Episode 52: When Roles Shift: Grandmas Caring for Aging Parents (guest episode with author Kim Brant-Lucich)

Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming—especially for those in the sandwich generation balancing careers, kids/grandkids, and elder care. In this episode, Angela and Sharon talk with Kim Brant-Lucich, one of the authors of Survival Guide to Caring for Aging Parents, about how to navigate elder care planning, including assisted living options, in-home care, financial realities, legal documents (power of attorney), and Medicare/Medicaid basics. Whether you're just starting to notice changes or already deep in caregiving, this conversation offers practical tips to help you prepare, avoid common mistakes, and support your parents while still being mindful of your own time, finances, and well-being. Episode Notes: Kim Brant-Lucich's Book - Survival Guide to Caring for Aging Parents (Amazon) Kim Brant-Lucich's Book - Survival Guide to Caring for Aging Parents (Barnes & Noble) Caring4AgingParents Website Caring4AgingParents Blog - Substack #1 New York Times bestselling award-winning graphic memoir by New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast about her parents' final years.