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How to Take Care of the People Who Took Care of You

On Today's Show, Dave Lorenzo interviews elder care expert Kate Granigan.

00:00 How to Take Care of the People Who Took Care of You
01:12 Kate's Background as an Elder Care Expert
04:16 How to Handle Guilt when taking care of an elderly parent
12:26 How Kate Handles Cases with Physical Problems vs. with Cognitive Problems
18:06 What is the Phenomenon in Couples When the Other Partner Typically Passes Away Quickly After the First One?
20:55 Does the Threat of a Worldwide Pandemic Make People More Fearful and Anxious?
24:11 How Can People Who have Retired Continue to be Engaged in the Activities They Love and Fulfill their Purpose?
33:57 Who Else Generally Works with Kate?

Kate Granigan
Elder Care Expert
CEO Lifecare Advocates
(617) 928-0200
[email protected]
https://www.lcadvocates.com/

About Kate Granigan:
Ms. Kate Granigan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston College in 1994.  She has worked as a clinician in the field of aging for over 25 years.  
Ms. Granigan founded her own Life Care Management company in 1999, which later became part of a non-profit organization in 2009. Ms. Granigan held the position of  Vice President of Care Management until she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of LifeCare Advocates in 2016.  LifeCare Advocates is a team of nurses and social workers who provide assistance, advocacy, and guidance to elders and their families.  
Ms. Granigan is on the Board of Directors of the Aging Life Care Association and an Advisory Board member for the Massachusetts Guardianship Association.
Ms. Granigan regularly lectures on topics related to aging, caregiving, and elder care.