Aging with the Experts: Solo Aging: Planning for the Future with Confidence

More older adults than ever are aging on their own, and doing it successfully starts with planning. In this episode of Aging with the Experts, Aging Life Care Managers Jennifer Crowley, RN, CMC, and Susy Elder Murphy, CMC, explore the realities of solo aging and what it means to grow older without a spouse, partner, or nearby family support.

With decades of professional experience, Jennifer and Susy break down the essential areas solo agers need to consider, including financial and legal planning, housing options, health and well-being, social connection, and building a reliable support system. They also discuss the unique challenges solo agers face, and how proactive planning can provide peace of mind and more choices as needs change.

Listeners will learn:

• What it truly means to be a solo ager
• Why early planning is critical
• How to prepare financially and legally
• Housing and aging-in-place considerations
• The importance of social connection and preventive health
• How an Aging Life Care Manager® can serve as a trusted professional advocate

Whether you’re aging solo yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply planning ahead, this episode offers practical guidance and reassurance that you don’t have to navigate aging alone.

For more resources and to find an Aging Life Care Manager near you, visit AgingLifeCare.org.

For more resources, visit AgingLifeCare.org your go-to source for trusted guidance and expert support in aging life care.

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A heartfelt conversation about the unique journey of being a caregiver daughter.

Aging Life Care Professionals Lina Supnet-Zapata and Elyse Weber-Sacks share their personal experiences of stepping into the role of caregiver for a parent. They discuss how they found themselves in this position and the challenges they faced.

They offer guidance, encouragement, and practical strategies to help other caregiver daughters navigate this demanding role with resilience and compassion, and highlight how Aging Life Care Managers® can provide support, resources, and guidance to families in similar situations.

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Wondering what steps to take after a dementia diagnosis?

A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even frightening.

In this episode, Rebecca Montano, PhD, CRC, CMC, CCM, CDP, talks with fellow Aging Life Care Professional® Crystal R. Littlejohn, MHSA, CMC, CSA, to walk listeners through the first essential steps to take after receiving a dementia diagnosis.

Together, Rebecca and Crystal break down what dementia really is, why getting a specific diagnosis matters, and how families can move forward with clarity and confidence. They share practical guidance on:

• Understanding different types of dementia and what early symptoms mean
• How to seek specialized evaluations and build a knowledgeable care team
• The role of Aging Life Care Managers in navigating everyday and long-term challenges
• Legal and financial planning every family should address early
• Creating a supportive, safe environment and an evolving care plan
• Why caregiver well-being is a critical part of the journey

Crystal also offers real-life stories and simple tools, like using a symptom journal, maintaining routines, and finding moments of humor to help families stay grounded during an emotionally complex time.

Whether you’re facing a new diagnosis or supporting someone who is, this episode offers reassurance, direction, and a reminder that no one has to go through dementia alone.

For more resources, visit AgingLifeCare.org your go-to source for trusted guidance and expert support in aging life care.

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