Planning to Age in Place
Are you one of the majority of Americans wishing to remain at home as you mature? If you wish to stay in your home have you started planning for the normal changes in life that we all may face? Here are some questions you may want to ask yourself:
- How do you want to spend your retirement years?
- How to secure your finances?
- How to protect your estate?
- How a major life event could change your plans?
- Who to turn to for unexpected medical events?
- Who will be your care provider?
- Will your home accommodate your changing needs?
"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." This is especially true if you are planning to age in place. Having a plan to age in place means you are choosing to prepare yourself, your house and your family to meet life's challenges as you mature. There are many resources at your disposal to assist you in developing a life plan for aging in place.
Consider using a team of the following professionals:
- An elder law attorney to protect your estate.
- A financial planner specializing in seniors services to provide guidance on financial matters.
- A Geriatric Care Manager to help you through medical emergencies and provide a personal care plan for all scenarios.
- A certified senior housing specialist to assist you finding senior friendly housing if you decide to relocate.
- A Certified Aging in Place Specialist to plan for and implement environmental modifications as needed to maintain safety and access in your home.
These professionals will assist you in creating a detailed, holistic approach to your aging in place needs. Having control of your environment and personal care needs will help you maintain your independence and overall quality of life.
Contact us to find out more about how to assemble your team of professionals.