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Welcome

Thank you for visiting RetirementCarePlanning.Com.
 
 
James S. Hale

Founder and Rule 31 listed Family Mediator

Thank you for visiting, please feel at home. I am Jim Hale. Here is my story and some thoughts:

 

For nine years I was the primary caregiver for my Mother, Dorothy. I look in the mirror every day with the peace of knowing that I did the best a son could do for his Mother.

 

It was an amazing journey for both of us. Arthritis wrecked her body. Her hands became deformed, hips changed from bone to metal, and constant pain I can not even imagine. Mom insisted on living her days, even her last, in her home. She managed to do that, but not without support.

 

That is where I came in, gratefully supplemented by her dear friends and Church. Her care needs were modest at first but escalated quickly. Soon our two lives became one - hers. The best earning years of my life and all my retirement savings and the stress of an "on call" lifestyle was my investment to honor my Mother.

 

Would I do it again?, absolutely.  In hindsight could this aging journey be made easier?, yes. The answer is a Family Centered Retirement Care Plan.

Mission Statement

The mission of Retirement Care Planning is to provide a platform for retiring parents and their adult children to develop a plan for the "supported" part of retirement life. Honest and open conversation between retiring parents and their adult children is the conerstone of a family centered Retirement Care Plan.

Career Experience and Education

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  • Caregiver and life manager for my Mother

  • Rule 31 listed Family Mediator

  • Financial Planning / Investment Management

  • Physician practice administration / consulting

  • Employer health plan design / adminstration

  • BBA accounting major East Tennessee State University 1979

Personal Biography

I was born and raised in Kingsport Tennessee and lived there until 2013 when I married my wonderful wife Carol and relocated to Johnson City. Also, Carol's children and four grandchildren have enrichened my life. We also have Buster who is a good dog most of the time.

 

In my personal time I play more than my fair share of golf and value my golf buddies as the dearest of friends.

The foundation of your Retirement Care  Plan starts with thoughtful conversation. Please contact me and let's get to know each other. The first meeting is free and without any obligation. Please use the Contact form or call 423/612/7076

 

James S. Hale, Founder, Rule 31 listed Family Mediator

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