Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to Today’s Topic on the Podcast (0:07)
• The mission of the Ruth Frost Parker Center (0:37)
• Care Partners vs. Caregivers (0:54)
• The Embedded Nature of 'Caregiver' (1:49)
• Personal Relationships in Caregiving (3:03)
• Personal Stories of Caregiving (4:32)
• Redefining Relationships in Care (5:45)
• Human Connection in Care (6:53)
• NaviGuide Service at United Church Homes (8:15)
• Final Thoughts and Call to Action (9:46)

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024.

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to the Topic for Today’s Episode (0:07)
• Annual Symposium Announcement (0:46)
• Discussion on Burden Perception (1:09)
• Personal Anecdote on Caregiving (2:20)
• Guilt in Asking for Help (4:03)
• Reframing Dependency (4:55)
• Acknowledgment of Support (6:13)
• Complexity of Relationships (7:26)
• Balancing Needs in Relationships (8:36)
• Closing Remarks and Call to Action (9:35)

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024.

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Introduction to the Topic of Today’s Podcast (0:07)
• Upcoming Symposium Announcement (0:41)
• Aging is Not a Solo Sport (1:29)
• Cultural Notion of Independence (2:16)
• Sports Metaphor for Aging (3:09)
• Social Isolation and Aging (4:30)
• Importance of Community Support (5:33)
• Transitioning Out of Careers (7:48)
• Changing Team Dynamics (9:01)
• Final Thoughts and Call to Action (10:06)

Join Us at the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging’s Annual Symposium: Meaning, Purpose, & Redefining Retirement on October 4, 2024.

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.