Your family's roadmap, in one afternoon
The Next Step Plan is a 60–90 minute senior care planning session that ends with a written, personalized roadmap. You'll know which path fits your parents best, what to do first and what can wait.
Most families tell us the biggest relief isn't the plan itself. It's finally knowing everyone is working from the same page.
This is for you if…
- Mom and Dad are doing fine, and you'd like to keep it that way with a plan
- Your parents want to stay home and you want to make that work
- You keep hearing "we'll think about it" when downsizing comes up
- You and your siblings each have a different idea of what should happen
- You live far away and want a clear picture of what's needed
- You'd like to explore senior living without a salesperson steering you
What you'll walk away with
- A recommended path: stay home, downsize, senior living or a step-by-step mix
- A 30/60/90-day roadmap with the first moves spelled out
- "Do this first" priorities, plus what to skip
- The right questions to ask communities, care providers, contractors and movers
- Practical budget considerations for each option
- Your options for help if you'd like us to handle the details
Your plan arrives in writing after the session, ready to share with siblings, your parents or anyone else who's part of the decision.
What a Next Step Plan might look like
These are examples based on situations families often face, not real clients. Label them that way on the site.
The long-distance daughter. Mom is 81, lives alone in Lyndon and loves her house. Her daughter lives in Denver and worries from afar. The plan: a home review and grab bars in the first 30 days, upkeep coordination and daily check-in calls by day 60, and a family check-in at day 90 to see how it's going.
The "someday" downsizers. Mom and Dad, in their late 70s, keep saying they'll move "someday." The plan: tour two very different communities just to see what's out there, start sorting the basement, and get a home value estimate, with no deadline attached.
The siblings who see it differently. One sister thinks Dad should move; her brother thinks he's fine. The plan: a guided family meeting with Dad at the table, a written list of his priorities, and clear jobs for each sibling.
How it works:
- Free call: We make sure the Next Step Plan is a good fit.
- Your planning session. 60–90 minutes, in person around Lyndon or by video from anywhere.
- Your written plan. Delivered within [X] business days.
- Your choice. Run with it yourself, or let Loramae help put it in motion.
Investment
Next Step Plan: $249: The full cost is credited toward any Loramae services you choose afterward.
Why we charge for planning
Many "free" senior living advisors are paid by the communities they recommend, which can quietly shape the advice. Loramae is paid only by families. That keeps our recommendations honest, including when the best answer is to stay right where you are.
Quick Questions
Do we have to decide on senior living? Not at all. Many plans focus on staying home safely, or on a gradual plan over a few years.
Can my parents join? We hope they do. The best plans are built with them, not around them.
Can siblings join from out of state? Yes. Everyone can join by video, and the written plan is easy to share.