome!In this episode we deep dive a POSITIVE emotion, the fabulous concept of gratitude. We talk about various versions of gratitude, how it shows up with aging parents, and a few caveats in using the super power of gratitude.Caveats:This is
Welcome!In this episode we visit again (see Episode 51) with Aaron Murphy of ForeverHome about the personal side of his aging-in-place passion. He and his wife have a blended family with four teenagers and four aging parents, one with advancing
Welcome!In this episode I have a special guest, Eryn Oruncak, who walks us through her approach to interior design including how she integrates form, function and lighting.Eryn founded Elan Design in 2016 offering services for interior design a
Welcome!In this episode I take a closer look at factors influencing life expectancy. There's actually some science to it! Whether you are a mega-planner and want more information or just curious about the potential changes in life expectancy, t
Welcome!In this episode I run down various ways to collaborate with the healthcare team, specifically five tips:How to ask questionsExecutive managementHow to be presentBeing realisticSelf careAt the end of the day - you want everyone pulling i
Welcome!In this episode we have distinguished guest Aaron Murphy of ForeverHome© and ADM Architecture near Seattle, WA. We discuss and dissect the current state of affairs for residential design - then dream about a future with a more comprehen
Welcome!In this episode I review my top reasons for creating and continuing the podcast itself: Normalizing, educating, and allowing for more connection during chaos. If you have thoughts to share or want to be on the podcast, please email me a
Welcome!In this episode we take another deep dive into a highly relevant concept... uncertainty! What are some forms of uncertainty? How does our brain deal with it? What is the relevance to managing life with aging parents? Where do you fit on
Welcome!In this episode we dissect Medicare A, B, C and D, the various timelines to be aware of including the overall pros/cons of each option. Where do you start? What do you consider? What if you move? We have all the things here!Would you li
Welcome!In this episode I dissect the different factors at play in a decision to leave home and enter a senior living community. We review different scenarios, considerations and real life examples. This is not an easy topic - but one where thi
Welcome!In this episode we visit again with Jaylenn (episode 6) about her healing process since our initial conversation last year. We talk about the questions she has asked herself, the new conclusions she has drawn, and practical tips to get
Welcome!In this episode we a deep dive to understand different types of falls, causes of the anxiety around falls, and how to prevent them.Extra Resources:CDC Checklist: https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/check_for_safety_brochure-a.pdfMedications
Welcome!In this episode we have the second half of the conversation from last week with Stephen T, only child and currently helping his father out of state. We talk about quality of life, making hard decisions, and how to honor someone in a dif
Welcome!This is episode 1 of 2 of my real time conversation with a coworker, Stephen, who is actively managing an aging parent in a different state who is experiencing a rapid cognitive decline. Make sure to stay tuned for Part 2 of 2 next week
Welcome!In this episode I am replaying a portion of an interview I completed about a year ago with Physician turned Interior Designer, Dr. Kricia Palmer. At this point I had no idea I would start my own podcast, but felt eager to start sharing
Welcome!In this episode I take a 30,000ft view of the various inpatient and outpatient rehab options following a hospital stay. This is not a deep dive but just enough to get by in a pinch!Caveats:This is a judgement free zoneThere are no "shou
Welcome!In this episode I take a deep dive into the concept "enough", according to whom? And how is this decided? How does this influence our own relationships and neural pathways?Caveats:This is a judgement free zoneThere are no "shoulds" allo
Welcome!In this episode we talk about helping to support an aging parent who lives 100s of miles away, all the ups and downs, the "on call" scenarios.We also review a very tough decision to enter a care home and dissect the feelings/reactions w
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