New Podcast Episode: The Complexities of Elder Care within UHNW Families
In this episode of The UHNW Institute Podcast, host Russ Haworth is joined by Teresa Leigh, faculty and advisory board of the Institute, as well as owner and founder of Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office. In the episode, Teresa draws from her experience at Teresa Leigh Home + Family Office, nationally recognized expert in private staffing and family advisory, to discuss the layered challenges of elder care in ultra-high-net-worth households.
Together they unpack the emotional, logistical and relational decisions families must make when aging loved ones require support. From the hesitation to bring in outside caregivers to the risks of assigning care responsibilities to untrained household staff, this conversation explores where things can go wrong and how to plan for what’s next with empathy, understanding and respect.
Key topics include:
- Why families are often reluctant to introduce external care providers
- The risks of reassigning household staff into caregiving roles
- How to set expectations when new caregivers enter the picture
- Best practices for vetting and selecting the right support
- The role of technology in coordinating and delivering care
- How family dynamics influence care decisions and outcomes
- Reframing care as a proactive investment in quality of life
Listen to the full conversation:
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