Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast

Dale Corpus
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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.

  1. EP 192 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus | Grandparents, Loneliness & Brain Health — Week of February 16, 2026

    3D AGO

    EP 192 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus | Grandparents, Loneliness & Brain Health — Week of February 16, 2026

    This is Senior Living News with Dale Corpus for the week of February 16, 2026 — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping senior care, aging, and the Sandwich Generation. This week’s episode covers: • New research showing grandparents who babysit may stay mentally sharper • San Francisco seniors taking charge of their health through free workshops • Why certain behaviors could increase loneliness risk in your 70s • The growing trend of structured home-sharing for aging in place • What a new caregiving documentary reveals about identity loss • A practical “Social Audit” Tip of the Week • A simple brain exercise that may protect against dementia for up to 20 years If you’re navigating aging parents, planning your own future, or working in the senior living space, this episode will help you stay informed and ahead of the curve. 🔗 Articles Referenced in This Episode Grandparents & Cognitive Health https://www.aol.com/articles/grandparents-babysit-grandchildren-stay-mentally-153721746.html SF Seniors Health Workshops https://www.sfexaminer.com/test/sf-seniors-take-charge-of-health-with-free-workshops-and-classes/article_dac42898-266b-4261-9d59-c1f3e13c4e18.html Loneliness Risk in Your 70s https://siliconcanals.com/s-t-if-youre-still-doing-these-9-things-heading-into-your-70s-psychology-says-youre-setting-yourself-up-for-the-loneliest-decade-of-your-life/ Home Sharing & Aging in Place https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/home-sharing-seniors-aging-in-place/ Caregiving Documentary https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/6-things-we-learned-about-caregiving-from-the-new-bradley-cooper-documentary/ar-AA1IhcQ0 Brain Exercise Study https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-brain-exercise-may-protect-against-dementia-for-20-years/ 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/supporting-aging-parents-without-burning-out 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SeniorLivingNews #SandwichGeneration #AgingParents #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #SeniorTransitions #BayAreaSeniors #SeniorLiving #DementiaPrevention #Caregiving #SeniorCareTrends #SeniorTransitionSpecialist Support the show

    6 min
  2. EP 191 - The 3 Stress Points I See in Every Senior Care Business Right Now

    4D AGO

    EP 191 - The 3 Stress Points I See in Every Senior Care Business Right Now

    Have you toured a senior living community lately and thought… “Why does this feel harder than it should?” There’s a reason. In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus explains the 3 stress points affecting nearly every senior care business right now — and why understanding them helps families make calmer, smarter decisions. You’ll learn: • Why staffing strain is more complex than it appears • How rising costs create financial compression on both sides • Why hospital discharge pressure accelerates decisions • What families often misinterpret during tours • How to ask better questions without escalating tension This episode brings clarity to what families are sensing — but can’t quite name. 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/finding-calm-in-senior-care-chaos 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SeniorTransitionSpecialist #SandwichGeneration #SeniorLiving #AgingParents #SeniorCareIndustry #CaregiverBurnout #SeniorCarePlanning #BayAreaSeniors #FamilyCaregiving #SeniorTransitions Support the show

    7 min
  3. EP 190 - When Estate Plans Break: What Families Don’t See Until It’s Too Late | Mika Domingo

    5D AGO

    EP 190 - When Estate Plans Break: What Families Don’t See Until It’s Too Late | Mika Domingo

    Most families believe that once the estate plan is signed… everything will be handled. The trust is drafted. The documents are in place. The attorney has done their job. And yet — after a parent passes, siblings stop speaking. Accusations surface. Probate court becomes reality. In this episode of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast, I sit down with Mika Domingo, Founder and Managing Attorney of M.S. Domingo Law Group, to unpack what really happens when estate plans are tested in real life. Mika isn’t just an estate planner — she is a probate and trust litigator and certified mediator who sees firsthand what unfolds when documents collide with human emotion, long-standing sibling dynamics, unclear expectations, and unresolved family tension. In our conversation, we discuss: • Why having a trust does NOT automatically prevent conflict • The most common triggers behind probate and trust disputes • How unclear communication quietly fuels litigation • What probate and trust litigation actually looks like for families • When mediation works — and when it doesn’t • The emotional and financial cost of estate conflict • How families can reduce the likelihood of breakdown before a crisis hits • What professionals — including realtors, care managers, fiduciaries, and advisors — should understand about estate friction This is not a fear-based episode. It’s a clarity episode. Because estate plans don’t fail on paper — they fail in real life. If you are an adult child navigating aging parents, a professional supporting families through transitions, or someone who believes “we already have a trust so we’re fine,” this conversation matters. About Mika Domingo Mika Domingo is the multiple-award-winning Managing Attorney of M.S. Domingo Law Group, representing clients throughout California in Probate and Trust Litigation, Probate Administration, Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Conservatorships, and Guardianships. A certified mediator with nearly two decades of mediation experience, Mika brings a unique depth of skill to resolving complex and emotionally charged disputes. With decades of advocacy and leadership, she is widely respected for her strategic litigation abilities and her unwavering commitment to protecting seniors, families, and their legacies. Her career spans both the public and private sectors. As a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of California, she handled complex constitutional, civil rights, and tort matters at the state, appellate, and federal levels. In private practice, she brings that depth of experience to high-stakes trust and estate disputes — pairing formidable courtroom advocacy with compassionate, client-centered counsel. Connect with Mika Domingo Mika Domingo M.S. Domingo Law Group, P.C. 📞 (925) 891-5006 🌐 https://www.msdomingolawgroup.com 📷 Instagram: @m.s.domingo_law_group If this episode resonated with you, share it with a sibling, parent, or colleague who supports families through transitions. 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/when-estate-plans-arent-enough 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SimplifySeniorTransitions #EstatePlanning #Probate #TrustLitigation #AgingParents #FamilyConflict #Caregiv Support the show

    36 min
  4. EP 189 - The Hidden Stress Behind Family Transitions (And Why Legal Conflict Starts Earlier Than You Think)

    6D AGO

    EP 189 - The Hidden Stress Behind Family Transitions (And Why Legal Conflict Starts Earlier Than You Think)

    ⚖️ Legal conflict around aging parents rarely starts with a bad document. It starts with stress. It starts with burnout. It starts with uneven sibling involvement. It starts with rushed housing decisions. It starts with conversations that never happened. By the time an attorney gets called, the emotional groundwork is often already unstable. In this episode of Sandwich Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus breaks down the hidden stress patterns that quietly build during senior transitions — and how those patterns eventually show up as distrust, sibling conflict, and legal tension. You’ll learn: • Why family fractures rarely begin with paperwork • The caregiver burnout cycle that fuels resentment • How real estate decisions intensify emotional pressure • The three sibling roles that collide under stress • Why attorneys often inherit accumulated tension • How earlier collaboration between professionals reduces preventable conflict If you’re part of the sandwich generation — or a professional who works with aging families — this episode offers a systems-level perspective that can prevent long-term damage before it starts. Senior transitions don’t explode overnight. They fracture under pressure. And when we understand that pressure early, we reduce the fallout later. 🎯 What You’ll Learn • The hidden emotional build-up behind legal disputes • Why sibling resentment often predates estate conflict • How housing and real estate decisions amplify tension • The role burnout plays in family breakdown • Practical strategies to reduce preventable conflict 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/the-hidden-stress-layer-in-senior-transitions 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SandwichGeneration #SeniorTransitions #CaregiverBurnout #AgingParents #FamilyConflict #EstatePlanning #SeniorCare #SiblingDynamics #CaregiverSupport #SeniorLiving #RealEstateAndAging #FamilyCaregiving Support the show

    9 min
  5. EP 188 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus — Week of February 9, 2026

    FEB 13

    EP 188 - Senior Living News with Dale Corpus — Week of February 9, 2026

    Welcome to Senior Living News with Dale Corpus for the week of February 9, 2026 🎙️ This week’s episode explores the real-life tension between what families hope will work — and what actually works over time. Inside This Episode 👇 • A four-generation household sharing one roof to cut care costs • The surprising iPhone setting that may increase fall risk for seniors • Why technology cannot replace purpose or human connection • New survey data showing Americans prefer in-home care — and the financial realities behind that choice • A moving caregiver reflection on life after caregiving ends • Five hidden caregiving expenses families rarely plan for If you are helping aging parents or navigating care decisions, this episode will give you perspective, clarity, and practical takeaways. 🔗 For more resources or to schedule a consultation: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📄Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/bridging-the-gap-between-good-intentions-and-sustainable-senior-care 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SeniorLivingNews #SimplifySeniorTransitions #SandwichGeneration #AgingParents #SeniorCare #CaregiverSupport #InHomeCare #SeniorTransitions #EldercarePlanning #HealthyAging #SeniorTransitionSpecialist Support the show

    6 min
  6. EP 187 - The Myth of “We’ll Just Hire More Care

    FEB 12

    EP 187 - 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 Generation Solutions, Dale Corpus explains why in-home care is often treated as a long-term solution when it’s actually a short-term bridge — and what really happens as care needs escalate. You’ll learn why: • In-home care doesn’t scale the way families assume • Staffing gaps and caregiver turnover create hidden risk • Costs can quickly exceed senior living without added safety • Adult children end up becoming the “backup caregivers” • Crisis moments force rushed decisions that could’ve been avoided This episode is especially important for families trying to keep a parent at home “just a little longer” — without realizing how fragile that plan can become. What You’ll Learn 👇 • Why hiring more care eventually stops working • The staffing realities families aren’t told upfront • How safety risks increase as needs grow • The true cost comparison of extended in-home care • Signs that your current plan is breaking down • Better questions to ask before a crisis forces change 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/the-myth-of-well-just-hire-more-care 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SimplifySeniorTransitions #SandwichGeneration #InHomeCare #SeniorCareDecisions #AgingParents #CaregiverSupport #SeniorTransitions #EldercarePlanning #SeniorLivingOptions #CaregiverBurnout #SeniorTransitionSpecialist Support the show

    8 min
  7. EP 186 - Senior Living vs. Home Modifications: Which Option Is Right for Your Parent?

    FEB 12

    EP 186 - Senior Living vs. Home Modifications: Which Option Is Right for Your Parent?

    Trying to decide whether your aging parent should stay at home or move into senior living? You’re not alone. In this episode, I walk you through the pros, cons, and real-world costs of both paths: aging in place with home modifications, or transitioning to assisted living. From grab bars and stairlifts to Bay Area senior housing options, I’ll help you figure out what makes sense for your family. As a Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area—and part of the sandwich generation myself—I’m here to guide families just like yours through these tough choices. 📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/should-aging-parents-stay-home-or-move-to-assisted-living 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SeniorTransitionSpecialist #SeniorLivingOptions #AgingInPlace #HomeModifications #SandwichGeneration #ElderCareSupport #SeniorSafety #SeniorTransitions #BayAreaRealEstate #SeniorHousingHelp #SeniorCareAdvisor Support the show

    6 min
  8. EP 185 - What Senior Living Communities Don’t Tell You on Tour Day (And How to Read Between the Lines)

    FEB 10

    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 many well-intentioned decisions end up leading to regret, surprise costs, and disruptive second moves. Dale breaks down how communities present a carefully curated “highlight reel,” what questions families rarely ask, and how to spot subtle red flags before signing a contract. You’ll learn how to read between the lines on staffing, care levels, dining, activities, and move-out policies — especially in competitive Bay Area markets. If you’re touring assisted living, memory care, or any senior housing option, this episode will help you slow down, look deeper, and make decisions with clarity instead of pressure. What You’ll Learn 👇 • Why senior living tours rarely reflect everyday reality • What families don’t see during nights, weekends, and care escalations • How staffing ratios and turnover impact real care • The hidden costs buried in “base rates” • Why second moves are often traumatic — and preventable • Smart questions that protect your parent and your finances 📞 Schedule a FREE consultation and learn more about my services: www.simplifyseniortransitions.com 📲 Have a quick question? DM me on Instagram: @soldbydale 🎧 Subscribe for more expert interviews & senior transition tips! 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it! ⭐ Enjoyed this episode? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more families discover the show. #SimplifySeniorTransitions #SeniorLivingDecisions #AgingParents #SandwichGeneration #SeniorCare #AssistedLiving #CaregiverSupport #SeniorTransitions #ElderCarePlanning #SeniorTransitionSpecialist Support the show

    7 min
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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.

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