Who has a spare key to your home?
Who expects a "ping" from you every morning? (The Buddy System)
Who can be at your door in 20 minutes?
If you are hospitalized, who feeds/cares for your pets?
We bridge the gap between medical systems and independent lives.
The Heart
Mike C., Founder
"In caring for my mother, I've seen how easily a person's voice can be lost in the healthcare system—especially when vision or hearing is a challenge. The Circle of Care is my commitment to ensuring that being 'solo' never means being 'unheard.' We build a circle of advocacy that protects your dignity, regardless of your family structure."
Three integrated approaches to protect your voice, your choices, and your wellbeing.
Visual & Hearing Advocacy
We specialize in the lifelines of independence.
Resources for adaptive lighting, acoustic management, and tactile navigation.
A curated list of vetted hearing-aid-compatible tech and low-vision tools.
A printable guide to hand to doctors to ensure they speak clearly and provide information in the format you need.
The "Second Voice"
Because no one should walk into a specialist's office alone.
A directory of local and virtual advocates who take notes and ask the hard questions.
Beyond just pajamas—this includes your Emergency Advocacy Card, fiduciary contacts, and medical directives.
How to manage a hospital stay or rehab transition when you are the "Primary" and the "Proxy."
The "Proxy" Plan
Legal protection for your medical wishes.
Why a licensed fiduciary is often a better "Medical Power of Attorney" than a distant relative.
Moving beyond standard Florida forms to include your specific "Quality of Life" instructions.
What happens if you can't speak for yourself? We build the plan before you need it.
Use our proprietary worksheet to identify the "gaps" in your current medical net. This essential document helps you answer critical questions:
Circle of Care Worksheet
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Local expertise vetted by the Dean
Serving Central Florida
All partners have been personally reviewed and approved by Mike Crawford.
Since you're in Lakeland, you have access to specialized local expertise. These professionals have been vetted by the Dean and understand the unique challenges solo agers face.
Hearing specialists who work with your existing aids and understand low-vision comorbidities.
Orientation and mobility experts plus optical aid providers who understand aging independence.
Licensed fiduciaries and professional advocates who attend appointments and manage paperwork.
Florida-licensed attorneys specializing in solo ager directives and healthcare proxies.
Our commitment to you
We adapt to your changing needs, evolving alongside you as life unfolds.
We ensure your medical wishes are ironclad, documented, and respected.
We understand the vulnerability of the exam room and meet you with empathy.
Start with the worksheet, then connect with a local advocate.