Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

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PLANNING FOR LONG-TERM CARE TODAY

component of long-term care is critical. Many people fund care with pensions, personal savings, investment income, veterans benefits and long-term care insurance. Living a fulfilling, peaceful life depends on many factors. Today is the day to begin planning the rest of your life. Elderwerks provides support and planning services to older adults seeking advice on living arrangements and services available in our communities. Elderwerks Educational Services is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization offering senior living coordination, advocacy, and education. Their complimentary information, referrals and guidance includes senior housing, home care, support, and benefit information based on you and your needs. Acting as “senior guidance counselors” they help individuals, or couples figure out how to stay home well or transition successfully. Visit Elderwerks.org or call (855) 462 0100 for your complimentary, personal assistance.

with older parents, relatives or friends. Although no one really wants to have this discussion, you should consider what is the safest environment, and not completely rule out any care options. Today most older adults want to remain in their home, continuing to enjoy the familiarity of their neighborhood and the people and places they love. This is a good thing when managed properly. As people decline in health and mobility, assistance with daily living activities is likely to become necessary in order for them to remain in their residence. Assistance with cooking, bathing, medication, using the toilet and safely navigating the house are essential as individuals become increasingly frail. As time marches on many seniors also rely on meal delivery, transit to appointments and other in-home services. Some people who live with family or friends attend adult day care centers while family members work or receive some respite time to attend to their needs. The keys to aging in place include planning for the upcoming chapters and staying healthy to extend the amount of time you can live life to your liking. Frankly discussing the financial

People are living much longer, remaining active and insistent on living life on their terms. That said, the best time to begin work on a long-term care plan is while you are doing well and able to avoid making decisions under duress. Most people prefer not to think about what would happen should an accident, serious illness or injury change their life and daily care needs. Learning about the wide variety of care services available and the associated costs permits you to make informed decisions based on your financial situation. We advise our clients to close their eyes and envision what would happen if they became physically or mentally disabled. Then, it’s wise to have a candid discussion with your immediate family, friends and your attorney about who would provide care if you needed long term assistance. Your wishes should be put in a writing, allowing others to clearly understand your desires about quality of life. How the LTC Process Works

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Aging In Place-Today’s Desire

Over the years many families have had the “don’t put me in a nursing home” talk

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