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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
The Great Reconnection: Supporting Older Adults Who Are Parenting Again
In this episode, we recognize National Family Caregivers Month and continue our celebration of our 50th Anniversary theme of ‘The Great Re-Connection’ by talking about the unique needs of a very special group of older adults – those caring for children. Some are grandparents, some are aunts, uncles, or even unrelated friends, but they are all caregivers who have found themselves parenting children in their 60’s and beyond. Both the older adults and the children benefit from being raised by a loved one. The children benefit from learning from another generation, experience more stability and the older adults report feeling a sense of purpose and social connection than other older adults.
These dedicated kinship caregivers are in need of connections to resources, support, and information. We interview Brianne Hetman about her work to support a comprehensive program that addresses the often complex and multi-faceted challenges of Relatives Raising Children.
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