Trading Places: Caring for Your Aging Parents Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:12:57 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572794 en-us © 2026 Trading Places: Caring for Your Aging Parents yes f2fcaf43-281d-5e0f-b30a-7e598e61888c tradingplacespod120@gmail.com Hilary and Lisa serial false What’s it like to take care of your parents instead of the other way around? Find out in this podcast about navigating eldercare and aging parents. Two sisters share vital lessons about surviving the swap, honoring your parents’ wishes and using those lessons to make it easier on our own families as we age. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Aging, Parents, Elder care, elderly parents, caregiving for parents, planning for old age Hilary and Lisa tradingplacespod120@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fljxky12g0e9xc8qhqr546mypqhw?.jpg Trading Places: Caring for Your Aging Parents Episode 3: Should They Stay or Should They Go? Episode 3: Should They Stay or Should They Go? In this episode, Hilary and Lisa dive into one of the toughest care decisions you’ll face – should they stay or should they go? Truly understanding what’s involved with caring for your parents as they “age in place” versus moving them to a senior living community is the key to making the best decision for your whole family. Among the important considerations they share are determining your capacity to manage your parents’ household and caregivers and setting realistic expectations about costs and logistics.


We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

]]> In this episode, Hilary and Lisa dive into one of the toughest care decisions you’ll face – should they stay or should they go? Truly understanding what’s involved with caring for your parents as they “age in place” versus moving them to a senior living community is the key to making the best decision for your whole family. Among the important considerations they share are determining your capacity to manage your parents’ household and caregivers and setting realistic expectations about costs and logistics.


We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

]]> Hilary and Lisa Buzzsprout-18658680 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1966 1 3 full false Episode 2: Creating A Roadmap Episode 2: Creating A Roadmap As the journey to trading places with your aging parents continues, Hilary and Lisa outline what to think about as you start to create your own care roadmap. They cover key considerations like your parents’ health, mobility, professionals involved, financial resources, your caregiving team and how to balance your parents’ need for agency with your needs to keep them safe. They also stress the need to involve your parents in the process and take time to understand how they might envision this stage of their life. 


We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

]]> As the journey to trading places with your aging parents continues, Hilary and Lisa outline what to think about as you start to create your own care roadmap. They cover key considerations like your parents’ health, mobility, professionals involved, financial resources, your caregiving team and how to balance your parents’ need for agency with your needs to keep them safe. They also stress the need to involve your parents in the process and take time to understand how they might envision this stage of their life. 


We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

]]> Hilary and Lisa Buzzsprout-18587748 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1828 1 2 full false Episode 1: Beginning the Journey Episode 1: Beginning the Journey Two sisters, Hilary and Lisa introduce their podcast "Trading Places," sharing personal experiences about the challenges of transitioning from being daughters to caregivers for their aging parents. They emphasize the need for early planning, open communication, and understanding family dynamics to better manage elder care, tough decisions, and end-of-life arrangements. Their goal is to offer insights and support for others facing similar journeys, highlighting the importance of meaningful conversations and setting expectations. 

We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

]]> Two sisters, Hilary and Lisa introduce their podcast "Trading Places," sharing personal experiences about the challenges of transitioning from being daughters to caregivers for their aging parents. They emphasize the need for early planning, open communication, and understanding family dynamics to better manage elder care, tough decisions, and end-of-life arrangements. Their goal is to offer insights and support for others facing similar journeys, highlighting the importance of meaningful conversations and setting expectations. 

We'd like to thank our parents for inspiring us to pay it forward. And thank you to Adam Rochelle for creating our musical vibe. Like what you hear, check his music out at prndlmusic.com

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