Navigating Elderly Parents | Age In Place, Senior Living, Advocacy, Elderly Care, Caregivers

About Navigating Elderly Parents | Age In Place, Senior Living, Advocacy, Elderly Care, Caregivers

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. Navigating Elderly Parents is ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally, and I believe that reflects how many daughters are quietly carrying the weight of helping aging parents stay safe, independent, and supported at home. 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 through the cracks: finances, safety, and those everyday changes that come with aging. Through it all, I’ve learned that no two families walk the same road, but we can all lean on shared wisdom, encouragement, and faith to guide us through. I don’t offer medical, legal, or financial advice, and I’m not a licensed professional — but I am someone who knows how to ask the right questions, find trustworthy help, and share what’s been learned along the way. I spent many late nights online trying to find those answers myself — only to end up more stressed and sleepless. What I discovered is that peace doesn’t come from knowing everything; it comes from finding the right next step and trusting the process. Experts, seniors, and caregivers have shared incredible wisdom with me, and I’ve made it my mission to pass those takeaways along to you. Here, you’ll find practical tools, expert interviews, and gentle encouragement to help you: Keep your parents safe, independent, and supported in their home Navigate finances, healthcare, and planning decisions with clearer steps and understanding Build systems that bring order instead of chaos Honor your parents as God calls us to — with wisdom, grace, and love This podcast is your space to get better equipped — with insights, resources, and strategies you can use today. Think of it like coffee with a friend who gets it. Welcome to Navigating Elderly Parents.

Publisher

Trina Gonzalez - Elder Care Planning Specialist, Faith-Led Advocate

Category

education · kids & family · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Dec 2025

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 of 39 episodes have a transcript.

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   19 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   38. Don't Let Your Aging Parent's Medicare Auto Renew

   Host [Host Name] guides listeners on proactively managing their aging parent's Medicare to ensure continued doctor access and avoid future frustration.

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   12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   37. You Have Power of Attorney. Why Won’t They Accept It?

   Host [Host Name] explains why a signed power of attorney is often rejected and how to navigate these challenges when advocating for elderly parents.

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   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   36. Send Me the Power of Attorney: Why a Parent's Verbal OK Fails

   Host [Host Name] explains why a parent's verbal OK fails and what power of attorney paperwork is essential for elderly care planning.

Inside a recent episode

38. Don't Let Your Aging Parent's Medicare Auto Renew

Published 19 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Number one is please don't allow the auto renew because if they don't change their plan by December 7th, they're going to get the same plan. And if it's not there, I'm sure the insurance company is just going to default them to their next plan that they're keeping. But that doesn't mean that's the best plan for them. And a lot of people don't recognize that. And they'll call up to maybe some places online or on the TV and says, call and we'll help you. But no one's going to advocate for your parent like you are. No one. You're the one who knows what their ailments are, what's going on with their health, what you see for the future potentially, what kind of changes they need or benefits that they need. […]

Who has been a guest on Navigating Elderly Parents | Age In Place, Senior Living, Advocacy, Elderly Care, Caregivers

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cassandra Plaisir
• Gary Lee
• Larry Wildemuth
• Jihane
• Alma

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

31 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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