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When parents grow older, everything shifts. Real Talk on Aging is your source for real talk, practical insight, and steady perspective as you navigate the journey of caring for an aging parent—or prepare for what's next.Join us for honest conversations that cut through the…
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Why Loneliness Is the Silent Epidemic Facing Seniors (opens the original)
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Loneliness in older adults is easy to miss because it rarely looks like a crisis. It can look like a parent who stops going out, a spouse who no longer drives, or someone whose world quietly gets smaller after retirement, illness, or loss. But the health impact can be serious. In 2025, the World Health Organization reinforced that loneliness and social isolation are major health risks, especially for older adults. Social isolation may affect up to one in three seniors, while loneliness affects m
Why the Sandwich Generation Always Burns Out First (opens the original)
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Caring for an aging parent comes with a task list anyone can see: appointments, medications, finances. So when an adult child burns out, the advice is almost always the same — get more organized, build better systems, find more help. But a recent study found something that flips that advice on its head. The strongest predictor of caregiver burnout wasn't the number of hours spent caregiving. It was the quality of the relationship with the parent being cared for. That's the invisible load. Not th
How to Talk to Aging Parents About Money (opens the original)
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Financial strain around aging rarely starts with one big moment. It usually begins with smaller signs. Bills stacking up. Missed payments. Confusion around accounts. Delayed decisions because no one wants to talk about cost. These issues can feel uncomfortable to bring up, but avoiding them often makes caregiving more stressful, more reactive, and more expensive over time. In this episode, we break down why financial conversations are one of the most important parts of aging planning and why fam
Movement, Mobility, and Why Staying Active Protects Independence (opens the original)
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Mobility doesn’t usually decline all at once. It starts with small changes. Walking a little slower. Avoiding stairs. Sitting more often. Needing help getting up. These shifts can feel minor, but over time they directly impact independence, safety, and confidence at home. Movement is not just exercise. It is one of the strongest predictors of whether an older adult can continue living comfortably in their own environment. In this episode, Barb & Dave break down why mobility matters more than fam
How Alzheimer's Families Avoid Burning Out Completely (opens the original)
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Alzheimer’s research is evolving, but many families are still navigating the disease with outdated expectations. From earlier detection to a better understanding of progression, new insights are reshaping how families prepare, communicate, and provide care. The challenge is not just understanding the science, it is knowing what actually matters in daily life. In this episode, Dave Ritterling and Barb Faust discuss what current Alzheimer’s research is revealing and how it should influence the way
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