The $250,000 Reality of Keeping Your Parents at Home with Dawn Bransky
The $250,000 Reality of Keeping Your Parents at Home with Dawn Bransky
How much does it really cost to keep your aging parents at home? For families requiring around-the-clock professional caregiving, that number can reach an astonishing $250,000 per year.
In this episode of Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast, hosts Kip Krueger, James Dieter, and Chris Light welcome Dawn Bransky, CEO of Benevolent Hearts Home Care, for an eye-opening conversation about the financial, emotional, and practical realities of aging in place.
As a physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience and a certified dementia educator, Dawn has dedicated her career to helping seniors maintain their independence while receiving compassionate, personalized care.
Together, they explore the rising costs of home care, the importance of planning for long-term care expenses, and the difficult decisions families face when caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other age-related conditions.
Dawn also shares practical insights into recognizing caregiver burnout, understanding the differences between home care and home health, and knowing when a transition to assisted living or memory care may be necessary.
One of the episode's most powerful takeaways is that providing care shouldn't mean taking away someone's independence. The best caregivers recognize what individuals can still do for themselves and provide support where it's needed most.
The conversation also highlights why specialized dementia training matters, how long-term care insurance can help families prepare for future expenses, and why protecting the health of family caregivers is just as important as caring for their loved ones.
Whether you're a healthcare leader, senior care professional, or family member navigating the challenges of aging parents, this episode provides meaningful guidance for making informed decisions about long-term care.
About Our Purpose – The LTC Podcast
Hosted by Kip Kruger, James Dieter, and Chris Light, Our Purpose shares the stories and experiences of professionals transforming skilled nursing, senior living, and long-term care.
New episodes every Wednesday.
