Plan Your Future with Confidence
The Decision Decade Planning Tool
The decisions you make in your 70s will shape your 80s.
Many families spend more time planning for retirement than they do planning for the realities of aging. Yet the choices made between ages 70 and 80 often determine where you live, who supports you, how your care is managed, and how much control you maintain over your future.
The Decision Decade™ Planning Tool is designed to help individuals and families create a practical roadmap for the years ahead. It guides you through the most important conversations and decisions related to health, housing, caregiving, finances, legal planning, and quality of life.
The Decision Decade™ Planning Tool helps answer important questions such as:
- Where do I want to live if my health changes?
- Who will help coordinate my care?
- Do I have a long-term care insurance policy?
- How would I pay for home care if I wanted to remain at home
- Have I discussed my wishes with my family?
- Do my financial, legal, and healthcare plans work together?
Aging is inevitable. Being unprepared is optional.
The goal is simple: to help you remain in control of your future for as long as possible while reducing uncertainty for those who care about you.
Decision Decade Features:
Health Assessment:
- Evaluate chronic conditions, medications, daily activity abilities, and cognitive health.
- Identify needs for managing finances, transportation, and meal preparation.
Personal Preferences:
- Choose your ideal living arrangements: home, independent living, or assisted living.
- Define socialization preferences and activity goals.
Financial Planning:
- Assess income, savings, investments, and insurance.
- Use financial tools to estimate future costs and plan accordingly.
Goal Setting:
- Set short-term and long-term objectives.
- Create a detailed action plan with progress tracking.
Legal Documentation:
- Prepare legal documents like advance directives and power of attorney.
- Explore secure storage options for your documents.
Why Plan for the Decision Decade?
Planning for the Decision Decade is essential for ensuring your long-term care needs are met in a way that aligns with your personal preferences and goals. This tool helps you take control of your future by providing a comprehensive framework to assess your health, define your living preferences, plan your finances, set actionable goals, and manage important documentation and legal considerations.
Ideal for: Seniors in their 70-80s, families, caregivers, and professionals.
