What If Our Approach to Aging Is All Wrong? | Heather Durenberger | TEDxMinneapolis
We recognize adolescence as a pivotal stage of human development, yet, we overlook an equally disruptive transition - the shift from independence to dependence in later life. Heather Durenberger introduces the Adolescence of Aging, a psychologically distinct stage that we must acknowledge, not only to support our aging loved ones but to prepare for our own inevitable journey.Heather Durenberger is a nonprofit strategist, mom of four, and daughter navigating the real-time demands of supporting her parents, while working to shift the national conversation around this overlooked life stage. She is the co-founder of “People in the Squeeze,” a movement and podcast amplifying the voices of those caught between raising children and supporting aging loved ones. Alongside co-founder Jayne Dow Larkin, Heather co-authored “Thriving in Chaos: Navigating the Challenges of Aging Parents,” a best-selling guide to spark change and offer practical support for adult children in the thick of caring for aging parents. A proud Twin Cities resident, Heather brings lived experience, humor, and heart to a topic that touches nearly every family - and deserves far more attention. Heather Durenberger is a nonprofit strategist, mom of four, and daughter navigating the real-time demands of supporting her parents—while working to shift the national conversation around this overlooked life stage. She is the co-founder of People in the Squeeze, a movement and podcast amplifying the voices of those caught between raising children and supporting aging loved ones.Alongside co-founder Jayne Dow Larkin, Heather co-authored Thriving in Chaos: Navigating the Challenges of Aging Parents, a best-selling guide to spark change and offer practical support for adult children in the thick of caring for aging parents. A proud Twin Cities resident, Heather brings lived experience, humor, and heart to a topic that touches nearly every family—and deserves far more attention. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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