Caring for Your Aging Parents

Season 02 Episode 05

Nurturing Yourself While Caring for Aging Parents with Heiki Yates

Can neglecting your own well-being truly impact the care you provide for your aging parents? Join us on this insightful episode as we welcome Heike Yates, a seasoned mid-life coach, to shed light on the importance of self-care for caregivers. 

Setting Caregiver Boundaries

Heike's extensive experience in adapting exercise routines for those with changing physical abilities is invaluable, especially when dealing with fears related to arthritis, osteoporosis, and other age-related conditions. We'll also tackle emotional hurdles such as guilt and frustration, while emphasizing the critical necessity of carving out time for your own mental and physical health.

Setting boundaries and maintaining your personal identity as a caregiver are essential to avoid burnout and ensure a balanced life. We'll share how to establish boundaries, preventing the common pitfall of being solely identified as a caregiver. Heike and I explore the idea of caregiving not as an all-consuming job, but as a role that can and should be shared, allowing you to sustain a healthy and fulfilling life.

Lastly, we highlight the incredible benefits of seeking expert support during challenging times. Heike shares personal anecdotes underscoring the value of an outside perspective from trained professionals, which can help navigate and overcome obstacles more efficiently. 

By delegating tasks and maintaining personal connections, you can prevent losing the precious parent-child relationship and rediscover joy in caregiving. Tune in for heartwarming stories and practical tips to sustain your well-being.

(02:13 - 03:11) Aging and Fitness Concerns

(11:38 - 12:52) Maintaining Identity While Being a Caregiver

(20:20 - 21:09) Active Aging Through Play and Memory

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