Aging Untold: Here’s what you should know if you’re raising grandkids full-time

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we look into the emotional and financial realities grandparents face when stepping in to raise their grandchildren full-time. We also examine the root causes of nurse burnout, hear how two frontline caregivers launched a program to help colleagues heal and discuss what needs to change to keep experienced nurses at the bedside. Finally, we meet a Vermont retiree whose passion for playing and repairing accordions turned into a thriving second act. Raising your grandkids full-time? Here’s what you should know If your role has shifted from being a grandparent to full-time, day-in, day-out parenting of your grandchildren, the transition can bring deep love and purpose — but also real stress on time, money and energy. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what you need to know and the resources available. “You’ve got to give yourself grace to get through this,” gerontologist “Sam” Cradduck said. Aging expert Amy O’Rourke said one of the