Hi, I’m Jackie Cleveland, the founder of Podplan.
Ageing is a natural part of life, but it doesn’t have to bring unnecessary challenges.
As with anything we want to do well, preparation is key. Yet, preparing for the future isn’t easy because most of us simply don’t know:
- What kind of help we might need?
- When we’ll need it?
- What it will cost?
- Who to turn to if something goes wrong?
Finding these answers can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already in a crisis. I know this all too well because I’ve lived it—twice.
In 2016, my mother-in-law, then in her mid-seventies, was living alone in a two-story home.
She watched as friends downsized or moved to retirement villages, often stressed and unsure if they had made the right choice. Meanwhile, she struggled with the stairs but was hesitant to make a change, overwhelmed by the potential costs and the daunting task of packing up her home. Despite hours of online research, I felt like I was only scratching the surface of what we needed to know. Our discussions went in circles, and everyone became frustrated.
Then there was my wonderful mum. Although I moved to England in 2000, I regularly returned to Sydney to visit my parents. In 2016, mum was diagnosed with incurable cancer. As her health declined, she became increasingly reliant on my dad. Once again, I found myself navigating a maze of information, desperate to find the right support.
My mum passed away in December 2021, but my experiences caring for both my mother and mother-in-law inspired me to create Podplan.
Then there was my wonderful mum. Although I moved to England in 2000, I regularly returned to Sydney to visit my parents. In 2016, mum was diagnosed with incurable cancer. As her health declined, she became increasingly reliant on my dad. Once again, I found myself navigating a maze of information, desperate to find the right support.
My mum passed away in December 2021, but my experiences caring for both my mother and mother-in-law inspired me to create Podplan.
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