Summary
Mercedes Fernandez, a geriatric kinesiologist, shares her experiences and insights on caring for aging adults. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding while caring for older adults.
Mercedes also provides tips for caregivers, including the need for self-care and finding support from other caregivers. She highlights the availability of resources and assistance for caregivers and encourages caregivers to give space to aging adults to maintain their independence.
Mercedes expresses gratitude for the opportunity to help others and encourages everyone to smile and connect with others.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:09 Lessons from Having an Aging Adult Family Member
03:11 The Cyclical Nature of Aging
04:31 Tips for Taking Care of an Elderly Relative
06:20 The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
08:29 Available Assistance for Caregivers
12:08 Balancing Independence and Assistance
19:06 Mercedes' Work and Contact Information
22:20 Gratitude and Parting Words
Connect with Mercedes: Website (https://mouvement.info)
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