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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
Caregiving with Compassion: Creating the Care Economy We Need
We want to shine a light on the commitment and dedication of the more than 44 million family caregivers who take care of loved ones, providing 4.7 million dollars’ worth of care every year. A family caregiver is defined as an individual who cares for a loved one with a short-term or long-term disability or illness. Also known as an informal or unpaid caregiver, they provide invaluable care to those who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular basis.
On October 3rd, AgeGuide hosted its first Aging Summit, where we created a space for meaningful conversations around age, longevity, and inclusive communities. On this episode, the “Creating The Care Economy We Need” panelist will explore how we can support informal and paid caregivers and grow this important sector of the Aging Community. The panel included Marla Fronczak AgeGuide’s CEO, Paula Basta the Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, Philippe Largent the State Director of AARP Illinois, Amy Brennan who is the Executive Director of the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition and Katie Fielmann, the owner of Comfort Keepers. Let’s listen in Marla Fronczak, AgeGuide’s CEO, Kicks off the event.
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