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Don’t Put Off Planning

It is very easy to put off planning for your future healthcare needs. For many people, we tend to put off preparing for things unless they are needing attention right that minute. Unfortunately, that is not a smart thing to do when it comes to your healthcare needs. You need to start thinking about your future elder care facility, pick a good healthcare advocate, and even a future care guardian, sooner rather than later. Planning for your future will help ensure a less stressful tomorrow.

The Facts

You may be asking yourself “What is the rush? Why do I need to go ahead and find my healthcare advocate if I’m healthy?” You need to plan ahead in case disaster was to suddenly strike. Illness and old age can really sneak up on someone, and they find themselves unprepared for the future. Did you know that according to the CDC, approximately one-third of Americans struggle to pay their medical bills? Leaving that stress up to the loved one you granted guardianship too can be extremely difficult on them. Especially considering that more than 23 million adults are economically insecure. Money and bills is always a difficult topic to think about, but your adult guardian will be glad that you did.

What You Can Do

Once you decide to start planning out your future healthcare needs, ask your future care guardian to come over and have a chat. Bring up to them that you want them to be your future health care advocate, and begin the planning. Discuss everything between your wishes, research nearby elder care facilities, and even discuss finances. Put everything on the table so that you are fully prepared for your future. It can be a very difficult conversation to have with a loved one. Growing older can be scary, but it is always best to be ready for anything that the world may throw at you. You never know when something can happen. Your loved one will be thankful that you have thought out and planned ahead. It makes a stressful time for them a little easier.