Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
Ellen Koebel
A podcast that explores the challenges of supporting aging parents with wisdom, humor, and honesty.
I know that navigating the role of supporting an aging parent can leave you feeling frustrated, guilty, worried, and alone. I'm here to provide guidance, interview experts, and share stories from people just like you so you'll feel more connected, prepared, and less stressed. We have big complicated lives to live, and this is part of the whole thing. I want to empower and inspire you to enjoy, to laugh, to ponder, to grieve and to really engage in this part of life. - Ellen.
Ellen Koebel is a physical therapist who works in the homes of older adults. She has helped hundreds of families navigate the practical and emotional challenges of aging and illness.
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Update: Off for Memorial Day
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
05/31/23 • 0 min
The podcast will be off this week to allow me to spend time with family and take a bit of time off. Thank you for all the support with the podcast so far. We'll be back next week.
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Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
10/25/24 • 3 min
Get the latest news about the podcast and learn about a new FREE opportunity for support coming soon!
Music by: Kristin Gordon
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09. Tools to help you track and organize your aging parent's medical information
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
06/21/23 • 34 min
Managing aging parents' medical information can be an overwhelming responsibility. That's why I invited Julie Crenshaw, a home health physical therapist, to share her expertise and insights on how to navigate this daunting task. Julie has created two helpful resources, Keep Up with Your Parent's Doctors All in One and Tracking Your Parent's Vital Signs, to help caregivers stay organized and reduce stress.
In our conversation, Julie offers practical tips on how to effectively organize information about all your parents' healthcare providers, make the most of medical appointments, manage medications, and keep track of vital signs. She also shares equipment recommendations to ensure you have the right tools without wading through a million Amazon reviews. With Julie's experience and guidance, you'll feel more confident and prepared as you support your aging parents' healthcare needs.
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08. Family Story: Finding Understanding at the End of Life
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
06/07/23 • 45 min
When Janet Krebs moved her aging mother into her home, she started a challenging journey that would lead to understanding and acceptance. Join us as we share Janet's story of navigating a strained mother/daughter relationship, setting healthy boundaries, starting hard conversations, and the gift of seeing her mother in a new light before she passed away.
Janet's honest and vulnerable recount of inviting her mother into her life without judgment will resonate with anyone caring for an elderly parent.
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07. Family Story: Nick Gaige
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
05/25/23 • 46 min
In this episode I talk with Nick Gaige about caring for his father from a distance. He discusses the experience of having his father removed from life support, how he was able to connect with his father remotely, and the little things that can make a big difference when your loved one is in a nursing facility.
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06. Guilt: It's what's for breakfast
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
05/17/23 • 10 min
Families who are supporting aging parents often tell me they feel guilty. They feel guilty they're not doing enough, or that their parent is not doing better, or that they're not able to do the right things or find the right solutions. It's understandable to feel guilty when no matter what you do, it feels like something is going wrong. This episode is a short reflection on guilt, why it's so common among people supporting aging parents, and how to let it go... Oh, and also breakfast and Dwayne The Rock Johnson.
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Music by Kristin Gordon
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05. Home Safety Equipment: tools to keep your aging parent safe and independent
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
05/10/23 • 43 min
Having the right equipment in place can go a long way toward preventing falls, maintaining independence, and making the job of caring for an aging parent easier. Today I talk with Lindsay DeLong of EquipMeOT about home safety and the equipment she recommends most often for aging parents.
Click here to visit this episode's show notes for links to Lindsay's videos about the equipment we discuss today.
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04. What to do when your parent is diagnosed with a new illness
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
05/03/23 • 46 min
I talk with Stacey Savarese, a Nurse and Social Worker, about what to do and what to expect when your aging parent gets a new diagnosis. Stacey provides guidance on what questions to ask, where to find resources, and what sort of emotions you and your parent might go through after receiving a new diagnosis. She gives some great tips on how adult children can help their aging parents navigate the healthcare system.
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02. Palliative Care & How to make medical decisions
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
04/26/23 • 39 min
Dr. Matthew Tyler joins me to answer questions about what palliative care is and why it might be right for your parent. He also gives some practical tips about how to start conversations with aging parents about their future needs, and how to make medical decisions for your parent if they aren't able to make decisions for themselves.
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Get the show notes and episode transcripts here https://www.ageoldquestions.org/post/palliativecare
Find palliative care near you https://getpalliativecare.org/
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01. Introducing Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast
04/25/23 • 11 min
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Ellen Koebel, and in this introductory episode I'll share a bit about myself, why I've started a podcast about aging parents, and why I think there needs to be more conversation about the role of supporting aging parents. Join me (cup of tea is optional).
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How many episodes does Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast have?
Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Caregiving.
What is the most popular episode on Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast?
The episode title '09. Tools to help you track and organize your aging parent's medical information' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast?
The average episode length on Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast released?
Episodes of Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast?
The first episode of Age Old Questions: The Aging Parents Podcast was released on Apr 5, 2023.
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