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Growing Older with Gusto

Growing Older with Gusto

How to Successfully Plan for Safe Aging in Place with Mike Carter

Jul 20, 2026 · 17m

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Host Gail Zugerman talks with guest Mike Carter , the compassionate founder of Coast Family Home Care , about the essential strategies for Aging In Place. Mike Carter started his home health care business after watching his father pass away from pancreatic cancer back in the 1980s when there was no home help available. Now, his company is dedicated to helping people age with dignity and grow older in the habitat of their choice on the Central Coast of California. In this conversation, we explore practical home modifications, the truths about long-term care insurance, and how to spot critical red flags in aging parents. You'll discover how simple modifications can keep you independent, safe,…