Do you feel that it is hard to connect with your aging parents? Are your kids and grandparents not communicating well through the generational gap?  In this episode, Isabel Tom, author of The Value of Wrinkles shares insights into her background, her work with the elderly, and her experience growing up in a multigenerational household. She gives a unique perspective of how much joy and life we can bring to the generation before us but it takes a lot of intentionality. This conversation covers practical tips for deepening these family ties and the mutual blessings they can bring. We cover a wide range of topics- Simple ways to involve children in caring for their grandparents or older relatives How to foster meaningful conversations across generations How small acts of kindness can make a big difference in an elder’s life An Investigator Kit Isabela created to help families connect  How to talk to your kids about elder issues- dementia or physical constraints Connect with Isabel Tom:  Website:  The Value of Wrinkles by Isabel Tom Facebook: The Value of Wrinkles Instagram:  The Value of Wrinkles®️ (@isabelctom) Links Mentioned:   The Value of Wrinkles: Isabel Tom Grandkid Investigator Family Kit - NOW AVAILABLE! Weird But True! Gross: by National Geographic Kids Related Episodes: Generational Healing: Becoming the Mom You Needed :: Melanie Shankle [Ep 508] Gathering a Mentor Circle :: Ben Bevis [Ep 446] Connecting with Your Kids in Any Circumstance :: Jim and Lynne Jackson {Ep 98} Featured Sponsors:  Purity Woods: I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/DMA or enter DMA at checkout. Thrive