This article was written by Jane E. Brody and posted on The New York Times website on September 3, 2018. “Use it or lose it.” I’m sure you’re familiar with this advice. And I hope you’ve been following it. I certainly thought I was. I usually do two physical activities a day, alternating among walking, Read More
What to Look for in a Geriatric Care Manager
This article was written by Heidi Godman and posted on U.S. News & World Report on May 11, 2018. “WHEN OLDER ADULTS CAN no longer care for themselves, it’s usually up to their family members to take over the responsibility. But it’s hard to know where to begin managing the care of someone who has chronic health Read More
Dementia Caregivers Take On Steep Costs, Long Hours and Heartache
Dementia caregivers experience many difficulties, from emotional toil to physical challenges, when caring for their aging loved one. Learn more from this article by Laura Dixon. Article by Laura Dixon as posted on caring.com 10/27/17 (with quotes by Eldercare Founder Linda Fodrini-Johnson) When she noticed that her mother had stopped showering or changing her clothes, Read More
California’s “End of Life Option Act” and Family Dilemmas
by Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services as published on Contra Costa Lawyer, the official website of the Contra Costa County Bar Association May 1, 2017 Learn about California’s End of Life Option Act. Planning for actual death seems to be almost unthinkable, and the majority of us avoid this subject Read More
If You’re Thinking About Assisted Living for Your Parents
This piece by Beth Braverman posted on www.consumerreports.org on October 13, 2016. It’s a great introduction to the world of assisted living. If you’re thinking about assisted living for your parents, there are some things you’ll need to be aware of before you set out to find proper care for your aging parent. Braverman discusses and helps Read More
The Difficult, Delicate Untangling of Our Parents’ Debt and Financial Lives
Are you worried about making sense of your parents’ debt as they age? You’re not alone. The Difficulties of Our Parents’ Debt an article by William Power as posted on the Wall Street Journal online March 27, 2016 When my in-laws became too incapacitated to handle their own affairs, my wife and I took over. Read More
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