45 - Monday Morning Conversations with Nancy and Dan
Jan 25, 2024
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Margo Arrowsmith discusses adult-child relationships and the importance of communication as parents age. The podcast delves into the challenges of retirement, rethinking dementia diagnoses, and navigating difficult conversations with aging parents. It also explores effective communication strategies and highlights the significance of compassion in facing life's challenges.
Communication is crucial in adult-child relationships as parents age.
Dementia in older adults may be misdiagnosed, consider other factors alongside cognitive symptoms.
Deep dives
Exploring the Transformation Through Grief Journeys
Navigating the grief journey after the loss of their daughter, Nancy and Dan Lefler found a passion for supporting others in similar paths. Their personal transformation post-loss aims to change the discourse around grief, guiding individuals to rediscover meaning, purpose, and joy amidst hardships.
Insights from Margot Aerosmith's Therapy Practice
Margot Aerosmith, a clinical therapist, highlights the challenges faced by people over 65, addressing aging, unresolved traumas, and self-esteem issues. Advocating against ageism, she emphasizes the importance of exploring multi-generational living and defining boundaries for happy and regret-free goodbyes.
Challenging the Over-Diagnosis of Dementia
Margot Aerosmith addresses the issue of dementia over-diagnosis, urging individuals to consider alternative reasons for cognitive symptoms. Encouraging questioning and exploring diverse possibilities beyond dementia in older age, Margot emphasizes the impact of anxiety and medication interactions on cognitive health.
Navigating Difficult Conversations and End-of-Life Matters
Discussing the significance of having difficult conversations, Nancy and Dan stress the importance of making space for authenticity and embracing loved ones as they are. Highlighting the value of boundaries, understanding, and communication in approaching end-of-life decisions, they emphasize the essence of compassionate connections for meaningful interactions.
Margo Arrowsmith talks with Nancy and Dan about Adult-Child relationships. When parents age, communication becomes even more important. Dementia can be mis-diagnosed and her experience can offer thoughtful input on important decisions.
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