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Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This

Recent Episodes

Episode 22: The Questions That Matter Most When Exploring Senior Living
May 22, 2026

Episode 22: The Questions That Matter Most When Exploring Senior Living

In this solo episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This , host Angela Vanderpool of Dharma Healthcare Management walks you through the big questions families should ask when exploring senior living. Choosing senior living...
Episode 21: What Really Matters When Choosing a Senior Living Community
May 8, 2026

Episode 21: What Really Matters When Choosing a Senior Living Community

In this solo episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This , host Angela Vanderpool shares what families really need to know when choosing a senior living community. Picking a place for your mom, dad, or loved one can feel b...
Episode 20: Why Did We Wait So Long? Knowing When It’s Time For Senior Living
April 24, 2026

Episode 20: Why Did We Wait So Long? Knowing When It’s Time For Senior Living

In this episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This , host Angela Vanderpool takes on a question so many families wrestle with: How do you know when it is finally time for senior living? 💛 This is one of those decisions th...
Episode 19: Finding Connection Again — The Social Power of Senior Living
March 13, 2026

Episode 19: Finding Connection Again — The Social Power of Senior Living

What happens when senior living becomes more than care — and starts feeling like community? In this heartfelt episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This , host Angela Vanderpool explores the powerful role social connectio...
Episode 18: More Than a Meal: How Dining Creates Health, Freedom & Connection
Feb. 27, 2026

Episode 18: More Than a Meal: How Dining Creates Health, Freedom & Connection

In this powerful solo episode of Hey Mom, We Never Prepared For This , host Angela Vanderpool dives into a topic that affects every family navigating aging: dining. But this isn’t just about food — it’s about dignity, indepen...
Episode 17: When Quiet Becomes Lonely — Why Connection Matters So Much as We Age
Jan. 30, 2026

Episode 17: When Quiet Becomes Lonely — Why Connection Matters So Much as We Age

What happens when the house gets quieter… and the days feel longer? In Episode 17 , host Angela Vanderpool opens up an honest and much-needed conversation about loneliness and isolation as we age — something many families not...