From Caregiver to Innovator: Fixing the Broken Long-Term Care System | Love Conquers Alz

The long-term care system is one of the most important issues families will face, yet few people understand it until they are in the middle of a crisis. In this episode of Love Conquers Alz, hosts Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess welcome Lindsay Friedman — a care advocate, writer, and educator — to talk about what really happens when families try to navigate long-term care, and how innovation can help fix what's broken.

Topics Covered

• Why long-term care catches families off guard during a crisis
• The financial reality of caregiving and the cost of long-term care
• Navigating dementia and Alzheimer's care for a loved one
• The gap between what Medicare covers and where Medicaid begins
• Advocating for a loved one inside a fragmented care system
• Building tools and resources that empower caregivers and families

Key Takeaways

The long-term care system isn't broken by accident — it's broken because families are expected to figure it out alone. Better tools, education, and advocacy can change that.

A candid, deeply human conversation about caregiving, dementia, and the urgent need for a more compassionate long-term care system.