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How Podplan Has Been by Beau’s Side Since 2021

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"I am keeping up to date with the various videos available. They are so user-friendly. I am afraid I can no longer spend a long time concentrating on documents and the details. These are all bite-sized and highly manageable." – Beau, age 83

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Beau had a distinguished career as an electrical engineer, travelling the world with his wife, Catherine. They raised four children across four continents, giving their kids a rich global upbringing. 

The Situation

Their children now have successful careers abroad and Beau and Catherine found themselves living alone in the UK.

For years, they were fortunate to enjoy good health, but everything changed when Catherine was diagnosed with dementia in 2019. Beau was determined to make sure Catherine’s care was well planned, but he had little knowledge of the social care system or the support available.

The Solution

Beau turned to his financial adviser, who had been guiding him for over 20 years. His adviser’s company had recently become a corporate customer of Podplan, seeing how many clients wanted help with later-life planning. As a result, Beau was given complimentary access to Podplan as part of their service.

At first, Beau didn’t know what to expect. His adviser told him to sit back and see what unfolded. Beau followed this advice and soon began receiving emails guiding him through essential tasks for future planning. Some things he had already done, but others were new to him. Along with the emails were simple videos that explained how care and support services worked. They were short, easy to understand, and incredibly helpful. Before he knew it, Beau felt more confident about navigating the system. He even shared Podplan with his children, who now log in from their homes around the world to stay informed and support their parents.

The Results

Podplan has not only helped Beau understand the care system, but it’s also sparked important conversations with his children about how they can support him and Catherine from afar. With Podplan’s range of services on hand, Beau knows he can call on them whenever needed.

Beau’s experience shows that all it takes is the desire to take control of the future. Podplan is there to walk you through every step, making the journey much easier to manage.

With his Podplan membership, Beau was able to:

  • Understand the various types of care services available
  • Make sure both he and Catherine had their legal affairs sorted
  • Find a highly accredited home care service to help manage Catherine’s care
  • Have important conversations with his children about the future
  • Keep the whole family informed by signing them up for PodPost emails
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