When the going gets tough

Many people are not fully prepared to care for an aging loved one. Host, Jacinta Parsons explores this dynamic and how the well-being of both parties can be addressed.  This episode also explores the role of career carers, the importance of their role and continued support and development.  Jacinta is in conversation with  84-year-old Lyn Hamilton and they discuss her time caring for her husband John, 89, as his dementia progressed and the impact on both of them after moving John into aged care. Additionally, you'll hear from Meagan Thomas, Director of Home Care Services at Uniting AgeWell and Jo Wood, Senior Social Worker of the 'Residential Aged Care Well-Being' program at Care Guidance. Both women provide an on-the-ground, carers' perspective and a view from aged care leadership about enhancing the experience for all parties in the system.   The Ageing Ideal Podcast is produced for Uniting AgeWell by: SoundCartel+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.