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Aging Together
TL;DR: for adult children of aging parents; for the sandwiched generation
Key themes: aging, caregiving, mental health, caregiver resources, long-term care
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The Aging Together Podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of caring for aging loved ones. In this podcast, I interview guests who are experts in their fields or can share their experiences with caregiving. Together with the guest speakers, I dive into a wide range of topics including health and wellness, care planning, caregiving, and more. The Aging Together Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. This podcast is a product of Aging Together LLC, a private care coaching practice for family caregivers.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Pooja A. Patel, an occupational therapist with board certification in gerontology and additional advanced certifications in dementia, fall prevention, and geriatric care. She has had the privilege of working with older adults and their families for many years and has seen first-hand the unique challenges that aging can bring. From navigating physical changes and managing chronic conditions to addressing social isolation and planning for the future, aging can be a complex and oftentimes an overwhelming process.
Together with the guest speakers, she dives into a wide range of topics including senior health and wellness, senior care planning, caregiving, and more.
This podcast is for everyone: whether you are an older adult looking to age in place, a caregiver seeking support and guidance, or simply someone interested in learning more about the aging process. Let’s navigate aging, together.
Aging Together
S3E02: Overcoming Family Trauma for Unexpected Caregiving | Dana Kaplan
In this episode, Dana Kaplan shares her journey through an unexpected caregiving journey and how she navigated family trauma.
About the Guest:
As a retired classroom educator, certified trauma specialist, and coach for neurodiverse learners, Dana Kaplan has become an internationally recognized specialist focused on accessibility, inclusivity, and rich belonging in the world. With over two decades researching, educating, and implementing the power within and on Holistic Brain Health, Dana founded DEED®, Developing Empathetic Education with Dana just before the pandemic. With a later in life diagnosis, Dana wholeheartedly believes ADHD is her superpower and maximizes her niche approach to teaching, coaching, mentoring, and facilitating the process for deep self-awareness through nonjudgmental self-observation. While Dana’s focus is on youth (birth through 28 years old), supporting parents and adults in the process intentionally provides opportunities for ALL of us to eliminate stigmas, release conscious and unconscious biases, and choose to build a VULNERAGEOUS (vulnerable + courageous) arena grounded in believing WE ALL BELONG.
Contact the Guest:
- www.danakaplanteach.com
- https://www.instagram.com/danakaplan_deed/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-l-kaplan/
- https://www.facebook.com/dana.kaplan.716
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFD9AIvvYgyTdzdbm0A4gFA
