If you are a spouse or partner, what should you do before you or your spouse gets sick? If your spouse has health problems or you suspect memory loss, planning becomes time-sensitive.Caregiving expert Pamela D Wilson shares the importance of care discussions and offers a practical list of nine recommendations to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Know the basics of planning, whether you are living alone and caring for yourself, caring for a spouse, or helping aging parents.To find show transcripts and links mentioned in Episode 214 and other The Caring Generation podcasts, click here to visit Pamela's website: https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/  If you enjoy this podcast, please comment, follow, like, and share it on your favorite podcast app to grow the audience and extend support to podcast listeners seeking information about health, aging, and caregiving.   TCG on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-caring-generation/id1477724797  TCG on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Z8UQQ22TEzFOInkrZvfLw  TCG on Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-caring-generation-r/PC:22413  The Caring Generation on Pamela's Website https://pameladwilson.com/caregiver-radio-programs-the-caring-generation/  For more caregiving, aging, and elder care tips, visit Pamela's website at www.PamelaDWilson.comLearn about Pamela D Wilson, her professional background, and her experience: https://pameladwilson.com/pamela-d-wilson-story/Are you interested in a 1:1 elder care consultation by telephone or video call with Pamela? Schedule time and learn more here: https://pameladwilson.com/elder-care-consultant-aging-parent-consultation-managing-senior-care-needs-meet-with-pamela-d-wilson/Sign up for Pamela's newsletter here: https://pameladwilson.com/contact/Join Pamela's Online Caregiver Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecaregivingtrapFollow Pamela on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pameladwilsoncaregivingexpert/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladwilsoncaregiverexpert/X/Twitter: https://x.com/CaregivingSpeakPamela D Wilson | Caregiver, Elderly Care & Caregiving Expert provides caregiver tips, support for caregivers, and resources for aging and elder care. Caregiving and aging for parents doesn't have to be challenging with expert caregiver advice, solutions, and strategies based on Pamela's 25 years of experience in care management, dementia care, and as an expert witness. Visit Pamela's website www.PamelaDWilson.com to access online caregiver programs, advice and tips to support caregivers and aging adults.©2018, 2025 Pamela D Wilson. All Rights Reserved