Welcome Wisdom

Aging with Intention: Designing the Road Ahead

— by Louie Handugan, Incoming Director of Care Management   Aging isn’t something that just happens to us — it’s something we can design with clarity, courage, and care. I’m deeply honored — and honestly a bit overwhelmed — to join this extraordinary team and incredible agency. After nearly 20 years in hospice leadership, stepping into... Read More

Constructive Conversations: Navigating Financial Discussions in Aging Families

— by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management   Money and mortality are topics often avoided until they become urgent, yet they are crucial conversations in aging families. Aging Life Care Professionals encourage proactive discussions about estate planning and financial management before challenges- like difficulties in bill-paying- arise.   The Risk of Financial Fraud Seniors... Read More

Constructive Conversations: Let’s Talk about Estate & Financial Planning

— by Felicia Juntunen, MA, CMC, Director of Care Management Last month we introduced our newsletter series for the year: turning difficult topics in aging families into constructive conversations. Most people agree that talking about their estate and especially finances is one of the most difficult issues to broach. Our money and how we manage it is... Read More