{"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":"08.We Got Scammed 4 Things to Do This Week to Protect Your Elderly Parent","slug":"08-we-got-scammed-4-things-to-do-this-week-to-protect-your-elderly-parent","published_at":"2026-03-30T00:23:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014/08-we-got-scammed-4-things-to-do-this-week-to-protect-your-elderly-parent","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-08we_got_scammed_4_things_to_do_this_week_to_pr/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/we5eq6mb433jfmx3/08We_Got_Scammed_4_Things_to_Do_This_Week_to_Protect_Your_Elderly_Parents78v73-2rj2ic-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Have you ever wondered if your aging parent would recognize a scam before it’s too late?Or are you starting to notice calls, texts, or emails that just don’t feel right? In today’s episode, we’re talking about safety and advocacy when it comes to scams targeting your aging parents. Need Help Thinking Through Your Parent’s Situation? 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 Today I’m sharing a personal situation that got a little too close for comfort… and why this is a conversation we can’t keep putting off. This is not about fear.This is about preparation. If you are the one stepping into more responsibility, helping with bills, medical appointments, or just keeping an eye on things, this is one of those foundational conversations in elderly care and planning that needs to happen early. Inside this episode: Why waiting until something happens can cost your parent their independence How to start the scam conversation without creating resistance The mindset shift that turns this into advocacy instead of control Simple rules every aging parent should follow to stay safe at home How visibility and involvement protect seniors from financial scams This week, here’s where to start: Ask about any strange calls, texts, or close calls they’ve had Increase visibility. More conversations, more check-ins, fewer unknowns Reinforce that this is a team effort to help them age in place safely Set clear rules. 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