{"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":"17. How Faith is Aging in Place at 102 Years Old! Elderly Can Still Maintain Independence","slug":"17-how-faith-is-aging-in-place-at-102-years-old-elderly-can-still-maintain-independence","published_at":"2026-06-01T02:28:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014/17-how-faith-is-aging-in-place-at-102-years-old-elderly-can-still-maintain-independence","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/17-still-walking-at-102-what-my-neighbor-faith-taught-me-about-aging-with-purpose-independence-and-joy/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eftqxx84bviinziq/selectideasFaith_episoderevised_mixdownbwenh.mp3","summary":"Have you ever looked at someone who is thriving in their 90s or beyond and wondered — what are they doing that we're not? Today's episode is one of those rare conversations that will leave you encouraged, challenged, and maybe even inspired to pick up the phone and call your mom or dad. I sat down with my neighbor, Faith — who is now 102 years old — and she is sharp, warm, full of life, and absolutely overflowing with wisdom. She still walks every day, arranges flowers at her church mission, and prays with more intention than most of us half her age. You are going to love her. You may even want to share this episode with your parent — pop it on in the car or hand them your phone, because this one is encouraging for all of us. 🗓️ Need Help With Your Parent's Situation? Book a 60-minute Parent Clarity Session — we'll talk through what's going on and get you focused on what matters most. 👉Schedule A Parent Clarity Session 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE ✔️ What Faith says is the very first thing every aging person — and every caregiver — needs to hold onto ✔️ The one physical thing she has done consistently for decades, and why she says you can skip everything else if you just do this ✔️ How she structures her prayer life and stays connected to God from morning to evening ✔️ What carried her through the loss of her daughter Helen — and the unexpected way community showed up ✔️ Her honest, gentle advice for anyone who is aging and tempted to rely on the people around them ✔️ What Faith believes the world needs more of right now — and why it starts at home 👤 ABOUT FAITH Faith is a Jamaica-born woman who built two careers in government service, raised a family, and immigrated to the United States in her 50s. She crossed over to her 102nd birthday this year. 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