Empowered Aging Starts Here!
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.
I started Your Parent Porter after walking through the journey of helping my own parents age, and realizing how many small things we all overlook until it’s too late. My goal is simple: to help you or your loved ones live safely, confidently, and independently in the homes you love for as long as possible.
This page is filled with practical advice, real stories, and trusted resources for anyone navigating the seasons of aging, whether you’re the one planning ahead or the adult child trying to help from afar.
You’ll find articles on everything from home safety and fall prevention to longevity, wellness, and connection. Some are written from my personal experience, others from research and best practices, but all are designed to help you take proactive steps today to create more peace of mind tomorrow.
Because aging well isn’t about slowing down, it’s about staying strong, supported, and empowered!!
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Learn how reverse mortgages (HECM) can help older adults fund home safety upgrades, renovations, and aging-in-place plans without the panic. ...more
Home ,Seniors
December 16, 2025•7 min read

In my first My Parents Lied to Me podcast episode, I sat down with professional organizer Nicole Taylor, owner of Tailored to You here in Phoenix. She’s spent years helping older adults declutter, dow... ...more
Home ,Healthy Living &Seniors
November 29, 2025•5 min read

On my podcast, My Parents Lied to Me, I sit down with clinical aromatherapist Jessica Wiehle of AromaWell to talk about how essential oils can support aging adults especially around sleep, mood, demen... ...more
Home ,Healthy Living &Seniors
November 29, 2025•8 min read

On My Parents Lied to Me, I sat down with my friend and interior designer Chandra Vargas to talk about how good design can support both independence and connection and turning a beloved childhood home... ...more
Home ,Healthy Living &Seniors
November 29, 2025•8 min read

My friend Shannon Arriola, a life transition coach helps families navigate dementia, serious illness, and the long, messy in-between from diagnosis to end of life. It's exactly what so many of us fear... ...more
Home ,Healthy Living Seniors &End of Life Planning
November 29, 2025•8 min read

We spend most of our lives trying not to think about death. We avoid the conversations, change the subject, and tell ourselves, “We’ll deal with that later.” ...more
Home ,Seniors &End of Life Planning
November 29, 2025•9 min read
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