In this episode of Candid Conversation About Care Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer discusses one of the most important roles of caregiving; Advocacy. Advocacy comes from knowing exactly the needs and desires of the person who is entrusted in your care. Knowledge now helps avoid turmoil later. It is important to know that advocacy does not end, when caregiving ends. Listen in and learn how Amanda Singleton continues to advocate while creating Healing Ties all around us! (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)

While in the midst of caregiving Navigating Health Care can have its challenges. Interacting with multiple physicians on the healthcare team while ensuring optimal care is problematic when healthcare systems to communicate effectively In this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, Amanda Singleton, The Caregiver Lawyer, visits with Dr. Osman Ahmed, Medical Director at WellMed on the challenges of the health care system supporting caregivers. (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)

70% of people age 65 and older will need Long Term Care at some point in their life. The estimated cost of a home health aide is $46K, Adult daycare services, $18K, Assisted Living $45K, Skilled Nursing $92K! In this episode of Candid Conversation About Care, Amanda Singleton, The Caregiving Lawyer, visits with family caregiver and Certified Financial Planner Christina Pinto about the importance of creating a plan now for Long Term Care Assistance. (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)

Not many of us have the financial security to withstand an unexpected medical event or long-term caregiving. On average, caregivers spend five to ten thousand dollars per year, out-of-pocket, to help their care partners. This can lead to insecurity and significant debt. Consumer debt and bankruptcy attorney, Ryan Singleton, joins Amanda Singleton on this episode of Candid Conversations About Care to talk about your options for managing finances in times of crisis. (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)

What happens when a medical crisis strikes? Confusion, uncertainty, fear? While we can't anticipate the unexpected, we can put a plan in place to help when a medical crisis arises. In this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, The Caregiver Lawyer, Amanda Singleton discusses the important legal documents every caregiver needs to help guide us through a medical crisis. (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)

Even though we cannot control life's circumstances, planning and providing support can help provide security and peace, even during times of uncertainty. In this episode of Candid Conversations About Care, Amanda Singleton shares her story about how her Mom's cancer diagnosis led her from a trial attorney into the role of an advocate as the Caregiver Lawyer. (Conversations in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not to be substituted for legal or financial advice. Always contact your own attorney for legal advice, your own financial planner for financial advice, and your own doctor for medical advice.)