Laurie Adamshick, attorney and partner at the Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick LLC helps us get our houses in order by explaining the importance of life care planning and how taking action in the present could prevent a future family crisis.

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What is Life Care Planning?

• It’s a holistic approach to preparing for age related issues.

• It’s a comprehensive method of life planning.

• Taking action in advance can prevent future family crises.

Getting Started

• Everyone should make a life care plan for themselves.

• Everyone should make sure their parents have a life care plan.

The Process

• Life care plans name all legal agents under power of attorney.

• Life care plans include incapacity provisions and estate documents.

• Life care plans name advanced health care directive agents.

• Life care plans should be regularly reviewed and revised when necessary.

Other Aspects

• The healthcare history of each client is reviewed.

• All finances, and legal documentation are reviewed.

• The family support system is evaluated.

Full Service Clients

• A RN care coordinator focuses on the healthcare solutions and costs.

• An in home quality of life and safety assessment is conducted.

• Attorneys evaluate all financial accounts and authority.

• Family support dynamics are examined.

Costs

• Costs vary depending on the level of complexity.

• Costs are less than all the same services from different providers.

• Bundling costs with one team delivers efficiencies.

• Costs are significantly less than no planning.

Long Term Care Maze

• A phrase used to describe our disjointed long term care system.

• Our long term care system is difficult to navigate and costly.

• There are many services and providers but no adequate roadmap.

• Life care planning services fill the need.

Why It Matters

• Laurie thought she was well prepared for her parents’ health care.

• She wasn’t because she didn’t know what she was facing.

• She created a bundle of services to help those in similar situations.

• Guidance from a team of experts enables peace of mind.

When to Begin

• It’s best to begin shortly after retirement while still in good health.

• Life care planning is especially valuable for those without relatives in Hawaii.

Difficult Conversations

• Planning and preparing in advance can protect you and your family.

• Not reaching out for needed help is a common mistake.

• Many times caregivers can also be in need of help.

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