by Kim Barnes | Jan 4, 2022 | Media
Hidden Gems: Meet Kim & Mike Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents. VoyageAustin interviewed Kim & Mike Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents. They share where the idea of PAP came from and how it’s helping other adult children who are caregiving for their...
by Kim Barnes | Jan 3, 2022 | Alzheimer's / Dementia
Do you know the difference between Dementia and Alzheimer’s? Hearing that our parents have “dementia” can be devastating. But there are many different types and that can affect the road we travel. Carol Howell is a Certified Dementia Practioner who...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 30, 2021 | Caregiving
Do you have compassion fatigue? Taking care of someone else, including your elderly parents, can be exhausting and overwhelming, both emotionally and physically. It can lead to what’s called compassion fatigue. Kim & Mike Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 27, 2021 | Housing, Quality of Life
A conversation with dad about making tough moves John Barnes has made some big decisions in recent years. Moving he and his wife into independent living, selling the house and then moving his wife, who has Alzheimer’s, into memory care. Mike Barnes of Parenting...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 20, 2021 | Media
Caregivers of aging parents find support in online community. The holidays can be especially stressful when you’re caring for elderly parents. Its comforting to know that others understand and can share experiences and insight about different situations. In an...
