The Conversations We Avoid… Until It's Too Late | Embracing Life After 60

    May 4, 202646:14Robin McCoy
    Senior Care
    Caregiving
    Aging Parents
    Long-Term Care
    Aging in Place
    Embracing Life After 60

    Are you prepared for aging, caregiving, and long-term care?

    In this episode of Relax, I Got This! Embracing Life After 60, host Robin McCoy welcomes Lindsay Friedman for a candid conversation about the realities of senior care, aging parents, and why planning ahead is critical.

    Topics Covered

    • Long-term care planning explained
    • The cost of caregiving and senior living
    • Aging in place vs. assisted living
    • How to have hard conversations with aging parents
    • What happens to families without a care plan

    Key Takeaways

    Most families wait until a crisis — don't be one of them.

    This episode offers practical guidance on starting the care conversation early, understanding your options, and building a roadmap before urgency takes over.

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