JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When a loved one faces a health emergency, families are often left scrambling, forced to make major decisions with little time and even less guidance.
But an upcoming event in Jacksonville aims to change that.
It’s a scenario many families know well: an aging parent suffers a setback, and suddenly you’re navigating rehab options, long-term care, insurance, and legal planning.
“Plan Well, Live Well: Navigating the Costs and Care of Aging” is designed to help families prepare for a crisis before it hits. The event takes place Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Licensed health and life insurance broker Andy Stansfield said the idea came from a group of local professionals who saw a need in the community.
“A number of professionals here in Jacksonville just identified a need for people who want to learn what happens when a senior or a senior family member gets into a health crisis of some kind,” Stansfield said. “How do they rehab, and what choices do they face from there?”
Organizers of the event share more about its purpose.
“It is tailored for seniors and their support systems—whether it be their church family, biological family, friends, neighbors—whoever the seniors rely on when they need assistance,” said Laura McDonald, transitional care manager at Dolphin Pointe Health Center.
Support can come in many forms, from understanding care options to navigating financial planning.
“We have various types of care available,” McDonald said. “Acute rehab, post-acute rehab, assisted living, independent living, long-term care. Our panel of experts will provide information to help people be prepared before the event happens.”
The event promises tools for peace of mind and resources for the people you love most.
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