Waiting until you or a loved one faces an immediate change in financial, health, housing or legal status isn't the ideal time to address this change. Illness, injury or incapacitation for any reason, will make it difficult to participate in decision making for you or your loved one.

 

Ideally, everyone would be able to age in a healthy manner, living an active, independent life. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Although it is hard to predict the future it's important to look to the options ahead as we get older. Talking with your family, attorney, geriatric care manager, health care provider, financial planner and others who can assist in the planning process may be valuable. There may be decisions that can be made now to protect your loved one’s independent decisions. Take an active role in the future of those you care for, including yourself. Plan now for potentialities.