Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast
Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast – Helping Families Navigate Senior Living & Real Estate with Confidence
Navigating senior transitions can feel overwhelming—whether it’s choosing the right senior living community, figuring out how to fund long-term care, or selling a loved one’s home. But you don’t have to do it alone!
Join Dale Corpus, a Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert, as he sits down with top professionals in senior care, estate planning, long-term care insurance, and real estate to bring you insightful conversations, expert advice, and real-world solutions.
✅ How to choose the right senior living community
✅ Avoiding common mistakes when transitioning a loved one
✅ How to sell a senior’s home without stress
✅ Long-term care insurance & financial planning tips
✅ Estate planning essentials for families
If you’re an adult child, caregiver, or senior looking for answers, this podcast is your go-to resource to make informed decisions with confidence.
Episodes
185 episodes
EP 185 - What Senior Living Communities Don’t Tell You on Tour Day (And How to Read Between the Lines)
Senior living tours are designed to impress — not necessarily to inform ⚠️In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus pulls back the curtain on what families don’t see during senior living tour day — and why so m...
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Episode 185
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EP 184 - The Myth of “We’ll Just Hire More Care
“We’ll just hire more care.”It sounds reasonable.It sounds loving.And for a while — it works.But for many families, this plan quietly breaks down long before anyone expects it to ⚠️In this episode of Sandwich Gen...
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Episode 184
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EP 183 - The #1 Thing Families Forget During a Senior Transition
What’s the #1 thing families forget when helping a parent move into senior living?It’s not the home sale—it’s the little things that fall through the cracks.In this video, I’m sharing real-life stories and a practical checklist ...
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Episode 183
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6:00
EP 182 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus — Week of February 2, 2026
In this week’s episode of Senior Living News, Dale Corpus breaks down the stories families actually need to know — without the fluff, fear, or overwhelm 🎙️This week we cover:• New research showing how helping with grandkids may prot...
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Episode 182
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6:01
EP 181 - Why Adult Siblings Stop Speaking During Senior Transitions
Senior transitions don’t just change a parent’s life — they can quietly tear families apart.In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus breaks down why adult siblings so often stop speaking during senior transitions — ...
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Episode 181
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7:06
EP 180 - Do I Need to Update the Home Before Selling Mom’s House?
Should you update the home before selling your aging parent’s house? 🏡 The answer might surprise you. In this video, I break down what’s actually necessary vs. what’s a waste of money in the Bay Area real estate market.As a Senior Trans...
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Episode 180
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EP 179 - The First Fall Is the Warning Shot Most Families Ignore
Most families dismiss the first fall.“There was no broken bone.”“They’re okay.”“It was just an accident.”But in senior care, the first fall is rarely the real emergency — it’s the warning shot ⚠️In this episode o...
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Episode 179
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EP 178 - Pen Pals, Fall Prevention, Dementia Risks & Caregiver Benefits — Week of January 26, 2026
Senior Living News with Dale Corpus — Week of January 26, 2026This week, we’re breaking down the senior living and aging stories families are actually talking about:📰 Senior care residents asked for pen pals — and received hundr...
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Episode 178
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5:40
EP 177 - Understanding the PACE Program: How On Lok Is Transforming Senior Care in the Bay Area
Imagine this…Your mom is struggling to manage her medications.Your dad can’t safely drive anymore.And you’re juggling work, kids, and nonstop doctor appointments — feeling like every week brings a new crisis.What if ...
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Episode 177
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EP 176 - When the Doctor Says “They’re Fine” — But You Know They’re Not
You leave the appointment feeling uneasy.The doctor says, “They’re fine.”No diagnosis. No emergency. No clear next steps.But at home, you’re seeing missed meals, confusion, safety concerns, and subtle changes that don’t show...
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Episode 176
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EP 175 - Why Senior Dental Care Is Often Missed — And How to Prevent a Crisiswith Gerardo Reynaga Gonzalez, RDHAP
Families often feel a huge sense of relief once a loved one moves into assisted living or memory care.The big decisions are made. Support is in place. Things finally feel stable.And then… a crisis hits. ⚠️Not a fall....
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Episode 175
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EP 174 - The Silent Crisis: Seniors Living With Hoarding Behaviors — What Families Can Do
Hoarding behaviors in seniors are far more common — and far more dangerous — than most families realize. ⚠️In this episode, “The Silent Crisis: Seniors Living With Hoarding Behaviors — What Families Can Do,” I break down why hoarding ha...
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Episode 174
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7:21
EP 173 - What Adult Children Get Wrong About Downsizing (And How to Fix It)
Downsizing a parent’s home is emotional—and sometimes, adult children unintentionally make it harder. In this episode, I share the common mistakes families make and how to approach this transition with empathy and respect.I’m Dale Corpu...
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Episode 173
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6:45
EP 172 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus | Waitlists, Caregivers, Tax Changes & Aging Well — Week of January 19, 2026
This week, we’re breaking down the senior living and aging stories families are quietly dealing with right now — without the panic, and without the fluff.In this episode, we cover:• What later life really looks like for East Bay seni...
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Episode 172
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6:17
EP 171 - The Cost of Delayed Downsizing: What Waiting 2 Years Really Does
Waiting feels easier than deciding — but when it comes to downsizing, waiting often comes with a hidden price tag. ⏳💰In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus breaks down the real cost of delayed downsizing and what ...
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Episode 171
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6:25
EP 170 - Senior Living Myths Busted: What It’s REALLY Like Today
Senior living has changed—and the old stereotypes don’t hold up. In this episode, I bust the biggest myths about modern senior communities and share what families should really expect when considering a move.🍽️ From gourmet dining...
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Episode 170
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7:12
EP 169 - Why Senior Living Tours Go Wrong (And How to Get the REAL Info)
Senior living tours are supposed to give families clarity — but for many, they create false confidence and expensive mistakes. 🏠⚠️In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus breaks down why so many senior living tours ...
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Episode 169
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7:21
EP 168 - The Hidden Costs of Keeping the Family Home (That No One Talks About)
Keeping mom or dad’s home might feel like the right move—but it could be silently draining your family. In this episode, we dive into the emotional, financial, and legal costs that often go unnoticed when families delay tough decisions....
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Episode 168
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7:17
EP 167 - Tech, Trust & Tough Conversations — Week of January 12, 2026
This week on Senior Living News, Dale breaks down the real stories shaping senior care in 2026 — the good, the concerning, and the conversations families need to be having before a crisis hits. 🧠In this episode, we cover:• Which med...
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Episode 167
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7:05
EP 166 - She Didn’t Want to Leave Her Home—Until This Happened
When a senior says, “I’m not ready to move,” there’s often a deeper story beneath the surface. In this episode, I share a powerful story of one family’s journey—from emotional resistance to a smooth transition—and the tools that made all the di...
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Episode 166
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EP 165 - Why Adult Children Feel More Guilt Than Their Parents During Transitions
Why is it that adult children lose sleep, cry in the car, and second-guess every decision — while their parent often adjusts faster than expected?In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus explores why adult children ...
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Episode 165
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6:17
EP 164 - Why Seniors Suddenly “Come Alive” Around Music, Photos, and Stories
Have you ever seen this happen?A senior who barely speaks suddenly sings every word of a song from 50 years ago.A parent who struggles with memory lights up when they see an old photograph.Someone withdrawn suddenly starts telli...
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Episode 164
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7:35
EP 163 - Senior living tours: What they’re NOT telling you
Not sure what to look for when touring a senior living community?In this episode, I walk you through what really matters during a tour—beyond the polished brochures and friendly sales reps. From staff interactions to subtle red flags, I...
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Episode 163
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7:37
EP 162 - Caught in the Middle? The Sandwich Generation Survival Plan
Feeling stretched between your aging parents and your own kids?You’re not alone. Welcome to the sandwich generation. In this video, I share five real-world strategies to help you survive and thrive while supporting your loved ones—without l...
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Episode 162
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6:18
EP 161 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus| AI, Dementia Care & How Families Are Planning Smarter in 2026
What’s changing in senior care in 2026 — and what should families know now? 🔍In this episode of Senior Living News, Dale Corpus breaks down the biggest stories shaping aging, caregiving, and senior living this year. 📰 From generational ...
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