Aging In Place - The Naperville Area Family Guide Podcast

This episode of Aging in Place focuses on the financial and practical planning required to help older adults remain safely and confidently in their homes as they age. Guest Keith Kiker, a certified financial planner, emphasizes the importance of beginning conversations early—ideally before a crisis occurs—and building a gradual “pathway to transparency” between parents and adult children. The disc...

This episode of Aging In Place features Courtney Hedderman of AARP, who outlines the organization’s mission, history, and broad role in supporting older adults and their families. The conversation explains how AARP has evolved from its origins in securing health coverage for retired teachers into a nationwide, nonpartisan advocate focused on healthcare, financial security, livable communities, car...

This episode of Aging in Place features estate planning attorney Chris Collander in a practical discussion about why estate planning is essential for individuals and families at every life stage. The conversation emphasizes that estate planning is not limited to distributing assets after death; it also provides critical protections during life through documents such as powers of attorney for prope...

We welcome Jennifer Drohan, a premier Realtor with Keller Williams in Western DuPage County, to explore how the "sandwich generation" can navigate the complex real estate needs of their aging parents. Jennifer provides an expert look at the current local housing market and the rise of multigenerational living—specifically the emergence of "Granny Pods" as a solution for families who want to keep l...