Episode
Senior Care Planning: 5 Essential Conversations Every Family Should Have
- Published
- Jun 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3571
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://www.answersforelders.com/
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278/episodes/senior-care-planning-5-essential-conversations-every-family-should-have/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/answers-for-elders-radio-network-7052278/senior-care-planning-5-essential-conversations-every-family-should-have.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
What happens when your aging parent reaches a crossroads and you don't know how to help? In this episode of Answers for Elders Radio Network, host Suzanne Newman welcomes senior real estate planner Cory Boldhoff of The Complete Real Estate Group and Complete Senior Solutions. Together, they discuss how adult children can start important conversations with aging parents while preserving their dignity, independence, and autonomy. Learn why waiting until a crisis occurs often creates unnecessary stress, family conflict, and uncertainty. In part 1, Cory shares five practical conversations every family should have during holidays and family gatherings to help identify potential concerns related to safety, nutrition, socialization, estate planning, and future care needs. From simple balance tests that may reveal fall risks to discussing trusts, powers of attorney, long-term care plans, and final wishes, this episode offers valuable guidance for families navigating the aging journey. Suzanne and Cory also explain why proactive planning can help prevent family disagreements and ensure a loved one's wishes are honored. In part 2, Cory shares his holistic approach to senior planning, explaining how estate planning attorneys, financial planners, tax professionals, insurance advisors, mortgage specialists, and senior-focused real estate planners can work together to create a comprehensive plan. He also reveals key questions families should ask when vetting professionals, how to identify red flags, and why regular reviews of trusts, estate plans, and financial strategies are essential as circumstances and laws change. The discussion highlights the importance of finding advisors who truly understand the unique needs of older adults and their families. In part 3, Cory shares powerful…