Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help

Aging with the Experts

Aging with the Experts
Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help
Aug 12, 2026 Season 1 Episode 11
Aging Life Care Association®

How can you tell the difference between normal aging and signs that an older parent may need additional support? 

In this episode of Aging with the Experts, Aging Life Care Managers Barbara Levison, MA, MSW, CMC, and Jennifer Szakaly, MA, CMC, discuss common warning signs, from changes in memory and daily routines to social withdrawal, safety concerns, and personality changes. They also share practical tips for starting difficult conversations, respecting independence, and knowing when it’s time to bring in professional support.

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