Many people are not fully prepared for caring for an ageing loved one. Host, Jacinta Parsons explores this dynamic and how the well-being of both parties can be addressed. 

This episode also explores the role of career carers, the importance of their role and continued support and development. 

Jacinta is in conversation with  84-year-old Lyn Hamilton and they discuss her time caring for her husband John, 89, as his dementia progressed and the impact on both of them after moving John into aged care.

Additionally, you'll hear from Meagan Thomas, Director of Home Care Services at Uniting Agewell and Jo Wood, Senior Social Worker of the 'Residential Aged Care Well-Being' program at Care Guidance. Both women provide an on the ground, carers' perspective and a view from aged care leadership about enhancing the experience for all parties in the system.

 

The Ageing Ideal Podcast is produced for Uniting AgeWell by:

SoundCartel
+61 3 9882 8333

 

 

 

This episode offers deeper insight into what it is like to be a carer from someone as they age from the perspective of a current client and an experienced social worker.  
It will provide anecdotal insight into the lived experience and difficulties that arise. 
Listeners will also gain an understand of the services they can access for support as a carer and the services to support the person they are caring for. 

 
The episode aims to provide a balanced conversion between personal experience and a deep understanding of the aged care system in Australia 
Authentic and open discussion about the experience of being a carer and the impact of the support that aged care provides 

 

The Ageing Ideal Podcast is produced for Uniting AgeWell by:

SoundCartel
+61 3 9882 8333

Many people are not fully prepared for caring for an ageing loved one. Host, Jacinta Parsons explores this dynamic and how the well-being of both parties can be addressed.&nbsp;
This episode also explores the role of career carers, the importance of their role and continued support and development.&nbsp;
Jacinta is in conversation with&nbsp; 84-year-old Lyn Hamilton and they discuss her time caring for her husband John, 89, as his dementia progressed and the impact on both of them after moving John into aged care.
Additionally, you'll hear from Meagan Thomas, Director of Home Care Services at Uniting Agewell and Jo Wood, Senior Social Worker of the 'Residential Aged Care Well-Being' program at Care Guidance. Both women provide an on the ground, carers' perspective and a view from aged care leadership about enhancing the experience for all parties in the system.
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The Ageing Ideal Podcast is produced for <a href="https://www.unitingagewell.org/">Uniting AgeWell </a>by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333
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This episode offers deeper insight into what it is like to be a carer from someone as they age from the perspective of a current client and an experienced social worker.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">It will provide anecdotal insight into the lived experience and difficulties that arise.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Listeners will also gain an understand of the services they can access for support as a carer and the services to support the person they are caring for.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The episode aims to provide a balanced conversion between personal experience and a deep understanding of the aged care system in Australia&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Authentic and open discussion about the experience of being a carer and the impact of the support that aged care provides&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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The Ageing Ideal Podcast is produced for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.unitingagewell.org/">Uniting AgeWell </a>by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333

It’s not how old you are but how you are old that matters. Well, since a roadmap and some sage advice would be helpful, ABC radio broadcaster Jacinta Parsons guides you through the Ageing Ideal podcast series, which explores the warts and all perspectives and experiences of older people, their families, carers and other experts in the sector.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about how we can live and age well and shape the future of aged care in Australia. Through thought-provoking and insightful conversations, The Ageing Ideal aims to dispel a few myths, challenge some preconceptions and provide a more positive outlook on ageing, aged care and the services that can bring joy and make life easier.

The Ageing Ideal podcast launches on Wednesday 12th February! Hit Follow now to make sure you don't miss an episode. 

 

 

The Ageing Ideal is produced for Uniting AgeWell by:

SoundCartel
+61 3 9882 8333

It&rsquo;s not how old you are but how you are old that matters. Well, since a roadmap and some sage advice would be helpful, ABC radio broadcaster Jacinta Parsons guides you through the Ageing Ideal podcast series, which explores the warts and all perspectives and experiences of older people, their families, carers and other experts in the sector.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about how we can live and age well and shape the future of aged care in Australia. Through thought-provoking and insightful conversations, The Ageing Ideal aims to dispel a few myths, challenge some preconceptions and provide a more positive outlook on ageing, aged care and the services that can bring joy and make life easier.
The Ageing Ideal podcast launches on Wednesday 12th February! Hit Follow now to make sure you don't miss an episode.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The Ageing Ideal is produced for <a href="https://www.unitingagewell.org/">Uniting AgeWell</a> by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333

The Ageing Ideal

It’s not how old you are but how you are old that matters. Well, since a roadmap and some sage advice would be helpful, ABC radio broadcaster Jacinta Parsons guides you through the Ageing Ideal podcast series. She explores the warts and all perspectives and experiences from older people, their families, carers and other experts in the sector.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about how we can live and age well and shape the future of aged care in Australia. Through thought-provoking and insightful conversations, The Ageing Ideal aims to dispel a few myths, challenge some preconceptions and provide a more positive outlook on ageing, aged care and the services that can bring joy and make life easier.

 

The Ageing Ideal is produced for Uniting AgeWell by:

SoundCartel
+61 3 9882 8333

It&rsquo;s not how old you are but how you are old that matters. Well, since a roadmap and some sage advice would be helpful, ABC radio broadcaster Jacinta Parsons guides you through the Ageing Ideal podcast series. She explores the warts and all perspectives and experiences from older people, their families, carers and other experts in the sector.
This podcast is for anyone who wants to know more about how we can live and age well and shape the future of aged care in Australia. Through thought-provoking and insightful conversations, The Ageing Ideal aims to dispel a few myths, challenge some preconceptions and provide a more positive outlook on ageing, aged care and the services that can bring joy and make life easier.
&nbsp;
The Ageing Ideal is produced for <a href="https://www.unitingagewell.org/">Uniting AgeWell</a> by:
<a href="soundcartel.com.au">SoundCartel</a> +61 3 9882 8333

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