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It’s the Native way to take care of elders within the family. But these days it doesn’t always work out that way. Many families turn to nursing homes or other elder care centers for help. We ask those whose job it is to care for elders what to look out for. We also get tips on ways all of us can prepare for late-life care. What issues do the children or grandchildren face when their elder gets too old to live independently?
Guests:
Lady Shug (Navajo) – Current reigning Miss New Mexico Pride
Randella Bluehouse (Navajo) – Executive Director of the National Indian Council on Aging
Pattie King (Gila River Pima and Navajo) – LPN and Discharge Coordinator at the Caring House
Break Music: The Elders (song) Randy Wood (artist) My Heart & Soul (album)
Where can we get services for the ones who takes care of our elders? Especially the ones who don’t work and care for our elders…. Makes it hard for the care takers.