In doing support groups for Adult Children of Aging Parents, I often see the only child feeling guilty about decisions or wishing they had a sibling to help with all the details of late-life family caregiving. However, when those only children do come to support groups, they see that having a sibling can be problematic Read More
How Caregivers Can Help Keep Stroke Victims Healthy
After your loved one has had a stroke, it is important to know how to help keep them healthy and to do what you can to prevent another stroke. Survivors of strokes are at a higher risk of having another one, especially if their medications and health plans are not followed. Here are some things Read More
Missing Mom…After the Grief
Sitting in my home office, with mom’s cat on my lap as I type, brings both a smile and a pain to my heart. It has been two years since her passing at the age of 91. I don’t think we truly heal completely from the loss of a parent – whatever the relationship was Read More
Caregivers Love “All Your Perfect Imperfections”
I hear so often from family caregivers who feel guilty because they can’t fix mom or dad or be the “everything” their spouse needs. So, these words – from a John Legend song, “All of Me” – ring true for us. In the song, he sings that he loves “All of You” despite your perfect Read More
Being an Advocate for Your Own Health
The greatest thing you can do about your quality of life is to become your own best and prepared advocate. This article can help you ask the right questions Agency for Health Care Research and Quality. The next best thing you can do, is to make sure you have an “agent” who can be Read More
Utilizing Professional Care Managers in Special Needs Trusts
I was honored to be a panelist for this presentation with Stephen Dale, Attorney at Law on “Utilizing Professional Care Managers in Special Needs Trusts” on June 25, 2014. We discuss the importance of including a Care Manager in a Special Needs Trust to assess the needs of the beneficiary and develop a distribution plan that Read More
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