Why Neighbors in the Nest Exists

Before diving into conversations about senior living, care, and decision-making, this episode takes a step back to explain why Neighbors in the Nest exists and who these conversations are really for.

Most families don’t begin thinking about senior living because everything is going well. They start because something has changed. A fall, a missed medication, a growing sense of unease, or a quiet realization that the current situation may not be sustainable.

In this introductory episode, we talk about the emotional weight families often carry when supporting aging parents, why these decisions feel so difficult, and how silence and uncertainty can make everything heavier. We explore why clarity should come before urgency, and why gathering information doesn ...