Post by Mary Furlong & Associates

Join us for episode 99 of the Living Longer Better Smarter podcast. Mary and Fred are exploring two important topics for aging well: Right‑sizing our lives and understanding hospice and palliative care before a crisis hits. Author Ciji Ware joined the conversation to discuss insights from her upcoming book "Right‑Sizing After 70," to be published this summer. She reframed decluttering as an act of care -- for ourselves and for those we love. The discussion addressed why downsizing is emotional, why heirs often don’t want "the stuff," and how starting small, using creative rehoming options, and taking a gradual approach can bring clarity, safety, and even liberation later in life. The episode also features Stephen Cone, Vice President of Development for Strategic Initiatives at Capital Caring Health. He shared the evolution of hospice and palliative care, dispelled common myths, and emphasized how earlier access can improve both quality of life -- and, in many cases, longevity. The conversation highlighted Capital Caring’s role as a pioneering nonprofit, its comprehensive support for families, and the urgent need for better public understanding as the hospice field rapidly changes. Here's the big takeaway. Planning ahead -- whether through right‑sizing possessions or understanding care options -- empowers individuals and families to navigate aging with dignity, intention, and confidence. #LivingLongerBetterSmarter #AgingWell #RightSizingAfter70 #DeclutteringWithPurpose #EndOfLifePlanning #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthyAging #Caregiving #LaterLifePlanning #ThoughtfulAging #NonprofitHealthcare #MaryFurlong #CijiWare #Decluttering #Downsizing #AgingWell #SimplifyYourLife #StephenCone #Caregiving #AdvanceCarePlanning #CapitalCaringHealth