Back to One: Relationships, connection, being present

As Amy Cameron O'Rourke reflects in her book The Fragile Years: "Most adult children are poorly prepared for the life-changing events that send their once-independent parents and loves into the fragile zone." (p. 15)

Our role as Care Managers, at its core, is to meet family caregivers where they are, be in relationship with them, and support them on the journey. 

It's not unusual for families to experience a roller coaster of emotions.  And we are experienced and knowledgeable on how to be with families and help them navigate these ups and downs of caring for an aging parent.

This bite-sized podcast was part of a long conversation between our founder & principal Lisa Mayfield with Laura Vaillancourt for her "Life on Repeat" podcast. Repurposed with permission.

Resources and Links

• The Dance: Finding Balance with Helping an Aging Parent  (Aging Wisdom blog article)
• Self-Care is Not Selfish: It's Essential for Family Caregiver Well-Being  (Aging Wisdom blog article)
• The Fragile Years: Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones by Amy Cameron O'Rourke
• What We Carry. A Memoir by Maya Shanbhag Lang

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