The Elder Care Crisis: Are we ready?

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136 The Elder Care Crisis: Are we ready?

Released: 07/02/2025

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The elder care crisis is here—are you ready?

In this episode of The Good Death Podcast, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN shares a powerful story from the frontlines of care, explores why most families are unprepared, and introduces the Living Well Aging Plans (Plan A, B & C) to help you plan ahead with confidence.

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00:23 Understanding the Fear of Death
01:44 The Elder Care Crisis
02:11 Marsha’s Story: A Case Study
06:07 The Growing Aging Population
09:21 Planning for Aging: Plan A, B, and C

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