{"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":"18. Your Aging Parent Needs a Dog. The Research-Backed Case for Living Longer at Home","slug":"18-your-aging-parent-needs-a-dog-the-research-backed-case-for-living-longer-at-home","published_at":"2026-06-08T02:41:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/navigating-elderly-parents-age-in-place-senior-living-advocacy-planning-elderly-care-caregivers-7718014/18-your-aging-parent-needs-a-dog-the-research-backed-case-for-living-longer-at-home","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-18_dogs_for_parents6nu2f/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7tjxtxywtk4yue6v/18_Dogs_for_Parents6nu2f-yaa7pd-Optimized.mp3","summary":"What if the simplest upgrade to your parent's health, mood, and daily routine weighed six pounds and had strong opinions about walk routes? Sounds ridiculous. Except it's not. The research on dogs and aging adults is actually wild and if you haven't heard the numbers yet, you are going to want to sit down. In this episode we are getting into the surprisingly powerful case for getting your elderly parent a dog — or maybe a cat, because the cat stat almost made me fall off my chair — and why this one thing could quietly be doing more for their health, their safety, and their reason to get up in the morning than anything else on your list right now. This is not a fluff episode. Pun maybe intended. There are real numbers, real safety considerations, real stories from real people including my own mom and her seven-pound spitfire Emily, and real practical steps you can take. Let's get into it. 🗓️ Not sure what your parent actually needs right now? Let's figure it out together. Book a Parent Clarity Session — one focused conversation, a clear next step. In This Episode: The heart health stat on dogs that will stop you mid-scroll The cat number that surprised even me My mom, her 6-pound Morkie Emily, and why it changed everything How dog walks sneak in the exact exercise aging adults need most How to pick the right dog — safely 4 safety must-haves before the dog comes home What happens on those neighborhood walks that no gym can replicate Resources Mentioned: American Heart Association — Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes (dog ownership + heart health research) Reflective zip-front vest with pocket for phone and flashlight (search: senior walking vest reflective) Reflective dog leash and duty bag holder Compact scooper for walkers or limited mobility — search \"extendable dog…","meta_description":"What if the simplest upgrade to your parent's health, mood, and daily routine weighed six pounds and had strong opinions about walk routes? 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