83. Reconciling with Your Imperfect Parents with Amy Cameron O'Rourke, MPH, CMC

Amy Cameron is a 40-year aging expert and author of The Fragile Years: Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones. Her press features include: TEDx, U.S. News & World Report, Care.com, Forbes, and so much more. 1:09 The holidays are approaching, why is this show important now?  1:57 Why this book? 3:17 Heart vs. mind when it comes to Alzheimer's disease 5:15 Why is it important for us to reconcile with aging parents before they pass? 8:34 Examples of when reconciliation can be more damaging than good 9:43 Do all children have issues that need to be worked out with their parents? 14:40 Reconciliation teaches your children and other relatives the value of moving through emotions instead of getting stuck in anger, depression -- We never stop teaching others--and role modeling is a powerful teaching tool. A round-table discussion where the hosts share their own struggles with the death of parents and reconciliation "Executive Medicine Moment" At Executive Medicine of Texas we understand that true health can only be found when you treat the patient as a whole. That's why our Executive Physical Exams are second to none in the amount of testing and information we gather prior to making a wellness plan for our patients. Learn more about how you can take charge of your health at http://www.EMTexas.com Website: www.StayYoungAmerica.com Twitter: @StayYoungPod Facebook: @Stay Young America! Join us next time as we always bring you information you can use