Awkward Money Conversations: Aging Parents and Finances Episode 170 In today’s episode, I speak with Rabbi Jeffrey Wildstein of KAVOD Daily Money Management about the awkward conversations many adult children have with their aging parents about finances. We discuss the signs that a parent may need help with daily money tasks and how to approach this conversation when the time comes. Jeffrey offers insights into common roadblocks for aging parents and adult children and how to overcome them.  Rabbi Jeffrey Wildstein has spent his professional life assisting all kinds of people in a wide variety of situations. He served as a congregational rabbi for fourteen years where he was intensively involved with the financial aspects of program management and counseled hundreds of people with care, compassion, and respect. Jeffrey has practiced law, been a colleague administrator, worked as a field organizer for a political campaign, and authored one book on Judaism and co-authored another on Connecticut Tort Law. When his father died, he helped his mother with her finances and discovered his passion for helping others manage their financial lives. Listen to this podcast and discover: Why talking about finances with an aging parent can be so triggering The signs that indicate a parent needs help with daily money tasks  How to approach this conversation to get the best results Why some aging parents are relieved to receive assistance How a daily money manager can help Want to connect with Jeffrey? Here’s how:  Website: KABOD Daily Money Management LInkedIn: Rabbi Wildstein Phone Number: 617.600.8656 Resources: American Association of Daily Money Managers National Elder Fraud Hotline  The Silent Epidemic: Elder Financial Abuse Podcast   A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Life Transitions by Dr. Amy.   This episode is sponsored by Life Transitions by Dr. Amy. When it comes to life’s changes, there are two types of people: those experiencing the change and the professionals advising them. Life Transitions by Dr. Amy walks beside both, helping financial professionals and individuals navigate more gracefully through any life change. To find out more, click here. Our Sponsor’s Special Offer for Advisors: 20% off our listeners’ choice of Dr. Amy's Advisor Programs with the discount code of DrAmy20. Let me know what you think of this episode. Leave a review on your iTunes or your favorite podcast app.