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Welcome to The Navigating Solo™ Podcast, a dedicated platform where we explore the unique needs and concerns of solo aging with a focus on empowerment, connection, and proactive planning. As a trusted healthcare advocate and national expert in solo aging, I am thrilled to launch this podcast to provide valuable insights, practical advice, and supportive resources for solo agers navigating the complexities and opportunities of aging independently. The Navigating Solo™ Podcast aims to: - Highlight innovative strategies and best practices for creating a fulfilling and secure future as a solo ager. - Equip solo agers with the knowledge and tools to thrive in their later years. - Foster a supportive community where listeners can share experiences and learn from and with one another. - Offer allied professionals interested in learning more about the unique needs and concerns of solo agers in-depth understanding, expert perspectives, and practical advice to help meet the needs of their clients and community members. 30 - 45 minute episodes will be released one the first and third Wednesdays of each month! Join Our Mailing List and more: https://navigatingsolo.com/navsolopodcast
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Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In this 40-minute episode of The Navigating Solo™ Podcast, host Ailene Gerhardt speaks with caregiving and solo aging expert Joy Loverde. Joy, a trailblazer in eldercare and author of The Complete Elder Care Planner and Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?, shares her decades-long journey into caregiving, which began with a formative experience as a teenager. She discusses the unique challenges faced by solo agers, particularly the importance of planning for future caregiving needs in the absence of reliable family support.
Joy highlights the significance of early planning, establishing trust with potential caregivers, and understanding the financial and legal aspects of aging. Additionally, Joy introduces the often-overlooked idea that solo agers might also find themselves in the position of providing care to others, urging them to consider this possibility in their planning.
The conversation covers practical advice on how to start planning, including budgeting, housing considerations, and maintaining health. Joy also touches on the importance of being realistic about one's ability to take on caregiving roles and encourages open conversations about these responsibilities with friends and loved ones.
Throughout the episode, Joy and Ailene stress the value of being proactive and informed, and they provide resources for those who may not have the means to access professional advice.
This insightful discussion offers valuable guidance for solo agers at any stage of life, whether they are just beginning to think about their future needs or are actively navigating the challenges of aging alone.
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Connect With Joy Loverde:
- Website: ElderIndustry.com
- Email: jloverde@elderindustry.com
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joyloverde
- Facebook: Joy Loverde
Books:
- Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?
- The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised and Updated 4th Edition
Connect with Host Ailene Gerhardt, BCPA, CSA:
- Beacon Patient Solutions LLC: BeaconPatientSolutions.com, Email: info@beaconpatientsolutions.com
- The Navigating Solo Network™: NavigatingSolo.com Email: info@navigatingsolo.com
- The Navigating Solo™ Podcast: podcast@navigatingsolo.com
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