Prepare for home care, assisted living, nursing care, funding choices, spouse protection, and family coordination.
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SSFG Planning GuideA practical guide for organizing care preferences, family roles, housing, transportation, funding, decision authority, and secure access before a crisis.
SSFG ChecklistA printable checklist for recording care preferences, assigning roles, reviewing funding, and creating a practical family follow-up plan.
Planning for care at home includes services, home design, family availability, and sustainable funding.
Explore →02Assisted living combines housing and support services and may require a planned transition before a crisis.
Explore →03Higher levels of ongoing care can create significant financial and family decisions.
Explore →04Clear family roles can reduce confusion when medical, financial, housing, and day-to-day decisions accelerate.
Explore →05Care may be funded through income, assets, insurance, family support, or public programs.
Explore →06Care planning should preserve the healthy spouse’s housing, income, liquidity, and dignity.
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