Medicare and Aging Well: Making Better Decisions for the Years Ahead | Ryan George | Ep. 470

About this episode

Aging well isn't only about staying healthy enough to enjoy retirement. It's also about navigating the systems that can have a profound impact on our financial security, independence, and peace of mind. For millions of Americans, Medicare is one of the most important—and confusing—transitions associated with turning 65. The consequences of making the wrong decision can extend well beyond paperwork, potentially affecting healthcare costs and coverage for years to come. And for someone navigating the process alone after the loss of a spouse, the decisions can feel particularly overwhelming. In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong talks with Ryan George, founder of Part ABC and creator of the Medicare Daddy YouTube channel. Ryan's philosophy is simple: Medicare should be taught, not sold. He helps people understand the system in plain language, including some of the costly mistakes that are easy to make when Medicare intersects with employer coverage, COBRA, HSAs, and retirement. The conversation explores why Medicare belongs in a broader conversation about aging well, the emotional and social dimensions of healthcare decisions, and what people approa