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December 9, 2024
Youâve 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, itâs 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 havenât already. Putting in some time now will ensure you get the care you want when the time comes for it, and that you donât 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 youâve planned financially for your senior years, the need for long-term careâat home or in a group settingâcan devastate your retirement lifestyle and any legacy you hope to leave your family. Thatâs 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 doâor avoid doingâis plan for any decisions that may be needed as we near the end of our... Read More
September 23, 2022
âFinancial planning for people with chronic diseases is complicated and multifaceted. Start by building a team of people to help.â Thatâs the essence of a New York Times article that describes care managersâlike us here at LifeCare Advocatesâas 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 thereâs a... Read More
January 31, 2022
Downsizing can be an overwhelming and often emotional project at any age. There are memories everywhere, perhaps impeding keep-or-toss decisions. âWhen people are downsizing, theyâre not only saying goodbye to valued possessions, but theyâre also saying goodbye to a certain part of their life,â noted Nicole Anzia, a professional organizer and a columnist for the... Read More
December 20, 2021
Did you know that aging well is a team effort? As people grow older and start thinking about their lifestyle and potential care needs in their senior years, one of two things generally happens. Some people realize they need to make plans, and hire experts â financial, legal, and others â to help them prepare.... Read More
October 28, 2021
As our clients age, itâs common for them to experience a care or life transition. For example, someone may be living in their own home but is beginning to need help around the house. Or it may be someone who decides â or their family or care manager determines â that moving to a senior... Read More