Why Families Need a Long-Term Care Plan Now

Lindsay Friedman, Founder of CareBloom and LTCareNav, joins 62 Who Knew to discuss why longer lifespans demand better long-term care planning. She explains how families can prepare, protect independence, and avoid crisis-driven decisions — with free tools designed to make the process easier and more human.

Topics covered include:

• Why living longer means planning smarter — and why most families aren't ready
• The real risks of waiting until a health crisis forces difficult decisions
• How to protect independence and dignity through proactive care planning
• Practical steps families can take today, regardless of age or financial situation
• How LTCareNav's free AI-powered care plans help families understand future needs, costs, and options
• The role of CareBloom in keeping aging loved ones safe and connected at home
• Why long-term care planning is the missing piece of most retirement strategies

Whether you're planning for yourself or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers clear, compassionate guidance on one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of preparing for the future.