• Ep. 1 - The Start of a Journey into Aged Care with Grace, Sheridan and Brian. Plus, Zoe Falster, and Dr. Richard Kane Discuss Approaching the 'Dreaded' Aged Care Chat

  • May 22 2024
  • Length: 43 mins
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Ep. 1 - The Start of a Journey into Aged Care with Grace, Sheridan and Brian. Plus, Zoe Falster, and Dr. Richard Kane Discuss Approaching the 'Dreaded' Aged Care Chat

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  • In this episode of "Navigating Aged Care," host Nicole interviews Grace and her daughter Sheridan about their experience with the decision to move into aged care.

    Grace initially went into aged care for respite but decided to stay longer because she enjoyed it. Sheridan talks about the transition from being a caregiver to being in a more equal adult-to-adult relationship with her mother. [6:31]

    "It was just taking that first step, and I think once I took that step and got used to the idea that, hey, it's not so bad, and you slowly merge into these things and I think that's what I did."


    - Aged Care Resident Grace on her move to aged care

    They emphasize the importance of open communication and honesty in their relationship. The episode also features experts in the field, including a geriatrician and a psychologist, who discuss the signs that may indicate the need for aged care and offer advice on how to have conversations about this topic with aging parents. [43:21]

    The experts stress the importance of planning ahead and involving the older person in the decision-making process. They also highlight the need for ongoing communication and maintaining relationships with aging parents, even as their needs change.

    Hosted by: Nicole Lessio

    Produced by: MSQUARE Productions

    Learn more about St Vincent's at https://www.svcs.org.au/
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