The Legacy Forum #4

Join Us for Legacy Forum #4

Navigating Healthcare and Becoming an Effective Advocate

Registration is now open for Legacy Forum #4: Navigating Healthcare and Becoming an Effective Advocate, taking place virtually on October 21, 2026, from **5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET.

Navigating today's healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when caring for an aging parent, spouse, family member, or friend. Understanding how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, coordinate care, ask the right questions, and advocate for your loved one's needs can make a significant difference in their health, safety, and quality of life.

Legacy Forum #4 is designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to become effective healthcare advocates. Participants will gain tools to navigate appointments, organize health information, understand treatment options, and work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure the best possible care.

As part of every Legacy Forum, participants will also engage in our Prepared Caregiver Corner—a dedicated 20-minute interactive segment that provides practical emergency preparedness strategies for caregivers and older adults. During this month's Prepared Caregiver Corner, participants will learn how to organize essential medical information, prepare for healthcare disruptions during emergencies, and develop plans that help ensure continuity of care when disasters or unexpected events occur.

During this interactive session, participants will learn how to:

  • Prepare for doctor visits and specialist appointments

  • Communicate effectively with physicians and healthcare teams

  • Organize and manage medical records

  • Understand medications and treatment plans

  • Navigate hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care settings

  • Advocate for quality care and patient rights

  • Prepare medical information for emergencies through the Prepared Caregiver Corner

Designed for family caregivers, older adults, healthcare professionals, home care providers, and community advocates, this forum provides practical tools and expert guidance to help caregivers confidently navigate the healthcare system while strengthening emergency preparedness.

Featured Speakers

Our forums may feature presentations and discussions from:

  • TBA

Who Should Attend?

This forum is designed for:

  • Family caregivers

  • Older adults

  • Adult children caring for aging parents

  • Spouses and care partners

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Home care providers

  • Community organizations and advocates

Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET

Forum Topics

  • Preparing for medical appointments

  • Asking the right questions and communicating with providers

  • Understanding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options

  • Coordinating care across multiple providers

  • Understanding patient rights and advance care planning

  • Becoming a confident healthcare advocate

Prepared Caregiver Corner

This month's preparedness focus includes:

  • Organizing medical records for emergencies

  • Creating an emergency medication and healthcare information packet

  • Planning for continuity of care during disasters

  • Communicating with healthcare providers during emergencies

Participant Takeaway

✔ Healthcare Advocacy Toolkit, including:

  • Medical Appointment Planner

  • Medication & Health Tracking Log

  • Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider Guide

  • Medical Records Organizer

  • Patient Rights & Advocacy Resource Guide

PLUS

✔ Prepared Caregiver Corner Resource

  • Emergency Medical Information Organizer

  • Continuity of Care Checklist

  • Emergency Healthcare Communication Plan

Whether you are caring for a parent, spouse, family member, friend, or supporting older adults professionally, the Legacy Forum Series provides practical education, trusted resources, and a supportive community to help caregivers build confidence, strengthen advocacy skills, and prepare for life's unexpected challenges.

Join us on October 21, 2026, to become a stronger healthcare advocate while taking another important step toward building your personal Caregiver Preparedness Plan.

Register Today

Together, we are designing care with heart and creating change with purpose.