Interviewing the Son of a Current...

Interviewing the Son of a Current Resident

Neighbors in the Nest by Dean Tancre
S1 · E5
Mar 20, 2026
06:17

Episode notes

Helping a parent move into senior living is rarely a simple decision.

In this episode of Neighbors in the Nest, we sit down with an adult son to talk about his experience navigating that process—from what life looked like before the move, to the emotions that came with making the decision, to what actually happened after his father settled in.

This is an honest conversation about:

  • The weight of responsibility adult children carry
  • The uncertainty and second-guessing that often comes with the decision
  • What surprised him once the move was made
  • And what he would say to someone going through it right now

This episode isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about hearing from someone who’s been there.

If you’re in the middle of this decision, or know someone who is, this conversation may help you feel a little less alone.

Keywords

Senior Living
Advice
assisted living
senior care planning
navigating aging
aging and care decisions
community connection