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Feb 10, 2025 5 min

Episode 16: Finding Connection: Avoidant Attachment and Caring for Aging Parents

from The Aging Parent Playbook Hosted by Barbara Sparacino MD

If caregiving feels suffocating or you find yourself focusing on tasks over emotional connection, you might lean toward avoidant attachment. In this episode, Dr. Barbara Sparacino explores the avoidant caregiving experience, shares James’s journey toward meaningful connection, and provides small, actionable steps to balance independence with emotional closeness.Keywords: Avoidant attachment, caregiving independence, emotional connection, aging parents, caregiving challenges, family relationships, practical caregiving strategies.Call to Action: “Looking for more ways to navigate caregiving with confidence? Subscribe to The Aging Parent Playbook or visit TheAgingParentCoach.com for personalized support.”

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