003 – Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns

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In This Episode:

Dr. K interviews Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA MFT CMC, a past president of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers and the founder of Eldercare Services in the San Francisco Bay Area. They discuss:

• How adult children can better approach aging parents, when there’s been concern about memory problems or financial transactions
• What is a geriatric care manager (also known as an aging life care professional), and how they help families address memory concerns
• How to find a geriatric care manager with the right counseling skills for your needs
• How to get free help and advice from geriatric care managers and trained aging professionals
• Why people often tell Linda they wish they’d gotten more help or information sooner

Related Episode:

002 What to Do if You’re Worried About Someone’s Memory

Related Resources:

• Aging Life Care Association (formerly the National Association for Professional Geriatric Care Managers); click here to search for an expert near you.

• Eldercare Locator: use to find your local Area Agency on Aging, which can refer you to local resources

• 5 Things to Know About Aging & Financial Decline

• The Village Plan

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