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Empowering Professionals in Aging
Home Instead is driven by its mission to enhance the lives of older adults. The home care company knows members of the American Society on Aging share the same objective, and to that end is presenting a new podcast series: Empowering Professionals in Aging. The series will cover a variety of topics, including medication management, end-of-life, technology, mental health, financial exploitation and other important issues in aging. Working together, increasing our knowledge, and understanding the various perspectives of these issues will help to unite professionals in our common mission to better serve older adults and the families who care for them. The team of Home Instead gerontologists, along with guest speakers, will share their expertise to educate and empower us all to be great advocates for our clients.
Empowering Professionals in Aging
The Cost of Care: Funding Options for Long-Term Care Needs
Many people underestimate the costs associated with long-term care as they age, often assuming that Medicare will cover all their needs—a common misconception. This episode emphasizes the importance of planning to manage care expenses effectively. Listeners will explore various payment options, learn how to piece together multiple funding sources and gain insights into resources that can help ensure the needs of older individuals are met. While every financial situation and care need is unique, this episode provides valuable considerations and tools to help you plan for long-term care needs.