SENIORS FIRST PLACER COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE
Life Planning for All of Us To ensure that your wishes for your future are followed, you need to research your options, initiate conversations with your chosen support team, and put your wishes in writing. Planning for your future should include the “40—70” Rule Checklist described later. There are many resources available to help you with the development of a plan. A great example of a plan to follow is “An Action Plan for Successful Aging” researched and written by Home Instead Senior Care. • Go to the website homeinstead.com/care-resources • Type “An Action Plan for successful Aging” into the “Search Resource Articles” search bar The Plan encourages you to ACT (Assess, Consider, Talk). It provides questions and an outline to start your assessment of your potential needs and wants and includes discussion and references to assist you in reviewing your options. The Plan may also be helpful in developing a plan for your family members. “Experts have said that by the time you’re approaching 40 and a loved one is around 70, you should have had the “talk” about issues so many families want to avoid.” Typically, you will find conversations about these topics are not initiated until there is a crisis. The Plan refers to the “40–70 Rule” which includes “tips” on how to initiate these conversations.
Questions? Call Seniors First 530-889-9500
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