Take action and get prepared

Taking action can help you feel more prepared. From our experience, it helps some people just to know that there are smart, kind people ready to help when change comes. 

This is not prescriptive — telling you exactly which steps to take next on your journey as you prepare for older age. Rather, we’re here to help you consider what you’ve learned about planning for care, and leave you space to think through how you’d like to take action.

Example first steps include transitioning to delivery for your medications, installing grab bars around your home, asking family members to be involved, talking to your peers about their experiences, meeting with a placement firm, signing up for an information session, or interviewing a geriatric care manager or home care company.