Caregiving Crisis? Get Organized on Aging Plans with Narrin Schwartz

Feeling overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities? With kids living all over the country, how can you possibly manage mom and dad's needs while juggling your own family and career? How will you handle medical crises or daily tasks if they can no longer live independently? As caregiving falls more to family, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. Luckily, there are solutions.

 

Narrin Schwartz is the go-to solution for busy families. As owner of 25th Concierge Service in NJ, he helps aging loved ones maintain independence by managing daily tasks. His robust network of vetted providers allows quick handling of any non-medical need. On this episode, Annalee and Narrin discuss aging planning and caregiving services for seniors, including concierge services to help families manage tasks and appointments for aging loved ones to reduce stress and worry. Stay tuned!

 

Quotes:

• "Clients expect your service. So I take it to another level, going above and beyond.”
• "I've spent years developing relationships so that when I refer someone to my referral partner, they know to pick up the phone because it is really, really, really important.”
• "I help put time back into one's life, which is purely priceless."

 

Takeaways:

• Develop a customized aging plan for your parents now before a crisis happens. Consider your family's goals and your parents' needs and preferences.
• Research senior care services in your area like concierge programs, care managers, and home health agencies to create a support team.
• Calculate your current caregiving time commitment and costs. How much is your time worth? Consider professional help to save money and reduce stress long-term.
• Ask yourself tough questions - is your current situation sustainable? How will medical crises or changes in your parents' health be handled from a distance?

 

Conclusion:

Aging planning and caregiving services offer crucial support for seniors and their families, easing the burden of managing tasks and appointments. With concierge services tailored to their needs, families can reduce stress and worry while ensuring their aging loved ones receive the care and assistance they deserve.

 

Resources:

Annalee’s LinkedIn

Episode Website

Learn more about The Elder Planning Specialist designation and certification program at Plan For Life Now

 

Guest Links:

Narrin's Website

Narrin's LinkedIn