#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench
Society & Culture
Episode #20 - Beth Goodwin opens her heart and perhaps your eyes as she discusses being a caregiver to a loved one living with dementia. Beth's husband Ed lives at The Village at University Gates in Waterloo
Offering safety, security, & love; as a primary caregiver, it is a journey you go through with your spouse and it changes every day, you never know what the next day will bring.
Beth always involves Ed in the daily routines, as much as he wanted to be involved. "You need to be with them in that moment, and enjoy that time." -Beth Goodwin
"When we see a label like dementia, that's not the end, it's just the beginning of a new chapter." -Lloyd Hetherington
Upon the move to long-term care, there was the realization and relief that she didn't have to be on as a caregiver 24/7, and appreciated knowing the care and kindness he is receiving at The Village.
"As you become burnt out, your care and service diminishes." -Lloyd Hetherington
Where to go for information:
- Your Family Doctor
- Alzheimer Society
- LHIN/Home and Community Care Support Sevices
"There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers." -Rosalynn Carter
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The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice.
It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence.
"The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders." -Ron Schlegel
This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada.
#ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions
Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com
Learn more about co-host, Lloyd Hetherington
Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca
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