# When Aging Gets Complicated: How Care Managers Bring Clarity

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Podcast: [Get Ready for Better Aging](https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568)
Published: 2025-11-25T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/get-ready-for-better-aging/
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## Resource

In this episode, Jacqui Clark sits down with veteran elder care manager Kira Reginato, a deeply experienced professional who has spent decades helping families navigate one of life’s most overwhelming chapters—caring for aging loved ones. Together, they unpack one of the most misunderstood roles in the senior care world: the Aging Life Care Manager, also known as a geriatric or elder care manager. Kira explains the difference between hospital case managers and community care managers, the trigger moments that prompt families to seek help, and why most people wait far too long to bring in professional support. She shares real insights into dementia-related challenges, caregiver overwhelm, driving safety, and how care managers quietly become lifelines for both older adults and their families. Through compassionate guidance, practical strategy, and years of hard-won wisdom, Kira shows why having the right care manager can change everything. Links and Resources: To schedule an appointment, find resources, and classes, visit Kira's website at www.callkira.com. Learn more about the Aging Life Care Association www.aginglifecare.org Contact: Kira (707) 762-5433 Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark): Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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