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05/26/2026

If you know you may be aging solo, what should you actually do right now?

From years of working with families, Lisa Marquis points to one step people consistently underestimate: Build your social network—on purpose.

Because this isn’t just about having people around…
It directly impacts your emotional and physical well-being as you age.

Most people wait until life gets quiet to think about this.
By then, it’s much harder to rebuild.



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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

05/21/2026

Women often carry more risk when aging solo—and it’s not just about living longer.

From her experience working with families, Lisa Marquis sees a pattern show up again and again.

Many women step into this next chapter without a clear picture of their finances… because they trusted someone else was handling it.

Then life changes—and suddenly they’re playing catch-up.
New advisors. New decisions. High-stakes pressure.

And in cases like divorce? There’s no safety net stepping in.

The part that’s hardest to watch?
The fear that comes with realizing how much is unknown.

If you’ve ever thought, “we’ve got it handled,” this is a perspective that might challenge that assumption.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

05/19/2026

What catches people off guard emotionally when aging solo? It’s not what most expect.

Lisa Marquis shares that it’s not just the big life events—it’s what comes after.

Support shows up… and then slowly fades.
Friends go back to their lives.
The house gets quieter.

And the part many underestimate?
Maintaining connection actually takes ongoing effort.

It’s not automatic—and without intention, loneliness can creep in faster than people think.

If you’ve assumed your days will “stay full” or your circle will always be there, this is a reality check worth hearing.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance.

05/14/2026

Having kids doesn’t automatically mean you have a care plan.

Lisa Marquis pulls back the curtain on what really happens in families—and where assumptions quietly break down.

Many parents assume:
“Someone will step in.”
“The closest child will handle it.”
“The most successful one can take it on.”

But real life? It’s more complicated.

Careers, distance, kids of their own—and the emotional weight no one talks about. The burden isn’t just financial… and it doesn’t always fall where people expect.

If your plan relies on “my kids will figure it out,” this is a perspective worth hearing before that moment comes.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

05/12/2026

What actually happens when there’s no clear plan in place? It’s rarely clean—and it often falls on the people you love most.

Lisa Marquis shares a real case where a couple thought they had everything handled… until divorce and incapacity changed the entire equation.

Their documents were outdated.
The backup decision-maker lived out of state.
And no one could step in easily when it mattered most.

The hard truth: a “plan” that isn’t maintained can unravel fast.

If you haven’t revisited your documents—or thought through who can realistically step in—this is the kind of situation you want to avoid.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

05/07/2026

The biggest misconception about aging alone? It’s not just about finances—it’s about the life you’re stepping into.

Lisa Marquis shares what she sees firsthand with clients going through “silver divorce.” Many think through the logistics… but underestimate two big shifts:

What it really costs to support two separate lives—and
What it feels like to suddenly be alone after decades with someone.

That quiet? It hits differently when it’s permanent.

If you’re experiencing a major life transition or know someone who is, this is a perspective most people don’t consider until it’s too late.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

05/05/2026

I’m joined by Lisa Marquis, Family Law Attorney who shares what really happens when someone is navigating aging solo—whether by choice, loss, or life changes like divorce.

We get into the realities most people overlook, the legal documents you can’t afford to skip, and how to choose someone to step in when it matters most. Plus, the unique risks women and divorced individuals face—and what to do about it.

If you want to protect your independence, your finances, and your future care decisions, this is worth your time.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

04/28/2026

Assisted living vs. memory care… sounds simple, right?

Not exactly.

Michelle Graf and Kelly Augspurger pointed out one of the biggest misconceptions: the labels don’t always mean what you think.

“Senior living.” “Assisted living.” “Memory care.”
They can be confusing—and sometimes misleading.

In many cases, memory care falls under assisted living…
but not every assisted living can truly provide memory care—even if they say they do.

The real difference? It’s deeper than the sign out front.

And most families don’t realize that until they’re already making decisions.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

04/23/2026

Care decisions look very different in a crisis vs. a plan.

Michelle Graf with CarePatrol and Kelly Augspurger highlighted that in a crisis, families are often given just 36 hours after a hospital stay to figure out what’s next. It’s emotional, overwhelming, and options can be limited.

Planning ahead changes that.

There’s time to explore options, understand costs, and align decisions with your financial and family goals. You’re choosing care—not being told what your options are.

The need may be the same…
but the experience is completely different.

And it often comes down to timing.


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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

04/21/2026

Waiting too long doesn’t mean no options… it means fewer.

Michelle Graf of CarePatrol shared that delaying care planning can lead to waitlists, limited availability, and decisions made on someone else’s timeline.

Plan early = more control.
Wait = fewer, more restrictive choices.



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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

04/16/2026

Falls don’t always happen where you’d expect.

While talking with Michelle Graf, we unpacked where families often miss the early warning signs…

And it’s not just stairs or obvious hazards.

Sometimes it’s everyday moments—
things most people would never think twice about.

The bigger question isn’t just if someone is falling…
it’s when those small moments start adding up.

Because that’s usually where the real shift begins.



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🎙Steadfast Care Planning podcast is made possible by Amada Senior Care and Steadfast Insurance .

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