‘George’ divorced his wife of 35 years, sold his business, and bought a yacht with a much younger companion.

‘Emily’ canceled her plans to study abroad just days before leaving.

‘Lee’ quit his job on the spot after receiving a performance review he didn’t like.

‘Charlotte’ ignored her friends’ warnings and went on a date with someone she shouldn’t have.

And ‘Pat’, took his life last night.

Each of these people made life-altering decisions.
But what was their decision-making capacity in those moments? Were they grounded in self-identity, guided by core values, and connected to a sense of purpose?

When life feels uncertain or emotions run high, even the strongest individuals can make choices from a place of instability, burnout, or disconnection.

At Propel Comprehensive Wellness, we believe wellness isn’t just about physical health, it’s about the foundation that shapes every decision we make. Through personalized assessments and coaching, we help individuals uncover their strengths, identify areas for growth, and build resilience and purpose so they can navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity and confidence.

Imagine being able to truly understand those you care about, not just guessing what they need, but knowing how to help them thrive. Because when we strengthen decision-making capacity, we don’t just prevent poor choices, we empower people to live with purpose.

Don’t wait to find out the hard way.

Is your doctor the only person who has valuable input to share about your health?
Are finances the only thing worth planning for in retirement?
Is choosing between in-home care or assisted living the only future care decision that matters?

Let’s start with your health.

A truly great primary care provider should be informed about the actions of everyone involved in your healthcare—your specialists, pharmacist, mental health counselor, dietitian, chiropractor, massage therapist, dentist, and more. Together, their input should align with your personal health goals and work safely in harmony.

But in reality, that level of coordination rarely happens on its own. Without a system in place, your healthcare team may not be communicating, or worse, may be working at cross purposes. 

The key question becomes: Are you helping them collaborate to support your health?

And when it comes to retirement planning, your health is just as important as your wealth.

In addition to financial strategies, it’s essential to consider:

Your healthcare directives and legal documents

Keeping your personal advocates informed

Meeting the needs of those who rely on your decisions

Clarifying your preferences for care and quality of life

If the day comes when you can no longer live safely alone, have you thought through what that looks like for you? Whether you envision in-home care or assisted living, planning before you need it helps ensure your choices—not circumstances, shape your future.

Healthy transitions through every phase of life rarely happen by accident. They happen by design.

At Propel Comprehensive Wellness, we help you proactively plan for health, purpose, and peace of mind, so your next chapter unfolds with clarity and confidence.

It’s never too early, or too late, to start planning well.

When you’re not feeling your best, when illness, surgery, or simply age slows you down, how do you like to be cared for?

Have you ever thought about the details that make a big difference?

What foods comfort you or help you feel better?

What music brings you peace, or lifts your spirits?

Do you enjoy conversation, or prefer quiet?

Do you like hugs, hand-holding, or massage, or do you value personal space?

Do you feel best indoors, or does fresh air soothe you more?

What time do you like to wake up, and how do you like to start your day?

What’s your ideal evening or bedtime routine?

These small preferences are deeply personal, and yet, they can transform the quality of your care experience.

One man learned this the hard way. After a joint replacement, he relied on family to help him recover. A well-meaning nephew spent the day caring for him but filled the house with his own favorite music. It wasn’t comforting, it was overwhelming. The man, already in pain, felt miserable.

Moments like this remind us that true care is about more than medical needs, it’s about understanding who you are and what makes you feel safe, comfortable, and at peace.

At Propel Comprehensive Wellness, we encourage you to think ahead about your care preferences and share them with loved ones. It’s a simple but powerful part of planning for optimal health and well-being in retirement, and it ensures that if the time ever comes when you need care, it reflects you.

Take a few moments to answer these questions and write down your answers. You might even add a few details unique to you, your favorite scent, your comfort TV show, or the person whose presence always helps you feel calm.

Because the best care is personal.

They’d been friends since high school, teammates, golf buddies, and successful businessmen. Now in their mid-60s, they were all looking forward to retirement, even planning to move to the same golf resort community together.

One of them decided to get serious about his health. He started working with Propel Comprehensive Wellness, taking a proactive approach to managing his well-being, nutrition, fitness, regular labs, and preventative care.

He encouraged his friends to do the same. But they brushed it off.
“Maybe later,” they said. “Once things slow down.”

Two years later, they all reached that long-awaited stage, retirement.

Within the last two weeks, two of those friends passed away.

It’s a sobering reminder: waiting for the “right time” to focus on your health can mean that time never comes.

We often spend decades planning our financial future, but how often do we plan for our health future, the energy, vitality, and longevity to actually enjoy what we’ve worked for?

At Propel Comprehensive Wellness, we help you design a personalized plan for long-term health and purpose, so your next chapter isn’t just about living longer, it’s about living better.

Don’t wait for “someday.” Start today.