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Start with What Matters Most to You

You don’t have to figure everything out at once.

SilverBeacon is organized into eight clear domains—think of them as beacons of light, not a checklist. Start with whatever is on your mind right now and explore only what you need.

Inside each domain, you’ll find:

  • Easy-to-scan topic areas

  • Links to trusted information and resources

  • Simple tools and guides to help you think through decisions

  • Helpful prompts that point you to related topics you may also want to explore

There’s no right order and no pressure to do everything today.

  • This domain is about place + daily function, not just housing.

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Housing & Location

    • Aging in place vs. downsizing

    • Renting vs. owning later in life

    • Proximity to family, services, and care

    • Climate, disaster risk, and resilience

    Home Safety & Accessibility

    • Fall prevention

    • Universal design & accessibility

    • Bathroom, kitchen, and entry modifications

    • Lighting, flooring, and navigation safety

    Daily Living Infrastructure

    • Transportation access & driving transitions

    • Walkability & neighborhood safety

    • Technology support (smart home, alerts, monitoring)

    Food & Household Security

    • Access to groceries & meals

    • Meal preparation capacity

    • Nutrition support & meal delivery

    • Emergency food planning

    Simplifying, Organizing & Downsizing

    • Decluttering and life-editing

    • Paperwork and administrative organization

    • Possessions, memory, and emotional attachment

    • Moving logistics and transition planning

  • This domain is about continuity, coordination, and confidence

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Care Foundations

    • Primary care & specialty care

    • Preventive health & screenings

    • Medication management & simplification

    Chronic & Complex Care

    • Chronic condition management

    • Multi-condition coordination

    • Symptom tracking & escalation planning

    Transitions of Care

    • Hospitalization planning

    • Post-acute & rehabilitation care

    • Rehospitalization risk reduction

    Cognitive & Mental Health

    • Memory changes & cognitive screening

    • Dementia pathways & planning

    • Depression, anxiety, and emotional resilience

    Advanced & Serious Illness Care

    • Palliative care

    • Hospice care

    • Comfort-focused decision making

  • This domain is about recognizing caregiving as a system, not a single person.

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Types of Support

    • In-home paid care

    • Family and kinship caregiving

    • Neighbor and community support

    Caregiver Sustainability

    • Burnout prevention

    • Emotional support for caregivers

    • Setting boundaries and expectations

    Relief & Supplementation

    • Respite services

    • Adult day programs

    • Overnight or temporary care

    Coordination & Oversight

    • Care managers & advocates

    • Care coordination tools

    • Communication systems & care logs

  • This domain is about reduces fear by making the invisible visible.

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Financial Sustainability

    • Retirement income & cash flow

    • Budgeting for care scenarios

    • Cost comparisons (home vs. facility care)

    Paying for Care

    • Medicare navigation

    • Medicaid planning & eligibility

    • Long-term care insurance

    • Veterans benefits

    Legal Protections

    • Power of Attorney (financial & medical)

    • Advance directives & POLST

    • Guardianship & conservatorship

    Asset & Legacy Planning

    • Estate planning

    • Beneficiaries & trusts

    • Fraud prevention & financial safety

  • This domain is about thriving lives—not just surviving.

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Connection & Belonging

    • Social networks & friendships

    • Loneliness mitigation

    • Community participation

    Identity & Purpose

    • Life roles after retirement

    • Meaningful routines

    • Volunteering & contribution

    Emotional Wellbeing

    • Grief and life transitions

    • Anxiety around aging

    • Emotional resilience practices

    Spiritual & Existential Needs

    • Spiritual beliefs & practices

    • Life reflection & meaning-making

    • Dignity and identity preservation

    Legacy & Story

    • Life stories & memory keeping

    • Values transmission

    • Intergenerational connection

  • This is the meta-domain—how decisions get made under pressure.

    Expanded Key Decision Areas

    Proactive Planning

    • Scenario planning (“If X, then Y”)

    • Independence thresholds

    • Personal red flags & triggers

    Crisis Response

    • Emergency planning

    • After a fall or hospitalization

    • Sudden cognitive or functional decline

    Family Communication

    • Shared understanding of wishes

    • Family meetings & facilitation

    • Conflict prevention and resolution

    Major Life Transitions

    • When living alone becomes unsafe

    • Moving to higher levels of care

    • Role reversals with adult children

    End-of-Life & Legacy Decisions

    • End-of-life preferences

    • Ethical and dignity considerations

    • Closure, forgiveness, and completion

  • This domain addresses protection—physical, financial, legal, digital, and emotional—especially during times of vulnerability, dependence, or transition.

    Key Decision Areas:

    Personal Safety & Protection

    • Recognizing signs of elder abuse or neglect

    • Emotional, physical, and financial exploitation

    • What to do if something doesn’t feel right

    Financial & Identity Security

    • Scam and fraud prevention

    • Identity theft protection

    • Trusted contact persons and safeguards

    Care Setting Rights

    • Rights in assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes

    • Understanding care standards and expectations

    • How to raise concerns or file complaints

    Advocacy & Oversight

    • Ombudsman services

    • Advocacy during medical or care disputes

    • Knowing when and how to escalate concerns

    Decision-Capacity Safeguards

    • Planning for moments of diminished capacity

    • Balancing protection with autonomy

    • Preventing unnecessary guardianship

  • This domain recognizes that modern aging happens in a digital environment—where access, understanding, and control of information directly affect independence, safety, and wellbeing.

    Key Decision Areas:

    Access to Information

    • Finding trustworthy aging, health, and care information

    • Avoiding misinformation and overwhelm

    • Knowing what sources to trust

    Technology Use & Support

    • Smartphones, tablets, and computers

    • Assistive and adaptive technologies

    • Tech support and training options

    Digital Organization

    • Managing passwords and online accounts

    • Digital documents and records

    • Online subscriptions, billing, and services

    Health & Care Technology

    • Patient portals and telehealth

    • Remote monitoring and alerts

    • Wearables and health apps

    Privacy & Digital Boundaries

    • Online privacy and data protection

    • Social media safety

    • Sharing information with family, providers, or caregivers