View this video blog: Memory Loss and Aging Parents
When one parent is exhibiting signs of memory loss the other parent can often cover up for the spouse who is losing the ability to care for themselves. Adult children are often surprised when they hear about a diagnosis they never saw, sometimes because of denial and [...]
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It is true that couples don’t have to spend every last dollar in order to have the cost of skilled nursing covered by governmental benefits. Remember, Medicare does not cover the cost of custodial care in a skilled nursing facility. Medicare only covers short periods of time for rehab after surgery, an accident or other [...]
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I frequently come across individuals who are children of a negligent or abusive parent. The adult children are now dealing with elder care and have mixed feelings that are both conflictual and challenging.
It is hard to sacrifice time and energy and even dollars to someone who just wasn’t there for you. The feelings of resentment, [...]
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