Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-term Care for Families with Deborah Bakti
In this episode, Roxanne engages with Deborah Bakti, a senior care expert, as they delve into the emotional journey of long-term care. They discuss admission anxiety, the challenges of entering care facilities, and balancing caregiving with work and family. They also explore the role of workplace support and reflect on the importance of quality care for loved ones.
Key Points
- Understanding and navigating the complexities of senior care is essential for families facing the decision of placing a loved one in a care facility.
- Emotional support and open communication between families and care staff can greatly alleviate the stress and guilt associated with the transition to long-term care.
- Organizations can play a crucial role in supporting employees who are managing the care of elderly family members by providing resources and recognizing the impact on their well-being.
Quote: “Most people don’t understand how seniors’ care works. They don’t know what they don’t know, other than what they’ve read about. Deborah Bakti
There comes a time in many of our lives when we must help make the decision for our loved ones regarding their care. Whether it be for an elderly parent, grandparent, other family member or a younger person; a spouse or child, it’s never an easy decision. For those who face the need to move a loved one into long term care, there hasn't been much focus on the impact - physically and emotionally - for them. As well, LTC is a bit of an unknown - and particularly since COVID, there is a LOT more fear and anxiety around making this decision. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Deborah Bakti to share her expertise about helping families navigate this difficult and emotional time.
Deborah is the owner of THINK Breakthrough Inc., a consulting and training company that helps Seniors Care organizations build stronger, healthier relationships with their residents' families. Deborah's the author of two books - RECIPE for Empathy; Six Strategies to Transform your Families into Fans in Seniors' Care, and her newest book Now What? Managing the Emotional Journey of Long-term Care for Families.
Authentic Touch Points:
Deborah’s journey to long-term care consulting. 3:00
Navigating the system. 9:00
Admission anxiety. 14:30
Relational vs transitional. 18:00
Checking in can make all the difference. 24:00
Admissions during COVID. 25:00
Struggling to make the tough decisions. 29:00
How leaders can support family members returning to work. 32:00
Deborah was a corporate executive in Seniors' Care for 11 years, and during this time she became a family member three times, with her husband, mom and dad all becoming residents in Seniors' Care. Deborah is a certified corporate coach and positive psychology practitioner.
With many of us working from home and feeling the pressure of the pandemic, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
I have created a new live coaching program to help you Create Healthier and More Authentic Relationships in your life. Stay Authentic,
Roxanne
Links:
Deborah’s website: https://deborahbakti.com
Deborah’s latest book: https://deborahbakti.com/now-what-book/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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