Lisa and Lana: Taking Care of Our Parents

Perspective

Sometimes caring for our parents feels like a 100% of our time is spent focused on their needs and their journey.  But this is your life too! So let's take some time to talk about us ... the caregivers!    What are we learning about ourselves... as we care for others? How do we gain perspective when our world feels narrow and restricted? In this episode, we'll share some of the things were discovering, and some techniques we have found helpful when we feel stuck in a constant loop  of past regrets and worries about our future. We're so glad to have you join us today! We know that carving out time  to take care of yourself, while taking care of your parents, sometimes feels impossible. Thank you for spending some of your valuable time with us. **************************************************** Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer Find us on our Linktree! linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents [https://linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents]

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! **************************************************** Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer Find us on our Linktree! linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents [https://linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents]

Medication Mayhem

Medication can be so confusing!   And truthfully everything just gets even more complex as your parents get older. In this super informative episode, we will share our stories about what we've learned along the way and also mistakes that we've both made. Nurse Lana has a wealth of professional and personal experience as she cares for her father-in-law with the very complex and complicated Parkinson's Disease. We will discuss the things that are confusing, what to watch out for, solutions and some great suggestions and ideas on how to manage the sometimes unmanageable world of medications. **************************************************** Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer Find us on our Linktree! linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents [https://linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents]

Dad's Hospice Story: Part 3

The Grady family finally has hospice care in the home. And now we find out what that looks like. How does hospice help? How does dad feel about this stage of his life? What does it feel like for the family? As with all of our episodes, there will be stories and  laughter and a few tears.  **************************************************** Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer Find us on our Linktree! linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents [https://linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents]

Dad's Hospice Story: Part 2

In our last episode we discussed what happened that led up to the Grady family's decision to bring in Hospice care. Now it's time to discuss this new and scary option with dad. It's never an easy conversation. And no matter how much you prepare, things change quickly. There will always be surprises. But it's always helpful to listen to other peoples stories and perhaps get a few ideas of how you'll handle this stage in your caregiving journey. **************************************************** Podcast theme written and sung by Lisa Grady Theme music produced by Ricardo Giarratana All graphics and characters created by Nan Creamer   Find us on our Linktree! linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents [https://linktr.ee/takingcareofourparents]