Caretaker - When the Parent Becomes the Child
From The Peripheral by Justin Evans
June 30, 2025 · 48 min
About this episode
This episode explores the challenges and insights of adult children becoming caregivers for their aging parents.
In this heartfelt episode, I speak with Marissa realities of adult children stepping into the caregiver role for their aging parents. Our guest shares a deeply personal story of navigating healthcare decisions, managing finances, and balancing their own life while caring for a parent in decline. We discuss the unexpected challenges, the moments of connection, and the ways this journey reshapes the parent-child relationship. Whether you're currently in this position or anticipating it in the future, this episode offers insights, support, and a reminder that you're not alone.
People in this episode
Host: Justin Evans
Guest: Marissa
Topics covered
- caregiving
- aging parents
- parent-child relationship
- healthcare decisions
- financial management
Keywords
- caregiver
- aging
- healthcare
- parenting
- family dynamics
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