003 – Interview: Helping Reluctant Parents Address Memory Concerns

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