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Bonus: Holiday Visit Coming Up? How to Talk to Your Parents About Care

WithColleen Dennis

Hosted byGretchen Rubin

We talk to Colleen Dennis of CareScout about how to start the tough conversations about aging, care, and family responsibility, and the dos and don’ts of holiday visits.

Episode highlights

• How to approach conversations about in-home help with loved ones [03:25]
• Long-term care costs and financial readiness [07:47]
• Dividing caregiving fairly between siblings [13:30]
• Red flags to look for at home during a holiday visit [21:49]

Mentioned in this episode

• CareScout, the episode sponsor, helps families understand care needs, plan ahead, find quality care, and think through funding:carescout.com

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