How to have essential conversations about aging and care
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationShow Notes
How do we talk with our aging parents about their health, care needs, and life transitions? More and more of us are entering a phase of life we didn’t quite anticipate—caring for our aging parents. As Canada's population ages, it’s becoming crucial for families to plan ahead and have open, honest conversations about aging and future care needs. Whether in our 30s or 70s, many of us are left asking: Where do we begin?
In this episode, Donna Duncan sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts, author of Let’s Talk about Aging Parents and CEO of CanAge. They discuss practical strategies for navigating these conversations, from managing home care and addressing financial planning to approaching more sensitive topics like downsizing and considering long-term care. The theme is simple: Prepare now, before hard choices must be made later under great stress.
Resources: Let’s Talk About Aging Parents by Laura Tamblyn Watts This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, PointClickCare.
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