Why Families Delay Long-Term Care Planning Until It’s Too Late | 62WhoKnew

    March 30, 202639:51Michael Banner, Lindsay Friedman
    Long-Term Care Planning
    Caregiver Stress
    Family Conversations
    Aging Parents
    Caregiver Support
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    In this episode of 62WhoKnew, Lindsay Friedman returns to talk about why so many families avoid long-term care planning until they are already in crisis.

    The conversation covers caregiver stress, the financial impact of delayed planning, and the importance of having difficult conversations early. Lindsay also shares insights on free planning tools, caregiver support resources, and the emotional realities families face when caring for aging parents.

    What you'll learn in this episode

    • Why families delay long-term care planning
    • The financial and emotional impact of waiting until crisis hits
    • The 40/70 rule for starting care conversations
    • How caregiver stress affects the entire family
    • Free tools and resources for early long-term care planning

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