Aging Untold: How to spot the signs you need to step back from caregiving
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, explore how to recognize when family caregiving demands have become too overwhelming and why stepping back can be the healthiest choice for everyone involved.
Plus, find out how to safely navigate physical intimacy and rebuild confidence after a serious health scare like a heart attack or stroke.
Then, we introduce a Virginia medical transport driver using line-dancing classes and community outreach to inspire local seniors.
Do you need to step back from caregiving? How to spot the signs
Providing care for a loved one can be an honor, but it can also wear you down over time.
If you are experiencing caregiver burnout, it might be time to step back.
The Aging Untold experts are sharing how to admit you’re struggling, handle the conflicting emotions, get a break and find support.
Intimacy after a heart attack or stroke: What to know before you resume sex
Fear of another major health event like a heart attack or stroke can affect more than your routine — it can affect your relationship and your sex life.
“So many times people are so afraid of that fear of, if I do something, especially intercourse, I’m going to have another heart attack,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said. “You have to realize you’re going to have a new normal now. It’s not that you’re going back to where you were, but it’s a new norm, and you just have to talk with a physician. Cardiac rehab is a big deal.”
The Aging Untold experts are sharing how couples can navigate intimacy during recovery, from getting medical clearance and easing anxiety to finding a new normal together.
Secondhand shopping surge: More Americans are buying used clothing
Many consumers, including older shoppers, are seeking out pre-owned and sustainable products, retail experts say.
Stephanie Hernandez, a secondhand stylist based in Washington, D.C., helps her clients build a one-of-a-kind, sustainable wardrobe — because many want to shop more responsibly but don’t have the time to do it themselves.
“I’d see videos of clothes washing up on beaches in countries across the ocean and it breaks my heart. That’s kind of why I started the business, to educate people about that and show them that there are other options,” Hernandez said.
Line-dance instructor builds community while inspiring students
Richard Caple says he didn’t want to teach the line-dancing class at Club 17, but he said yes. Now he’s attached to the seniors in his class, and it brings him joy when they share how it is helping them.
Caple has organized fashion shows to raise money for student scholarships and has raised money for the American Cancer Society. The group also helped one of its own members when she fell on hard times.
He does this while working full time as a medical transport driver for seniors in addition to leading the class.
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