To Plan or Not to Plan: What Influences the Decision to Plan for the End-of-Life?

AgeLab researchers have conducted research to better understand why some people plan for end-of-life, e.g, long-term care needs, funeral planning, while other do not. Findings reveal that as complex as the plans may be, the dynamics of family, the seeking advice, the level of trust in the advisor may be equally as confounding and a barrier to action. AgeLab has worked with insurance and end-of-life services providers in both the United States and Canada to better understand decision dynamics and to develop solutions to encourage informed planning to benefit individuals and families.