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So Your Parents Are Old

Campside Media
Caregiving
Victoria's Secret
Aging Parents
Lewis Black
Elder Care
Aging
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Dark Humor
Sandwich Generation
Family Dynamics
Health Care
Longevity
Assisted Living
Healthcare
Body Image
Female Empowerment
Parents
The Daily Show
Collin Moulton

Journalist Vanessa Grigoriadis talks to friends, experts, and celebrities about the chaos of dealing with aging parents. From Medicaid nightmares to emotional meltdowns in storage units, it’s a brutally honest, often hilarious look at one of life’s most disorienting stages. Come for the catharsis, stay for the gallows humor and unfiltered conversations. If you’re currently the parent to your paren... more

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Vanessa talks with certified financial planner, MarketWatch columnist, and My Mother’s Money author Beth Pinsker about the maddening reality of financial caregiving. They cover long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, and why all this is ultimate... more

Mal Young, the British television producer and writer best known for his work on The Young and the Restless, joins the show to talk about his parents. With warmth and candor, he reflects on their influence, quirks, and the lessons that shaped both hi... more

If you’re the one keeping the family together—texts, holidays, appointments, feelings—you’re probably “daughtering.” Vanessa talks with Baylor professor and communication expert Allison Alford, author of Good Daughtering, about the invisible work adu... more

Vanessa talks with labor leader and care advocate Ai-jen Poo about the panini generation, and what happens when government fails to invest in care infrastructure.

To see what you can do to help, check out Ai-jen’s organization, Caring Across Generat... more

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Recent Guests

Mal Young
Television screenwriter known for his work on soap operas such as The Young and the Restless and Brookside.
The Young and the Restless
Episode: Soap Operas and Aging with Mal Young
Alison Alford
Author and expert on daughtering
Baylor University
Episode: Savannah Guthrie and Other Good Daughters with Allison Alford
Ai-jen Poo
Labor leader, organizer, and author, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance
National Domestic Workers Alliance
Episode: You Deserve More with Ai-Jen Poo
Ryan Beck
Comedian and filmmaker
Episode: When Your Parents Are Too Prepared with Ryan Beck
Candace Dellacona
Estate planning attorney and host of The Sandwich Generation Survival Podcast
Episode: Getting a Good Lawyer with Candace Dellacona
Pamela Wilson
Care manager, author of The Caregiving Trap, and expert on elder care issues
pameladwilson.com
Episode: It's a New Year! Get Ultra-Organized with Pamela Wilson
Corinne Low
Professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Having It All
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Balancing a Professional Lady Life with Caregiving, with Corinne Low
Alissa Quart
Journalist and author, focusing on economic and social justice issues.
Co-founder of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project
Episode: Living in a Time of 'Anti-Compassion' with Alissa Quart
Kathleen Madigan
Comedian known for her stand-up specials and television appearances
Episode: Laughing Through Medicare Appeals with Kathleen Madigan

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Vanessa Grigoriadis
Host and journalist discussing emotional and practical challenges of caring for aging parents.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Is it necessary to hate on women in this podcast?

    Why are we hating on Meghan Markle?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bearmar
    United States14 days ago
  • Amazing

    Really interesting podcast on the most profound experience of your life. You will never be the same after seeing your parents get old. Good job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mjuniorpal
    United States3 months ago
  • So Your Parents Are Old

    Thank you for making this podcast. You have made a difference to those of us who have hungered for advice, community and the truth when dealing with sick, aging parents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seansalt091378
    United States3 months ago
  • Rebranding an existing pod feed

    It’s a pet peeve of mine when shows rebrand rather than do a separate launch. By all means, post the trailer for a new show on here. I liked fallen angel and re-listen every now and again but I have no interest in this new show about aging parents, so guess I’ll be unfollowing, although I really would like to keep fallen angel around.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gracemch
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazeballs

    Vanessa and Justine equal perfection

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heheh123p
    United States10 months ago

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Overall, the discussions are seen as informative and thought-provoking, with guests providing valuable insights into elder care and family dynamics.
Some listeners expressed mixed feelings about production choices, particularly regarding certain aspects of host delivery and thematic music.
The podcast is praised for its relatable content, often described as a much-needed community for those dealing with aging parents.
Listeners appreciate the honest and humorous take on the struggles of caregiving, indicating that it resonates deeply with their experiences.

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Soap Operas and Aging with Mal Young
Q: How was her relationship with her kids play out on The Young and the Restless?
I wanted to reflect the denial and coping mechanisms families experience with aging parents, which is similar to my real-life experiences.
Soap Operas and Aging with Mal Young
Q: What about soaps? What do you think about that landscape now?
The British soaps have survived longer because they've reinvented themselves, tackling controversial themes that engage audiences.
Soap Operas and Aging with Mal Young
Q: How did you grow up?
I grew up in a little house in Liverpool, coming from an upper working-class background. My dad was a milkman and my mom worked in a cake shop.
Soap Operas and Aging with Mal Young
Q: So tell me, you write soaps sometimes, but you are a screenwriter as well. What draws you to soaps in particular?
I started my television career on a show called Brookside back in the early 80s and grew up watching Coronation Street with my mom, which was a big influence on me.
You Deserve More with Ai-Jen Poo
Q: What can we do to help and make that a reality?
Ai-jen encourages listeners to talk about care as a public good, get involved with Caring Across Generations, and share their stories to highlight the urgency of caregiving issues.

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This podcast provides a candid and often humorous exploration of the challenges faced by those caring for aging parents. It tackles a variety of topics, from the chaotic logistics of elder care to the emotional upheavals that come with these experiences. The conversations feature guests ranging from experts to celebrities, offering diverse perspectives on aging, caregiving, and the cultural dynamics at play. Listeners can expect a mix of practicality and humor, with moments that resonate deeply, reflecting shared struggles and the complex, sometimes absurd realities of navigating this stage in life.

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Recent guests on So Your Parents Are Old include:

1. Mal Young
2. Alison Alford
3. Ai-jen Poo
4. Ryan Beck
5. Candace Dellacona
6. Pamela Wilson
7. Corinne Low
8. Alissa Quart

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