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Black Parents Aging Podcast

Apr 30, 2021

Everyone experiences an occasional restless night, but if your aging parent regularly has trouble falling or staying asleep, they’re not alone. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders in seniors. Whether they’ve been waking during the night, finding it hard to fall asleep, or experiencing bad dreams,...


Apr 21, 2021

You can still remember the days when you and your siblings were young kids. Didn't it seem like those times would last forever? Now, though, you’re all adults with older parents. Your brother or sister may be in denial about your parent’s state but now you need them to step in with caregiving or expenses. 

 

How do...


Apr 14, 2021

No matter what age you are, there are benefits when it comes to preparing for your funeral now rather than late, including relieving family from the stress of planning a funeral while grieving over your loss and saving family from the expensive burden of funeral costs.

 

In this episode, Nicola chats with Zenia Allie...


Apr 6, 2021

In today's episode, Olivia talks about race-related stress and how it affects African American older adults.

 

Currently, there are more than 4 million African Americans over the age of 65, with a projected growth of about 12 million by 2060. African American older adults experience significant health related...


Apr 2, 2021

Unsafe senior driving is a serious issue. When you see warning signs that your parent is no longer safe behind the wheel, it’s time to get them to stop driving. But some older adults stubbornly refuse to give up the keys, no matter what. You might have already done everything you can think of, but don’t give up just...