There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.
Aging at Home: What You Need to Know About In-Home Care
Almost everyone wants to stay in their own home as they age. But when the plan is simply, “We’ll hire someone to come in,” families are often surprised by how complicated—and expensive—in-home care can be.
In this episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, Jacqui Clark talks with Brooke Martindale, owner of Cheer Home Care and Healthcare, who brings more than 15 years of experience in the industry. Together, they answer the questions families ask most: What does in-home care actually provide? What does it cost? What’s the difference between hiring privately and using an agency? What makes a great caregiver? And how do you convince a parent or spouse to accept help when they don’t want it?
They also tackle an important question many families wait too long to ask: How do you know when a little help at home is no longer enough? If aging at home is part of your plan, this is a conversation worth hearing.
Links and Resources:
Brooke Martindale, owner Cheer Home Care & Health - https://cheerhomecare.com
Jacqui Clark -
Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:
Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook
This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett
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28 Jul 2026
You're Grieving... Even If No One Has Died
What if the heaviness you’ve been carrying isn’t stress, burnout, or anxiety? What if it’s grief? Most of us think grief begins after a death. Dr. Ken Druck says that’s one of the biggest misconceptions we have. We grieve the retirement we imagined, the marriage that’s changed, our aging bodies, a spouse living with dementia, or the loss of certainty in a rapidly changing world. We just don’t have a name for it.
In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Druck shares how the death of his 21-year-old daughter transformed his life’s work and why learning to recognize our "living losses" can change everything.
Together, we explore caregiver guilt, self-compassion, the courage to tell ourselves the truth, and why healing isn’t about “getting over it”. It’s about discovering how to keep living, loving, and finding joy—even when life will never be the same.
Links and Resources:
Dr. Ken Druck, Ph.D.
Website: https://www.kendruck.com
Jacqui Clark -
Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:
Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook
This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBett
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7 Jul 2026
Beyond the Tremor: What Parkinson's Really Looks Like Today
Parkinson’s disease is evolving—and so is the science behind treating it. In this hopeful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist Dr. Meagen Salinas to separate myths from facts and explore the exciting future of Parkinson’s care.
Learn why an accurate diagnosis matters, how movement disorder specialists differ from general neurologists, and why conditions like PSP and MSA are often mistaken for Parkinson’s.
Dr. Salinas explains the importance of early intervention, the powerful role of exercise, and the promising disease-modifying therapies now being studied in Clinical trials. She also addresses common misconceptions about Parkinson’s medications, offers practical advice for caregivers, and shares why she has never been more optimistic about the future.
Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting a loved one, or simply planning ahead, this conversation offers knowledge, hope, and actionable guidance.
Links and Resources:
Dr Meagen Salinas, MD
Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Center - https://movementdisorderscenter.org
CenExel Denver, CO – https://cenexelclinicaltrials.com/location/denver-co-cenexel-rmcr/
Jacqui Clark -
Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you:
Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook
This Is Living Well - https://www.thisislivingwell.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging
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