Age Ready Transitions
Guidance. Comfort. Support.
Independent Senior Care guidance to help your family make confident decisions.
Navigating your aging loved one’s next steps is emotionally and logistically complex. Age Ready Transitions makes it easier with unbiased guidance on senior care, short and long-term planning, and open family communication.
Trusted Senior Care Guidance for you and your family
Age Ready Transitions was founded by Certified Senior Advisor Michelle Fitzhenry to support families in the greater Portland and Vancouver area as they navigate one of life’s most complicated transitions - determining the right care, living environment, and support structure for aging parents and senior family members. Our transparent, fee-based model allows us to provide families with unbiased guidance on senior living options, aging in place, care planning, and family support.
We know that no two seniors’ journeys are the same. That’s why our services are designed to provide the support you need, when you need it. From a single consultation to an ongoing full-service advisory relationship, we’re here to help your family understand your options, organize key information, connect with trusted senior care professionals, and create practical plans that support safety, dignity, and quality of life for your loved one.
Guiding You to the Best Senior Living Solutions
Whether you’re in the Portland/Vancouver metro area or managing your loved one’s care remotely, we’re here to help your family make informed decisions.
Discovery & Needs Assessment
A complimentary 30-minute consultation followed by an in-depth assessment of your loved one’s current and future care needs and immediate action items.
Document Checklist
A comprehensive review of existing and still needed legal documents, including powers of attorney, living wills or advance directives, trust documents, and more.
Senior Living Assessment
A thorough explanation of the varying levels of senior care, as well as community and home-care agency referrals and coordination.
FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE
Assistance with organizing bills, financial records, insurance policies, and essential household paperwork.
The Communities We Serve
Serving families throughout the Portland–Vancouver metropolitan area.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE AGE READY TRANSITIONS
- Independent, fee-only advice
- Certified Senior Advisor
- Local expertise
- Personalized recommendations
- Ongoing support
“My role isn’t to tell you what to do, it’s to ensure you have the information and options to make confident decisions.”
Meet Michelle
Certified Senior Advisor
After spending more than a decade helping care for aging in-laws, Michelle saw firsthand how difficult it can be for families to navigate senior care decisions and access the right resources. That experience inspired the creation of Age Ready Transitions. Michelle is passionate about the senior community with a focus on helping families make the best care decisions with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
Michelle also brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate and entrepreneurial leadership roles, including human resources, executive recruiting, corporate communications, investor relations, and small business ownership. Combining personal caregiving experience with a broad business background allows Michelle to help families organize, plan, coordinate, and make informed decisions for their loved ones.
Guidance. Comfort. Support.
Managing senior care can quickly become overwhelming. Age Ready Transitions is here with over a decade of hands-on experience to simplify the process. We provide the compassionate, unbiased guidance and support your family needs to create clear action plans, organize essential documents, and make informed decisions during difficult transitions.
