Discuss The Future Needs Of Dependents With Special Needs

TOPIC SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANNING MEETING WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS

COURTESY OF MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (MASSMUTUAL) SPECIALCARE

Just as caring for a dependent with special needs is a family affair, so is the related planning.

It is recommended that caregivers host a meeting with family/friends to discuss the future medical, educational, and housing needs of their dependent with special needs. Share information about you and your dependent's vision of the future and discuss any concerns and options for future care.

A person-centered life care planning process focuses on the

development of a Life Care Plan that will enable the person with a disability to obtain the best quality of life possible. You, your loved one with special needs, if applicable, and your team of professionals should work collectively to help develop a life care plan that best suits the needs of a person with a disability – now and far into the future.