Tag: Lindsay Friedman

Planning for the future means more than retirement and healthcare — it also means preparing for end-of-life wishes with dignity and clarity. In this episode of the Answers for Elders Radio Show, host Suzanne Newman and care advocate Lindsay Friedman welcome funeral pre-planning expert Carrie Grubanowitch of U.S. Funeral Trust. Together, they discuss why funeral planning is one of the most important conversations families can have, especially for aging parents and adult children navigating caregiving responsibilities.

What happens when a medical crisis forces a family to make senior care decisions overnight? In this episode of Answers for Elders Radio Network, host Suzanne Newman is joined by experts Lindsay Friedman and Kisha Steineger to discuss why proactive planning for aging and long-term care is one of the greatest gifts families can give themselves. Together, they explain how planning ahead helps seniors maintain dignity, choice, and independence while reducing stress and conflict for loved ones.

Special guest Ryan Callahan shares why families need a trusted guide—someone he calls a “care quarterback”—to help coordinate the many moving parts of aging and caregiving. This conversation with Suzanne Newman and Lindsay Friedman offers practical insights for older adults, family caregivers, and anyone planning for the future. Most importantly, it highlights why proactive planning can help families avoid costly mistakes, reduce stress, and preserve precious time together.

Suzanne Newman, Lindsay Friedman, and special guest Brad Roland discuss one of the most important challenges families face: recognizing when it may be time to seek additional support and understanding the senior care options available. Their conversation offers reassurance, practical guidance, and a reminder that asking for help is not a sign of failure — it is often one of the most loving decisions a family can make.