Dr. Lakelyn explores the various options for care that are available for aging adults. She is joined by fellow podcaster and aging advocate Nicole Will, who discusses these options with Dr. Lakelyn and what family caregivers should consider when making care decisions.

Episode highlights include:

- Why it’s important to plan ahead for care

- Options available for care across the care continuum 

- Important considerations when planning and selecting care

- Resources to help with planning

Helpful links from this episode:

- willgather.com

- Podcast: willgatherpodcast.com 

- Action Plan for Successful Aging

- Home Care Guide

- Home Safety Checklist

- Funding Solutions Guide

- CNN Article: Have this talk with your parents now to reduce heartache later

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00:00 - Intro

02:55 - Why it’s important to plan ahead

10:19 - Exploring care options

46:29 - How to approach difficult conversations

55:36 - Outro