Dave Brandt, Senior Advocate and Founder of LifeCare Senior Advocates
Most families find Dave at the moment something has changed and they are trying to make sense of what to do next. If that is where you are right now, you are not alone, and you are not behind.
In Dave's Words
For more than 25 years, I have worked inside the long-term care world. That includes senior leadership roles with the long-term care insurance divisions of General Electric and John Hancock, two of the largest long-term care insurers in the nation, along with years spent guiding families directly through care, Medicaid, and estate decisions. I have seen this system from the inside. That means I know where families get stuck, what tends to go wrong, and where the real options are.
Today I use that experience for one purpose: helping families. As a senior advocate, I help you make sense of the pieces that matter most: crisis planning, care needs, legal authority, Medicaid planning for long-term care, VA benefits, placement, finances, housing, and the family dynamics underneath every decision.
My approach is calm, structured, and grounded in real experience. I help you slow the moment down, understand what truly matters, and move forward in the right order, with clarity instead of fear. Whether you are in a crisis or trying to prevent one, I will walk through it with you as an advocate for your family.
Families often tell me the same thing after our first conversation: "This is the first time I've felt like I could breathe."
The Experience Behind the Advice
LifeCare Senior Advocates is built on decades inside the long-term care industry and a simple commitment: your family's interests come first.
25+ years in long-term care
Decades inside the industry, plus years guiding families through care, Medicaid, and estate decisions.
GE and John Hancock leadership
Senior leadership with the long-term care insurance divisions of two of the nation's largest insurers.
Veteran-owned
A veteran-owned business based in Walnut, Iowa, serving families nationwide.
Licensed insurance agent
When a recommendation involves a product, Dave tells you plainly.
VA claims support
An accredited VA representative on the team handles VA claims.
No-fee first conversation
For you and any family member who wants to join the call.
What Dave Does, and What He Does Not
What Dave does
- Explains Medicaid eligibility and what your family can protect
- Guides you through a care crisis or hospital discharge
- Helps you compare and choose a care setting
- Builds a long-term care plan before a crisis
- Explains VA Aid and Attendance and connects you with the accredited representative on his team
What Dave does not do
Dave does not represent any care facility or work on a facility's behalf.
Dave is not an attorney. LifeCare Senior Advocates is not a law firm and does not give legal or investment advice. When your family needs legal documents, Dave helps you prepare for and coordinate with an attorney.
Read how LifeCare Senior Advocates works and how we are paid.
What Families Say
"Dave not only helped take care of mom but also personally helped me ... restore a relationship with my sister. We can't thank him enough."
Questions About Dave
What is Dave Brandt's background?
Dave has worked in the long-term care industry for more than 25 years, including senior leadership roles with the long-term care insurance divisions of General Electric and John Hancock. He also spent years guiding families directly through care, Medicaid, and estate decisions.
Does Dave represent care facilities?
No. Dave does not represent any assisted living community, memory care, or nursing home. Some care communities pay Dave a referral fee when a family moves in, and he tells you which ones before you choose. When your family compares care settings, he works from your side of the table.
How does Dave get paid?
Your first conversation is always at no charge. After that, Dave charges by the hour or a flat fee, depending on what your family needs, and he tells you which one applies before any work starts. Dave is a licensed insurance agent, so when a long-term care policy, annuity, or funeral trust fits your plan, the insurance company pays him a commission, and you will always know when a recommendation involves a product. Some care communities pay Dave a referral fee when a family moves in, and he tells you which ones before you choose.
Is LifeCare Senior Advocates veteran-owned?
Yes. LifeCare Senior Advocates is a veteran-owned business based in Walnut, Iowa, and works with families across the Council Bluffs and Omaha metro and in other states by phone or video.
Why Trust LifeCare Senior Advocates
Dave Brandt brings more than 25 years in long-term care and works for families, not facilities. LifeCare Senior Advocates is veteran-owned and based in Walnut, Iowa. Questions before you book? Contact LifeCare Senior Advocates.
Dave Brandt is a licensed insurance agent. LifeCare Senior Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal or investment advice.
Talk With Dave
Tell Dave what is happening with your family, and he will help you see the next step. Your first conversation is always at no charge. No pressure. No obligation.
Dave Brandt is a licensed insurance agent. LifeCare Senior Advocates is not a law firm and does not provide legal or investment advice.