1mflourish's Podcast

Dr. Regina Koepp is the founder and CEO of Gero Champions, a company that provides training and education to enhance the mental health and wellness of older adults and their families. Dr. Koepp is the creator and host of the Psychology of Aging Podcast where she discusses aging and caregiving. She has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Insider, and is a contributing writer at Psychology Today.Topics of Discussion:[02:12] Introduction[02:58] What is the best way to study caregiving and what are some of the important roles of a caregiver?[09:14] What do you think it is like to be a caregiver during the pandemic?This is a very painful time, please take care of yourself. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling with thoughts about harming yourself or others, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255  or click on the link: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/[12:21] What policies need to be changed to better support caregivers?[16:50] Loved