You can start at any point. Use this roadmap to see how the person, the care setting, the home, and the move fit together.
Make space for what the older adult wants, what the family is noticing, and what feels most pressing. This first conversation helps define the practical work ahead.
The care setting, budget, house, belongings, and moving timeline often affect each other. Bring them into one picture before choosing the sequence.
With the family’s priorities in view, organize the decisions and connect with appropriate professionals. The plan should fit the family’s actual situation.
Coordinate around the chosen care setting, the property plan, and the older adult’s needs. Revisit the sequence when timing or circumstances change.
You do not need a completed plan. Bring the location, the timing, and the few questions that feel hardest to answer.
Use a short checklist to organize the pieces before you call. Check items on screen or print a copy for your family conversation.
Open the checklistTell Kevin where your family is today. Together, we can identify what needs attention first.