In this insightful episode of Two Women Chatting, Michelle is joined by Clare Jefferies, owner of four Home Instead franchises, who opens up about her journey into elder care and shares her experiences of caring for ageing parents. Clare emphasises the need for compassionate, person-centred care and offers practical advice on navigating the complexities of the ageing process. The conversation explores proactive approaches to caregiving, from creating safe home environments to discussing sensitive topics like power of attorney and incontinence support. Clare also shares tips on evaluating care homes, seeking help from social services, and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Together, Michelle and Clare tackle the emotional challenges of caregiving, offering insights to empower listeners in their own journeys with ageing loved ones.
Key Takeaways:
🎙️ Compassionate, Person-Centred Care: Supporting ageing parents requires sensitivity, open communication, and tailoring care to respect each individual’s needs and dignity.
🎙️ Plan Ahead: Establish a power of attorney, promote a safe home environment, and discuss care options early on to prevent crises and ensure family peace of mind.
🎙️ Utilise Resources and Support: Tap into organisations like Age UK and social services, ask for help without guilt, and use available resources to support both caregivers and families.
🎙️ Prioritise Caregiver Well-Being: Acknowledge and address complex emotions like guilt and frustration, and remember that self-care is essential for sustaining energy and compassion in caregiving.
Episode Resources:
Connect with Clare Jefferies:
- linkedin.com/in/clarejefferies
- Home Instead: homeinstead.co.uk/wimbledonandkingston
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Tune in to Supporting Our Ageing Parents for insights on compassionate caregiving, proactive elder support, and navigating the emotional journey of caring for loved ones.
Ageing parents, home care, power of attorney, difficult conversations, support, care homes, aging parents, care, home environment, physical health, mental health, levels of care, incontinence, social services, immersive training, complex emotions
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