NAVIGATING THE AGING PROCESS

As Advisors we are always looking for best practices for our client families when it comes to their financial health and wealth. A lot of the focus is on the here and now and what we can do from an investment, tax or estate perspective… proper planning goes a long way and can help paint a clear vison for our clients and their families.

We often get calls from clients who have run into a roadblock either for themselves or their elderly when it comes to aging. These matters are sometimes simple when looking for additional support for health care or moving to a retirement home. The process can be daunting, and many people don’t have a plan or don’t how to navigate the system to obtain the help they need or understand what options may be available to them.

When you are frustrated and don’t know where to turn or how to start – you might want to consider reaching out Eldercare Planners of Canada Link Here: https://www.eldercareplanning.ca/

Eldercare Planners of Canada are a team of like-minded planners across Canada to help families get the help they need when it comes to matters of the following:

• Care Management and Directional Support
  Health and Wellness needs – support and navigating the healthcare system – This is probably the biggest request people ask about when they are not sure of what support is available in their community and how to start.
• Retirement Living Home Search & Navigation
  Finding the best fit from services and location as well as the various levels of care offered and supported in your area.
• Transition Support
  Assistance with the process of moving to a new ‘home’ for you or your loved ones.
• Aging in Place Support & Safety Recommendations
  Staying in your current home for longer while being safe.
• Estate Assistance & Executor Support
  Supporting the Executor when dealing with an Estate.
• Long Term Care Home Search & Navigation
  This has been one of the most requested items from clients when stating the process for loved ones. The Process is complex and can take a long-time to get sorted.
• Professional Organizing & Decluttering
  The Benefits of hiring a professional to help you get rid of the clutter – instead of leaving it for someone else to deal with.
• Care Planning and Budgeting
  Working within a budget for care costs and what to expect.
• Downsizing/Right Sizing
  Downsizing from the ‘family home’ to help ensure you next move is the right one.

As you can see the services offered by the Eldercare Planners of Canada can be of tremendous help to any family going through the aging process. Not all services may be required at once and this can be a plan you build upon as needs change. We have had tremendous feedback from our clients who have gone through this process and were glad they did not have to handle it alone nor require them to burden their families with some of the tasks.

If you have any questions about the Eldercare Planners services, please reach out to us and we will be glad to connect you with someone in your area!

Andrew Hawryluk
Wealth Advisor
Assante Financial Management Ltd.

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