We will be doing an educational program series in the cities of Southfield, Taylor and Livonia. The subject will, as the title implies, will be planning for and managing long term care. In most folks understanding this subject is a medical/financial one. That is what conditions cause long term care, e.g. Alzheimer’s Disease, and how do you pay for it, e.g. savings, long term care insurance, or government benefits.
Our program series looks at the same subject from a different perspective. While the subject is still long term care our approach is from the perspective on elder control. This may be best explained by the quote: “Every person over age 75 has two missions in life: to remain independent and in control, and to be remembered.” How does one complete these missions while facing the challenge long term care imposes?
In short here are our answers:
Firstly, the only way one can remain independent and in control is by naming the persons who will be carrying out your directions. They will be doing what you want done when you cannot. You must give them legal authority and legally binding instructions.
Secondly, to be remembered means leaving something behind after we pass away. That means leaving a legacy. While long term care can never erase the memories, relationships and accomplishments of a lifetime it can defeat the hope and plan of leaving a gift after one is gone.
Our educational program series will show attendees how to accomplish the life mission for the elder. This series will be invaluable for seniors facing the crisis of long term care, for children of aging parents and for retirees who want to be prepared for the long term care challenge.
The evening programs will be held at the Southfield Civic Center Parks and Rec Building on July 19th; Taylor Senior Center on August 3rd; and the Livonia Civic Center Library on August 17th. Read more about it herehttp://www.jimschuster.com/jim-schusters-summer-2016-education-programs/
