The Aging Parent Playbook
av Barbara Sparacino MD
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Episode 71: The Free Senior Living Advisor Who Actually Pays
Episode 71: The Free Senior Living Advisor Who Actually Pays
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Welcome to The Aging Parent Playbook, the ultimate resource for adult children navigating the complex journey of caring for aging parents. Hosted by Dr. Barbara Sparacino, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, this podcast offers expert insights, practical tips, and compassionate guidance on essential topics like legal issues, caregiver burnout, memory loss, and home safety modifications.
Each episode dives deep into the challenges of caregiving, equipping you with the tools to support your aging loved ones while managing your own well-being. Whether you're facing difficult conversations about health and finances or seeking strategies for managing family dynamics, The Aging Parent Playbook is here to help you every step of the way.
Join our community of listeners and gain access to invaluable advice and support tailored specifically for adult children of aging parents. Subscribe now and empower yourself to create a positive caregiving experience for you and your family!
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- Episode 71: The Free Senior Living Advisor Who Actually Pays · 23 minHave you ever searched for senior living for your parent and felt relieved when someone offered to help you for free? It sounds great, especially when you're already overwhelmed…
- Episode 70: Who Does What Building Your Parent S Professional Bench · 23 minWhen your aging parent needs care, you may suddenly find yourself surrounded by doctors, social workers, attorneys, care agencies, and senior living professionals—without knowing…
- EPISODE 69 The Fall Before The Fall · 11 minIn this episode, I take you room by room through one of the most common and preventable crises families face with aging parents: falls. We'll look beyond the obvious trip hazards…
- EPISODE 68: I'm Her Best Shot · 9 minIn this episode, I talk about what it means to become your aging parent's advocate when you are the person who knows them best. I share my own experience of showing up for my…
- Episode 67: The Sibling Divide Why Your Brother Thinks Mom Is Fine · 24 minIn this episode, I unpack one of the most painful realities of family caregiving: why siblings can look at the same parent and see completely different realities. I explain the…
- Episode 66: Guardianship Avoidance Guide · 27 minIn this episode, I explain why guardianship is one of the most expensive, stressful, and avoidable legal situations families can face. Through the story of one family, I break…
- EPISODE 65: The Ten Minute Pity Party And Why You re Not Allowed More · 22 minIn this episode, I challenge the belief that constant exhaustion is a sign of being a good caregiver. I introduce my "10-Minute Pity Party" framework, a simple but powerful way…
- Episode 64: The Six- to-Eighteen-Month Window You're Missing · 27 minIn this episode, I reveal the quiet six to eighteen month window that often comes before a caregiving crisis, and why so many families miss it. I walk you through the subtle…
- Episode 63: Three Questions to Ask Before You Believe Any Doctor · 31 minIn this episode, I share the three most important questions every adult child should ask during a parent's medical appointment. Too often, families leave the doctor's office with…
- Episode 62: What Happens When Your Parent Won't Sign the Documents · 30 minIn this episode, I tackle one of the hardest situations families face: what happens when your parent still refuses to sign important legal documents. I explain why resistance…
- Episode 61: The Power of Attorney Conversation Nobody Knows How to Have · 17 minIn this episode, I explain why so many aging parents resist signing a power of attorney and why it's usually not about trust. I walk you through what is actually happening…
- Episode 60: Why Your Sister Won't Help (And It's Not Because She's a Narcissist) · 20 minIn this episode, I unpack one of the most common phrases I hear from overwhelmed caregivers: "My sister is a narcissist." I explain why most difficult sibling behavior is not…
- Episode 59: The Five Roles Every Caregiving Family Falls Into. · 21 minIn this episode, I break down the five family roles that show up in almost every caregiving situation and why the same arguments keep happening over and over again. From the…
- Episode 58: Why You're Not Parenting Your Parent · 23 minIn this episode, I challenge one of the most common phrases caregivers use: "I feel like I'm parenting my parent." I explain why that mindset creates guilt, resentment, and…
- Episode 57: Grief Before Loss: What Anticipatory Grief Actually Looks Like · 18 minIn this episode, I talk about one of the most painful and unspoken parts of caregiving: grieving a parent who is still alive. I walk you through what anticipatory grief really…
- Episode 56: How to Know If Your Parent's Doctor is Actually Listening · 8 minIn this episode, I talk about a concern I hear all the time from adult children who feel like their parent's doctor isn't really listening. I walk you through why this happens…
- Episode 55: The One Binder That Could Save Your Family in a Crisis · 6 minImagine getting a call in the middle of the night and realizing you don't have the information you need to help your parent. In this episode, I walk you through why preparation…
- Episode 54: Before the Crisis Hits: What Every Family Needs to Know + My 1:1 Strategy Call · 13 minIn this episode, I walk you through what really happens when a crisis hits and families realize they are not prepared to make medical, legal, or financial decisions. I share why…
- Episode 53: Legal Safety Net Plan: Why Legal Authority Matters Before Crisis · 12 minIn this episode, I talk about one of the biggest mistakes families make when caring for aging parents: assuming things will work out when the time comes. I walk you through why…
- Episode 51: Caregiver Strategy Course: How to Assess, Plan, and Stay Ahead of the Caregiving Curve · 6 minYou don't become a caregiver overnight. It starts with small shifts you begin to notice. In this episode, I walk you through how to recognize that transition early and why…
