The Value of Wrinkles

I'm starting a new type of episode on The Value of Wrinkles podcast and tell you why today. Have specific questions about caring for an aging parent? Feeling completely confused or don't even know what questions you need to ask? If you're starting out this journey as a caregiver OR you're simply an adult child or grandchild who has a question and wants to support your grandparent or aging parent,...

Giving a behind-the-scenes into why I almost cancelled grandkid investigator camp! Shownotes available at ⁠valuefowrinkles.com/listen⁠ . Resources mentioned: ⁠Fill-in-the-blanks Fun (My Childhood Home Edition)⁠ , $4.97

Are you looking for FREE Resources to help you care for your aging parents? In today's episode, I'll share the resources and then tell you WHY you need it! 1. FREE PDF - 3 Things Your Aging Parent is Thinking But May Never Tell You 2. FREE VIDEO to help you talk about the difficult issues 3. Episodes from this podcast Episodes for churches Episodes for Asian Americans Episodes with practical tips...

If you are trying to prepare for when your aging parent declines or you're already in the thick of caregiving, today's episode will help you know where to start when you are overwhelmed and have no idea where to start. Shownotes available at ⁠⁠valuefowrinkles.com/listen⁠⁠ . Book: The Value of Wrinkles Sign up for my newsletter: ⁠valueofwrinkles.com/signup⁠ Instagram: @isabelctom Today's intro: Ale...

Will your kids be spending time with grandparents this summer? Listen to this interview with author of DIY Camp Grandma, Roxy Wiley, to get tips to making grandparent time more fun! Highlights: The goal of camp is FUN! What age limits would you set on planning Camp Grandma? What happened when she had one grandson among many granddaughters? Find a theme that incorporates what you love to do! Roxy t...

Today's episode I'm sharing how I celebrated my birthday and four things I intentionally focused on that have helped me be grateful for my age! God has been faithful and I'm so thankful! Full shownotes at https://valueofwrinkles.com/listen Website: valueofwrinkles.com Sign up for my newsletter: valueofwrinkles.com/signup Instagram: @isabelctom

Today DJ Chuang tells how he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and openly shares about his mental health journey as an Asian American male. DJ Chuang works as a digital strategy consultant and is Director of Christian Asian Mental Health (camh.network ) to advance compassion and care in Asian American churches for everyone. He co-hosts the Erasing Shame podcast ( erasingshame.com and graduated f...

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! In this episode I'm going to help you find more support as you care for your Asian elder. Imagine going to a foreign country and trying to get around. Why I was intimidated to do this episode. Two reasons why it's hard to find senior services for Asian elders What's Asian speaking vs. Asian owned senior care services What's an ABC? American-born Chinese 3 places to fi...

Caring for parents or grandparents is different in Asian culture. Today I chat with Felicia Gunawan, who is an Indonesian Functional Nutritional Advisor. We talk about how food can be used to care for our elders as they age, when they're sick, or simply need some comfort. If you are an Asian adult child or caregiver, be sure to tune in for insight, encouragement, and inspiration. This podcast is s...

Today I'm beginning a series that is specifically for Asian Americans caring for their older loved ones. Asian elders have different needs and our families also have different dynamic than other cultures. Isabel Tom explores the challenges of caring for our Asian elders while also offering three (or four) reminders for the Asian caregiver. Resources mentioned: AARP Resources: (coming soon!) FREE v...

Today I discussed with Brad and Grandma Joy how we can help older adults have more opportunities to experience and enjoy nature. Learn from this pair how you can bring your grandparent or older family member on an outdoor adventure! Brad and Grandma Joy have now visited 62 out of 63 national parks and in this episode share tips on how old and young can enjoy the outdoors together. Resources mentio...

I have had a ton of parents ask me how they can get their child to connect with the grandparents. In today's episode, I'm introducing a fun, educational, and meaningful intergenerational activity that grandchildren can do with their grandparents or that can be used just to build better relationships between the old and young. Highlights: Madlibs with a twist Three reasons why you'll love Fill-in-t...

Highlights from today's episode: - Doctors are also asking this same question - How weddings and end of life are quite similar - Learn the ideal age when you should talk to your parents about senior care - Get a resource that will help you start talking about the future with your older loved ones Resources mentioned: Prepare to Care digital course, enroll NOW at https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/pre...

Ever been in a situation where you feel like something was wrong and you didn't know whether you should speak up? Having courage to speak up is no easy thing. Betty was a nurse anesthetist in the army. As I took some time to reflect on Betty's life, particularly in her younger years, I found her story insightful, entertaining, and also inspiring. Listen and learn from Betty Mills share about situa...

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to serve old people professionally? There are so many benefits and reason to consider serving seniors. Listen to today's episode to find out. In celebration of the upcoming Career in Aging Week on March 26-April 1, 2023, I'm dedicating episode 45 to this topic! Highlights: - Intro by Carolyn Dalle-Molle, Co-founder of The Silver Post (listen to episode...

You're a busy parent, yet you want your kids to know and connect with their grandparents more. You also know your parents are blessed and excited anytime they get to interact with their grandchildren. That interaction, however, can be awkward or unnatural. How can you help your kids to connect with their grandparents who are long distance? Resources mentioned: Blog post - What do you talk to the g...

Going forward there will be some changes to my podcast that I want you to know about. Listen in!

Today's episode is the last in this series. Check out episodes 39, 40, and 41 to hear the first three episodes specifically made for church who want to focus more on serving the older generation. Highlights: What is a caregiving ministry? In this episode, caregiving ministry refers to ministries that serve those are caring for older loved ones. What are the benefits of starting a caregiving minist...

On the podcast today, we are asking the question.. Is your church segmented? Highlights: - How can you tell if your church is segmented? - My thoughts on youth services based on experience - How many kids were in my Sunday School growing up? - Will there be pushback when you try to bridge the young and the old? Articles mentioned: Interview with Kara Powell https://www.christianitytoday.com/pastor...

If you are looking to serve senior adults in your church, there are number of ways to do this! In this episode, we'll discuss three resources you should utilize to help expand and improve the ways you reach out to churches. Here are 3 resources to start using now to help your church create a culture of care for the older generation: 1. Legacy Coalition– Offers support for grandparents to have a gr...

Today's episode and the next three is for faith communities that are looking to honor the older generation more intentionally. Resources mentioned in today's podcast: Prepare to Care video training course (for churches) - https://www.valueofwrinkles.com/prepare-to-care-church Website: valueofwrinkles.com Sign up for my newsletter: valueofwrinkles.com/signup Instagram: @isabelctom

Your Parents are Getting Older. Now What? What are you supposed to do now? In today's episode, we'll talk about that scary topic of what to do when you realize your parents are getting older with each year. Highlights: Instead of simply worrying about the future, this is what you can do. How we need training for all sorts of jobs. What wiping out on the ski slopes has to do with caregiving How you...

Shownotes: Why is serving older adults and their families my passion? Why is it still my passion? There are so many reasons. Check out today's episode to know why I do what I do. Highlights: How do you have the energy to record a podcast after a long day… even when your son is still not in bed at 10:50pm? Why I do what I do. How my experience living in a multigenerational home helped me unders...

Show Notes: There are so many ways that churches serve the needs of its congregation. Why is it so important that every church serve the older generation? In today's episode, I'll delve into that and give you some thoughts that you may never have considered.  Highlights:  What message it sends when you have (or don't have) a ministry serving the older generation Valuing older adults is...

Show Notes: I'm dedicating this first episode of 2023 to sharing with you the services and products I have available to support adult children and grandchildren in 2023. There will be more, but I wanted to be sure you know what's already available to you RIGHT NOW. Highlights: FREE content My love for FREE things on The Value of Wrinkles podcast, every Thursday at valueofwrinkles.com/liste...