Episode 103: Caring for the Mental Health of Aging Family Members with Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford

Amanda Lambert and Leslie Eckford are co-authors of “Choose Your Place: Rethinking Home as You Age,” “Aging with Care: Your Guide to Hiring and Managing Caregivers at Home” and “Beating the Senior Blues: How to Feel Better and Enjoy Life Again.” Key Topics: - Amanda and Leslie’s background in elder care - The stigma of mental health and aging - Symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults and why it manifests differently - How to advocate for parents as they age - Adapting to the role reversal of child to caregiver - Finding boundaries in caring for aging parents - Resentments that develop - Multi-generational living and all it entails - How to fully support the mental health of the elderly - The importance of regular communication To learn more about Amanda and Leslie, head to mindfulaging.com. Proven quality sleep is life-changing sleep. Special offers now available at sleepnumber.com/wholeness.