Coordination of Care for Seniors: A Clear Path Forward
- Natasha Tack
- Sep 2
- 3 min read
Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming. You’re suddenly faced with hard choices, endless paperwork, and the weight of knowing their comfort and safety is in your hands. Many adult children find themselves asking the same questions:
How do I get help for my aging parent?
How can we afford long-term care?
What’s the right way to talk to my parents about care without hurting their independence?
How do I make their home safe so they can stay there longer?
These questions don’t come with simple answers, and that’s why Elder Path exists — to help you navigate the complicated maze of senior care with compassion, clarity, and hope.
Why This Work Is Personal to Me
This isn’t just business for me. It’s my life’s calling.
On March 8, 2023, I lost my Mama after being her only adult child caregiver. Her best friend, Kathy — who I lovingly call “Mama Kathy” — stood by me through that season. On my Mama’s deathbed, Kathy made me promise to look after her, too.
Not long after, Kathy’s husband, a Vietnam War veteran, passed away after a long illness. She had been his full-time caregiver, and when she went to her local VA branch for help, she was told he didn’t qualify for benefits. I knew that wasn’t right.
I drove to South Carolina to sit with her, assess her home situation, and help her navigate the system. Within a week — even over a holiday weekend — we had hospice in place, the right paperwork filed, and support coming through the door.
A few weeks later, Mama Kathy called me, her voice breaking with tears.
“Tasha, you won’t believe this… I just got a letter and a check. They said I’ll receive this money every month until the day I die.”
That relief meant she could finally pay off her husband’s nursing home bills and stay in the house he had built for them. Her family told me I was able to accomplish more in a week than they — along with friends, church, and even the medical community — had managed in six months.
That’s my “why.” This work is deeply personal, because I’ve lived it.
How Elder Path Can Help Your Family
You don’t have to carry this burden alone. Here’s how I help families every day:
Coordination of Care – Helping you understand whether home modifications, in-home care, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing is the right next step.
Financial Navigation – Sorting through Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and insurance to make sure no resource is left untapped.
Difficult Conversations – Guiding you in how to talk to your parents about care with dignity and respect.
Home Safety Assessments – Recommending modifications that keep your loved one safe at home for as long as possible.
Advocacy – Standing by your side at facility visits, appointments, or during moments when you feel unsure.
Taking the First Step
The hardest part is knowing where to start. That’s why I offer a Complimentary Elder Care Assessment — a one-on-one conversation where we look at your loved one’s needs and create a clear, personalized path forward.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Together, we’ll bring relief, clarity, and hope to one of the hardest seasons of life.
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