A proactive late-life care plan addresses how older adults manage various eventualities. Do they desire to age in place? If so, have they considered who will help care for them? Are they open to moving into a community? Do they understand the health, financial, and lifestyle considerations? Thinking through this now can save lots of aggravation later.
Late-Life Care Planning
Community Placement
Whether the next step is driven by urgent medical needs or a basic desire to simplify things, the choice of an independent living, personal care, memory care, or skilled nursing community will fundamentally influence one’s qualify of life. I will assess your needs, help you understand your personal requirements, and guide you through the selection process.
Patient Advocacy
There’s nothing more unsettling for seniors and their families than being faced with a medical situation that requires special care and not receiving adequate attention from a facility or home care service. I will be your personal advocate in this regard, attending care conferences, checking in regularly, and otherwise holding caregivers accountable.
Support for Families
The truth is, adult children often bear the brunt of managing their parents’ late-life care, and this can be extremely stressful for both them and their own children. We help them have crucial conversations with their aging parents, and provide advice, support, and a helping hand throughout some of the most challenging times.
Aging in Place
With more and more seniors opting to age in place, it becomes increasingly important to understand the pros and cons of this approach before making that decision. I will guide you through a self-discovery process, help you determine whether or not this is a good option for you, and even help manage your home care services if needed.
Dementia and Alzheimer's
Older adults suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease have to deal with a very complicated set of considerations as they age. We help them – and their families – make the best decisions possible to accommodate their very special needs and put them in the best position to live happier, more normal lives.
Crisis Management
Life happens fast, especially when the healthcare system is involved, and it isn’t unusual for seniors to find themselves in need of special services, an unexpected rehab, or some form of urgent care that they weren’t expecting. I can help you make the right decisions under duress, take some of the pressure off, and maximize the chances of a good outcome.
Ancillary Services
Seniors frequently need advice and ancillary services that fall outside the bounds of my professional expertise, such as legal and financial advice, moving and logistics services, and a variety of other healthcare needs. In such situations, I’ll offer access to my large network of trusted partners, and I can almost always help you find what you’re looking for.
General Consultation
Not everything seniors are looking for falls neatly into one of the above categories, and many engagements simply involve what I refer to as “general consultation”. If you need any help at all understanding the world of senior care and late-life options, please don’t hesitate to contact me. If I can’t help you directly, chances are I know someone who can.