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Difficulties in Aging Part 2
Difficulties in Aging Part 2
Difficulties in Aging Part 2
Friday 10th March 2023
Host Bill Lundgrin and guest Jen Creasey explore aging's complexities, offering advice on staying at home, managing health, and making end-of-life decisions.
32 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Aging Gracefully: Navigating Life's Later Stages with Blindsight
It's not only our physical decline, but, as we get older, friends are dying, family members are dying, and so there's also the challenge of being alongside one another once again, but also recognizing that the losses do tend to stack up on us as we age, and losses from earlier in our lives can revisit us and can be a part of the current losses and so on. So how do I meet that challenge and in fact consider that challenge to be kind of an adventure?
Aging isn't just about getting older; it's about facing new challenges and finding ways to thrive despite them. In this episode of 'Blindsight', host Bill Lundgrin and guest Jen Creasey tackle the often daunting aspects of aging. They dive into the emotional and physical hurdles that come with growing older, especially as we start to lose friends and family members.
The conversation sheds light on the importance of seeking professional help, whether it's from a social worker or a medical professional, to manage issues like depression and anxiety that can accompany aging. Bill and Jen emphasize the significance of staying in your own home for as long as possible, discussing the various services available through Medicaid to support this goal.
They also touch on the impact of alcohol and substance abuse in later life, stressing the importance of medication management and having financial and medical power of attorney in place. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt discussion on making end-of-life decisions, encouraging listeners to approach these topics with grace and dignity. This episode is perfect for anyone navigating their own aging journey or supporting a loved one through theirs.
It's a candid, empathetic look at the realities of aging, offering practical advice and emotional support to help you face this stage of life with confidence.