EP 139 - Kira Reginato, CMC: “Aging With Clarity, Compassion, and Confidence: What Families Need to Know Now”

When an aging parent begins to struggle, most adult children are hit with the same overwhelming questions:Where do I start? What should I be looking for? Am I doing the right thing?Today’s guest brings clarity, grounding, and decades of real-world wisdom to those exact questions.Kira Reginato, CMC, is a gerontologist, certified care manager, and owner of Living Ideas for Elders, an eldercare management firm she founded in 2007. She has spent nearly two decades guiding families through aging, dementia care, housing transitions, family conflict, and the emotional weight of becoming a caregiver. Her work blends compassion, practicality, and storytelling — all with the goal of helping families make decisions with confidence instead of fear.ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST — Kira Reginato, CMCKira Reginato is a gerontologist, care manager certified, and owner of Living Ideas for Elders, an eldercare management firm she began in 2007. With decades of experience in aging services, she supports families through crisis management, safety assessments, dementia care planning, and long-term decision-making.Kira’s work is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and helping both seniors and adult children find a path forward that honors dignity and reduces overwhelm.She is also a public speaker and the author of the popular family guidebook:Tips for Helping Your Aging Parents…Without Losing Your Mind.Her expertise extends beyond care management — Kira also trains future professionals through her Essentials of Care Management course.📚 CLASSESThe Essentials of Care Management class is for those wanting education and training so they can be care managers. Next class starts in March 2026 and can be taken virtually on Zoom.Links to sign up are available on Kira’s website.📘 BOOKTips for Helping Your Aging Parents…Without Losing Your Mind🔵 Purchase here:https://www.amazon.com/Tips-Helping-Your-Aging-Parents/dp/B094ZL8CC1/ref=sr_1_3🔍 FIND A CARE MANAGER NATIONWIDEFamilies can enter their ZIP code here to locate an Aging Life Care Manager anywhere in the U.S.:🔎 https://aginglifecare.org/📬 CONTACT KIRA🌐 Website — https://callkira.com📞 Phone — (707) 762-5433📧 Email — [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/callkiraaboutaging/📅 Book a consultation — https://tinyurl.com/2p855cyx🎙️ SHOW LINKS🎤 Access all episodes of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast:www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/podcast📄 Show notes: https://simplifyseniortransitions.com/the-right-to-folly-how-letting-go-helps-you-care-betterIf you’re navigating a senior transition right now and trying to figure out the next step for a parent, here are some resources designed to help.⸻Resources for FamiliesIf you’re navigating senior living decisions, downsizing, or trying to determine the next step for an aging parent, visit:→ http://www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/familiesThis page provides guidance and resources specifically designed for families navigating senior transitions.⸻Resources for Senior Care ProfessionalsAnd if you’re a senior care professional who wants stronger positioning, clearer referral ecosystems, and more scalable systems for serving families in today’s evolving senior care landscape, visit:→ http://www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/professionals #SeniorTransitionSpecialist #GeriatricCareManager #AgingParents #CaregivingSupport #AgingLifeCare #Gerontology #ElderCarePlanning #SeniorLivingAdvice #FamilyCaregivers Support the show