I Am an Older Adult: I Want to Prepare for Future Needs and Decisions
Planning ahead can make future changes easier to manage and give you more control over the decisions that affect your life. Thinking about where you want to live, what kind of support you might want, how important information is organized, and who should help make decisions if you cannot do so yourself can prevent difficult choices from being made during a crisis.
The guides below will help you think through future living arrangements, organize important information, prepare for emergencies, communicate your medical and legal wishes, understand potential care costs, and talk with the people who may be involved in supporting you. Follow them in order to work through these decisions step by step, or begin with the guide that best matches what you want to plan for right now.
