Aging in Place, Downsizing, or Senior Living? What Families Need to Know

From Answers For Elders Radio Network by Suzanne Newman

June 11, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 1553

About this episode

Cory Boldhoff discusses the importance of proactive planning for aging parents facing housing decisions.

What happens when aging parents face major housing decisions without a plan? In this episode of Answers for Elders, host Suzanne Newman welcomes certified Senior Real Estate Planner Cory Boldhoff, founder of The Complete Real Estate Group and Complete Senior Solutions. Cory shares his personal family experiences that inspired his mission to help seniors and their families build, protect, and transfer generational wealth through real estate while avoiding the costly mistakes that can create family conflict and financial hardship. Whether you're considering aging in place, downsizing, relocating closer to family, or transitioning into assisted living, Cory explains why proactive planning is essential. He discusses the importance of estate planning, long-term care preparation, trust and probate considerations, capital gains tax strategies, and how families can navigate difficult conversations before a crisis occurs. Through real-world examples, Cory highlights how thoughtful planning can preserve both family relationships and financial security. Cory then explains why proactive planning is one of the greatest gifts seniors can give themselves and their families. From estate planning…

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne Newman

Guest: Cory Boldhoff

Topics covered

aging in place
downsizing
senior living
real estate planning
family dynamics
financial security

Keywords

aging parents
housing decisions
estate planning
long-term care
family conflict
financial hardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Complete Real Estate Group, Complete Senior Solutions