Senior Management Show

Amy & Robin
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Sisters Amy E. Feldman, a lawyer, and Robin Epstein, a writer, discuss the things nobody prepares you for when you start caring for aging parents: logistics, legal issues, hard conversations, guilt, and the moments so absurd you have to laugh. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Why Won’t My Parents Listen to Me??!: \Getting elderly parents to accept help

    When aging parents refuse help on matters big and small anything and everything from household maintenance to health concerns, it’s easy to feel frustrated(!) and powerless. In this episode, Amy and Robin unpack a variety of reasons parents say “no” (spoiler alert: it ain’t just stubbornness.) And they discuss strategies to help the issues. Instead of fighting for control, they suggest script ideas, ways to pivot, and the small wins you can use to protect your parents’ dignity while keeping them safe. #Caregiving #FamilyDynamics #DifficultConversations #AgingParents #StubbornParent

    Why Won’t My Parents Listen to Me??!: \Getting elderly parents to accept help

  2. Oct 26

    How Do You Actually Pay for Assisted Living?

    In this episode of Senior Management, Amy and Robin talk with Emily Schwarz, a senior‑care financing expert from SilverAssist, about the real costs of aging and the smartest ways to fund care. Emily breaks down: The average monthly costs of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homesHow to calculate what your parents can afford using income, savings, and assetsThe VA Aid & Attendance benefit that can provide up to $35,000 a year tax‑free for veterans and surviving spousesWhat to do with the family home when it’s time to move—and how to bridge costs while waiting for a saleWhy long‑term‑care insurance matters and when to buy itWhether you’re caring for aging parents or planning your own future, this conversation will help you navigate the emotional and financial side of senior living with clarity and confidence.

    How Do You Actually Pay for Assisted Living?

  3. Oct 19

    Talking With Aging Parents: Easy Prompts That Spark Real Conversation

    Talking with an aging parent can be unexpectedly hard. Whether it’s cognitive changes, shrinking social circles, or just the familiar rut of chatting about the weather, many adult children struggle to keep conversations meaningful. In this episode of Senior Management, Amy and Robin explore how simple, open‑ended prompts can lift moods, celebrate a lifetime of experiences, and take the pressure off caregivers who aren’t always sure what to say.  #AgingParents #Caregiving #ConversationStarters #CaregiverBurnout #HealthyAging

    Talking With Aging Parents: Easy Prompts That Spark Real Conversation

  4. Oct 12

    Care Binder for Aging Parents: What to Include Before an Emergency

    If your parent landed in the ER at 2 a.m., would you have their medications, medical history, insurance information, and emergency contacts at your fingertips? Amy and Robin show you how to create a care binder for aging parents: one place for the essential medical, financial, and legal information your family needs when an emergency strikes. From medication lists and doctors’ contact information to advance directives and power of attorney documents, they break down what to include and why it matters. Because when things go sideways, the last thing you need is a paperwork scavenger hunt. #caregiver #caregiversupport #agingparents #CareBinder101 #CaregiverTips #EmergencyPreparedness #FamilyCaregivers #ElderCare #SeniorCare #CaregiverResources #RealCaregiversRealStories #CaregivingHumor

    Care Binder for Aging Parents: What to Include Before an Emergency

  5. Oct 5

    4 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help (and When to Step In)

    Are you starting to worry about your aging parent but aren’t sure if it’s time to step in? In this episode of Senior Management, we break down the four early warning signs that often show up when an older adult is beginning to struggle — and what you can do right now to support them with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We cover the most common red flags families miss, and how to decide when it’s time to intervene. Whether you’re noticing subtle changes or dealing with a sudden shift, this episode will help you understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how to navigate the next steps. #AgingParents #ParentingYourParents #Caregiving #ElderCare #AgingParent #CaregiverSupport

  6. Sep 28

    How to Tell Aging Parents It’s Time to Stop Driving: Signs, Scripts, and Solutions

    When is it time to take the car keys away from an elderly parent and how do you actually do it? In this episode, Amy and Robin take on the challenging conversation no one wants to have: how to tell an aging parent they should no longer drive. We cover the warning signs, how to start the talk, and what to do when Mom or Dad flat-out refuses to stop.

  7. Sep 23

    The Essential Legal Documents Every Aging Parent Needs: Power of Attorney, Living Will & More

    Talking about legal documents for your aging parents isn’t fun — but it is necessary. In this episode of Senior Management, Amy and Robin break down the must‑have legal paperwork every family should have in place. Like, subscribe, and share if you want more episodes on eldercare, family dynamics, and surviving the madness. #caregivers #familycaregivers #eldercare #seniorcare #agingparents #caregivingtips #estateplanning #powerofattorney #livingwill #healthcareproxy #legaldocuments #caregivinglife #seniorliving

  8. Sep 23

    Helping Your Parents Downsize: How to Declutter, Let Go & Move to a Smaller Space

    Downsizing with aging parents is never just about the stuff — it’s about memories, identity, control, and the very strong opinions your parents have about the 47 mugs they absolutely must keep. In this episode of Senior Management, Amy and Robin walk you through the emotional, logistical, and downright hilarious realities of helping your parents. You’ll learn practical strategies for sorting, donating, selling, and packing — plus how to have the hard conversations about letting go. If you’re caring for aging parents, this episode will help you stay organized, stay patient, and maybe even laugh through the chaos. #downsizing #decluttering #seniorcare #agingparents #caregivers #familycaregivers #movingtips #seniorliving #caregivinglife #caregivingjourney #downsizingparents #movingparents #lettinggo #smallerspace

  9. Sep 23

    Welcome to Senior Management!

    Somewhere along the way, sisters Amy and Robin became the ones managing their aging parents' lives — the doctors, the paperwork, the impossible conversations. In this first episode, they explain how they got here, what's ahead (elder care, legal documents, the car keys talk, and everything in between), and why they built this show: to help family caregivers feel a little less alone.

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Sisters Amy E. Feldman, a lawyer, and Robin Epstein, a writer, discuss the things nobody prepares you for when you start caring for aging parents: logistics, legal issues, hard conversations, guilt, and the moments so absurd you have to laugh. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Amy & Robin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Amy & Robin
  • Show Website
    Senior Management Show

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