{"podcast":{"title":"Get Ready for Better Aging","slug":"get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","podcast_index_feed_id":7022568,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/getreadybetteraging","website_url":"https://www.thisislivingwell.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/31d24d88-71eb-11ef-a5bd-835b6326b623/image/55a97037631eafca1cec85ec0e661b18.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Mind Body Spirit.fm","episode_count":34,"summary":"There is no manual on how to prepare for aging - where to live, medical care, enjoying life. Jacqui Clark is a Certified Senior Advisor and aging expert who guides us through the complex topics of aging. Her passion is to help people age well. She and other industry experts explore senior services, living options, and memory care. She tackles tough conversations like cognitive decline, fear of change, and mobility. Everyone has a story, and from these stories, we learn about resources as well as practical ideas for everyday living, both physically and mentally. Whether it’s for yourself or your loved ones – listen and get ready for better aging.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-10T02:20:27.895584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568"},"episode":{"title":"Estate Planning Realities: What Happens When You Don’t Plan—and Why Women Pay the Price","slug":"estate-planning-realities-what-happens-when-you-don-t-plan-and-why-women-pay-the-price","published_at":"2025-12-09T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/estate-planning-realities-what-happens-when-you-don-t-plan-and-why-women-pay-the-price","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568","url":"https://mindbodyspirit.fm/shows/get-ready-for-better-aging/","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MBSLLC2611809119.mp3?updated=1765235226","summary":"In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down what estate planning really means—and why it matters for everyone, not just the wealthy. Together they unpack the “emergency documents” every adult should have, including healthcare directives and powers of attorney, and reveal the real-world consequences of putting planning off. From costly probate and family conflict to heartbreaking cases like Terri Schiavo, Anna explains how failing to plan can leave loved ones in crisis. The conversation also spotlights why women are uniquely vulnerable, especially when they’re left in the dark about finances or legal authority as partners decline. With practical guidance, clear language, and eye-opening examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to protect their wishes, their family, and their legacy—before it’s too late. Links and Resources: https://www.achowardlaw.com (858) 800-2532 info@achowardlaw.com Anna Howard (@ac.howard.law) • Instagram photos and videos AC Howard Law | Carlsbad CA | Facebook Links and Resources: (Jacqui Clark): Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/1300623337892805⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Well Magazine - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…","meta_description":"In this powerful episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark welcomes estate planning attorney Anna Howard of AC Howard Law to break down wha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3048,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/episodes/estate-planning-realities-what-happens-when-you-don-t-plan-and-why-women-pay-the-price/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-ready-for-better-aging-7022568/estate-planning-realities-what-happens-when-you-don-t-plan-and-why-women-pay-the-price.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}