Have you ever noticed little things about your parents or grandparents that made you pause? Maybe the bills are piling up on the counter, the fridge looks emptier than usual, or they just don’t seem quite like themselves. Those small changes can be easy to brush aside, but sometimes they’re really signs that our loved ones need more support. In this episode, we talk about how to spot these moments and what they might mean.

We’ll also get into something we all run into sooner or later: resistance. Even when it’s clear help is needed, our loved ones don’t always see it the same way. We’ll talk about why that happens and how to approach those tricky conversations without making them feel pushed or unheard. The goal is to find a way forward that feels respectful on both sides.

To make it easier, we’ll walk you through a simple eight-step framework for navigating these conversations with compassion and confidence. These moments are never easy, but they’re opportunities to show love in action. And sometimes, that’s what matters most.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction.

[00:01:31] Communication with loved ones.

[00:04:22] Signs of needing support.

[00:10:02] Collaborative care strategies for loved ones.

00:12:21] Dignity in caregiving.

Memorable Quotes:

"Recognizing that your parent or grandparent needs help doesn't make you a bad person. It makes you a loving one." – Avishka Sondapperumaarachchi

"The goal here is to make it feel less like an intervention and more of a connection and a collaborative way to move forward." – Avishka Sondapperumaarachchi

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