EP 27: Planning for Aging - Richard Wexler on APlan2Age and Navigating Senior Care Conversations

Summary:

Host Christina Chartrand welcomes Richard Wexler, Founder of APlan2Age, for an insightful discussion on why planning for aging matters and how families can start crucial conversations early. Richard shares his personal caregiving journey, expert tips for navigating senior care decisions, and resources to support families both in planning and during a crisis.

Listen in to learn how proactive conversations today can create better outcomes tomorrow!

More Info:

🔹 Learn more about APlan2Age: https://www.aplan2age.org
🔹 Learn more about Senior Helpers: https://www.seniorhelpers.comTakeaways:

• Richard Wexler emphasizes the importance of planning for aging.

• Many families avoid discussing aging until a crisis occurs.
• The family conversation about aging should involve siblings first.
• It's crucial to ask aging parents what matters most to them.
• Care for aging loved ones can be expensive and requires early planning.
• Understanding the difference between home health and home care is vital.
• Advocacy is key when navigating healthcare systems for aging parents.
• Resources for planning and crisis management should be centralized.
• The Boomer generation is increasingly seeking to avoid being a burden to their children.
• Starting conversations about aging should begin within the family unit.

Keywords

aging, family conversations, senior care, planning, crisis management, boomer generation, resources, advocacy, healthcare, elder care

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Aging Conversations

03:15 Navigating Family Conversations About Aging

06:34 Understanding the Boomer Generation's Perspective

09:15 Planning for Aging: Key Elements

12:14 Crisis Management in Senior Care

15:28 Resources for Aging and Care Planning

18:21 The Importance of Communication in Care

21:28 Final Thoughts and Advice

25:43 S3 Outro.mp4