Workshop Details:
Welcome to Navigating Aging Parents! This is a 3-part self-paced course designed to explore the complexities of supporting an aging parent or loved one while navigating the changes that come with aging. Caring for someone we love can be challenging at any stage, but it can feel especially difficult when family roles and relationships begin to shift. You may find yourself moving from being the “child” to taking on more responsibility, while also trying to balance independence, changing family dynamics, and your own emotions along the way.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn about common changes that can occur with aging, explore shifting family roles and dynamics, and discover practical ways to approach difficult conversations around health, safety, independence, and care. You’ll also explore mindfulness and ACT strategies to help manage stress, stay connected to what matters, and move through these changes with greater compassion and resilience.
There is no one “right” way to navigate aging, caregiving, or changing family roles. This course is an opportunity to build understanding, explore what is within your control, and find meaningful ways to support both your loved one and yourself.
Understand the Aging Process: Learn about common emotional, physical, and cognitive changes in older adults, and how these affect relationships and daily life.
Navigate Role Transitions: Explore the evolving dynamics between adult children and aging parents, and how to manage the shift from child to caregiver.
Have Compassionate Conversations: Gain practical tools for communicating with aging parents about tough topics—like independence, safety, and health—while preserving dignity and connection.
Build Resilience with ACT: Discover mindfulness-based strategies to manage stress, stay present, and move forward with meaningful action.
Format:
- 3-part self-paced course
- The link will take you to Moodle, our Learning Management System (LMS) If you have an existing Moodle account with Discovery College, please login. Otherwise, please create an account to access the course and save your progress
- Any questions or issues, please reach out to education@cmhakelowna.org
Takeaway:
Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of aging, stronger communication strategies, and a toolkit of resilience practices to support both their loved ones and themselves.
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