Episode 33: What to Do If Your Aging Parent Refuses Help

14/07/2025 5 min
Episode 33: What to Do If Your Aging Parent Refuses Help

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Episode Synopsis

What do you do when your parent won’t accept the support they clearly need? In this episode, Dr. Barbara Sparacino unpacks the real reasons behind resistance—from fear of losing independence to family dynamics—and offers practical ways to respond with empathy, not frustration. You’ll learn how to have “the talk” without a fight, what to do if they still say no, and how to stay steady when things feel stuck.🎧 Listen now + get caregiver scripts at www.theagingparentcoach.com

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