One year you might change your shower by adding a shower bar and a seat. Then you might adjust the threshold so that you don’t have to step up into it. Then you might install a chairlift to get you upstairs. Then you might move your bedroom downstairs. As I said, we just need more equipment. And the more you are able to adapt your home, the longer you’ll be able to stay in it.

Estate planning is an important step for everyone, regardless of their wealth or age. Having a will and incapacity planning documents such as power of attorney and health care/personal care representation agreements are essential to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event you lose capacity.