Age Wise

Silver Solutions

Conversations with experts and family caregivers to help you understand and manage the challenges as a loved one ages. We speak to experts in eldercare, senior healthcare, and people who have interesting views on dealing with the demands of caring for an aging parent.

  1. 11 FEB

    Emptying a Family Home Without Regret

    Listen to the new Age Wise episode for a practical, compassionate guide to emptying a long-time family home for sale. Emptying a parent's home is emotional, exhausting, and often overwhelming. In Episode 48 of Age Wise, Dan Lagani and Silver Solutions co-founder Laura Olivares share what families need to know—how to prevent conflict, protect meaningful items, budget time and costs wisely, and approach the process with compassion instead of regret. Listen now.

    16 min

  2. 26/10/2025

    What's a Senior Move Manager—and Why EVERY Family Caregiver Needs to Know

    Silver Solutions Co-founder and senior move pro shares insider secrets that makes downsizing easier—for everyone. If you're helping an aging parent or loved one downsize or move into assisted living, don't go it alone! In this all-new Age Wise episode, senior move expert Laura Olivares explains the game-changing role of a Senior Move Manager—the professional who makes the emotional and physical side of moving far less overwhelming and your loved one's transition smoother and more successful.

    18 min

  3. 14/07/2025

    Family Caregiving Just Got Easier — Expert Insights from the new AARP Caregiver Answer Book

    Caring for an aging parent or loved one? In this powerful episode of Age Wise, psychologists and authors Dr. Barry Jacobs & Dr. Julia Mayer share practical advice from their new AARP Caregiver Answer Book. From handling resistant parents to working with siblings and professionals, their guidance is a game-changer for caregivers. Watch now and feel more confident, prepared, and supported on your caregiving journey.

    14 min

  4. 28/05/2025

    How Do You Help a Parent Who Won't Accept Help?

    When clinical psychologist Deborah Derrickson Kossmann discovered her aging mother living without water and surrounded by clutter, she faced a crisis even her training couldn't prepare her for. In this moving episode of Age Wise, Deb shares the personal journey that inspired her book Lost, Found, Kept—and practical insights for family caregivers.

    17 min

  5. 10/12/2024

    Is It Time to Consider Assisted Living?

    Age Wise tackles one of the toughest decisions families face when caring for an aging parent or loved one: how and when to consider a move to assisted living. Our guest, Debbie Howard of Senior Living Smart, offers expert insights—from the essential questions to ask any community, to the exciting technological innovations reshaping senior care nationwide. Click now to watch and get smarter today!

    18 min

  6. 23/10/2024

    Filmmaker Sky Bergman on Aging with Purpose – A Must-Watch Age Wise Interview!

    In our latest episode of AGE WISE, we welcome back acclaimed author and filmmaker Sky Bergman to discuss her new book, Lives Well Lived, based on her PBS documentary. Sky reveals the inspiring secrets to living a long, meaningful life and emphasizes the incredible impact of multi-generational relationships. Don't miss this insightful conversation—learn how you can create your own life well lived and forge stronger connections across generations.   Click here to watch the episode and start your journey to a more fulfilling life!

    15 min

  7. 28/07/2024

    Tackling Hoarding / Part 2: Expert Tips for Immediate and Lasting Solutions

    In part two of this very special Age Wise episode on hoarding, expert Dr. Michael Tompkins speaks with Silver Solutions CEO, Dan Lagani about the importance of seeking outside help, what success looks like, and the critical role that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy plays in ongoing success.

    14 min

  8. 09/07/2024

    Discover Hoarding Solutions that Truly Work with Expert Tips!

    In this special two-part episode of Age Wise, Dr. Michael Tompkins, a clinical professor at UC Berkeley and co-founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, explains how to identify a range of hoarding behaviors, the critical safety risks they pose to older adults, and the most effective strategies for family caregivers to address both the clutter and underlying emotional triggers to avoid future issues.

    11 min
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Conversations with experts and family caregivers to help you understand and manage the challenges as a loved one ages. We speak to experts in eldercare, senior healthcare, and people who have interesting views on dealing with the demands of caring for an aging parent.

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  • Creator
    Silver Solutions
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Age Wise