Visiting Your Aging Parents Over the Holidays: What to Watch For and When to Worry

Dec 21, 2025
22 mins

Episode Description

When you visit your ill or aging parents over the holidays, you might be in for a surprise. Maybe your mom seems confused or your dad is having trouble with driving. Maybe you're not sure if the changes you're seeing are something to worry about or are just normal aging. 

What should you look for? What should you worry about? What changes are not actually concerning?

In this episode of The Integrative Palliative Podcast, Dr. Delia Chiaramonte discusses what to look for when you visit your aging parents and when you should worry.

Do you know someone with an aging parent? Send them this episode.

Knowledge is power.

Happy holidays!

Dr. Delia

Delia Chiaramonte, MD

https://www.doctordelia.com


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