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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.

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Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
14 minutes
Episodes
95
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Ep 14 - The 5 Love Languages + Acts of Service

Ep 14 - The 5 Love Languages + Acts of Service

Today's episode I talk about Yeye, my paternal grandpa, and what I learned about acts of service.

In today's episode, I discuss:

  • The word "burden" and how it affects how we love someone through acts…
00:17:22  |   Mon 04 Oct 2021
Ep 13 - Jon Arensen, 76, Both Hyenas + Parkinson's

Ep 13 - Jon Arensen, 76, Both Hyenas + Parkinson's

Today's featured guest is someone who has a life FULL adventure. Though he and his wife now live with Parkinson's disease, he is using his gift of storytelling to give hope to those who have Parkinso…

00:15:57  |   Fri 17 Sep 2021
Ep 12 - The 5 Love Languages + Receiving Gifts

Ep 12 - The 5 Love Languages + Receiving Gifts

"What is one gift you will never forget? A special thanks to the attendees at WinterGrowth Adult Day Program sent in some great responses. Today we chat about gifts and how they can be a powerful way…

00:15:27  |   Thu 02 Sep 2021
Ep 11 - BreAna, 28, Alzheimer’s + Grandma Zelma

Ep 11 - BreAna, 28, Alzheimer’s + Grandma Zelma

BreAna Moss graciously shares a memory she had years ago with her Grandma Zelma. Grandma Zelma had Alzheimer’s and was one of the two powerful forces that influenced BreAna to study Gerontology in co…

00:14:02  |   Thu 19 Aug 2021
Ep 10 - The 5 Love Languages + Quality Time

Ep 10 - The 5 Love Languages + Quality Time

Have you ever hung out with someone and gotten annoyed because they weren’t really paying attention? Sometimes, we can spend time with someone without giving them your attention.

We can love our olde…

00:14:28  |   Sat 07 Aug 2021
Ep 9 - Sarah, 32, Weddings + Grandparents

Ep 9 - Sarah, 32, Weddings + Grandparents

How do you involve grandparents in special occasions like weddings? July is the month of weddings, so listen in for a fun and sweet story of how one grandchild, Sarah Nord, included her grandparents …

00:16:45  |   Wed 28 Jul 2021
Ep 8 - The 5 Love Languages + Words of Affirmation

Ep 8 - The 5 Love Languages + Words of Affirmation

Want to love the older generation but just don't know how? In today's episode we'll give you plenty of ways that you can encourage an older person.

In today's episode:

  • Why older people need more wor…
00:18:23  |   Tue 13 Jul 2021
Ep 7 - Annie, 31, Sister Power

Ep 7 - Annie, 31, Sister Power

In today's episode, we get to hear from Annie and the impact that two sisters have had on her life. Dot + Ellie as some special ladies.

In today's episode:

  • Meet Annie MacIntyre, who is 31, loves gar…
00:12:27  |   Wed 30 Jun 2021
Episode 6 - 5 Ways to Love Older Family + Friends

Episode 6 - 5 Ways to Love Older Family + Friends

Have you seen an older person struggling with life and wanted so bad to help? What can I do to help? Well, in the next few episodes, I’m going so practical and going to give you a framework to help y…

00:08:55  |   Wed 16 Jun 2021
Ep 5 - Jane, 65, When You Feel Small

Ep 5 - Jane, 65, When You Feel Small

Today I want you to hear from someone who is older. While friends my age are a must-have, having friends who are older, is something that I believe is healthy for us. Healthy? Like quinoa, squash, an…

00:07:39  |   Fri 11 Jun 2021
Ep 4 - Your Next Birthday

Ep 4 - Your Next Birthday

Do you dread getting older? Maybe you feel behind in life. Maybe you feel you’ve lost your adventurous side. Maybe you feel like life is getting more boring or you’re slowing down. Or life is veering…

00:10:29  |   Wed 02 Jun 2021
Ep 3 - Linda. 30s, Asian Grandmas

Ep 3 - Linda. 30s, Asian Grandmas

In light of Asian American Heritage Month and in memory of Grandma and all her friends, I'm sharing lessons learned from an Asian grandma. Linda, who is in her mid-30s, sheds light on how not all gra…

00:07:46  |   Mon 24 May 2021
Ep 2 - How to amplify the voice of an older person

Ep 2 - How to amplify the voice of an older person

How can you value the older people around you more? Listen to today's episode to learn how. Use this episode that will give you a practical way to honor an older friend/family member or senior living…

00:12:26  |   Fri 21 May 2021
Ep 1 - What is there to celebrate?

Ep 1 - What is there to celebrate?

Welcome to EPISODE 1 of The Value of Wrinkles podcast. Talking holidays/celebrations and how Older Americans Months has some issues! Listen in!

00:06:50  |   Thu 13 May 2021
The Value of Wrinkles (Trailer)

The Value of Wrinkles (Trailer)

00:01:00  |   Tue 04 May 2021
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