Living your best life is important no matter your age. When you're caring for a family member with a disability, you can help your loved one continue to have meaningful experiences while managing changes such as retirement, housing, health and community supports.
Key supports can help your family member balance rights, risks and independence as they get older.
Find the programs and services that can help your family member continue to plan for their best life as they age.
As your loved one gets older, you'll want to think about legal issues such as wills, power of attorney and health care directives.
Aging is the period of life when we begin to slow
down and experience many age-related changes.
This four-page guide will help you think about the common experiences, concerns and questions for specific life domains for your family member. You can use this information to support them as they plan for their best life. You'll also find questions to help you think about the supports you and your family might need as your family member ages.