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Intimacy Doesn't End When You Age

When families focus on the logistics of care, the schedules, the medications, the appointments, something quieter slips away: the connection that makes life feel worth living.

In this episode, Dave and Barb open up the full range of intimacy in aging, from a simple hand on the shoulder to the physical and romantic closeness that, contrary to the myth, doesn't end with age. Drawing on real stories from hospice and assisted-living care, they explore why older adults withdraw, how families can draw them back in, and why touch, honesty, and being truly seen are a core part of care not an…

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