When a Loved One Needs Assisted Living or Memory Care I was fortunate not to have to face this difficult conversation with my own parents. My father died young, and my mother was able to remain in her home, with support, until the end of her life. Recently, though, I helped a close friend navigate
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This is the seventh installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, and Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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This is the sixth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care. Later topics will include: Navigating the
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This is the fifth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, and Nursing Home Red Flags. Later topics will include: Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From
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This is the fourth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, and Legal Considerations and Aging. Later topics will include: Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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This is the second installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. The first installment was Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide. Later topics will include: Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From Afar,
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Myths About Hospice What is hospice care, what are the myths about hospice care, what is provided, and why do people wait too long to take advantage of this valuable resource? You may have heard that former President Jimmy Carter recently entered hospice care. What does this mean? What is Hospice Care Let’s start
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What is Care Management? Geriatric Care Managers Advocate for Older Adults — and Their Caregivers. Can Care Management Help You? Are you part of the Sandwich Generation caring simultaneously for your aging parents and your children? Do your aging parents live far away making the logistics of managing their care challenging? You are not alone.
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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As we age, even the simplest tasks can become a challenge. But with simple tips and tricks, you can make everyday tasks easier for seniors. Here are seven tips to get you started: Get Organized Create a daily routine and stick to it as much as possible. This will help your loved one know what
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