Wisdom Wednesday: Aging Wisdom's Podcast
Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday, a short, bite-size podcast offering weekly wisdom and insights for aging well, caring well, and living well.
In our work, we take a holistic, client-centered approach to guiding individuals, couples, and families navigating options for living well, caring well, and aging well.
We usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years. As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to address physical changes: Stiff joints, poor vision, slow reflexes. But a day will come when it’s unwise to continue behind the wheel.Unfortunately, if you don’t have a plan to eventually retire the keys, and your driving becomes a safety issue, others will make the decision for you.
In this second podcast episode of What happens when you contact Aging Wisdom?, Sheila and Keri talk about what happens after the get-acquainted (inquiry) call when the caller wants to take the next step. Following the get-acquainted (inquiry) call, the next step is to schedule a consultation. During the initial consultation, you meet with an […]
“That first inquiry call is a time of discovery. They’re telling us a little bit about what’s going on. We’re listening and then we’re offering in general terms how we can provide assistance,” shares Sheila McKannay, New Client Services, Certified Care Manager.
Helping a person in your care navigate health and cognitive changes can be a challenge. It’s not always easy, or successful.
How can you best prepare ahead of a crisis? Or have things in order ahead of when changes start to become evident? Do your homework and research ahead of your parent needing help. Here are some key areas to consider:
This is a common scenario and often what brings families to Aging Wisdom for our expert guidance: The parent that refuses help, especially when it’s clear they need it!
When families begin to see signs that an older adult needs help, how can they start having a conversation? Because nobody wants to say, “Hey mom, you need care. We need to move you.” How do you get there before there’s a crisis?
Having concerns about an older loved one’s well-being is normal. Striking the right balance between fostering independence and ensuring safety can be a struggle for adult children and other care partners.