Are you spending time with aging parents, grandparents, or older relatives this holiday season? You may notice subtle changes — and some of them could signal safety concerns, cognitive decline, or emerging health challenges.

In this episode of Relax, I Got This: Embracing Life After 60, host Robin McCoy breaks down the 7 biggest red flags to watch for when visiting your aging loved ones — especially if you haven’t seen them in a while.

We cover:
1️⃣ Changes in mobility & increased fall risk
2️⃣ Decline in personal hygiene
3️⃣ Weight loss, poor nutrition & expired food
4️⃣ Clutter, unopened mail & home environment changes
5️⃣ Memory lapses beyond normal aging
6️⃣ Personality or behavior shifts
7️⃣ Trouble managing finances or technology

Robin also shares what to do next — how to approach conversations gently, how to involve family members, and where to find supportive resources like senior home coaches.

This episode is filled with compassionate, practical tips to help families keep their aging loved ones safe, healthy, and independent for as long as possible.

Need help knowing what to say? Use my custom ChatGPT chat for guidance on conversations with aging loved ones. Click here.

#SeniorCare #AgingParents #ElderCare #CaregiverSupport #AgingGracefully #HealthyAging #HolidayFamilyTime #DementiaAwareness #SeniorSafety #AgingLovedOnes

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com
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Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show.

Older adults in DFW facing divorce, this one’s for you. 💔➡️💚

In this episode of Relax, I Got This! Embracing Life After 60, Robin McCoy sits down with Freda Ross, long-time DivorceCare facilitator, jewelry artist, and gray divorce survivor, to talk honestly about what it’s really like to navigate divorce in your 50s, 60s, and 70s.

They dive into:

• What “gray divorce” is and why it feels so different later in life
• Why divorce is a true grief process (just like a death) and why you’re not “crazy” if you can’t cook, clean, or stop crying
• The difference between being blindsided in a “happy” marriage vs leaving a toxic or abusive one
• The danger of jumping into a rebound relationship and creating “double trauma”
• How DivorceCare’s 13-week group support program helps you feel less alone and start healing
• Why having support from people who don’t love you (yet) can sometimes be more helpful than well-meaning friends & family
• Practical ways to re-discover who you were before you were a spouse or caregiver
• How Frida rebuilt a joyful life with handmade jewelry, theatre, travel, girlfriends, dinner parties, and fun

Freda shares powerful stories from her own journey after an 18-year marriage, including:

• Showing up to DivorceCare and only being able to say her name
• Realizing she was still “holding on” in subtle ways, like letting her ex keep picking up his mail
• Watching participants go from broken to strong enough to become facilitators themselves
• Ambush emotions, grief “beach balls,” and how you know you’re actually healing

You’ll hear real talk about:

• Loneliness after divorce & why it can hit so hard after 20–40 years together
• Why it’s OK if your house is a mess and you can’t keep up with laundry right now
• How to start getting out of the house again (parks, malls, museums, groups)
• Rebuilding identity: “Who am I now?” and “What actually brings me joy?”
• Choosing healing, instead of staying stuck in pain and shame

🎧 This episode is especially for you if:

• You’re over 50 and going through a gray divorce
• You feel ashamed, stuck, or like everyone else “moved on” faster than you
• Friends and family are tired of hearing the story, but you still hurt
• You’re tempted to numb out with a new relationship, alcohol, shopping, or busyness
• You want to believe there’s life, joy, laughter, travel, and connection on the other side

Freda Ross
📞 (214) 232-4494
📧 frossconsulting@gmail.com

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Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Karina Loyo, a leading voice in aging and health promotion, to talk about what it really means to age well. We explore how purpose, movement, social connection, and planning ahead all play vital roles in living a longer, healthier, and more secure life.

Dr. Loyo shares her insights on how to keep one medical crisis from becoming a generational financial crisis—a topic that hits home for many families. From practical strategies for staying active to planning for longevity, this conversation offers wisdom for anyone who wants to age with intention and protect their family’s future.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion that blends research, real-world experience, and heart.

Karina Loyo
📞 (512) 563-1393
📧 drloyo@longevityblueprint.org

Robin McCoy is a licensed Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, License #0582766.

#SeniorCare⁣ #ElderCare⁣ #AssistedLiving⁣ #Caregiving⁣ #Alzheimer's⁣ #Dementia⁣ #LegalRightsforSeniors⁣ #HomeCareServices⁣ #CognitiveHealth⁣ #ElderlySupport

Robin McCoy
📞 214.226.3770
📧 Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com
🌐 RelaxIGotThis.com
🎙️ RelaxIGotThis.buzzsprout.com

Robin's Recs & Favorite Products can be found here. This includes any books written by authors interviewed on this show.

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Robin McCoy is a Texas Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. License #0582766
RelaxIGotThis.com | 214.226.3770 | Robin.RelaxIGotThis@gmail.com

Just a quick heads-up: I use affiliate links in some of my episodes and resources. If you buy something through one of those links, I may receive a small commission. It doesn’t change your price, and it helps me keep bringing you real conversations, helpful tips, and solid information for living well after 60. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for being here and supporting the show.