{"podcast":{"title":"Navigating Elderly Parents | Age In Place, Senior Living, Advocacy, Elderly Care, Caregivers","slug":"navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014","podcast_index_feed_id":7718014,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/Navigatingelderlyparents/feed.xml","website_url":"https://Navigatingelderlyparents.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21312076/Podcast_Art_Final_SMALLER_14009f4qb.jpg","author":"Trina Gonzalez - Daughter Advocate, Faith-Led Elderly Planning Coach, Aging Parent Support","episode_count":20,"summary":"Does it feel like the script has flipped? Instead of your parents worrying about you, you’re the one worrying about them. Siblings may be hands-off or missing in action, and the weight falls on you. You’re double-checking their bills, wondering what would happen if they fell when no one was around — or worse, if they hurt someone while driving. Deep down, you want to honor their wish to stay at home, but you also worry about their safety and independence. I get it — it’s a lot, and sometimes it feels like too much. Hi, I’m Trina: daughter, advocate, and Elderly Planning Coach. I know what it’s like to juggle your own busy life while managing your parents’ needs, and that’s why this podcast exists — to help you find what works, save time, and feel supported along the way. My goal: give you the systems, planning tools, and trustworthy resources — boiled down to the nuggets that matter — so you can skip the endless searching, protect your parents’ independence, and finally breathe easier. My experience helping my parents, in-laws and clients — along with countless friends navigating the same challenges — taught me how complicated aging can become. Even with good planning, things slip…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T20:17:35.325623+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014"},"episode":{"title":"04. Hidden Resources: Medicare Advantage Benefits Your Parent May Have (How to Find Out)","slug":"04-hidden-resources-medicare-advantage-benefits-your-parent-may-have-how-to-find-out","published_at":"2026-03-02T00:57:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014/04-hidden-resources-medicare-advantage-benefits-your-parent-may-have-how-to-find-out","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014","url":"https://Navigatingelderlyparents.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-04_resource_catagories_in_med_adv_planb39bh/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/grm8ezy7qq7c64h4/04_Resource_Catagories_in_Med_Adv_Planb39bh-f7j6a3-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Have you ever paid for something for your parent and later wondered, “Wait… could their Medicare plan have helped with that?” Or you’re trying to help them stay independent, but you don’t even know what resources might already be available. In today’s episode, I’m showing you how to find out what your parent’s Medicare plan may include, especially if they’re on a Medicare Advantage plan. The big win is simple: get the right authorization so you can ask the plan questions and get real answers. Work With Me If you’re starting to step in more with your aging parent and feeling unsure what to focus on, I offer a limited number of 60-minute Parent Clarity Sessions. This is a focused session where we can talk through your situation and help you get clear on what matters most right now, so you can feel less overwhelmed and move forward with a plan. Schedule your session here: Schedule A Parent Clarity Session What you’ll learn in this episode Why most families don’t find the “extra” resources until they’re already overwhelmed The one step that makes everything easier: how to get authorization to speak to the plan Where to find the coverage details for your parents' plan Examples of categories that may be included (depending on the plan), like: In-home support Transportation Meals Adult day services Durable medical equipment (think wheelchair, oxygen, and similar) Dental, vision, and hearing aids Alternative or wellness-type benefits Worldwide travel coverage Help after a hospital stay A simple way to track what you learn so you’re not starting from scratch next time Quick encouragement You’re not being pushy. You’re being responsible. Getting clear on resources is one of the most practical ways to protect your parent and protect your own time and sanity too. 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