When an aging loved one starts hiding signs of decline or refusing help, families often don't know what to do and might wait too long to intervene. Dr. Teresa Young of Generations Psychological Consultations joins hosts Suzie and Roy to talk through what's really happening when a parent or loved one pushes back, the signs that something needs to change and how families can navigate the transition to assisted living with less guilt and conflict.

In this episode we cover:

  • The early signs of decline that are easy to miss
  • What resistance from aging loved ones is really about
  • How to start the conversation before a crisis
  • What caregiver guilt may actually be telling you
  • Why the move to assisted living often brings more freedom, not less
  • How to grieve what's lost while still moving forward

If you're caring for an aging loved one and trying to figure out your next step, this one's for you.
Find Dr. Teresa Young at GenerationsPsych.com

 

CHAPTERS

  • 0:00 — Welcome & Guest Introduction
  • 1:33 — Dr. Young's Story: Why She Does This Work
  • 3:44 — Signs Families Miss Early On
  • 6:18 — How to Start the Conversation
  • 9:24 — When Families Wait Too Long
  • 13:28 — When a Parent Refuses to Go
  • 16:39 — The Push-Pull Framework
  • 25:23 — Tipping Points: Suzie's Mom
  • 29:50 — Clarity After the Move
  • 34:20 — Framing the Transition as a Gift
  • 38:16 — Making the Decision Together
  • 41:10 — Caregiver Guilt & Shame
  • 43:10 — Grief, Rituals & Letting Go
  • 46:23 — Independence Inside Assisted Living
  • 49:53 — Why Asking for Help Feels So Hard
  • 53:16 — When Your Parent is Resistant to Help
  • 57:17 — Find Dr. Young
  • 58:11 — Suzie & Roy's Takeaways

 

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