Topic: proactive planning
Aging brings change. Some of it is expected and manageable; some of it deserves closer attention. Have you noticed slower recall, needing more light to read, or taking a little longer to recover from exercise? These are common, normal parts of aging. What’s not normal? Changes such as getting lost in familiar places, poor balance, and difficulty managing everyday tasks. Knowing the difference is important. …
This is the first article in a three-part series on Navigating Age with Confidence
As we age, planning ahead can make all the difference in maintaining independence, security, and peace of mind.
Organizing your documents and personal information is crucial in case of unexpected life events or changes in circumstances that require someone to step in and assist you. Having key information like financial records, medical details, and legal documents readily accessible ensures that your wishes are honored and decisions can be made quickly and effectively. …
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Organizing documents and personal informationRead More »
Sarah never learned to downhill ski, but now that she’s retired, she felt it was time. Her grandkids are avid skiers, and they’ve been asking her for years to enjoy the sport with them. Of course, Sarah’s grands are hitting more advanced ski runs while she’s mastering the snowplow and other skills on the bunny hill. But eventually, with patience, planning, and practice, she knows she’ll be able to join them.
Sarah applied a similar approach to planning for her own aging. Having barely survived the “nightmare,” as she calls it, of trying to navigate her parents aging journey without the benefit of planning, she wanted to avoid a similar trajectory with her own family.
At the encouragement of a friend, Sarah engaged Aging Wisdom for a Proactive Planning consultation. …
What is your role at Aging Wisdom? Director of Marketing and Communications
What made you want to work in the field of aging? …
If you are presently partnered, chances are that household duties and responsibilities—everything from running the dishwasher to managing finances—are split between you. That means that you might not be prepared to seamlessly take over should your partner be rendered incapable by a debilitating accident or disease, or even death. In other words, sudden singlehood.
As a proactive planner, you try to anticipate the needs of your later years. But not everything is predictable. Of course, it’s very difficult to contemplate losing someone you’re so close to. As the adage goes, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. No matter how the years roll out, you’ll feel more confident taking extra steps now so you’re ready to approach things solo should the need arise. …
Nearly one-third of adults who are 55 and older are aging solo, navigating aging without a life partner or children. Top of mind for many solo agers is who will advocate for them when they need assistance.
Proactive planning is essential. …
Aside for Aging Life Care Professionals (aka Care Managers) like ourselves, the professionals below are also resources for help with planning. To find an Aging Life Care expert in your area, visit our professional association – the Aging Life Care Association at aginglifecare.org
Other professionals that can help you on the planning journey include: …
We often take for granted all the coordination that we do for ourselves in life. And if you’re taking care of your parents, this is probably a topic with which you’re familiar. Who will coordinate your life? …
Proactive Planning: (7/11): Who will coordinate your life?Read More »
Deciding how to divide assets among one’s children is often challenging. The challenges only multiply in a step- or blended family situation. Today, about one-quarter of all marriages include stepchildren. Among remarried couples, almost two-thirds involve children from a previous relationship.
Blended families can look like any other family, but the dynamics are very different, emotionally and legally. …
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be difficult. Getting accurate information and dependable guidance and support is essential. Planning for health care, financial, and long-term care decisions brings peace of mind.
As Aging Life Care professionals, we focus on clients’ well-being and quality of life. We also understand the value of clients being informed and prepared, especially when health, cognition, or other circumstances change.
Preparation emerges as the key to embracing the evolving chapters of life while maintaining a sense of control and independence. …
Planning for the Future Following an Alzheimer’s DiagnosisRead More »