The Aging Parent Playbook

About The Aging Parent Playbook

Welcome to The Aging Parent Playbook, the ultimate resource for adult children navigating the complex journey of caring for aging parents. Hosted by Dr. Barbara Sparacino, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, this podcast offers expert insights, practical tips, and compassionate guidance on essential topics like legal issues, caregiver burnout, memory loss, and home safety modifications. Each episode dives deep into the challenges of caregiving, equipping you with the tools to support your aging loved ones while managing your own well-being. Whether you're facing difficult conversations about health and finances or seeking strategies for managing family dynamics, The Aging Parent Playbook is here to help you every step of the way. Join our community of listeners and gain access to invaluable advice and support tailored specifically for adult children of aging parents. Subscribe now and empower yourself to create a positive caregiving experience for you and your family!

Publisher

Barbara Sparacino MD

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Episode 71: The Free Senior Living Advisor Who Actually Pays

   Have you ever searched for senior living for your parent and felt relieved when someone offered to help you for free? It sounds great, especially when you're already overwhelmed and don't know where to start. But have you ever wondered who actually pays that advisor—and how it might affect the options you're given? In Episode 71 of The Aging Parent Playbook, Dr. Barbara Sparacino breaks down how senior living referral services work and what families need to know before relying on their recommendations. Listen to discover seven important questions to ask before choosing a senior living community, how to look beyond reviews and recommendations, and how to make sure a potential placement fits your parent's actual care needs—not just an available opening. Because free help can be valuable, but you deserve to understand exactly what you're getting before making one of your family's most important decisions.

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Episode 70: Who Does What Building Your Parent S Professional Bench

   When your aging parent needs care, you may suddenly find yourself surrounded by doctors, social workers, attorneys, care agencies, and senior living professionals—without knowing who does what or who is actually working for you. In Episode 70, Dr. Barbara breaks down who belongs on your parent's care team, who pays whom, and why every family needs a "quarterback." Listen before you're facing a 72-hour hospital discharge deadline. You'll learn the questions to ask, the roles you need to understand, and the simple steps that can turn a crisis into a plan.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   EPISODE 69 The Fall Before The Fall

   In this episode, I take you room by room through one of the most common and preventable crises families face with aging parents: falls. We'll look beyond the obvious trip hazards and explore the five systems that can come together to create a fall, including medications, vision, balance, strength, and the home environment. I'll also share practical ways to make a home safer without making your parent feel like they are losing their independence, plus what to look for and ask after a fall happens.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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