#070 -  If you're just starting out with helping care for aging parents, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to help. Not only are you flooded with loads of new information about medical conditions, you’re also experiencing complex family dynamics and your own messy feelings to manage in the midst of it all.  Today's episode will help to guide you in the common yet difficult experience of becoming a family caregiver.In this episode, you'll learn:How to prepare for the caregiver's journeyHow to strengthen your relationship with your aging parent before you become a caregiverOne of the most challenging role transitions older adults and new caregivers faceWhat is (what I call) the Ambiguous Caregiver? Tips for navigating binds and dilemmas with aging parentsWhere to look for answers about your aging parent's conditionClick here to visit the show notes page for all the resources mentioned in today's episode: Professional? Grab the Mental Health Professional’s Guide to Working with Older AdultsOlder Adult / Family? Download the Memory Loss & Mental Health GuideHelp others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes.--DISCLAIMER: The material on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Koepp may make on the TV Show, blog, or in response to an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a psychologist-patient relationship between Dr. Koepp and the individual. None of Dr. Koepp's show, website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical or mental health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Koepp is only representing herself in her TV Show, blogs, and on her website.