{"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":"11. A Parent Is Dying: You Can’t Control God’s Timing… But You Can Do This","slug":"11-a-parent-is-dying-you-can-t-control-god-s-timing-but-you-can-do-this","published_at":"2026-04-20T15:40:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014/11-a-parent-is-dying-you-can-t-control-god-s-timing-but-you-can-do-this","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-11a_parent_is_dying_you_can_t_control_god_s_tim/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/44yqqrekc76gtdsc/11A_Parent_Is_Dying_You_Can_t_Control_God_s_Timing_But_You_Can_Do_Thisat1ch-79f8p3-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Today’s episode is a quiet, honest conversation from a heavy place. A close friend lost her husband this week after time in hospice, and it brings us face-to-face with something we don’t get to control… the timing of death. ***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 In this episode, we talk about what we can do. • The truth that God determines our days, even when we don’t understand it• What it actually looks like to “show up” for someone in their final days• How to support a parent, spouse, or friend with simple presence and compassion• What to do when the relationship is complicated or painful• Asking God for emotional, mental, and physical strength when you’re exhausted• How, if we let Him, we can see more of God even in grief• The reminder that we walk through the valley… not alone, and not staying there This is not about having the right words.It’s about being there. Next Steps • Join the Insider EmailGet weekly tips and resources for navigating aging parents. Sign Up To Be An Insider • Share This EpisodeSend it to a friend helping aging parents. • Leave a ReviewYour written review helps others find the podcast. • Ask a QuestionHave a question or suggestion for a future episode? hello@trinag.com Informational & Educational Purposes Only. The information provided is for general educational and informational purposes only. It should not be relied up…","meta_description":"Today’s episode is a quiet, honest conversation from a heavy place. 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