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May 5, 2025
Aging brings changeāsome expected, others more complicated. Families often find themselves juggling medical appointments, coordinating in-home care, managing financial concerns, and making difficult decisions about housing and long-term care. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, especially when health conditions become more complex. This is where Life Care Managers step in. As experienced professionals in the... Read More
April 1, 2025
Have you ever walked out of a doctorās appointment feeling unsure about what was saidāor wishing you had spoken up more? Youāre not alone. These days, health care moves fast, and it can sometimes feel like thereās little time to ask questions or have meaningful conversations with your doctor. But the truth is, clear communication... Read More
March 20, 2025
Planning for the end of life might feel like an uncomfortable topic, but itās one of the most thoughtful things you can do for yourself and your family. By making decisions today about your healthcare, finances, and final wishes, you create peace of mind for your loved ones when they need it most. Early planning... Read More
December 9, 2024
Youāve probably heard of advance directives for medical care, but have you thought about advance driving directives (ADD)? According to AARP, 96% of older adults are not aware of ADDs. Just as we plan for our health, itās important to consider driving safety as we get older. The U.S. population of people aged 65 and... Read More
April 9, 2024
Every April, in honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day, we encourage clients and their families to take care of their advance care planning if they havenāt already. Putting in some time now will ensure you get the care you want when the time comes for it, and that you donāt leave it to your family... Read More
July 7, 2023
As we journey through life, we often make conscious choices to protect and sustain the environment around us. But have you ever paused to ponder the environmental impact of your final resting place? The truth is, conventional burial methods may leave more than just emotional imprints on our planet; they leave a physical one too.... Read More
May 11, 2023
When it comes to planning for aging well, the cost of long-term care is a big unknown. No matter how well youāve planned financially for your senior years, the need for long-term careāat home or in a group settingācan devastate your retirement lifestyle and any legacy you hope to leave your family. Thatās why many... Read More
April 10, 2023
We tend to plan for important parts of life: education, career, marriage, homeownership, and retirement. We even plan for the not-so-important, like bringing an umbrella along when it might rain. But what most of us forget to doāor avoid doingāis plan for any decisions that may be needed as we near the end of our... Read More
September 23, 2022
āFinancial planning for people with chronic diseases is complicated and multifaceted. Start by building a team of people to help.ā Thatās the essence of a New York Times article that describes care managersālike us here at LifeCare Advocatesāas experts who can help clients navigate their current and future needs. The article quotes Fred Schwartz, a... Read More
April 21, 2022
What is important to you? What do you value? How do you want to live? These are questions we ask ourselves throughout our lives, and the answers fuel our decisions. We do our best to make choices and build a life that is in tune with our beliefs and needs. In April thereās a... Read More