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Caring in America

Richard

We are the Podcast for Caregivers and the Care Recipient.
As Rosalynn Carter stated, There are only four kinds of people in the world — those that have been caregivers, those that are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”
We introduce the Elder Care Experts, who provide their wisdom to educate about Care and all the components around it. Our goal is to make the Caregiver and the Care Recipient aware of as many Elder Care Resources as possible. We tell stories of Care in America. Stories of Love, Compassion, Frustration, Understanding and Patience in Elder Care.

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  • Thursday · 16 min

    Ep 128, Checking in with Betty, Holidays or Any Day, Caring in America

    The Holidays are Coming The holidays are a perfect opportunity for families to reconnect, spend time with aging loved ones, and have important conversations about the future. But sometimes, it's the things we notice during a visit that can make all the difference. Here is Betty's Story www.aplan2age.org Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • November 5 · 23 min

    Ep 127, a Conversation with Caroline Shelby, Life After Caregiving, Caring in America

    Learn about Life after Caregiving Learn about her journey Learn about her mother and early onset Alzheimer’s Learn about her grief after her mother passed Learn about the grief of not being a caregiver Learn about post caregiving loss Learn about different types of grief Learn about how our mind grieves Learn about the phrase “right now” Learn about getting through Learn about grieving during caregiving Learn about grieving at a terminal diagnosis Learn about grieving during dementia Learn about “I wish” Learn about having conversations for assistance Learn about a safe person outside of caregiving Learn about processing the loss Learn about questioning, who are you now Learn about finding something else Learn about her book an caring for her mother https://www.griefclaritylabs.com/ Her book https://www.griefclaritylabs.com/thebook Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • October 20 · 21 min

    Ep 126, A Conversation with Kira Levin, The Love of Caring for Grandma, Caring in America

    Learn about a Conversation with Kira Levin Learn about caring for over 10 years Learn about caring and hospitalization Learn about the family providing care Learn about staying with Grandma for 6 weeks in the hospital Learn about breaking a femur and the rehab Learn about this at 95 years old Learn about managing her care for all these years Learn about breaking two femurs! Learn about trying times and slow recovery Learn about walking a half mile a day Learn about family and caregiving Learn about love!! Learn about giving up pieces of your life to provide care Learn about all the pieces of care! Learn about how tiring caregiving is Learn about being active at 100 years young on Nov 14, 2026! Learn about 100 years of Life! Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • July 21 · 30 min

    Ep 125, A Conversation with Patrick Johnson and Bill Comfort, Details about the Immediate Care Plan, Caring in America

    The Immediate Care Plan Patrick Johnson CLU, AEP, CLTC Bill Comfort CSA, CLTC, TTCCP An Insurance product that can be bought after you need care Income Annuity, like a private pension Guaranteed stream of income, no matter how long you live Insurance Co makes an income offer How long with care be needed The safety net, here, you are covered for your life Must already be receiving care, now There is a care gap-cost of care is 8K a month and income is 3K a month Fill the Gap! For Age 75-95 Contact Patrick Johnson 925-200-9482 Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • June 23 · 29 min

    Ep 124, Why the Home Team?, Caring in America

    Learn about the Home Team Learn why Education is the Key! Knowledge, Knowledge, Knowledge!!! Learn why it is being built Learn about the Home and it pieces Learn about their Home and Planning for Aging Learn about Aging in Place or selling and moving Learn about Home Modifications Learn about lending and the Home Learn about the forward mortgages Learn about a Home Organizer Learn about Home Care and Placement Learn about 95% of us needing Care Learn about Care in the Home Learn about what an In-Home Agency can provide Learn about selling and moving to Senior Living Learn about an Aging Life Care Expert Learn about the Financial Pieces as we Age Learn why the biggest issue in Aging, IS THE COST OF CARE! Learn about $5,000 a month + Care Learn about Long Term Care Insurance Learn about a Life Insurance Settlement and cashing a out a Policy Learn about a Reverse Mortgage, how it works Learn about a Financial Planner, the Quarterback! Learn about the Estate Plan Learn about you Controlling your Stuff, when you pass Learn about the Documents within your Estate Plan Over 100 Million folks 50 and Older By 2030 we will have more folks 65 and older then 18 and younger Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • June 17 · 4 min

    Ep 123 a Conversation with Patrick Johnson about the Immediate Care Financial Plan and its implications for Paying for Care for the Individual, Family and Provider, Caring in America

    Learn about the Immediate Care Financial Plan Learn about its implications for Paying for Care Learn that it is implacable to the Individual, the Family and the Provider, of Senior Living or Care in the Home Learn how this Plan will help Clients who are 70-95 years of age Learn how this can help a Client with current Health problems For more Information Contact Patrick Johnson 925-200-9482 Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • May 21 · 6 min

    Ep 122 a Conversation with Patrick Johnson about the Immediate Care Financial Plan, Caring in America

    Learn about the Immediate Care Financial Plan Learn how this new Plan Learn how this Plan will help Clients who are 70-95 years of age Learn how this can help a Client with current Health problems Learn how this can help many Clients who need to pay for care Are you the Client? Are you a Care Navigator? For more Information Contact Patrick Johnson 925-200-9482 Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • May 7 · 16 min

    Ep 121, The Home Team, A Conversation about the Cost of Care, Caring in America

    Learn about the cost of Care. Care will be real for 95% of us! Care is expensive! Care in the Home, average cost around the Country is $40.00 and hour Care in the Home can be $50.00 and hour or more Care in Senior Living, living in an Assisted Living, on average is $5,000 a month plus the cost of Care Care, living in an Assisted Living, can cost in many locations, 7-8-$9,000 a month or more plus Care Care in a Memory Care Facility can be well over $10,000 per month Care at an Assisted Living or a Memory Care Community may need to supplemented by an In-Home Care Company, equaling 2 Bills! Care is usually paid for, by your Piggy Bank Care and it's Cost may supplemented by the Family's Piggy Bank Care, is your family ready to take Care of Mom/Dad? Care, is your Family ready to adjust their Life, for Care? Planning is the Key! Care and its Cost, there are over 10 ways to Pay for Care Check https://aplan2age.org/care/cost-of-care/ Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • April 23 · 22 min

    Ep 120, The Home Team, A Conversation about Care, Caring in America

    The Home Team and Care Learn why Home Care and a Senior Living Placement Specialist is on each Home Team Care will be realistic for 95% of us! We must understand Care, where it is available and how it works Stuff happens, better to be Prepared! In-Home Care Can you bring care in the Home? Does the Home work, for care? Care in Senior Living, A Placement Specialist They work like a Realtor They have knowledge of Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care What location is the best for Mom, Dad, Grandparents or a Spouse? Take a Tour of the Community The Family, a Friend, a Neighbor provides Care! We must understand, how this will impact Mom's Life and our Life! We need a Plan! An Aging Life Care Expert Professionals to help you Plan and or react in Crisis We must understand Cost of Care! Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • April 10 · 16 min

    Ep 119, The Home Team, A Conversation about Estate and Financial Planning, Caring in America

    Learn why we are building the Home Team Learn the importance of An Estate Planning Attorney on the Home Team Learn the importance of a Financial Planner on the Home Team Learn why they both apply whether your in your mid 20's to 90+ https://aplan2age.org/home-team/find-your-home-team/ Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • March 13 · 20 min

    Ep 118, A Conversation with Bryan Devore, SRES, Creator of Senior Spaces, Talking Senior Spaces and the Home Team, Caring in America

    A Conversation with Bryan Devore the creator of Senior Spaces Watch him meet with Rick and Mary, an older couple, what are they going to do? Modify the home and age in place, in their home? Modify the home, sell it and downsize? Modify the home, sell it and move to Senior Living? Did Rick and Mary know really know what other Professional Services they may need as they age? They did not. Enter The Home Team! 10-12 Professionals in 100 Cities around the Country! The Hone Team is your Team! Providers of needed Services as we age, Nationwide! Do Rick and Mary have an Estate Plan? If they sell the home do they have a Financial Planner to invest the money? Do they have an Estate Plan? Do they need to Finance Care, potentially with Long Term Care Insurance or a Life Insurance Settlement? What Professional Services do you need? The Home Team, Coming to your City! Realtor, Home Modification, Home Care, Placement Specialist, Reverse Mortgage, Real Estate Lending, Insurance Settlement, Home Organizer, Financial Planner, Estate Planner and Long Term Care Insurance and more Watch Senior Spaces on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rrxASMcjrg Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • February 13 · 13 min

    Ep 117, The Home Team, Working with Homeowners, in Your City, Caring in America

    The Home Team--Powered by APlan2age! Aging isn’t a someday conversation – It’s happening across America at record rates right now. This is a new level that our country has not seen before…and we are not currently prepared for it. That’s where the Home Team comes in. We are bringing together trusted professionals to help families prepare, plan, and navigate aging with confidence. Partnering with Bryan Devore, host of Senior Spaces, through powerful storytelling and real-life education- similar to an HGTV-style experience- we show homeowners what it truly takes to age well at home and beyond. Because no one should have to figure it out alone. Each Local home team, to be built in 100 Cities, will include experts in aging fields related to: The Home: Realtor, Home Modification, Organization Money: Financial Planning, Reverse Mortgage, Lending, Insurance Settlement Future Planning: In-Home Care, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care Insurance, Placement Why does the Home Teams Matter? Too often, families wait until a fall, a diagnosis, or a hospital discharge to start planning. That’s when decisions become reactive, emotional, and expensive. Home Teams change the narrative. A Home Team is a collaborative group of professionals who support families through every stage of aging. Together, they provide proactive guidance before a crisis happens. We help homeowners, through real challenges, with real solutions- demonstrating how coordinated planning can Are you a Professional who should be on the Home Team? Reach out-info@aplan2age.org Senior Spaces debuts the 1st week of March! Here is the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icjn_sKaYhg Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • January 30 · 25 min

    Ep 116, A Conversation with Jacklyn Ryan, Know your Caregiver, Caring in America

    Learn about her journey as a reluctant Senior Advocate Learn about "One fall does it All" Learn about taking care of Mom and Dad Learn about a caregiver who was not vetted Learn about a lack of a background check Learn about a 7 year journey Learn about Meth and a mug shot Learn about older dad "helping out" the caregiver Learn about the Right and Wrong Home Care Learn about money and the wrong caregiver Learn about a "Scaretaker" Learn about her new ventures Learn about what adult children can do to protect their older loved ones Learn about an aging population and getting dependable and trusted care Learn about doing your homework! info@caregiverscaretakers.com https://caregiverscaretakers.com/ Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • January 21 · 29 min

    Ep 115, A Conversation with Margaret Cabell of A Place For Mom, Caring in America

    Margaret Cabell--Chief Community Relations Officer, A Place for Mom Learn about Planning before a loved ones health event! Learn that more than 54% of those surveyed reported wishing they had begun planning for senior care sooner. Learn how early planning gives families time to clarify long-term care goals and preferences, align financial resources, and define roles and responsibilities. Learn how early planning allows families to put essential legal protections in place, creating the foundation for a sustainable and well-rounded care plan. Learn about 7 steps in Planning--A simple-roadmap 1. Set goals and learn about care options 2. Form a care team 3. Understand care costs 4. Explore payment options 5. Create a care budget 6. Develop a legal plan 7. Revisit plans regularly An Article-- The Cost of Waiting to Talk About Senior Care---done in collaboration between APlan2Age and A Place for Mom file:///C:/Users/rwexl/Downloads/the-cost-of-waiting-to-talk-about-senior-care_Final.pdf https://www.aplaceformom.com/ Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • January 16 · 23 min

    Ep 114, A Conversation with Kathy Heery, Positive Aging, Caring in America

    Learn about Kathy Heery's 45-year career in healthcare and aging services began as an RN clinician and later transitioned to executive roles within the corporate sector. Alongside her corporate endeavors, she delved into entrepreneurship and honed her skills as a writer. Kathy brings a valuable perspective that blends clinical expertise, corporate leadership and various communication abilities. For twenty years, she successfully ran a Geriatric Care Management and Consulting practice, using her talents to make a meaningful impact in the field. Learn about her journey as a Caregiver for her parents and her sister Learn about acknowledging that you are a Caregiver Learn about not understanding all the roles as a Caregiver Learn about "pulling a blueprint" for aging before you need it Learn about needing a National Conversation about Aging and Care Learn about Kathy's Mission--Help people help themselves Learn about the fear of "opening up" about how you're doing Learn about the cost of care--So Important!! Learn about making a "Plan" Kathy's advise--please speak with someone who understands "aging" www.positiveagingproductions.com Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • January 12 · 24 min

    Ep 112, A Conversation with Linda MacDougall, the right cane, bed etc., Caring in America

    Learn about working with the developmentally disabled and the mentally ill Learn about starting because her Mother Learn about working with the underdog Learn about the senior being an underdog Learn about others making decision's for you Learn about needing help and someone else providing the help Learn about being a message therapist Learn about letting the senior talk and get it out Learn about talking to yourself, alone in the car Learn talking to the dog Learn about using the right cane and or walker Learn about getting a proper assessment before you get one Learn about the right suction cup on the bottom of a cane Learn about the right fit! Learn about the right wheelchair Learn about furniture mismatches Learn about the right bed as we age Learn about the right shoes Learn about Planning! https://www.loveyourlongevity.com/ Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • Dec 29, 2025 · 25 min

    Ep 113, A Conversation with Charlene Nadalin, Amintro Friends and Family, Caring in America

    Learn about Amintro Family and Friends Learn about seeing her Mom in a bad state Learn about concern over her Mom's health Learn about a great Cancer center Learn about her role as a Caregiver Learn about needing help Learn about Mom who has been thriving once again, until Oct 2025 Learn about Mom being ill again and being a Caregiving once again Learn about living your life, then parents get ill Learn about Amintro Friends, meeting people in your Community Learn about identifying Fiends, that match you Learn about meeting people who speak a similar language Learn about people with a similar Bucket List Learn about Amintro Family, for family caregivers Learn about people who can relate to what you are going through Learn about bringing folks together to share difficult roles Learn about Amintro Family being Global Learn about Amintro Friends in N. American Learn about her Podcast Learn about living on fumes as a Caregiver www.amintro.com Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • Dec 19, 2025 · 23 min

    Ep 111, A Conversation with Chris Orestis, Life Insurance Settlement, Caring in America

    Learn about Life Insurance Settlements Learn about Retirement Genius Learn about an information and resource platform Learn working in Washington DC Learn about impacting long term care Learn about not planning Learn about navigating the cost of care Learn about using your Life Insurance Policy to pay for care Learn about the Policy being an asset Learn about a no cost process for a Life Settlement Learn about selling your Policy, like you sell your home Learn about getting more $ the older and sicker you are Learn about a Medicaid spend down Learn about the current advertising of Life Settlements Learn about getting the money in 30-90 days Learn about a lump sum payment Learn it is available in all 50 States www.retirementgenius.com Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • Dec 9, 2025 · 13 min

    Ep 110, I saw Mom/Dad over the Holidays, they've changed, now what? Caring in America

    Learn about going home for the Holidays Learn about reaching out to siblings about what you've seen Learn about the best child to reach out to Mom and Dad Learn about it being on you, if you are an only child Learn about asking for advise when you call Mom Lean about doing it n Zoom or Facetime, so you can see their reactions Learn about Pitfalls--Mom or Dad will say-We're fine! Learn about their hopes and dreams as the age Learn about asking about care Learn about siblings being able to provide care or not Learn about communicating with your siblings about care and maybe offsetting the cost of care for Mom/Dad Learn about the complexities of the conversation and its challenges Learn about working with folks who will help you have the conversation Learn about starting the conversation early Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

  • Dec 2, 2025 · 23 min

    Ep 109, A Conversation with Bruce Slough, Saint Francis Manchester, Caring in America

    Learn about Saint Francis Manchester Learn about Bruce who runs Saint Francis Learn about it's beginning in 1973 Learn about it being part of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond Learn about their support for 80+ Seniors Learn about serving the underprivileged Learn about their belief in dignity and respect Learn about a loving dignified Home, A Family! Learn about a clean, safe Community Learn about making friends and going about town Learn about the importance of planning Learn about making tough choices Learn about the transition and seeing other folks like you Learn about one half the going rate for cost Learn about rooms from $2,000 a month to $4,000 a month Learn about housekeeping, meals, medication Mgt being included Learn about working with Partners 804-231-1043 https://saintfrancisrva.org/ bslough@saintfrancisrva.org Our Website www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOOK facebook.com/PointsofLifePodcast #eldercare #eldercareplanning #eldercarepodcast #eldercareeducations #eldereducation #podcast #idaho

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