Navigating Eldercare: Creating a Caregiving Plan

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Navigating Elder Care

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

In this episode of "Navigating Eldercare," host Laura Daniels, a registered nurse and founder of Care Advocates, discusses the critical importance of creating a caregiving plan before a crisis occurs. She outlines the key components of a comprehensive plan, including starting difficult conversations with loved ones, assessing their current situation and finances, and exploring various care options like aging in place or assisted living. Laura also emphasizes the necessity of building a support team and, most importantly, prioritizing self-care for the caregiver to prevent burnout. This episode provides a vital framework and resources to help families and professionals make informed decisions and reduce the stress of the caregiving journey.

Chapters

00:02 - Welcome to Navigating Eldercare
00:20 - Meet Your Host: Laura Daniels
01:19 - About Care Advocates
01:49 - Introducing Today's Topic: Creating a Caregiving Plan
02:47 - The Importance of Proactive Planning
03:15 - What is a Caregiving Plan?
04:13 - Stress and the Need for a Plan
05:12 - Topic 1: Starting the Conversation
06:08 - Topic 2: Assessing the Current Situation
07:01 - Topic 3: Reviewing Finances
08:51 - Topic 4: Aging in Place
10:15 - Topic 5: Considering Assisted Living & Other Care Options
12:03 - Topic 6: Creating Your Care Team
13:22 - Community Resources
14:31 - Topic 7: The Caregiver and Self-Care
16:54 - Long-Distance Caregiving
17:53 - The Caregiving Plan Worksheet
18:22 - Assessing Physical and Mental Health
18:51 - Identifying Care Needs
19:50 - Financial Management and Legal Matters
21:13 - Home Safety and Lifestyle
22:09 - Building a Professional Care Team
23:03 - Final Self-Assessment Questions for Caregivers
24:13 - Care Advocates' Services and Contact Information
25:29 - Closing Remarks

Professional Affiliations:

• National Placement and Referral Alliance
• Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)
• National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC)

Laura's approach combines professional expertise with heartfelt understanding, making her an invaluable resource for families facing the challenges of elder care decisions. Her commitment to improving quality of life for seniors shines through in every interaction, making her the perfect guide for listeners navigating their own elder care journeys.

📅 Tune in Sundays at 8:30am–9:00am on 930AM The Answer or listen anytime on your favorite podcast app. Watch the full video episodes here on YouTube for added insights and resources.
Contact Laura for a Free Consultation:
📞 210-669-2222
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.advocatern.com