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Boundaries: The Importance of Honest Communication
Between Parents and Their Adult Children
Mary is back this week, and the mother-daughter duo discuss setting boundaries within a caregiver/patient relationship, particularly as it pertains to the parent/adult child relationship. Alex & Mary give unique perspectives through their own experiences in their respective roles.
Episode Highlights
Welcome back [0:40]
Boundaries [1:20]
Call to hear from parents of adult children [1:50]
Single adult children [2:13]
Advocate at appointments [2:54]
A daughter knows [6:55]
A mama’s job [7:12]
What will the doctor think? [8:0]
CoVid has changed everything [9:05]
Future interview [10:05]
Empathy for CoVid patients and their families [10:22]
Pregnancy and birth during CoVid 11:10]
Alex’s extensive surgical history [12:00]
Recovery from surgery [13:25]
Who takes care of the dog? [14:25]
Visitors after surgery [16:20]
Allow for a buffer [17:55]
Honest communication [18:50]
Make a plan before you need it [20:04]
Dealing with visitors [20:30]
Important break for caregiver [21:20]
Mama loves a hospital gift shop! [22:35]
Parents can learn a lot, too [23:50]
In the news! [25:03]
Communication is key [25:55]
Understand boundaries before you need them [26:40]
Thanks for listening! [27:05]5]
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