Susanna Barton, MS Gero, founder of Grand Plans and mindful aging practitioner at the Center for Wellbeing in Jacksonville FL, is partnering with The Home Team, powered by APlan2Age, a nationwide initiative bringing together professionals to help older adults and their families plan for aging, find resources and build stronger support systems.

The partnership aligns with Grand Plans’ focus on preventative gerontology, which encourages individuals and families to prepare for later life through education, practical planning and candid conversation. Through her work, Barton helps people consider decisions about their future, organize essential information and communicate their wishes before an urgent situation requires action.

The Home Team connects professionals across aging services, healthcare, financial planning, legal services, housing, home care and other supportive industries. By encouraging collaboration across these fields, the initiative aims to make resources more accessible to families whose questions about aging often span several areas of expertise.

For Grand Plans, participation offers opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the country who share a commitment to helping people navigate life transitions with informed guidance and compassionate support. That approach serves both those planning for their own future and those seeking direction as an older parent or loved one’s needs change.

A distinctive component of the initiative is Senior Spaces TV, an interactive, HGTV-style experience designed to help the public visualize what planning for aging can look like in everyday life. Topics include home safety, caregiving support, aging-in-place options, future planning and community resources, giving individuals and families practical examples to inform their own conversations and decisions.

“We believe aging should never be navigated alone,” said Richard Wexler, CEO of APlan2Age. “The Home Team brings together caring professionals who are passionate about helping people create plans, build support systems, and age with greater confidence.”

Barton’s participation brings a gerontology perspective to the network, with an emphasis on anticipating needs, understanding options and strengthening communication among family members and care partners. Her work through Grand Plans encourages people to approach aging as a stage of life that deserves thoughtful preparation, with room to consider personal priorities alongside financial, legal, housing and care decisions.

Through The Home Team partnership, Grand Plans will continue promoting proactive conversations about aging while building connections with professionals who can help individuals and families identify resources and explore their next steps.

To learn more about mindful aging education, workshops and planning, connect with Susanna Barton, MS Gero, founder of Grand Plans.