Episode notes
"I'm fine" may be the most frustrating sentence in family caregiving. In this episode, retired occupational therapist and Certified Aging in Place Specialist Esther Kane explains the four real reasons older adults downplay how they are doing, including the important fact that many parents genuinely do not perceive their own gradual decline. Drawing on years of in-home evaluations, she shares what to watch instead of what to ask, offers specific replacement questions that get honest answers, and explains why the way families react to bad news determines whether they ever hear it again. Listeners will come away with a simple, respectful approach that protects both safety and the relationship. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more caregiving and home safety guidance.