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Ensuring the Well Being

of Your Aging Loved Ones

As loved ones age, their family members often encounter a range of difficult situations, including when to decide
to get assistance for their loved one – whether part-time, in-home care or making the transition to a nursing home.
Other frustrations can stem from ever-changing medical insurance plans, tension between family members who
disagree and lack of financial planning.
Working with an Aging Life Care Manager™ can alleviate this stress, as these experts use their extensive experi-

Shopping for ence with long-term care to solve such issues. Aging Life Care Managers act as your advocate when it comes to

determining care, helping you choose high-quality assisted living staff and facilities, navigating medical and legal
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rehabilitation is like Since 2011, Long Term Liaisons has been committed to serving the CSRA community by guiding those going
rehabilitation is like through mental, physical and social issues related to caring for an aging or disabled loved one. Our team of Aging
Life Care Managers assists families with transitions to higher quality care for the safety and well-being of all involved.
comparing apples to oranges We will work diligently to meet you where you are on your journey, to ensure that you and your loved one feel
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