Having Those Difficult Discussions with Loved Ones

When you see them starting to have trouble with the instrumental activities of daily living. The IADLs, things like paying bills on time, things like tripping a little bit, maybe not walking as well as they used to. Maybe they're having trouble with a little accident here and there when they're driving, you know. When you see things like that, you need to get your antenna up and pay attention. ~Debbie Howard Kim Hegwood and Debbie Howard have a conversation about Having Those Difficult Discussions with Loved Ones A few of the questions Kim will ask are: 1. Tell us a little about how you came to be involved in the world of family caregiving. 2. Give us a little background about your two books and how they help both companies and individuals with the challenges our society faces with caregiving. 3. Why should all individuals be interested in planning for their caregiving days - even those who are younger and may not feel the need to think about it yet? 4. What are some easy steps that our listeners can take to get the ball rolling with these important discussions? 5. What are some of the typical topics that should be addressed? 6. How do you see companies getting involved with this very personal aspect of their employees’ lives? How to Contact Debbie Howard Links to Add to Show Website: https://www.thecaregivingcrisis.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiehoward/ https://twitter.com/debbiethecarer https://www.facebook.com/debbie.howard.5264 Instagram (Debbiethecarer) Books and Other Resources Amazon link to The Caregiving Crisis: What It Costs Your Business and How You Can Fix It. https://www.amazon.com/Caregiving-Crisis-What-Costs-Business/dp/B09WPVJD6F/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Download our complimentary resources for BUSINESSES here: https://thecaregivingcrisis.com/resources/ Contact: [email protected] Amazon link to The Caregiving Journey: Information. Guidance. Inspiration. https://www.amazon.com/Caregiving-Journey-Information-Guidance-Inspiration/dp/069242931X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Download our complimentary resources for INDIVIDUALS here: https://www.thecaregivingjourney.com/resources/ Bio: Through her 30+ years of work in Japan, Debbie translates consumer research into a clear strategic direction for global clients across a wide range of categories including age-tech products and services. Also, a former caregiver on a mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving, Debbie’s work focuses on helping companies create more caregiver-friendly workplaces by supporting their employee caregivers while reducing the related risks of absentee ism, turnover, and future healthcare costs. For individuals, her offerings include curated resources to help with navigating the many aspects of caregiving, as well as a free annual self-care challenge. Debbie co-moderates three “Rethinking Aging” Clubhouse programs (Age-Friendly Products Alliance sponsored by AARP, News for the Ages, and Shifting the Culture of Caregiving), and two podcasts: Women Who Care and Caregiver Camps and is a frequent podcast and webinar guest. Debbie translates consumer research into a clear strategic direction for global clients across a wide range of categories -including age-tech products and services. Also, a former caregiver on a mission to change the way the world looks at caregiving, Debbie’s work focuses on helping companies create more caregiver-friendly workplaces by supporting their employee caregivers while reducing the related risks of absentee ism, turnover, and future healthcare costs. For individuals, her offerings include curated resources to help with navigating the many aspects of caregiving, as well as a free annual self-care challenge. Debbie co-moderates three “Rethinking Aging” Clubhouse programs (Age-Friendly Products Alliance sponsored by AARP, News for the Ages, and Shifting the Culture of Caregiving), and two podcasts: Women Who Care and Caregiver Camps and is