Outsmarting the Cost of Long-Term Care
Outsmarting the Cost of Long-term Care is the podcast that exposes the real cost of aging and long-term care—and, more importantly, reveals hidden solutions to help seniors and their families protect their savings.
Hosted by Charisse Hurst, a seasoned Medicare, and long-term care planning expert, each episode uncovers financial strategies, Medicaid planning tips, and lesser-known resources to make extended care more affordable.
**If you’re worried about outliving your retirement savings, paying for care at home, the high cost of nursing homes, or how to qualify for Medicaid without losing everything—this podcast is for you.
**Subscribe now to learn how to plan ahead, protect your assets, and get the care you deserve—without breaking the bank!
Outsmarting the Cost of Long-Term Care
When Love and Duty Collide: The Cost of Being the Only One Who Steps Up
What happens when you’re the only one in the family who shows up to care for Mom or Dad?
In this heartfelt episode, Certified Dementia Practitioner and long-term care expert Charisse Hurst explores the emotional and financial toll of being “the responsible one.” You’ll hear the story of Linda — a daughter who gave up her retirement to care for her mother with dementia — and learn how love, guilt, and duty can quietly drain your health and savings.
Charisse shares practical wisdom on how to balance compassion with boundaries and explains how planning ahead can protect caregivers before a crisis strikes.
🎧 Listen to learn why love doesn’t mean doing it all — and how planning is the truest form of care.