How To!: Make Aging Easier for Everyone

Caregivers provide an estimated 600 billion dollars in free labor
each year, according to the AARP. This week’s listener, Dani is one
such caregiver. She and her partner found themselves navigating the
confusing world of Medicare and Medicaid, estate planning, powers
of attorney, etc. All in the hope of helping their loved ones stay
healthy and comfortable until they need an end-of-life plan. This
experience has her worried—who is going to look after her when the
time comes? On this episode of How To!, host Carvell Wallace brings
on Amy Goyer, AARP’s family and caregiving expert and has quite a
bit of personal experience. She cuts through the confusion on how
to caregive, how to care for caregivers, and how to prepare to be
cared for yourself. Because we’re all going to need it, sooner or
later.  If you liked this episode, check out: How To Fight
With Your Parents, which is about parenting your parents. 
Resources mentioned:  Caregiving Guides Livable Communities
Local Resource Connections National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Five Wishes Document Aging Life Care Association Do you have a
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