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75. Planning for "Plan B": What If I Can't Stay Independent?

Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher Season 1 Episode 75

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So many people say they want to live in their home forever, and that makes complete sense. But when a crisis happens and there's no Plan B in place, the options are limited. This episode is about the peace of mind that comes from having a Plan B, even if you never have to use it.

Jodi Rosko and Heather Fisher walk through the five pillars of a solid backup: who has the authority to make medical decisions if you can't, what the housing options look like along the care continuum, what care realistically costs, the legal documents that protect your choices, and how to make sure the right people know your plan before it matters.

In this episode:

  • Why having a Plan B doesn't mean giving up on the plan to stay home
  • The five things worth having in place before a crisis makes the decision for you
  • What the care continuum looks like and why exploring options early changes the experience
  • The legal documents that protect your wishes and what happens without them
  • The signals worth paying attention to when independence starts to shift

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