35: Family Caregiver Support

Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding, and most challenging, roles you can take on. As it has evolved over time it is important to recognize that supporting yourself as a caregiver is just as important as the support you provide to those who depend on you. 

In honor of November being National Family Caregivers Month, we’re excited to welcome Lucy Crandall, Supervisor of the Family Caregiver Support Center at the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, to discuss the evolving role of family caregiving. With over 25 years of experience serving older adults and their families, Lucy has found her true passion helping family caregivers.

In this special episode, Lucy reflects on the history of aging services and the significant shifts that have occurred over the last 50 years since the creation of the Area Agency on Aging. She explores how caregiving has evolved, what has driven these changes, and why support services are more essential than ever. Lucy also discusses the meaning of caregiving and how the growing need for these services has shaped the way we care for older adults today. 

Aging with Altitude is recorded in the Pikes Peak region with a focus on topics of aging interest across the country.  We talk about both the everyday and novel needs and approaches to age with altitude whether you’re in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida or Leadville, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging is the producer. Cynthia Margiotta with PEARLS Program of Colorado is our moderator.

Learn more at:

Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aginghttps://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging

Or call 719-471-2096

PEARLS Program of Colorado https://pearlsprogram.net/

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