Dr. Barbara Sparacino is a triple board-certified psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine, trained at Temple University and the University of Miami. She is the founder of The Aging Parent Coach and host of The Aging Parent Playbook podcast, where she helps adult children become effective legal and medical advocates for their aging parents before a crisis forces their hand.
Dr. Sparacino specializes in the intersection of aging, family dynamics, and intergenerational communication, bringing clinical depth to conversations most families avoid until it’s too late. She is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and holds a unique position in her field as both a credentialed clinician and a hands-on coach. Her work helps families navigate the legal, medical, and emotional complexity of caring for aging parents with clarity, confidence, and preserved relationships.
