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May 5, 2025

Unlocking the Value of Life Care Managers

Aging brings change—some 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

Your Care, Your Voice: Communicating Clearly with Your Doctor

Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s appointment feeling unsure about what was said—or wishing you had spoken up more? You’re not alone. These days, health care moves fast, and it can sometimes feel like there’s little time to ask questions or have meaningful conversations with your doctor. But the truth is, clear communication... Read More

March 20, 2025

End-of-Life Planning: Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Planning for the end of life might feel like an uncomfortable topic, but it’s 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

Keys to Safety: Why Advance Driving Directives Matter

You’ve 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, it’s important to consider driving safety as we get older. The U.S. population of people aged 65 and... Read More

April 9, 2024

Don’t Delay Advance Care Planning

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 haven’t already. Putting in some time now will ensure you get the care you want when the time comes for it, and that you don’t leave it to your family... Read More

July 7, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Burials

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

What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance

When it comes to planning for aging well, the cost of long-term care is a big unknown. No matter how well you’ve planned financially for your senior years, the need for long-term care—at home or in a group setting—can devastate your retirement lifestyle and any legacy you hope to leave your family. That’s why many... Read More

April 10, 2023

Don’t Delay Advance Care Planning

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 do—or avoid doing—is plan for any decisions that may be needed as we near the end of our... Read More

September 23, 2022

Care Management for Clients With Multiple Sclerosis

“Financial planning for people with chronic diseases is complicated and multifaceted. Start by building a team of people to help.” That’s the essence of a New York Times article that describes care managers—like us here at LifeCare Advocates—as experts who can help clients navigate their current and future needs. The article quotes Fred Schwartz, a... Read More

April 21, 2022

How Do You Want to Live?

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 there’s a... Read More