Care Circle Planning: Support, Clarity, and Peace of Mind for Adults of Any Age

Written By Megan Morano

Whether you're preparing for a routine surgery, managing a chronic condition, or simply thinking ahead, Care Circle Planning is a powerful way to bring clarity, support, and peace of mind into your life — and into the lives of those you love.

This is not just for "someday" or "when I'm older." Care Circle Planning is for anyone over the age of 18 because life is unpredictable, and everyone deserves to feel supported and heard.

For people living with autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, or other ongoing health challenges, a Care Circle can be especially life-changing. It provides a reliable, coordinated network of care that helps reduce stress, improves communication, and ensures you don't have to face health crises or daily needs alone.

What Is a Care Circle?

A Care Circle is a network of people you trust — friends, family, neighbors, or professionals — who come together to support you physically, emotionally, and logistically when you need it most.

Through thoughtful documentation and guided conversations, I help you:

  • Identify your needs.

  • Assign roles.

  • Ensure your wishes are clearly understood and respected.

By intentionally creating your Care Circle, you take a proactive step to ensure your care reflects your values and that your loved ones feel prepared and confident in supporting you.

Why Plan Your Care Circle?

Thinking about your care — now and in the future — isn't just about preparing for illness or death. It's also about living with intention at any age.

Here's what Care Circle Planning makes possible:

  • Ease the burden on loved ones. Remove the guesswork and help your family feel confident in honoring your wishes during difficult times.

  • Stay in control. Clearly communicate your desires for medical treatment, your legacy, and even funeral arrangements.

  • Deepen your connections. Open up honest, meaningful conversations with the people who matter most.

  • Honor your values. Ensure your care aligns with what you believe in — even if you're unable to speak for yourself.

For those with autoimmune diseases and chronic conditions, Care Circle Planning can help you navigate flare-ups, hospital stays, and daily care needs so you can focus more on living well.

Taking time to plan now is a heartfelt gift. You offer your family and friends clarity, comfort, and guidance at a time when things may feel uncertain.

We'll explore both the practical and emotional aspects of this process because you deserve support in life and respect in your passing.

How I Can Support You

I offer compassionate, customized services to help you create your Care Circle and plan ahead:

  • 1:1 Sessions for Care Circle Planning

  • Virtual Small Groups for Care Circle Education

  • 1:1 Sessions for Celebration Planning

  • 1:1 Sessions for End-of-Life Planning

Whether you're 25, 45, or 85 — and whether you're facing a new diagnosis, managing a lifelong condition, or want to prepare — let's create a plan that gives you and those you love peace of mind.

Contact me or sign up for a virtual group session to get started today.

Megan Morano

I'm Megan, founder of Until Death Doulas. I provide compassionate, non-medical support for end-of-life planning, focusing on celebration planning and Care Circle creation for adults 18+.

My path to this work started early, shaped by loss and grief in my community. Volunteering in palliative care as a teen, I realized the profound impact of listening to stories and being present with someone facing the unknown. After years in the events and music industry, I returned to death work, drawn to its meaningful nature.

Death isn't a crisis but a part of life that deserves care, dignity, and connection. I help you build the structures and support that reflect your values, whether planning for surgery or your final chapter.

https://untildeathdoulas.com
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