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September 10, 2020

What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About Planning

Thinking about future living arrangements for yourself or an older loved one can be daunting. In 2020 the realities brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have given us even more to think about. Here’s how we at LifeCare Advocates have updated our planning advice in four key areas based on what we’ve seen during this... Read More
January 20, 2020

Many Baby Boomers Need to Prepare for Aging Alone

  The 1960s brought about a revolution in American culture. Many from the baby boom generation eschewed their parents’ ideas of the perfect life and embraced a way of living that fit their own style. They weren’t as quick to get married as their parents, were more likely to divorce if they did marry, and... Read More
April 5, 2019

Planning Ahead after a Diagnosis of Dementia

  April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. It is meant to draw attention to the importance of planning ahead for your end-of-life care. This is particularly important if you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s of other form of dementia. As there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or most other... Read More
April 13, 2018

Elder Care: Retirement and Health Planning

This is the first in a two-part series on key steps you or your family members can take to plan for a more comfortable living and financial experience in the later stages of retirement. Written by LifeCare Advocates’ CEO Kate Granigan, it originally appeared in Fiduciary Trust‘s online newsletter.  As most people are aware, life... Read More
April 5, 2017

Plan Ahead to Ensure Medical Wishes are Honored

  Julie rushed to the hospital after learning her father, Paul, had been admitted after falling and suffering a traumatic brain injury. When she arrived, Paul was lying unconscious in the ICU on a ventilator and numerous IVs. He awakened for a moment and reached out to her. They grabbed each other’s hands and then... Read More