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Hosted by Barbara Sparacino MD · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 68 episodes
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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!
Barbara Sparacino MD hosts The Aging Parent Playbook, a education show with 68 episodes published.
In this episode, I unpack one of the most painful realities of family caregiving: why siblings can look at the same parent and see completely different realities. I explain the psychology behind the sibling divide, why b
In this episode, I explain why guardianship is one of the most expensive, stressful, and avoidable legal situations families can face. Through the story of one family, I break down the difference between a durable power
In this episode, I challenge the belief that constant exhaustion is a sign of being a good caregiver. I introduce my "10-Minute Pity Party" framework, a simple but powerful way to process grief, frustration, and overwhel
In this episode, I reveal the quiet six to eighteen month window that often comes before a caregiving crisis, and why so many families miss it. I walk you through the subtle warning signs that signal something is changin
In this episode, I share the three most important questions every adult child should ask during a parent’s medical appointment. Too often, families leave the doctor’s office with more confusion than clarity, unsure of wh
In this episode, I tackle one of the hardest situations families face: what happens when your parent still refuses to sign important legal documents. I explain why resistance does not always mean refusal, how to keep the
In this episode, I explain why so many aging parents resist signing a power of attorney and why it’s usually not about trust. I walk you through what is actually happening emotionally beneath the resistance, including fe
In this episode, I unpack one of the most common phrases I hear from overwhelmed caregivers: “My sister is a narcissist.” I explain why most difficult sibling behavior is not actually narcissism, how pop psychology is re
In this episode, I break down the five family roles that show up in almost every caregiving situation and why the same arguments keep happening over and over again. From the responsible one to the disappearing sibling, t
In this episode, I challenge one of the most common phrases caregivers use: “I feel like I’m parenting my parent.” I explain why that mindset creates guilt, resentment, and emotional exhaustion, and what’s actually happe
In this episode, I talk about one of the most painful and unspoken parts of caregiving: grieving a parent who is still alive. I walk you through what anticipatory grief really is, why it feels so isolating, and the thoug
In this episode, I talk about a concern I hear all the time from adult children who feel like their parent’s doctor isn’t really listening. I walk you through why this happens, especially in short, high-pressure medical
In this episode, I walk you through a reality many families face but few are prepared for. When a crisis hits, love and good intentions are not enough, and many adult children realize too late they do not have the legal
Imagine getting a call in the middle of the night and realizing you don’t have the information you need to help your parent. In this episode, I walk you through why preparation matters more than we think and how a simple
In this episode, I walk you through what really happens when a crisis hits and families realize they are not prepared to make medical, legal, or financial decisions. I share why love and good intentions are not enough, a
In this episode, I talk about one of the biggest mistakes families make when caring for aging parents: assuming things will work out when the time comes. I walk you through why love and responsibility are not the same as
You don’t become a caregiver overnight. It starts with small shifts you begin to notice. In this episode, I walk you through how to recognize that transition early and why strategy matters before things become overwhelmi
In this episode, I’m talking about the part of caregiving no one says out loud. The people who seem to have it all together are often the ones closest to burnout. I walk you through the early warning signs, the hidden gu
In this episode of The Aging Parent Playbook, I talk about one of the most difficult parts of caring for aging parents: family conflict. When a parent’s health starts to decline, old childhood roles resurface, stress inc
In this episode of The Aging Parent Playbook, I introduce the Legal Protection Course, the first pillar of my Aging Parent framework. I walk through a difficult but critical question many families avoid: if your parent h
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The Aging Parent Playbook is hosted by Barbara Sparacino MD. The show is categorised under education (health) and has published 68 episodes.
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