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The Hidden Math Of Aging That Is Bankrupting Middle-Class Families with Dr. Joanne Lynn
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- Turn on the Lights Podcast
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- Feb 27, 2026
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Summary
What would it look like if aging in America came with a real plan instead of a quiet free fall? In this episode, Dr. Joanne Lynn, a longtime geriatric and hospice physician and elder-care policy leader, explains how longer lives have outpaced the systems people rely on when disability arrives. She highlights how ageism and invisible, unpaid caregiving strain families, often forcing them to drain savings before support becomes available. She also examines staffing shortages in nursing homes, limited geriatric training for clinicians, and gaps in long-term care infrastructure. Finally, she shares promising solutions, including community villages, the PACE model, and policy reforms like catastrophic long-term care social insurance and stronger local accountability. Tune in to learn how we can build a future where aging remains meaningful, supported, and dignified. Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Joanne Lynn on LinkedIn. Visiting medicaring.org to learn more about community-based eldercare improvements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices