November was designated as National Long-Term Care Awareness Month by the American Association for Long-Term Care Assistance in 2001. Join us for this very important conversation on aging gracefully. Americans are living longer than ever before. Yet planning for the possibility of long-term care is often overlooked. Most people first learn about long-term care when they or a loved one require it. At this point, families’ choices may be limited by a lack of financial resources and time. Planning ahead for long-term health costs may give you more control while reducing emotional and financial stress. Take charge with a plan for the future. You spend a lifetime working toward your goals, so it’s important to prepare for an expense that could impact the financial health of your future — long-term care costs. By planning ahead, you’ll help protect your retirement and what’s important in your life. Act now to learn more about long-term care planning with special guest speaker Amie Stone from Lincoln Financial and Ginny Roth from Walk to End Alzheimer's-East Bay. I hope to connect with you soon! - Marilyn Suey