After a few months away, Barry and Bobby are back—and there’s a lot to catch up on.

Bobby shares the loss of his mother after her long journey with Alzheimer’s and talks about something many families may never have considered: whole-body donation for medical education and research. He walks through his family’s experience, how the process works, what happens afterward, and why having these conversations and making decisions ahead of time can make an enormous difference for the people left behind.

From there, naturally, it’s time for the other unavoidable topic: taxes. Bobby shares some lessons from handling his mother’s estate, particularly why anyone inheriting an annuity needs to understand exactly what they have before assuming all that money is theirs to spend.

Barry also shares an unsettling encounter his dad had with aggressive door-to-door home-improvement salespeople—and the surprisingly simple “do not call, do not knock” approach that finally stopped them.

And then there’s something nearly every caregiver recognizes: the list. You arrive to visit someone you love and, before you’ve gotten through the door, there are already four things waiting for you to fix. Barry and Bobby talk about setting boundaries without feeling guilty—and why “I’ll put it on the list” might be one of the most useful phrases in the caregiver vocabulary.

Finally, the guys wrap up with a few tech picks, including countdown apps Bobby uses to keep upcoming events visible and Barry’s wonderfully simple solution to the eternal video-call question: “Am I muted?”

• (00:00:00) - — We’re back!
• (00:00:32) - — Bobby’s mom and the “long goodbye”
• (00:03:27) - — Whole-body donation: what actually happens?
• (00:06:00) - — Who qualifies for whole-body donation?
• (00:09:10) - — Science Care, MedCure and the costs involved
• (00:11:02) - — What happens after the donation?
• (00:12:40) - — Memorial services without the time pressure
• (00:16:18) - — Barry’s experience with a natural burial
• (00:20:17) - — From death...to taxes
• (00:21:13) - — What caregivers and executors should know about annuities
• (00:24:09) - — Don’t spend that inheritance yet
• (00:26:12) - — The contractor who wouldn't go away
• (00:29:00) - — “Do not call. Do not knock.”
• (00:31:15) - — The Caregiver To-Do List™
• (00:33:04) - — Caregivers are allowed to get annoyed
• (00:34:00) - — Pro tip: “It’s on the list.”
• (00:34:23) - — Bobby’s tech picks: Count Time and Countdown
• (00:37:07) - — Barry’s tech pick: MuteMe
• (00:39:27) - — Looking forward after a difficult summer
• (00:40:08) - — We have listeners in the wild!

In this episode, Barry and Bobby catch up after a short break and dive straight into a topic that seems to be everywhere right now: scams.

They discuss several real-world examples including a malicious crypto wallet app that slipped into the Apple App Store, romance-driven “pig butchering” scams targeting older adults, and emotional manipulation scams appearing on Facebook Marketplace.

The conversation also explores the role caregivers play in protecting loved ones—especially those who may be lonely or isolated—from sophisticated online fraud.

Finally, the discussion turns toward the practical realities of caregiving tasks like handling taxes for aging parents, navigating government identity systems, and planning ahead before a crisis occurs.

Along the way they share practical tips to recognize scams, protect family members, and maintain open communication with loved ones about financial decisions.

Episode Resources at: bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources

As our parents age, technology becomes both a lifeline and a risk. In this episode, Barry and Bobby explore the growing challenge caregivers face: how to keep loved ones connected without exposing them to scams, confusion, or tech overload.

They dive into Apple’s Assistive Access feature, which simplifies smartphones for people with cognitive, vision, or motor limitations. While Apple has made impressive progress in creating safer and simpler phone interfaces, the guys discuss where the system still falls short and what improvements could make a huge difference for caregivers.

From limiting calls and messages to simplifying apps and managing contacts, Barry and Bobby share practical insights from their own experiences supporting parents and family members.

They also discuss tools like Screen Time, Google Family Link, Bark, and other monitoring apps, along with the delicate balance between protecting loved ones and respecting their independence.

The conversation ends with a wishlist of features they’d love Apple (and Google) to build next — and a call for the caregiver community to help push these ideas forward.

Apple Assistive Access
https://support.apple.com/guide/assistive-access

Apple Screen Time
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982

Google Family Link
https://families.google/familylink/

Bark parental monitoring
https://www.bark.us

Mobicip monitoring
https://www.mobicip.com

Qustodio monitoring
https://www.qustodio.com

Show notes and resources are here:
https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources