Trading Places: Caring for Your Aging Parents

Episode 3: Should They Stay or Should They Go?

In this episode, Hilary and Lisa dive into one of the toughest care decisions you’ll face – should they stay or should they go? Truly understanding what’s involved with caring for your parents as they “age in place” versus moving them to a senior living community is the key to making the best decision for your whole family. Among the important considerations they share are determining your capacity to manage your parents’ household and caregivers and setting realistic expectations about costs and logistics. We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com [https://prndlmusic.com/]

Episode 2: Creating A Roadmap

As the journey to trading places with your aging parents continues, Hilary and Lisa outline what to think about as you start to create your own care roadmap. They cover key considerations like your parents’ health, mobility, professionals involved, financial resources, your caregiving team and how to balance your parents’ need for agency with your needs to keep them safe. They also stress the need to involve your parents in the process and take time to understand how they might envision this stage of their life.  We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com [https://prndlmusic.com/]

Episode 1: Beginning the Journey

Two sisters, Hilary and Lisa introduce their podcast "Trading Places," sharing personal experiences about the challenges of transitioning from being daughters to caregivers for their aging parents. They emphasize the need for early planning, open communication, and understanding family dynamics to better manage elder care, tough decisions, and end-of-life arrangements. Their goal is to offer insights and support for others facing similar journeys, highlighting the importance of meaningful conversations and setting expectations.  We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com [https://prndlmusic.com/]