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A Quick Overview of Take Charge

  • Benefits - Consider the advantages of taking charge today, and learn the stages of beginning to move toward them.

  • Are You Prepared? - Use this interactive quiz for taking stock of how prepared you are today, with resources for shoring up areas that need improvement.

  • Planning Ahead - Planning is key. Learn specific strategies for approaching the five areas critical to healthy, happy aging.

  • Successful Aging - What it means, exactly, to "age successfully" and to define what it means to you.

  • Free Information - We have a wealth of free information available to you - just let us know what you want and we will mail it to you!

  • Caregivers' Corner - In this indispensable role, learn how to manage the issues and take care of yourself, so you can be of maximum benefit to your loved one.

    • Older Driver Safety - How do you know your loved one is still safe on the road?  Learn how to tell, and what the options are when it's time to make adjustments.
    • Caregiver Preparedness - A checklist for assessing your readiness as a Caregiver, and the stages you can expect to experience.

  • Frequently Asked Questions - Find answers to common questions and concerns - Medicare, Long Term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, and more.

  • Glossary - As you take charge toward aging successfully,you'll run across a wide variety of acronyms and jargon - we've indexed them here for easy reference.

  • Resources - This site is packed with references and links to additional information - we've gathered them on a single place for easy reference.

  • Calendar of Events - A special listing of events in the Houston area that apply directly to your taking charge of your future.
  • Tell Us What You Think - Our sole purpose is to help you take charge of your future, and your feedback is invaluable.

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