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Send us Fan MailAging Parents and Adult Children: When to Step In, How to Help, and What Comes Next? What happens when you begin noticing changes in an aging parent—but they insist everything is fine?Episode 6 dives into the realities adult children face when caring for aging parents. Hosted by Bonnie Keith, the episode features Monica Smith and Angelica Lopez discussing early warning signs, effective caregiving approaches, overcoming resistance to help, and the importance of planning for emergencies and long-term care. This conversation offers compassionate guidance and actionable steps for families navigating the complexities of aging.In Episode 6 of Senior PrimeTime, host Bonnie Keith leads an honest and compassionate conversation about one of the most difficult transitions families face: recognizing when an aging parent or loved one may need help, knowing when to step in, and offering support without taking away their independence or dignity.Bonnie is joined by Monica Smith, Certified Senior Advisor, and Angelica Lopez, Gerontologist, along with Joyce Robertson of the Foundation for Senior Services. Together, they share professional guidance, practical strategies, and personal experiences to help families navigate the complex journey of aging.You’ll learn how to recognize changes that may require attention, including:• Difficulty managing bills or medications• Falls, unexplained bruises, or changes in mobility• Getting lost in familiar places• Changes in personal grooming or household routines• Weight loss, poor nutrition, or increasing isolation• Damage to the car or concerns about driving• Misplacing objects in unusual or unsafe places• Behavior or memory changes that interfere with daily lifeThe conversation also explores the difference between normal age-related changes and patterns that may require a medical evaluation. Monica and Angelica explain why documenting changes and establishing a cognitive baseline can help families communicate more clearly with healthcare providers.But recognizing the signs is only the beginning.What do you do when your parent refuses help? How can you introduce in-home support without making them feel as though they are losing control? When is it time to discuss driving, assisted living, memory care, or a power of attorney? And what happens when siblings disagree about what their parent needs?This episode offers practical ways to begin these difficult conversations, including:• Starting with small, nonthreatening forms of assistance• Framing help around safety, independence, and quality of life• Involving trusted physicians, religious leaders, neighbors, or other professionals• Presenting a caregiver as a personal assistant when appropriate• Offering realistic transportation and care alternatives• Bringing in an objective care manager when family members cannot agree• Creating an emergency and long-term care plan before a crisis occursThe discussion also recognizes the emotional and physical toll caregiving can take. Family caregivers often feel frightened, guilty, exhausted, or overwhelmed—but they do not have to face this journey alone. Support groups, respite care, care managers, senior-care professionals, and organizations such as the Foundation for Senior Services can provide valuable guidance and support.Helping an aging parent does not always mean taking control. Often, it means noticing changes, beginning difficult conversations, planning before a crisis, and making sure the person you love remains heard, respected, safe, and supported.ABOUT OUR GUESTSMonica Smith, CSA, CDP, BCPACertified Senior AdvisorClarity Senior Solutionswww.clarityforseniors.com(805) 393-6553Angelica Lopez, MSGGerontologistTheKeywww.thekey.comRESOURCES AND SUPPORTThe Foundation for Senior Services connects seniors and their families with education, options, resources, and qualified senior-service professionals.www.FoundationForSeniorServices.org(855) 836-0807ABOUT OUR SPONSORThis episode is sponsored by Joe Tishkoff, Senior Mortgage Advisor with Lower Mortgage.With more than 40 years of experience navigating the changing real estate landscape, Joe helps homeowners and retirees explore how their home equity may support greater financial security. He provides guidance on mortgage options, equity strategies, and property decisions.Joe TishkoffSenior Mortgage AdvisorLower Mortgage(818) 370-8302(818) 971-4252jtishkoff@lower.comSPONSOR LICENSING DISCLAIMERNMLS ID 240232. States Licensed: CA, CO, FL, NV, NC, OR, WA. Lower Mortgage offers lending programs in 48 states (excluding NY and HI).Senior PrimeTime: Real People, Real Conversations is brought to you by the Foundation for Senior Services.This episode is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for individualized medical, legal, financial, or professional care advice. Consult qualified professionals regarding your family’s specific circumstances.Senior...
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