In this insightful episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by Clare Jefferies, owner of four Home Instead franchises, who opens up about her journey into elder care and shares her experiences of caring for ageing parents. Clare emphasises the need for compassionate, person-centred care and offers practical advice on navigating the complexities of the ageing process. The conversation explores proactive approaches to caregiving, from creating safe home environments to discussing sensitive topics like power of attorney and incontinence support. Clare also shares tips on evaluating care homes, seeking help from social services, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Together, Michelle and Clare tackle the emotional challenges of caregiving, offering insights to empower listeners in their own journeys with ageing loved ones.

Key Takeaways:

🎙️ Compassionate, Person-Centred Care: Supporting ageing parents requires sensitivity, open communication, and tailoring care to respect each individual’s needs and dignity.

🎙️ Plan Ahead: Establish a power of attorney, promote a safe home environment, and discuss care options early on to prevent crises and ensure family peace of mind.

🎙️ Utilise Resources and Support: Tap into organisations like Age UK and social services, ask for help without guilt, and use available resources to support both caregivers and families.

🎙️ Prioritise Caregiver Well-Being: Acknowledge and address complex emotions like guilt and frustration, and remember that self-care is essential for sustaining energy and compassion in caregiving.

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• linkedin.com/in/clarejefferies
• Home Instead: homeinstead.co.uk/wimbledonandkingston

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Tune in to Supporting Our Ageing Parents for insights on compassionate caregiving, proactive elder support, and navigating the emotional journey of caring for loved ones.

Ageing parents, home care, power of attorney, difficult conversations, support, care homes, aging parents, care, home environment, physical health, mental health, levels of care, incontinence, social services, immersive training, complex emotions

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In this inspiring episode, Dame Prue Leith joins Michelle to share her insights on embracing colour and confidence in midlife, encouraging listeners to experiment with their personal style as a means of self-expression. Prue discusses her philosophy that fashion should be fun and that age should never limit our choices. The conversation then moves to a deeply personal topic: assisted dying. Prue, an advocate for the right to a dignified death, shares her perspective on why this choice should be available and respected. She also introduces her latest cookbook, Life's Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom, which focuses on simple, enjoyable recipes designed to make cooking accessible for everyone.

Key Takeaways:

🎙️ The Power of Colour and Fashion: Embracing colour can boost confidence and help combat feelings of invisibility, making fashion a fun and powerful form of self-expression in midlife.

🎙️ Dignity in Dying: Prue believes that the right to a dignified death is just as important as dignity in life and shares her insights on compassionate options.

🎙️ Accessible Cooking for All: With her latest cookbook, Prue aims to make cooking approachable and enjoyable, especially for those hesitant in the kitchen.

🎙️ Healthy Food for Children: Teaching children to love nutritious food early on is essential for their development.

Episode Resources:

• Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom by Prue Leith
• This episode is sponsored by Kettlewell – discover your colour palette and feel your best self at kettlewellcolour.co.uk, complete the colour quiz for 15% off your first order.

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Tune in to Prue Leith | Exploring Dignity in Dying and discover inspiring insights on cooking, colour, confidence, and the power of choice in every stage of life.

Colour, confidence, aging, cookbook, cooking tips, assisted dying, dignity, food education, ageism, vibrant fashion

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In this inspiring episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle sits down with wellness advocate and fitness expert Kate Rowe-Ham for a deep dive into the complex journey of menopause and future proofing our health. Kate shares her insights on how strength training, mindful nutrition and taking charge of personal well-being can transform this life stage. The conversation emphasises the power of health ownership, body confidence, and viewing menopause as a time of growth rather than limitation. Kate and Michelle also bond over their experiences with late ADHD diagnoses, sharing how understanding and embracing their diagnoses has brought a new perspective to midlife.

Key Takeaways:

🎙️ Menopause as a Personal Journey: Every woman’s menopause experience is different, there is no such thing as a ‘menopause workout’ - it’s more about how we factor in our changing surroundings including stress and lifestyle..

🎙️ The Power of Strength Training: Kate emphasises that strength training is particularly beneficial for midlife women, helping with physical strength and confidence, weight, mood and sleep.

🎙️ Taking Control of Health: Owning your health is essential for navigating midlife successfully. Proactive steps can prevent future health issues.

🎙️ Navigating Alcohol and Balance: Kate’s journey with alcohol serves as a reminder of the power of self-reflection and making health-aligned choices.

🎙️ Late Diagnosis of ADHD: Michelle and Kate share how their late ADHD diagnoses brought clarity and new energy to their midlife journeys, empowering them to embrace life with more understanding and focus.

Episode Resources:

• Follow Kate Rowe-Ham on Instagram: @KateRoweHam and @owningingyourmenopause for fitness inspiration and wellness tips.
• MenoMY skincare and supplements for perimenopause and menopause

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Tune in to discover practical ways to embrace this life stage, support your body, and find strength in health, self-discovery, and new perspectives in midlife.

menopause, strength training, health, wellness, nutrition, women empowerment, ADHD, fitness, lifestyle, longevity

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