Caregiving is a necessary conversation to have with friends and family, followed by a detailed plan that addresses practicalities.

It’s never easy to talk about the possible need for future caregiving, but it’s a necessary conversation to have. At least some us, including our friends and family, will very likely need extended caregiving as we age. Caregiving can impose enormous pressure on designated caregivers unless the right plan is in place that clearly spells out actions to be taken. That’s why it is important to create a plan that answers:

• Who will make decisions on your behalf?

• Are you aware of the numerous types of care available?

• Have you solidified funding sources, what they pay for, and your eligibility to qualify?

If you can answer these questions, it will help relieve your loved ones of the burden of piecing together a plan of care under duress. Read more HERE.