Heather Durenberger
We recognize adolescence as a pivotal stage of human development, yet we overlook an equally disruptive transition—the shift from independence to dependence in later life. Heather Durenberger introduces the Adolescence of Aging, a psychologically distinct stage that we must acknowledge—not only to support our aging loved ones but to prepare for our own inevitable Journey.
Heather Durenberger is a nonprofit strategist, mom of four, and daughter navigating the real-time demands of supporting her parents—while working to shift the national conversation around this overlooked life stage. She is the co-founder of People in the Squeeze, a movement and podcast amplifying the voices of those caught between raising children and supporting aging loved ones. Alongside co-founder Jayne Dow Larkin, Heather co-authored Thriving in Chaos: Navigating the Challenges of Aging Parents, a best-selling guide to spark change and offer practical support for adult children in the thick of caring for aging parents. A proud Twin Cities resident, Heather brings lived experience, humor, and heart to a topic that touches nearly every family—and deserves far more attention.
Heather Durenberger is a nonprofit strategist, mom of four, and daughter navigating the real-time demands of supporting her parents—while working to shift the national conversation around this overlooked life stage. She is the co-founder of People in the Squeeze, a movement and podcast amplifying the voices of those caught between raising children and supporting aging loved ones. Alongside co-founder Jayne Dow Larkin, Heather co-authored Thriving in Chaos: Navigating the Challenges of Aging Parents, a best-selling guide to spark change and offer practical support for adult children in the thick of caring for aging parents. A proud Twin Cities resident, Heather brings lived experience, humor, and heart to a topic that touches nearly every family—and deserves far more attention.