Navigating Aging Parent Care: Insights from Annalee Kruger

About this episode

Amy Irvine interviews Annalee Kruger about the challenges of caring for aging parents and the importance of proactive planning.

About the Guest(s): Annalee Kruger: Annalee Kruger is the president of CareRight Inc., an organization she founded to provide comprehensive planning and concierge consulting services for families with aging loved ones. With a career spanning over three decades, Annalee is a seasoned social worker with experience in working in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). She has authored "The Invisible Patient," a book focusing on the emotional, financial, and physical toll on family caregivers. Annalee’s extensive expertise helps families develop proactive aging plans to avoid crises and maintain healthy relationships. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Money Roots, host Amy Irvine welcomes Annalee Kruger to delve into the crucial topic of planning and caring for aging loved ones. The discussion centers on the complex challenges faced by families and caregivers in navigating the often confusing landscape of senior care. Annalee shares her expertise developed over decades in social work and aged care management, which she has now channeled into her role at CareRight Inc. Listeners will gain invaluable insight into the often misunderstood needs of elderly parents and…

People in this episode

Host: Amy Irvine

Guest: Annalee Kruger

Topics covered

• aging parent care
• senior care
• family caregiving
• proactive aging plans
• sandwich generation

Keywords

• aging parents
• caregiving
• senior care planning
• family dynamics
• emotional toll

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CareRight Inc.

Books & works: The Invisible Patient

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