About
Lantern was a dedicated end-of-life planning platform designed to guide individuals and families through one of life's most sensitive and important journeys. The service provided structured tools to help users create comprehensive care plans, store critical documents, and make key decisions ahead of time — reducing uncertainty and burden on loved ones. Lantern's approach combined practical planning resources with a compassionate interface, making it easier for members to address topics like healthcare directives, estate planning, and end-of-life preferences in a clear and organized way. The platform was particularly useful for caregivers and families managing the complexities of elder care or terminal illness planning. Lantern was subsequently acquired by Wellthy, an end-to-end care platform that supports families across all vital care moments — from everyday caregiving needs to long-term and end-of-life planning. As part of the acquisition, Lantern's planning materials and content were fully integrated into Wellthy's caregiving concierge, community, and planning services. Lantern was officially decommissioned on September 1, with member support available through Wellthy for document retrieval and ongoing care needs.
Key Features
- End-of-Life Care Plans: Guided tools to help users create detailed, personalized care plans covering healthcare directives and end-of-life preferences.
- Document Organization: Centralized storage and management for vital legal, medical, and financial documents needed during end-of-life planning.
- Family Support Resources: Planning materials and guides designed to reduce the burden on family members and caregivers during difficult transitions.
- Wellthy Integration: Lantern's full planning content library was integrated into Wellthy's comprehensive caregiving concierge and community platform.
Use Cases
- Individuals creating advance healthcare directives and end-of-life care plans for themselves
- Families organizing critical legal and medical documents in preparation for a loved one's passing
- Caregivers managing end-of-life logistics and reducing uncertainty for family members
- Employers and health plans offering end-of-life planning resources as a caregiving benefit
- Users transitioning to Wellthy's comprehensive caregiving concierge for ongoing family care support
Pros
- Compassionate, Structured Approach: Lantern made sensitive end-of-life conversations more approachable with guided, step-by-step planning tools.
- Document Accessibility: Centralized all critical end-of-life documents in one place, making them easy to retrieve and share with family or support teams.
- Integration with Wellthy: Members' data and planning materials were preserved and transitioned into Wellthy's broader caregiving ecosystem.
Cons
- Service Discontinued: Lantern has been decommissioned as of September 1; new users can no longer create accounts or access the standalone platform.
- Narrow Focus: Lantern was solely focused on end-of-life planning, limiting its utility for broader caregiving or health management needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lantern still available?
No. Lantern was decommissioned on September 1. Accounts are no longer accessible starting September 2.
What happened to my Lantern Care Plan?
Wellthy's Member Support team can help you download all of your important documents. Contact them at [email protected].
Why was Lantern shut down?
Lantern was acquired by Wellthy, which integrated Lantern's end-of-life planning materials into its comprehensive caregiving platform, making a separate service redundant.
What is Wellthy?
Wellthy is an end-to-end care platform supporting families across all care needs — from day-to-day support to end-of-life planning. Visit wellthy.com to learn more.
Can I still get support for my old Lantern account?
Yes. Wellthy's Member Support team is available at [email protected] to assist with any needs related to your former Lantern account.
