In this podcast episode, the last episode in the Proactive Planning series, Kristin McHugh, Lead Advisor with Brighton Jones, and...

In this podcast episode, as well as the next (and last) episode in this Proactive Planning series, Kristin McHugh, Lead Advisor with ...

In this podcast episode, and the next two forthcoming episodes, Kristin McHugh, Lead Advisor with Brighton Jones, asks

Aside for Aging Life Care Professionals (aka Care Managers) like ourselves, the professionals below are also resources for help with planning. ...

In addition to elder law and estate planning attorneys, and financial advisor and wealth managers, there is a third type of professional that can help you with care planning, Aging Life Care Professionals, aka Care Managers, like our tea...

The Seattle Times addressed the cost of long-term care in this recent article,

Financial planning. Whether it's for yourself or for your parents, having an understanding of assets in the context of when you're retired is essential. You'll need money for your basic needs, money to maintain the lifestyle that you wan...

There may come a time when due to injury, failing health, or age, you are no longer able to communicate your wishes regarding your medical treatment. This could happen if you had a stroke, are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, were in ...

Have your done your legal planning and paperwork? The first step, for yourself, or if you’re helping your parents, is the estate planning documents. Usually, estate planning is a package of documents. Most people are most fam...

 Are you ready to take charge of the future? Whether supporting an older parent or planning your own aging, it's crucial to understand the intricacies of long-term care and be prepared for any unexpected twists and turns. <...

It’s natural for disagreements to occur, even in families with strong functional relationships. However, when parents and other older adults you care about are experiencing memory and health changes, it can create tension. Rare is the family wh...

The depth and breadth of what care management is able to provide for clients is best answered by the needs and goals of each individual client....

What happens when you contact Aging Wisdom? Part 3 We usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years. As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to address physical changes: Stiff joints, poor vision, slow ...

What happens when you contact Aging Wisdom? Part 2In this second podcast episode of What happens when you contact Aging Wisdom?,

What happens when you contact Aging Wisdom?A Get Acquainted Call is usually the first contact. This call is an opportunity to learn a...

Helping a person in your care navigate health and cognitive changes can be a challenge. It's not always easy, or successful. There are many reasons. Sometimes it's the result of brain changes that result in a lack of i...

Change IS  hard, no matter who you are,  no matter how old you are.  Moving is on the list of the Top 10 most stressful life events.  It's understandable why our parent may be resistant to make a move, even ...

How can you best prepare ahead of a crisis? Or have things in order ahead of when changes start to become evident?  Do your homework and research ahead of your parent needing help. Here are some key areas to consider:We always advi...

When families begin to see signs that an older adult needs help, how can they start having a conversation? Because nobody wants to say, "Hey mom, you need care. We need to move you." How do you get there before there's a crisis?In this e...

Having concerns about an older loved one’s well-being is normal. Striking the right balance between fostering independence and ensuring safety can be a struggle for adult children and other care partners. Sometimes we offer help and it’s ignore...

We're revisiting an interview Lisa Mayfield, founder, principal and care manager at Aging Wisdom, did with ...

Cost of Long-Term Care*One of our favorite tools for getting a baseline on long-term care costs is the

This is a common scenario and often what brings families to Aging Wisdom for our expert guidance: The parent that refuses help, especially when it's clear they need it!In this conversation,

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Nursing HomeSkilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs), also known as Nursing Homes, are for individuals that have ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision or need reha...