{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fece03c3a-1146-4d44-b459-ea61378a9848","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Episode 207: Everyday Eldercare","description":"Shannon and Janine have experienced first-hand the challenges (and rewards) of caring for elderly parents. In this episode (recorded right after Janine returned from helping her father move into assisted living), we discuss ways to make it easier to help your elderly relatives when they need your help.\n\nNote: We had some audio difficulties with this episode, but felt the topic was important enough to publish anyway.\n\nDiscussion topics include:\n\n\u2022 Janine's journey with her father's diminishing memory\n\u2022 Shannon's reflection on the bonding time with her mother after she moved to assisted living\n\u2022 Janine's good fortune that her father has a sweet and sunny personality\n\u2022 Allowing people with memory issues to talk without correcting them\n\u2022 Stepping into a larger role with our parents\n\u2022 How calling her father daily is self-care for Janine\n\u2022 The joy of getting past dreaded events\n\u2022 Giving your elders and yourself peace of mind\n\u2022 Handling elders' finances\n\u2022 Using YNAB to help elderly relatives\n\u2022 Using the term \"back up plan\" to help elderly relatives accept help with finances\n\u2022 Taking over finances sooner rather than later (or laying the groundwork)\n\u2022 Helping elders feel independent\n\u2022 Keeping communication open\n\u2022 Discussing final arrangements with elderly parents in advance\n\u2022 Making your own decisions about your estate (now!)\n\u2022 Having conversations about family history with elderly relatives while you can\n\u2022 Letting go of the idea that there is a perfect way to help your elders\n\u2022 How any effort you make to help is better than no effort\nDeciding what family member will be the responsible party for an elderly family member\n\u2022 Janine's enthusiasm for the final season of This Is Us\n\nVisit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cd2e0d56-1e2f-481a-8571-c4663350c6a6/648i5bBT0OJL-jqDq5kKTfH1.png"}