Aging Planning
Are You Prepared for the Future of Your Aging Loved Ones?
None of us get healthier, more mobile, more able bodies, or more independent as we age. It only makes sense to put a plan in place for the “what whens” of aging.
This proactive aging plan is for you if you are starting to see the writing on the wall and realize that your parents may not be doing as well as you hoped. (falls, ER visits, UTI’s, memory impairment)
Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive Aging Plan at Care Right Inc. This service is meticulously designed to save families time, stress, and money by offering a clear, structured approach to aging care. Through expert-guided family (or individual) meetings, we open the dialogue on critical care decisions, educating families about current and future care needs, care options, paying for care, understanding the mood, behavior, and personality changes associated with dementia, and how to broach sensitive topics related to aging and care implementation. Whether at home or in a community setting, our plan is your blueprint for navigating the complexities of elder care with confidence.
This service is ideal for families who:
- Struggle with communication about aging and care decisions.
- Experience frequent caregiving crises or feel overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities.
- Need comprehensive understanding of the care options available to their aging loved ones.
- Aim to prevent caregiver burnout and ensure sustainable care arrangements.
- Are dealing with blended family dynamics or encountering family meetings due to an emergency.
- Families that are already in the throws of caregiving, dementia, disease progression and feeling overwhelmed, burned out.
Who Benefits
Who Should Engage With Us
Proactive
Planners
For those who have the foresight to prepare for the future, understanding the importance of detailed and informed planning.
Families in Time-Sensitive Situations
For families currently in crisis or burnout mode, needing immediate and effective solutions to manage complex care situations.
Those Seeing the Impact of Caregiving
Employers, companies working with family caregivers, wealth managers, realtors, attorneys, and home care companies who experience the impacts caregiving has on families.
What to Expect
Engaging with our Aging Plan Involves
Initial 30-minute Complimentary Consultation
Facilitated Family Meetings
Care Assessment and Planning
Resource Alignment
Key Features and Benefits
Improves Family Communication
Most families need a qualified neutral third party to facilitate family meetings, stay focused on current needs and issues, and we educate you aging, caregiver burnout, dementia/disease progression, discuss gaps in your existing plans, help you understand the landscape of senior care and care costs, why care advocacy is critical, and end-of-life discussions.
Informed Decisions
Families make knowledgeable choices about care based on a thorough understanding of the pros and cons of each option.
Care Matrix Project Package
We offer a robust comparison of both aging in place at home services and care communities to aid in making informed decisions. Most families do not know what questions to ask or what to look for when selecting care. This done-for-you project saves you the time and stress of randomly touring care communities or calling care communities to find out they don’t offer the care levels you/your parents need, they have massive waiting lists, or you/your parents don’t financially qualify to move in. Since most families come to us in crisis mode, you don’t have time to waste.
Future Care Preparation
If you are planning ahead and want to have a say in where you/your loved one will receive their care, being on the waiting lists is a must. Our Aging Plan also helps adult children plan for their own future care needs effectively.
Digital Grab and Go
The Digital Grab and Go is an indispensable tool for efficiently managing critical caregiving information. By including it in our Aging Planning services, we ensure families are not only prepared for current needs but also equipped to handle any future challenges without unnecessary delays or stress.
- Efficient Organization: Our Digital Grab and Go feature includes 12 headings such as Emergency, Legal, Insurance, Accounts/Passwords, Special Needs, Business Succession Plan, and more, ensuring that families have all critical information proactively organized and easily accessible.
- Project Management Assistance: For families overwhelmed by the robustness of the Digital Grab and Go, we offer services to help manage and complete this crucial project. Whether you need guidance on starting or maintaining pace, we’re here to help every step of the way.
- Value Proposition: This tool not only prevents families from scrambling at the point of crisis to find necessary documents but also identifies gaps in their planning. This foresight saves money by addressing needs before they become emergencies, ensuring all legal and care documents are updated and correctly assigned.
"DIY" Options for Aging Planning
Our DIY options from Care Right Inc. are designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to start your caregiving journey independently, with flexible options to receive additional support as you recognize the complexities involved in effective aging planning.
DIY Aging Guide
Begin your journey to aging planning with our straightforward DIY Aging Guide. This resource helps you understand senior care options, facilitates family discussions, and offers essential tools for navigating caregiving responsibilities effectively. Ideal for those starting on their own but may need professional guidance as complexities arise.
Digital Grab and Go
Our Digital Grab and Go binder helps organize crucial caregiving information efficiently. Available as a standalone or bundled with our DIY Aging Guide, it's an essential tool that families often enhance with our project management support for completion.
Annalee’s Book: The Invisible Patient
Explore in-depth insights into aging, dementia, and caregiving with Annalee Kruger’s book, The Invisible Patient. Available in print and Audible formats, this resource is tailored to provide vital information for caregivers at any stage of their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A family caregiver is someone who provides unpaid assistance to another person, typically a family member. This assistance can range from practical support like meal preparation and managing medication, to coordinating medical appointments and handling financial matters. It often involves personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and ensuring overall well-being.
The “Caregiver Snowball” describes the gradual increase in caregiving responsibilities that can become overwhelming over time. Caregiver burnout occurs when the physical, emotional, and mental strain of caregiving becomes unsustainable, leading to significant stress and health problems. An Aging Plan can prevent this by establishing support structures and clear care responsibilities.
Feeling constantly stressed, overwhelmed, and resentful are common signs of caregiver burnout. Such feelings often arise from the relentless demands of caregiving without adequate support or respite. Implementing an Aging Plan allows you to make informed decisions, communicate more effectively as a family, understand care needs and costs, understand the disease you are caring for (IE: dementia), and puts supports in place so you can get your life back on track.
A crisis in caregiving typically occurs when sudden changes necessitate immediate action, such as a serious health event or the need for urgent care placement. An Aging Plan prepares families for such eventualities, ensuring that rapid decisions are informed, structured, and less chaotic, reducing the stress of emergency situations.
An Aging Plan is a comprehensive strategy that addresses the multifaceted aspects of aging, including healthcare, living arrangements, financial planning, and family dynamics. It is designed to prepare families for current and future needs, ensuring all members are informed and prepared for changes in the care situation.
Anyone with aging relatives or individuals facing significant health challenges should consider developing an Aging Plan. This is particularly crucial for families dealing with chronic diseases, dementia, or those in need of structured care management.
By evenly distributing caregiving tasks, providing support resources, and ensuring sustainable care practices, an Aging Plan helps prevent caregiver burnout. It promotes effective communication and understanding among family members, crucial for managing the complexities of caregiving.
Facilitated by a neutral third-party, these meetings help families discuss and decide on critical aspects of aging care, including health needs, financial resources, and informed decision making. The facilitator ensures that discussions are productive, respectful, and that all family members’ voices are heard. The aging plan is developed through the course of the family meetings.
Yes, the Aging Plan is designed to provide solutions for immediate crises as well as anticipate and plan for long-term care needs, ensuring a seamless transition as health conditions evolve.
Care Advocacy is crucial as it ensures that seniors receive the care they deserve, especially when they are most vulnerable. It involves overseeing care provided by healthcare workers and intervening when necessary to prevent issues like falls, hospitalizations, or neglect.
It’s a done for you project that outlines in home and community care options based on what you can afford. This robust project helps you understand the differences in levels of care, waiting lists, and costs of care. This data allows you to make informed decisions.
To keep the momentum of implementing the aging plan, providing ongoing support and education throughout the aging journey, and modifying the plan as conditions change. Continuing services saves you the time, money, stress, and the learning curve of navigating this complex landscape by yourself.