The Caregiving Epidemic Nobody Planned For | Lindsay Friedman

Most people do not realize they will become a caregiver until they already are one. By then, the options are much fewer.In this episode, Lindsay Friedman, founder of CareBloom and LT Care Nav, joins host Niki Weiss to walk through the caregiving epidemic, why long-term care costs shock almost everyone, and what a plan put in place at 40 actually looks like compared to scrambling at 80.CHAPTERS0:00  The Caregiving Epidemic Is Hitting Younger Generations Now1:15  How Lindsay went from nursing assistant to caregiver to founder3:17  What caregiving actually demands: doctor, lawyer, financial planner, driver, chef5:24  Solo agers and what happens when there is no one to call7:00  What a professional fiduciary is and who they serve8:45  How LT Care Nav uses AI to build a private long-term care plan10:30  The real cost of long-term care: $3,000 to $20,000 a month13:20  Why long-term care is not covered by Medicare15:10  Financial tools that work if you plan early enough17:25  How to start the caregiving conversation with your family19:00  Lindsay's takeaways and where to find LT Care NavWHAT YOU WILL LEARN- Why caregivers are getting younger and what the sandwich and club sandwich generations are actually facing- What solo agers need to have in place before a health crisis hits, and why the absence of family makes planning more urgent, not less- What long-term care actually costs, why Medicare does not cover it, and which financial vehicles exist to prepare for it if you start early- How to have an honest conversation with a parent or spouse about caregiving without guilt or avoidance- Why it is acceptable to say you will not be the hands-on caregiver, and what to do instead of walking awayStart your plan and take the free assessment:https://finalplaybook.com/main-pageLISTEN TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkYSubscribe: @DigitalLegacyPodcastFOLLOW USFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/endevo.digitallegacyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endevo_digitallegacyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/endevo_digitallegacy/Download the My Final Playbook app:Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybookApple App Store: [link coming soon]#deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybookDisclaimer: The Death and Dying in the Digital Age channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content.Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited.