‘Northshore Healthbeat’ S2 E18: Staying golden – Planning for an age-old, old-age conundrum

Hosts Amy Bouton, far left, and Mike Scott visit with St. Tammany Health System Director of Care Coordination Monique Brewster, second from left, and Assistant Vice President of Care Coordination Paula Day in the latest episode of ‘Northshore Healthbeat,’ the health system’s official podcast. (Photo by Chloe Stephan/STHS)

As Baby Boomers continue to enter their golden years at record pace, many of their Gen-X children are struggling with a new, unexpected caregiver role thrust upon them. The thing is: It doesn't have to be a surprise.

To talk about ways that aging parents and their adult children can plan for the future – and gain some peace of mind in the process – in the latest episode of “Northshore Healthbeat,” we visit with St. Tammany Health System Assistant Vice President of Care Coordination Paula Day and Director of Care Coordination Monique Brewster, who share tips and strategies for making sure those golden years don't lose their luster.

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Episodes of “Northshore Healthbeat” can also be found in the electronic newsroom at StTammany.health, alongside the health system’s myriad other publications and programs.

“Northshore Healthbeat” is a public affairs podcast dedicated to local healthcare issues and happenings, featuring interviews with local care providers, patients and community stakeholders.