Prepare to Care: Creating an Aging Roadmap

Today, helping families to create a personal road map for the future is more critical than ever. Most people understand the importance of planning for the future, but often avoid preparing a plan for aging until a crisis occurs. Mapping out the later stages of life provides older adults with more control and freedom. It also can help to ensure that their wishes are communicated, so when they need more help, family and friends will know what is important to them, and why. Advanced planning also helps to establish realistic expectations based on health status, family history, budget, available support and current home environment. And advance planning will provide guidance as care needs change. In this episode, Gerontologist April Ibarra shares what should be included in an aging road map and tips on how to help guide older adults along their aging journey.April Ibarra, MGS is a Gerontologist and Strategic Partnerships Manager for Home Instead with over 25 years’ experience in health care and aging. April is passionate about improving the lives of older adults through advocating, educating, and providing resources to help them live their highest quality, most independent life.Contact April: [email protected] & Resources:Download the Power Point Slides from this presentationEmpowering Professionals in Aging Web Seminar SeriesAction Plan for Successful Aging4070talk.com - Step by step guide to planning your aging journey, conversation startersMaking Home Safer for Seniors - Home safety checklist, inexpensive fixes for safety & convenienceCaregiverstress.comGenworth Cost of Care SurveyAgingWithDignity.org SeniorEmergencyKit.comSimpleMeds.com