THE
PARENT PODCAST
Supporting Aging Loved Ones:
What Families Need to Know
with Brenda Reitz
Key Points
From This Episode:
02:20 - Understanding the Challenges of Senior Care
14:30 - Balancing Family Responsibilities and Quality Care
27:00 -Fostering Purpose, Connection, and Dignity in Senior Living
Resources from
this episode:
Show Notes
Tune in as Brenda Reitz joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to discuss the challenges of senior care, from financial hurdles to creating meaningful connections. Through this heartfelt conversation, they explore how families and caregivers can work together to provide compassionate support while honoring the lives of those in their golden years.
Understanding the Challenges of Senior Care
Brenda shares insights into the financial hurdles many families face, including options like Aid and Attendance benefits for veterans. As the baby boomer generation ages, the demand for senior care continues to rise, placing immense pressure on an already stressed system. The conversation highlights the moral responsibility of ensuring that elders receive the care and dignity they deserve, emphasizing that no one should have to worry about their quality of life in their later years.
Balancing Family Responsibilities and Quality Care
Navigating senior care is not just a financial challenge—it’s an emotional one as well. Many families struggle with guilt when transitioning their loved ones into memory care, even when it’s in their best interest. Brenda explains the importance of ongoing family involvement and the role of professional caregivers in providing compassionate support. The discussion also touches on the high costs associated with quality care and the importance of recognizing and valuing those who dedicate their lives to supporting seniors.
Fostering Purpose, Connection, and Dignity in Senior Living
Beyond medical care, seniors need purpose and connection to thrive. Brenda shares how small gestures, such as engaging seniors in activities and acknowledging their contributions, significantly impact their well-being. Drawing from the Eden Alternative philosophy, she highlights that many elderly individuals suffer not from physical ailments but from loneliness and boredom. The conversation closes with a powerful message: senior care should be rooted in love, engagement, and protection. As caregivers and families navigate this journey together, it’s essential to create spaces where elders feel valued, respected, and connected.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
Supporting Aging Loved Ones: What Families Need to Know
with Brenda Reitz
Show Notes
Tune in as Brenda Reitz joins Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno to discuss the challenges of senior care, from financial hurdles to creating meaningful connections. Through this heartfelt conversation, they explore how families and caregivers can work together to provide compassionate support while honoring the lives of those in their golden years.
Key Points
From This Episode:
02:20 - Understanding the Challenges of Senior Care
14:30 - Balancing Family Responsibilities and Quality Care
27:00 - Fostering Purpose, Connection, and Dignity in Senior Living
Understanding the Challenges of Senior Care
Brenda shares insights into the financial hurdles many families face, including options like Aid and Attendance benefits for veterans. As the baby boomer generation ages, the demand for senior care continues to rise, placing immense pressure on an already stressed system. The conversation highlights the moral responsibility of ensuring that elders receive the care and dignity they deserve, emphasizing that no one should have to worry about their quality of life in their later years.
Balancing Family Responsibilities and Quality Care
Navigating senior care is not just a financial challenge—it’s an emotional one as well. Many families struggle with guilt when transitioning their loved ones into memory care, even when it’s in their best interest. Brenda explains the importance of ongoing family involvement and the role of professional caregivers in providing compassionate support. The discussion also touches on the high costs associated with quality care and the importance of recognizing and valuing those who dedicate their lives to supporting seniors.
Fostering Purpose, Connection, and Dignity in Senior Living
Beyond medical care, seniors need purpose and connection to thrive. Brenda shares how small gestures, such as engaging seniors in activities and acknowledging their contributions, significantly impact their well-being. Drawing from the Eden Alternative philosophy, she highlights that many elderly individuals suffer not from physical ailments but from loneliness and boredom. The conversation closes with a powerful message: senior care should be rooted in love, engagement, and protection. As caregivers and families navigate this journey together, it’s essential to create spaces where elders feel valued, respected, and connected.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2882 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 100,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699