Value of Wrinkles: Caregiving, Aging & Intergenerational Connection
Welcome to Value of Wrinkles. A heartfelt podcast hosted by Isabel Tom, author, speaker, and forever grandchild. Inspired by her book The Value of Wrinkle: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life, this show celebrates the beauty of aging, the power of intergenerational relationships, and the transformative role of caregiving.
Each episode explores how to connect more deeply with the older generation, offering practical advice, tender stories, and honest conversations on topics like elder care, aging parents, and legacy. Whether you're a caregiver, grandchild, or someone simply curious about growing older with grace, this podcast will help you love the older generation and yourself a little more.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Ep 52: What Seniorcare Resources are out there for Asian American families?
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 intim…
Ep 51: Caring for Our Asian Elders through Food w/ Felicia Gunawan, Functional Nutrition Advisor
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 fo…
Ep 50: Three (or Four) Things to Remember When Caring for an Asian Elder
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 cult…
Ep 49: How to Bring Your Grandparent on an Outdoor Adventure
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 famil…
Ep 48: A New Intergenerational Activity that is TRULY Fun
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 tha…
Ep 47: What's the ideal age to talk with your parents about senior care?
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 …
Ep 46: Betty Mills, Speaking Up Even When Your Name (or Someone Else's) is on the Line
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 arm…
Ep 45: Careers in Aging, What are the Benefits of Working in the Aging Field?
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 celebrati…
Ep 44: 4 Ways to Connect Children with Long Distance Grandparents
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…
Ep 43: Upcoming Changes to The Value of Wrinkles podcast
Ep 42: The Benefits of Starting a Caregiving Ministry First
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.
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Ep 41: Is your Church Segmented?
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…
Ep 40: 3 Resources Available to Help Your Church Create a Culture of Care for the Older Generation
Ep 39: Is Your Church Isolating Older Adults Without Knowing It?
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 …
Bonus Episode: Announcing our February series
Today I'm announcing the next four episodes of The Value of Wrinkles podcast. This is a series just for churches/faith communities that are hoping to honor hte older generation.
Share this series wi…
Ep 38: Your Parents are Getting Older...Now What?
Ep 37: Why Serving Older Adults and Their Families is my Passion
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 th…
Ep 36: Why Every Church Needs to Serve the Older Generation
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 so…
Ep 35: The Type of Support I'm Offering Adult Children/Grandchildren in 2023
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 su…
Ep 34: 2022 Wrapup & Behind-the-Scenes Fun Facts
Today's episode I'm coming unfiltered to wrap up the year and reflect on what I enjoyed and want to do more of in 2022.
A huge thank you to all my listeners!
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