Episode 3 in the Caregiving Travel: Solo Aging with Joy Loverde

Are you aging solo? In this episode of The Ageless Traveler, I interview Joy Loverde, the author of "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?" and The Caregivers, a leading authority on solo travel, solo lifestyle, and active contributory aging.We discuss the joys and pains of the growing population of solo agers and the importance of planning for one's care. Joy emphasizes the need to build extended family and social connections and the role of travel and technology in maintaining friendships. This is a must-watch episode, as being solo does not mean aging alone. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration on aging and caregiving as well. We cover these and much more: Exploring the mindset of solo agers who are ready to take charge of their aging Importance of relationships for solo agers Broaching the conversation about taking care of each other with friends Changing the perception of care in old age Approaching the topic of aging with solo agers who are not ready to have the conversation Using an emergency contact list to initiate conversations about the future Discussion on Vietnam's program where older adults take care of each other Resources: Joy Loverde's Book: "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?" Joy Loverde's comprehensive guide: "The Complete Eldercare Planner" Sargent Consulting Group: https://sargentgroup.consulting/ Senior Travel Companions  https://www.seniortravelcompanionservices.com/ Travel Buddies  https://seniortravelbuddies.com/  Enjoy all our Freebies Leave Us a Voicemail with Your Questions:  https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler. Visit www.AgelessTraveler.com for our blog and podcasts Join our Facebook Salon AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AgelessTraveler-ft1kr?reload=9.   SUBSCRIBE FREE Weekly Travel Tuesday Newsletterhttps://ageless-traveler-s-travel-tuesday.kit.com/b368fe9fec JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK SALON AT https://www.facebook.com/groups/840951897411276/ Check out our Website: The Ageless Traveler https://agelesstraveler.com Leave a voicemail or text- https://fanlist.com/agelesstraveler/inbox/ask-your-travel-questions-here Get our discounts when you book hotels, rental cars, and tour guides, use these links created for you by The Ageless TravelerCruises Ithttps://theagelesstraveler.membercruises.com/home-pageExpediahttps://expedia.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/vhJWi3-pJcBooking.comhttps://booking.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/ilhSeKdutqHotels.comhttps://hotelscom.stay22.com/agelesstraveler/4wOCouV7MN