Caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming—especially when you’re navigating a fragmented healthcare system filled with unfamiliar terms, rushed appointments, and unclear options. Caring Smart was created to change that. Whether you're at the start of your caregiving journey or facing a tough crossroad, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Founded by Dr. Anna Loengard—an award-winning geriatrician and nationally respected physician leader—Caring Smart offers one-on-one consultations to help caregivers make informed, confident decisions. With 25 years of experience spanning clinical care and executive leadership, Dr. Loengard brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to every conversation.

Dr. Loengard’s perspective comes from her own journey as a caregiver. Despite decades caring for the most vulnerable and frail, nothing fully prepared her for managing her father’s care from 3,000 miles away after his stroke in 2019—during a global pandemic. Like so many others, she faced daily uncertainty, emotional strain, and the challenge of coordinating fragmented care while balancing the rest of life.

Caregiver consults may help you:

• Clarify goals of care and understand what’s medically possible vs. meaningful

• Prepare for conversations with doctors and specialists

• Evaluate options like home health, palliative care, hospice, or rehab

• Navigate Medicare benefits and eligibility for key services

• Access tools like advance care planning documents and state-specific forms

• Make care decisions that align with your loved one’s values—and your own peace of mind

These consults aren’t about giving generic advice. They’re about giving you the clinical insight, language, and support to make decisions that are both informed and deeply human.

Caring Smart is here to help. Let’s navigate this together.