The Grey Take

Hosts Roy Clary and MB Roberts tackle one of caregiving's hardest challenges, having difficult conversations with family members about an aging parent's care. Drawing from their own experiences as adult children and caregivers, they explore what makes these conversations so difficult and why they often backfire. Roy shares how a decision to let his mom visit family led to criticism and fractured r...

When your parent forgets where they put their keys for the third time this week or seems unsteady on their feet, how do you know if it's normal aging or something more? In this episode of The Grey Take, hosts Suzie Lind and MB Roberts sit down with Brookdale Senior Living gerontologists Jill Ladaa and Christy Phillips to tackle one of the most anxiety-provoking questions families face. The experts...

Most families discover too late that Medicare doesn't cover long-term care, and that shock can be financially devastating. In this episode, hosts Suzie Lind and MB Roberts sit down with certified financial planner Leona Edwards to shatter dangerous myths about paying for senior care and give you practical tools to prepare before crisis hits. Learn the critical differences between Medicare and Medi...

Anyone supporting an aging loved one has a moment when they whisper to themselves, "I wish I knew then what I know now." In this episode of The Grey Take, Roy, Suzie and MB reflect on the turning points, regrets and lessons they've gathered along their caregiving journeys, often the hard way. They speak candidly about caregiver guilt, burnout, identity loss and the myth of the "natural caregiver."...

What comes to mind when you hear the words senior living? If your imagination immediately jumps to sterile "facilities" and lonely hallways, you're not alone and you're also not seeing the full picture. In this episode of The Grey Take, hosts Roy, Suzie and MB bust three of the most common myths about senior living. From the fear of losing independence to the outdated image of nursing homes as dre...

In this episode, we dive into the often-overlooked issue of burnout in caregiving for seniors, a topic that resonates with many. Caregivers face immense challenges as they dedicate their time and energy to support their loved ones, often at the expense of their own well-being. The emotional toll of caregiving can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of exhaustion, frustration and isolation. We'll...

In this inaugural episode of The Grey Take, hosts Suzie, Roy and MB embark on an insightful journey into the intricate and often overwhelming emotions that accompany the role of caregiving for aging loved ones. Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid discussions, the hosts share their personal experiences, revealing the challenges they face while managing their own lives alongside the responsibilit...