Sarah and her kids with Sarah’s parents. (Yes, Sarah’s 90-year-old mother colors her hair!)
Sarah and co-host Adrienne Martini veer off the typical trail to discuss eldercare advice – a topic that’ll affect pretty much every mother runner out there at some point (“An age-tsunami is coming!” proclaims the guest). They welcome Alana Russell, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in geriatrics for nearly two decades. Sarah and Adrienne bring a personal perspective to this conversation, as they are both actively dealing with care options for elderly parents. Alana shares loads of practical advice, as well as several humorous anecdotes—including where her own parents store their Do Not Resuscitate orders and when her family members choose to share their end-of-life wishes. The mother runners talk about the importance of senior citizen’s self-determination and caregivers developing a united front. Find out why vacuuming is over-rated. Alana recommends numerous resources, including the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and a network of geriatric care professionals (re-branded as Aging Life Care Professionals).
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My mom just turned 90 and I am back at “home” helping her (and 92 year old dad) as she just had her second knee replacement. She is already walking about a half mile a day and will be out in her gardens soon-getting them “ready” for winter. She also colors her hair and I want to be (know I WILL be) just like her when I am her age!
My mom is 88. She just moved into senior apartments, not far from her condo in FL. We wanted her to move north to be closer to her daughters. She wanted to remain in FL, where she and my dad retired 30 years ago. I’m so thankful she made this decision on her own. She is having a ball. There are many activities, they do light housekeeping and provide one meal a day. At this point, she is healthy and sharp as a tack. We will see what the future holds.