Episode 26: Aging Parents - Organizing, streamlining, and communication with family

Description

Episode Summary

In this episode of Sister Social Call, Stacey and Krista delve into the complex and often uncomfortable topic of aging parents. They discuss the importance of communication, the need for organization and purging, and the emotional challenges that come with planning for the future. The sisters share personal stories and insights on how to navigate these conversations with family members, emphasizing the significance of being proactive in managing one's estate and making decisions about end-of-life arrangements. They also touch on the emotional attachments to belongings and the importance of empowering aging parents to take charge of their lives as they age.

As always, they end their episode by checking in with each other through their Peaks, Pits, and Plans.

Keywords

Aging parents, communication, estate planning, family discussions, emotional attachments, purging, funeral arrangements, empowerment, organization, life transitions

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Challenges of Aging Parents

03:23 Streamlining Life and Estate Organizing

05:44 The Importance of Communication

15:51 Emotional Attachment to Stuff

22:54 Peaks, Pits, and Plans

33:14 Happy Birthday Dad!

Resources

What every older Canadian should know about: Having a will and making funeral plans

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada

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