Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

"Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years" with Star Bradbury, Author, Aging Life Care Specialist® and CEO of Senior Living Strategies


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How do we adequately prepare for the unexpected responsibilities that come with caring for an aging loved one? As life expectancy continues to increase, an overwhelming number of us find ourselves thrust into the caregiver role, often unequipped and unsure about the complexities ahead.

To guide us, we're joined today by Star Bradbury, an esteemed Aging Life Care Specialist®, CEO of Senior Living Strategies, and the insightful author of "Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years: Critical Information to Maximize Their Independence and Make Sure They Get the Care They Need". With 25 enriching years under her belt, Star has championed the cause of thousands of families, aiding them in making informed decisions about senior care.

In today's episode, we'll be discussing how to ensure the independence of our aging parents, the pivotal medical, legal, and financial knowledge required for their care, managing long-distance caregiving, and even how to discern when it's time for extra assistance. We talk about the nuances of senior living options, navigate the world of advance directives, and explore strategies to manage the financial aspects of our parents' future. Star shares tips on how caregivers can safeguard their own mental, physical, and emotional well-being in the midst of these responsibilities. This insightful conversation promises to be both informative and empowering, as we navigate aging with Star Bradbury.

Learn more at www.starbradbury.com

 

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