|
|
|
|
 MON @ 7:30 PromoReturn to index of stories... |
A conversation with New Hampshire's senior Senator. Senator Judd Gregg talks about the big issues facing Congress, including the economy and the Iraq war. |
| SPECIAL NEXT Return to index of stories... |
Up next: a special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook on the challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. A Laconia woman's personal story. Plus, the signs your parents need help. Details next. |
| Show # 1500 Return to index of stories... |
this show is:30 over at 27:16 |
| Preshow #1 Caring Return to index of stories... |
The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. |
| Preshow #2 AARP Return to index of stories... |
How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. |
| Preshow #3 Arlene Return to index of stories... |
Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. |
| Hello/Intro Caring Return to index of stories... |
Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. New Hampshire has the sixth oldest population in the country and in thousands of homes across the state grown children are caring for their parents. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story of one of those families. The Trasks of Laconia share what it's like when children and parents reverse roles. |
| Caring for Parents Return to index of stories... |
Shot of Kim cutting apple N1- Kim Trask has spent a lifetime caring for others - dogs, cats - she raised five children. And -- she's guardian to a niece and a nephew. Shot of giving apple to mother N2- Seven years ago Kim's mom Joy Danby started showing signs of dementia. Kim 1350 - "We wondered if it was senior moments." N3- Now, she has a bedroom off Kim's kitchen. Kim 1322 - "We were kind of watching out for it because it runs in her family. Her dad died with Alzheimer's. And many of his siblings have died of it. N4- Over time, simple tasks became difficult for Joy. Kim 1415 - "It started out with little things like not keeping track of her finances - she would get really upset when she couldn't balance her check book." N5- Driven by concerns and a promise made long ago, Kim opened her home to her mom. Kim 1539 - "When my dad left, she was left with three small babies. I remember sitting on her lap and listening to her cry and cry. And I remember looking at her and saying - it's ok mom I will always take care of you. I always remember that promise. I feel like that's what I'm doing, fulfilling that promise." sound Kim 1745 - Phil - "What did you have to learn about being a caregiver for your parent? I learned that it's easier to make the promise than to keep it." N6- Kim is married and has four siblings - two live nearby. Being with mom is her full time job. Her brother Jay helps out -- when he can. Pam Littlefield is Kim's sister. She's a single mom and her mother's caregiver most weekends. Pam 5122 - "It's a challenge. There are a lot of feelings attached to what you're doing or not doing - should I give up this weekend so I can be with mom. It's a real balancing act." Sound looking at photos Pam 4825/4912 - Phil - "If Kim wasn't caring for her who would? That's a good question. Most likely it would be me or if I couldn't do it I would have to look for a facility because I'm alone with my daughter and I have a full time job. I get guilty at times, I feel like I should be doing more. I have one child she has five and she should be able to move along at this point." N7- Joy has lived around Laconia most of her 73 years. Kim's memories paint a portrait of an independent woman. Kim 1212 - "Very independent." N8 - She raised a family and worked in the community. Kim 1310 - "She worked for 15 years helping with Alzheimer's patients." Shot of Joy standing and staring dissolve to going to school event N9 - Some of Joy's classmates still live in the area. Her closest friend, Ginny, plans to take her out for ice cream after this school event with Jay's two kids. Sound - "Let's go jump rope for heart…" Kim1925 - Phil - "How important are friends? Friends are incredible, for me as well as for her. Physically, I can't keep her entertained all day. There are little things like taking her up to see the kids, she loves that. Her friends have been a major part of this." N10 - Still, Joy realizes the independence lost. Joy 3200 - "If Kimmy wants to go we go. If she can't then I can't because I don't drive a car. I used to but then they said that I couldn't. Phil - How did that make you feel? Bad. Real bad." Pat 110 - "As the disease progresses or any illness whether its Alzheimer's or stroke we're seeing more families like the Trask family taking mom in to live with them." N11 - Pat Marceau works for Community Health and Hospice in Laconia. She says about 130,000 people in NH care for a parent or loved one. Pat 315 - "Part of it is the freeze on nursing home beds. There's a freeze on nursing home beds, there has been for some time and that old promise - I promised dad that I wouldn't put mom in the nursing home, that's still there." N12 - Pat believes most of us will in some way share in Kim's experience. Her advice - learn about job before you're in it. Pat 615 - "So they can plan and have those difficult conversations with mom and dad during a time when everyone is healthy and voice their decisions and choices on the what-ifs of what might happen." Kim 1810 - "We did her advanced directives, her power of attorney as much as we could do before it was beyond the limit." Sound of getting ready to go for ice cream N13 - The afternoon break Kim hoped for won't happen. Kim - "Ginny planned to take her ice cream but she's sick so I'll take her out." Sound driving in to Dairy Queen/going inside Kim 3700 - Phil - "Kim, knowing the history of dementia in your family have you thought about who might take of you? Oh, the dreaded question. Yes. At this point all of the children say, mom we're going to take you but I don't think I would ever want that. Phil -Why? Because I know what goes into it, and sometimes I think its too much. Phil - But you also know how important it is. I do know that." N14 - She knows the rewards and the sacrifices of a promise made long ago. Kim 2055/1735 - Phil - "Are there times when you regret or question this? All the time. But I don't think you'd be normal if you didn't question your decisions. But it all goes back to that promise. I made that promise and I will take care of her. I will take care of her." N15 - For NH Outlook, I'm Phil Vaughn. |
| Tag Caring Parents Return to index of stories... |
Kim Trask believs there may come a time when she no longer can care for her mother and will need to place her at a residential facility. If you're facing the eldercare challenge, and need a resource, New Hampshire's ServiceLink can help. You can contact ServiceLink toll free at 1-866-634-9412 to find out about services in your community. |
| Next 1 Return to index of stories... |
How to talk to your aging parents about their future care. |
| Intro AARP/Ginzler Return to index of stories... |
They're called the sandwich generation: those caught between caring for their children and their aging parents. It's a balancing act for an estimated 20 million Americans and counting. For many, the hardest part is knowing how and when to start stepping into a parents life. "Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide" has information on the subject-- it is the companion book for the "Caring for Your Parents" special on PBS. I sat down with Elinor Ginzler, who co-authored the book, for some guidance. |
| Tag AARP/Ginzler Return to index of stories... |
Ginzler says its important to have a financial plan if you're going to take on the role of caregiver. Otherwise you can go through your children's college funds or your own retirement money caring for Mom or Dad. |
| Next 2 Return to index of stories... |
The role of community in coping with the age wave. |
| Intro Arlene Kershaw Return to index of stories... |
By the year 2025, it's expected there will be more than 400-thousand seniors living in New Hampshire that's more than two times the number living here now. Keeping seniors IN and connected to their communities is one of the goals of Easter Seals Senior Services. At their adult day centers in Manchester and Keene seniors can drop in, stay active and find companionship with people of ALL ages. Outlook's Phil Vaughn met with Easter Seals Senior Services director Arlene Kershaw at the center. She challenges everyone to re-imagine aging within the community. |
| Tag Arlene Kershaw Return to index of stories... |
Easter Seals is currently pursuing a "make-over" project in Manchester. The goal is to make a neighborhood within the city more accessible to seniors. They are looking at ways to bring services and businesses into the community where the seniors live. |
| Thanks/Goodbye Return to index of stories... |
For information about senior resources go to our website nhptv.org/outlook. Thanks for watching this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hamshire Outlook. I'm Beth Carroll, I'll see you next time. |
| Web Promo Return to index of stories... |
Did you have a reaction to any of the stories or interviews featured in this program? Did we miss anything or do you have suggestions for future Outlook espisodes? If so, we want to hear from you. Drop us an email at nhoutlook@nhptv.org. As always, you can find these stories and more online at nhptv.org/outlook. VERSION ONE: Connect with us online. New Hampshire Outlook is available online on demand at nhptv.org/outlook. We've been streaming our programs since Outlook premiered in September 2000. Whether you want to watch this show again, email it to a friend, search and watch past programs or get more information on thousands of stories and topics, you'll find it all at nhptv.org/outlook. VERSION TWO: Connect with us online. New Hampshire Outlook is available online on demand at nhptv.org/outlook. VERSION THREE: Connect with us online. New Hampshire Outlook is available online on demand at nhptv.org/outlook. Whether you want to watch this show again, email it to a friend, search and watch past programs or get more information on thousands of stories and topics, you'll find it all on our website. |
| key: HEALTH / HEALTH CARE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. New Hampshire has the sixth oldest population in the country and in thousands of homes across the state grown children are caring for their parents. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story of one of those families. The Trasks of Laconia share what it's like when children and parents reverse roles. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kim Trask\Caregiver, Pam Littlefield\Kim's Sister, Joy Dandy\Kim's Mother, Pat Marceau\Community Health and Hospice |
| key: FAMILY / MARRIAGE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:45 Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. New Hampshire has the sixth oldest population in the country and in thousands of homes across the state grown children are caring for their parents. Outlook's Phil Vaughn has the story of one of those families. The Trasks of Laconia share what it's like when children and parents reverse roles. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Kim Trask\Caregiver, Pam Littlefield\Kim's Sister, Joy Dandy\Kim's Mother, Pat Marceau\Community Health and Hospice |
| key: HEALTH / HEALTH CARE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00 Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. They're called the sandwich generation: those caught between caring for their children and their aging parents. It's a balancing act for an estimated 20 million Americans and counting. For many, the hardest part is knowing how and when to start stepping into a parents life. "Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide" has information on the subject-- it is the companion book for the "Caring for Your Parents" special on PBS. I sat down with Elinor Ginzler, who co-authored the book, for some guidance. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Elinor Ginzler\Co-Author, "Caring for Your Parents" |
| key: FAMILY / MARRIAGE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 11:00 Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. They're called the sandwich generation: those caught between caring for their children and their aging parents. It's a balancing act for an estimated 20 million Americans and counting. For many, the hardest part is knowing how and when to start stepping into a parents life. "Caring for Your Parents: The Complete AARP Guide" has information on the subject-- it is the companion book for the "Caring for Your Parents" special on PBS. I sat down with Elinor Ginzler, who co-authored the book, for some guidance. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Elinor Ginzler\Co-Author, "Caring for Your Parents" |
| key: HEALTH / HEALTH CARE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:45 Now on NH Outlook: Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. New Hampshire has the sixth oldest population in the country and in thousands of homes across the state grown children are caring for their parents. By the year 2025, it's expected there will be more than 400-thousand seniors living in New Hampshire that's more than two times the number living here now. Keeping seniors IN and connected to their communities is one of the goals of Easter Seals Senior Services. At their adult day centers in Manchester and Keene seniors can drop in, stay active and find companionship with people of ALL ages. Outlook's Phil Vaughn met with Easter Seals Senior Services director Arlene Kershaw at the center. She challenges everyone to re-imagine aging within the community. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Arlene Kershaw\Easter Seals NH,Senior Services Director |
| key: FAMILY / MARRIAGE Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 4/22/2008 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 6:45 Now on NH Outlook: Now on NH Outlook: The challenges of eldercare in the Granite State. How to tell when your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. Challenging society to keep seniors active in communities. Hello, I'm Beth Carroll welcome to this special Seeing Seniors edition of New Hampshire Outlook. In the next half hour, we explore caring for seniors in the Granite State. New Hampshire has the sixth oldest population in the country and in thousands of homes across the state grown children are caring for their parents. By the year 2025, it's expected there will be more than 400-thousand seniors living in New Hampshire that's more than two times the number living here now. Keeping seniors IN and connected to their communities is one of the goals of Easter Seals Senior Services. At their adult day centers in Manchester and Keene seniors can drop in, stay active and find companionship with people of ALL ages. Outlook's Phil Vaughn met with Easter Seals Senior Services director Arlene Kershaw at the center. She challenges everyone to re-imagine aging within the community. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Arlene Kershaw\Easter Seals NH,Senior Services Director |