Aging in Place – Navigating the Maze of Long-Term Care

Messiah Community Radio Talk Show

Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be overwhelming. From making sure their estate is in order and knowing their wishes are being honored, to more immediate concerns like where they will receive the best care after a hospital stay—there are many questions that are difficult to answer. In Aging in Place, certified senior advisor Mary Mashburn guides you through these and other common concerns so that you can address them with confidence and compassion. Using real life examples, Aging in Place promotes healthy family discourse on important elder care topics. Mary discusses the roadblocks and pitfalls you and your family might encounter, explains many useful planning techniques, and provides information on local and national resources. Whether in the midst of a crisis or just beginning to discuss options with loved ones, Aging in Place offers valuable insight and information on making choices that fit your unique situation. Aging in Place is filled with information and ideas for both people with aging family members or seniors seeking to make their aging journey as stress-free as possible for themselves and their loved ones. Mary Mashburn has more than 30 years’ experience with seniors and long-term care and uses real-life examples to promote healthy family discourse. Over 50% of people aged 75 and over will face tough decisions in regard to long-term care. These decisions include handling affairs, real estate qualms, honoring a loved one’s wishes, and finding an appropriate hospital. Aging in Place helps families navigate these issues and more, discussing the roadblocks and pitfalls commonly dealt with in dealing with long-term care. In Aging in Place, Mary Mashburn identifies many issues she has seen families face as loved ones age. Specifically, Aging in Place details the estate planning and other legal documents the loved one should have in place and talks about Medicaid planning. Whether amid a crisis or just beginning to discuss options with loved ones, you gain valuable insight and information that guides you and your family toward making the best choices that fit your unique situation. Rather than offering a magic wand to make the difficulties of aging disappear, Aging in Place offers useful information to make decisions that provide peace and strength for both the aging and their family members. Above all, Mary Mashburn hopes to give seniors a process that makes the inevitable easier for all those involved.