The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge What Should You Be Asking Your Aging Parents?
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Feb 18, 2026 Practical questions to ask aging parents about health routines, medications and emergency planning. Tips for evaluating home safety and when to consider assisted living. A quick look at a study that could raise world population estimates. How to spot low-quality AI videos and why they often look off. A calming plant nook idea and Rome’s new rule about tossing coins into the Trevi Fountain.
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Prepare A Medical Snapshot
- Ask aging parents about their routines, medications, physicians, allergies, and past surgeries to build a clear health picture.
- Save a medication and emergency contact list on your phone and keep a paper copy in your wallet for emergencies.
Make The Home Safer Now
- Discuss home safety fixes like removing loose rugs, improving lighting, and adding handrails to reduce fall risk and extend independence.
- Talk early about possible future living options so families can plan before facility waiting lists or limited options arise.
Name A Decision-Maker
- Ask parents to designate a single point person to make decisions and ensure everyone knows who it is to prevent muddled messages.
- Discuss their goals and values so decision-makers can honor priorities like time at home or limits on aggressive treatment.