LaVawn

Protect the Caregiver

Planning Isn't Only About the Person Receiving Care.

It's also about protecting the family members providing it.

Caregiving is one of the most profound acts of love a family can offer. It's also one of the most financially, legally, and emotionally demanding roles a person can take on — often without any preparation, and rarely with the protections in place that caregivers deserve.

WHAT'S AT STAKE

Financial Protection

Caregivers often reduce their work hours, leave careers, or spend personal funds to provide care. Without proper planning, these sacrifices can have lasting consequences for the caregiver's own retirement and financial security.

Legal Protection

Who has authority to make decisions? Are the right documents in place — powers of attorney, healthcare directives, trust documents? Without them, caregivers may find themselves unable to act when it matters most.

Family Dynamics

When one family member takes on the primary caregiving role, it can create tension with siblings and other relatives. Clear communication, documented agreements, and professional guidance can help protect relationships as well as individuals.

The Caregiver's Own Future

Caregivers are often so focused on the person they're caring for that they neglect their own planning. Who will care for you? Is your own estate plan current? Are your retirement accounts properly designated?

"The families I serve are often dealing with multiple decisions at once — and nobody is looking at the whole picture. The caregiver is often the last person anyone thinks to protect. That's what this work is about."

— LaVawn Cortesi

The Protect the Caregiver Workshop

This workshop is designed for family caregivers, adult children supporting aging parents, and anyone who wants to understand the full picture — before a crisis forces the conversation. We cover the financial, legal, and emotional dimensions of caregiving, and leave you with a clear action plan.

Register for the Next Workshop

Workshops are offered periodically at senior communities, churches, and professional organizations. Contact us to bring this workshop to your organization.

WORKSHOP TOPICS

  • Understanding your legal authority
  • Protecting your own financial future
  • Navigating family dynamics
  • Coordinating care and housing decisions
  • Building your professional team
  • Having the hard conversations

Are you a caregiver who needs guidance?

You don't have to figure this out alone. Start with a conversation.

Schedule a Conversation