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.

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