by Christine | Feb 4, 2016 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Law |
Every New Year's Day, we get a gift of a fresh new year with 525,600 minutes. Treat time as a finite and precious resource that cannot be renewed, and you'll enrich your year. Weren't we just getting ready for the holiday season? It happened again –...
by Christine | Jan 6, 2016 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Law, Long Term Care |
Caregivers who are busy with children, aging parents and careers often drop one ball when juggling their responsibilities. The ball that is dropped? Taking care of themselves. If you've ever tried to learn to juggle, according to "The Sandwich Generation...
by Christine | Jan 5, 2016 | Alzheimer's, Caregivers & Caregiving, Dementia, Elder Law, Estate Planning |
The stresses placed on family members when a parent suffers from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is considerable, but when there is only one child to shoulder the burden, it can be devastating financially and emotionally. Only a few states offer support...
by Christine | Jun 24, 2015 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Law |
Here are six suggestions to help prepare for some of the most common stressful situations that can occur during elder care. The role of an elder caregiver is not an easy one, and many find themselves taking on this role without any preparation. A recent Forbes...
by Christine | Jan 26, 2015 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA), Long Term Care, Retirement, Retirement Planning |
Adult children who become caregivers often pay a steep price. However, with some smart strategies, you can avoid sabotaging your financial future. What can you do ahead of time to help ease the financial burden of caring for your aging parents? Look into potential tax...
by Christine | Dec 12, 2014 | Caregivers & Caregiving, Elder Law, Long Term Care, Retirement Planning |
Although nobody can be forced to participate as a caregiver, there are ways to approach the situation that are more likely to have a positive result. Families encounter many issues when planning care for a loved one. A common issue is the unwillingness of siblings to...
