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The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
Welcome to the Age Guide podcast highlighting perspectives on the aging journey. We are here to be your personal Age Guide and enhance your quality of life on the road ahead. This podcast is about putting a face on aging and giving a voice to older adults and caregivers by highlighting their experiences and stories. We want to provide a window into the struggles and joys of aging, to dispel myths and combat ageism. This podcast is hosted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, an Area Agency on Aging in Northeastern Illinois. At AgeGuide, it is our mission to be a vital resource and advocate for people as we age by providing thoughtful guidance, supportive services, and meaningful connections.
The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
Behind Closed Doors: Love, Caregiving & Death During Lockdown
This episode features an interview with Lucy Powell, wife and devoted caretaker for Jack who had Dementia. Lucy shares what she and Jack experienced during the COVID-19 lockdown in Long Term Care. Hear what that experience taught her and what we can all do to radically change the structure of care for older adults in this country. #theageguidepodcast #COVID-19 #Pandemic #LongTermCare #Advocacy #ILOlderAdults #OlderAdultAdvocacy
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