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Aging Parent Podcast
If you're raising kids, building a career, and suddenly managing doctor appointments, finances, or hard conversations with your parents, this podcast is for you. I'm Valerie Upham, and this is The Aging Parent Podcast. This show is for the sandwich generation, the sons and daughters who didn't plan on becoming caregivers, but stepped into the role anyway. You're carrying responsibility, love, pressure, and decisions that matter more than anyone prepared you for. I know this season personally…
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Tax Traps You Need To Know
Your parents' home is probably their biggest asset — but when it's time to sell, inherit, or change title, the tax consequences can catch families completely…
Aging Parent PodcastThe Hidden Tax Trap When Selling Your Home — and How to Avoid It
The Aging Parent Podcast Are your aging parents sitting on decades of home equity — and dreading the capital gains tax bill that comes with selling? In this…
Aging Parent PodcastWhen Is It Time for Memory Care? Starting the Conversation Early | Aging Parent Podcast
When should a loved one move into memory care — and when should you start that conversation? Many families wait until there's a hospitalization, wandering, or…
Aging Parent PodcastHow to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Moving — Without Pushing Them Away | Aging Parent Podcast
What do you do when your dad wants to move to senior living but your mom isn't ready — and every conversation turns into a battle? In this episode, Jay…
Aging Parent PodcastHow Humor Helps You Talk About Your Parents Getting Older
How do you talk to your parents about getting older — without making it weird? In Episode 20, we sit down with 30-year-old stand-up comedian Danny Dunn to…
Aging Parent PodcastBe a Voice for Your Family
Title: What to Do When You're Worried About Your Parent's Care in a Senior Living Facility | Ep. 19 Description: When something feels off with your parent's…
Aging Parent PodcastEvery Scam Has a Tell — Here's How to Spot It Before It's Too Late
Scams don't just happen to gullible people. They happen to smart people — by design. Toby is 82. She's a former journalist, a leader in her friend group, and…
Aging Parent PodcastThe Most Important 40 Minutes To Protect Yourself From Scams
Protecting Seniors from Scams: Steps and Stories Every 4 seconds, someone is being scammed in the US. In this episode of The Aging Parent Podcast, host Valerie…
Aging Parent PodcastThe AI Scam Epidemic Targeting Elderly Parents — What Every Family Needs to Know
AI Scams Are Stealing $120 BILLION a Year — How to Protect Your Aging Parents Description: AI is fueling a massive rise in scams targeting seniors — and…
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Finding Hidden Treasures in Clutter | Episode 15
Episode 15 | Finding Hidden Treasures in Clutter: What Professional Organizers Discover When Downsizing a Home Downsizing an aging parent's home isn't just…
Aging Parent PodcastProtect Your Assets Before It's Too Late | Episode 14
Ep 14 | Protect Your Assets Before It's Too Late Digital estate planning for aging parents is becoming an essential part of preparing for the future. Most…
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Ep 13 | Dementia Caregiving and Family Guilt: Our Mother's 10-Year Journey
Dementia caregiving can affect an entire family long before anyone feels prepared for what lies ahead. In this personal episode of the Aging Parent Podcast…
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Ep 12 | Selling Your Parents' Home Without Losing the Memories
Selling Your Parents' Home can seem like a real estate decision—until decades of belongings, legal issues, repairs, sibling responsibilities, money, and family…
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Episode 11 | Alzheimer's San Diego: When Dementia Starts Changing Someone You Love
Dementia Caregiving can leave families wondering what to say, when to step in, and how to help an aging parent without taking away their independence. In this…
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Episode 10 | Dementia in Aging Parents: The Signs Families Miss & What No One Tells You
Dementia care for aging parents involves much more than recognizing memory loss. In Episode 10 of the Aging Parent Podcast, Valerie Upham welcomes back Kendra…
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Episode 9 | Estate Sales for Seniors: What Families Throw Away Too Soon
Estate Sales for Seniors can feel overwhelming when a lifetime of belongings, family memories, and a major move all collide at once. In this episode of the…
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Episode 8 | Aging in Place: The Fall That Can Take Away Your Choices
Aging in Place requires more than deciding that you never want to leave your home. It takes thoughtful planning for home safety, healthcare decisions…
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Episode 7 | Elder Law for Aging Parents: Who Controls Your Life If You Can't?
Elder Law for Aging Parents is about much more than what happens after someone dies. It's about making sure your family knows who can make decisions, manage…
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Episode 6 | Senior Move Management: When Downsizing Feels Like Giving Up a Lifetime
Moving an aging parent isn't simply about packing boxes and hiring a moving company. Senior move management can help families handle the physical, practical…
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Episode 4 | How to Choose a Retirement Community - Costs, Care Levels & Questions to Ask
How do you choose the right retirement community—and what should you investigate before making a decision? In this episode of the Aging Parent Podcast, Valerie…
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Episode 5 | The Dementia Care Option Most Families Don't Know About
Caring for a parent or spouse with dementia doesn't always mean choosing between expensive in-home care and moving them into memory care. There may be a third…
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Episode 3 | Hospice Isn't Giving Up: Quality of Life and What Families Need to Know
Hospice Isn't Giving Up: Quality of Life and What Families Need to Know What does hospice really mean, and how do families know when it may be time to consider…
Aging Parent PodcastEpisode 2 | Aging in Place: How to Stay Independent and Prepared for What-Ifs
How to Stay Independent and Prepared for What-Ifs What does it really take to age in place safely and confidently? In this episode of the Aging Parent Podcast…
Aging Parent PodcastEpisode 1 | Aging in Place vs. Senior Living: Planning Before a Crisis
Aging in Place or Senior Living? Planning Before a Crisis Should you age in place or consider senior living? How do you know when it's time to start the…
Aging Parent PodcastAging Parent Podcast Trailer
If you're raising kids, building a career, and suddenly managing doctor appointments, finances, or hard conversations with your parents, this podcast is for…