Elizabeth Ayoola

How can people determine which might be best for their family situation?

Because we know this varies according to your situation.

Does it involve some morbid estimation of how long your loved one might live or need this kind of care?

I just want to say these sounds like such difficult decisions to make, number one.

And also, as I'm listening, I wish we started learning about this earlier on in life, right?

Because it seems like it'd be a lot more stressful to have to make that decision in the moment.

Whereas if you learn about it early, which is what we're hopefully doing through this podcast and sharing the information, you can start thinking about it and planning for it, you know?

Don't shout at me.

This is making me sad.

Both of my parents are still alive.

And honestly, we've not had this conversation.

And luckily, they're both healthy and independent, but they're aging.

And that might not always be the case.

I'm sad.

A little bit at a time.

Welcome to the finance world.

Absolutely.

Kate, do you have any other advice for our listener or anyone else dealing with this process for their loved ones?

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