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Summary

In this episode of Ask Dr. Mia, Dr. Mia shares her personal journey as a caregiver for her mother, who passed away from ovarian cancer. She discusses the challenges of navigating caregiving, grief, and the complexities of relationships between caregivers and their aging parents. Dr. Mia emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting the wishes of loved ones, especially when it comes to treatment options, and reflects on her own experiences and feelings of unresolved anger and abandonment. The podcast aims to provide valuable insights and support for caregivers and those dealing with aging-related issues.

Takeaways

Dr. Mia shares her personal journey as a caregiver.

The importance of understanding the wishes of loved ones.

Navigating the complexities of caregiver relationships.

Grief counseling can help caregivers cope with their emotions.

Alternative treatments can be a point of contention in caregiving.

The podcast aims to bridge the gap in geriatric knowledge for the lay audience.

Caregiving often brings unresolved feelings to the surface.

Communication styles can differ significantly between generations.

Acceptance of a parent's limitations is crucial in caregiving.

The podcast serves as a voice of solidarity for caregivers.

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In this special crossover episode Dr. Mia is interviewed by Rachel Zimmer, host of "The Hygge Nurse." In this episode they discuss Dr. Mia's origin stories- how she decided to go into geriatrics and her current career focus. Rachel and Mia also talk about a recent study they worked on, which examined at the impact of caregiving, specifically on Black and Latino populations. They also discuss caregiving tips, including managing stress and navigating the healthcare system. Links to "The Hygge Nurse" podcast and other resources are below.

Dr. Mia podcast will take a hiatus after this episode.

Resources List:

The Hygge Nurse Hosted by Rachel Zimmer

https://www.hyggeabode.com/pages/the-hygge-nurse-podcast

UCLA Caregiver Education Videos and Resources:

https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/geriatrics/dementia/caregiver-education

Creating Moments of Joy Along the Alzheimer's Journey by Jolene Brackey

https://www.enhancedmoments.com/

Dementia Matters Podcast:

- Podcast by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center on memory care research.

Brain Spotting Music on Spotify:

- Bilateral auditory stimulation music for stress relief.

https://brainspotting.com/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kHWc_TguRKMYgq0b_4ajY8phTP-VfhDYk


Key Takeaways:

1. Understanding Caregiver Well-Being:

- Importance of self-care for caregivers.

- Strategies to find moments of respite and self-care activities.

- Differentiating between internal thoughts and external constraints to reduce self-blame.

2. Navigating the Healthcare System:

- Challenges caregivers face in the healthcare system.

- Tips for managing transitions of care, such as moving from home to hospital.

- Importance of clear communication and finding language-concordant care.

3. Practical Tips for Caregiving:

- Handling common dementia-related behaviors like refusal to bathe or take medications.

- Importance of creating joyful moments despite the challenges.

- Utilizing mindfulness, journaling, and bilateral stimulation techniques like brain spotting for stress relief.

4. Research Insights:

- Overview of a study on the well-being of Black and Latino caregivers.

- Impact of cultural and language barriers on caregiver experiences.

- Importance of presence and empathetic listening in caregiving.

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Dr. Mia interviews Dr. Mariana Wingood, a physical therapist specializing in geriatrics. They discuss the importance of physical activity for older adults and strategies to motivate them. Dr. Wingood emphasizes the need to understand what is important to each individual and tailor exercise programs accordingly. They also explore the benefits of incorporating physical therapy into activities like gardening and provide resources for finding exercise programs. The conversation touches on preventing injuries, recovering from injuries, and the role of healthcare providers in empowering older adults to be active. Dr. Wingood shares her research focus on empowering healthcare providers to support older adults in their physical activity goals.

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physical therapy, geriatrics, physical activity, motivation, exercise programs, gardening, injuries, recovery, healthcare providers

Here are some of the resources mentioned:

1. National Council on Aging: has a lot of resources on fall prevention and about evidence-based exercise programs
2. https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/health/prevention/falls-prevention
3. https://www.ncoa.org/article/evidence-based-falls-prevention-programs - this is where people can go to learn about the different types of programs available nationally
4. Workout to Go: Booklet and videos from NIA's Go4Life
5. https://goaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/workout_to_go.pdf
6. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k5szV5a-xDyNmxsceJikRn6EBUzPxmP
7. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/exercise-and-physical-activity-worksheets --> this has some great worksheets to help people get moving
8. Silver Sneaker Online Exercise Classes
9. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVcN_NI2Mb2-7HN8nS4c2VTYdMHMjcK9h
10. https://tools.silversneakers.com/Search/OnlineClasses
11. AARP Videos
12. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXQ-JEOv9JjGq9MbKmsIl4GlhcRR2mfMc
13. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/staying-fit/
14. Local places to look for exercise programs; Senior Centers/Community Centers/Multigenerational Centers, Libraries, Universities, Churches, Parks and Recreational Departments
15. Matters of Balance: https://healthyagingnc.com/workshop/a-matter-of-balance/.

Takeaways

• Understanding what is important to older adults is key to motivating them to be physically active.
• Incorporating physical therapy into activities like gardening can m

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Video on Ask Dr. Mia YouTube channel
Transcripts on www.miayangmd.com. Transcripts are automatically generated and may contain minor inaccuracies.
Email: ask@miayangmd.com
Opinions expressed are exclusive of Dr. Mia Yang and not reflective of her or guest speaker's employers or funders.