EPISODE · May 5, 2022 · 15 MIN
Help! I wasn’t prepared to care for aging parents!
from Life Happens · host Kim Hegwood
The truth is most people are not prepared. A crisis happens and you jump in. Andrea Zaite is a Geriatric or Life Care Professional. Today she will help you understand what you need to do if this happens to you. Kim Hegwood will ask her the following questions. 1. When a crisis happens, adult children are often called to help. What are the first steps they need to take? 2. How can you find the resources you need in your community? 3. How can an adult child be a good advocate for their parents? 4. Why is it important to ask for and accept help? 5. What would you like the overwhelmed caregiver to understand? Links to Add to Show Email: [email protected] Website: atozgericare.com Phone: (281) 910-0930 Facebook: A to Z Geriatric Care LinkedIn: Andrea Zaite Geriatric Care Manager and Consultant Bio: Ms. Zaite has been a social worker for over 36 years, with a focus on healthcare and Developmental Disabilities. She has extensive experience in hospital social work, both ICU and hospital case management, as well as home health and hospice. Her work in the ICU led her to obtain a certification in grief recovery as a Grief Recovery Specialist and a Certified Care Manager. Her goal is the pursuit of an independent and dignified life for those that are chronically ill, aging, and disabled The ultimate goal is for people to live their best lives. Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ
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