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Necessity Planning | The Best Way to Cook a Frog
Planning for Mom AND You. We have talked a lot about the necessity of planning for Mom so as to get the best going forward result for her in her life, both now and in the future. However planning for Mom alone leaves out one very important person, which of course is...
What about ME?! | Caregiver Questions
Achieving Balance As Caregivers, we are often torn in more directions than a compass rose. Between our career, our declining Loved One, our household needs, etc. (and more!) At first, we are happy to help, but after a while, the Caregiver is often left asking the...
What Legacy will You leave behind? | Care Questions
The Power of a Good Story! Have you ever sat to think about your legacy? What do you want to be known for after you pass on? What life lesson do you want to pass along to those you leave behind? Sometimes just “telling” factual information has an effect - but...
What type of care do you want? | Care Questions
Home vs. Family vs. Facility Care. I’m kicking this post off with a loaded question - if you become incapacitated to the point where you can no longer care for yourself, what type of care do you want and who do you want to provide it? The primary choices are: Home...
Work Together as Adult Siblings | Family Care
Pulling it together for Mom. Over the years I've worked with many families who were trying to work together to get the best result for their declining parent. Sometimes this can be a difficult task. Families generally love each other and especially love their Mom or...
Burning the Bridges: A Cautionary Tale
Things to think about Before Dad Moves In! Sometimes "burning the bridges" is a great idea. When it comes to implementing a needed idea on which you have been endlessly procrastinating, burning the bridges (where you leave yourself no option other than implementing...
Family Engagement | Family Caregiver Journey
When the Whole Family Enjoys the Process! Recently one of our community members admonished Parents and Grandparents to just tell their family members that they need help with a specific task. The writer went on to say that “It won’t strain them and makes them feel...
Caregiver Emotions: Guilt vs. Peace
Reconciling Competing Priorities! I hope you are having, will have, or had a great weekend with your family! If you're reading this article, there's a good chance that you spend at least some of your time either personally, online, or on the phone with a declining...
“Where To Be” as we Age | Advanced Planning
Deciding in Advance of the Need! Occasionally we will see Mom & Dad make their own "where to be" decisions in advance of the actual need to move. This proactive approach is rare, but it shows great insight and provides benefits for the couple and for their family....
The “Unusual Personal Phenomenon”
Unusual Decisions During Uncertain Times! Have you ever experienced an "Unusual Personal Phenomenon"? Ok, right now you may have narrowed your eyes, furrowed your brow, or scratched your head wondering what I am talking about. Now you're thinking about which of these...
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Caregiver Solution: Non-Medical Home Care
When you Realize You Can’t Do it All! Caregiving brings stress. Honestly, most of us didn't realize the amount of stress we would be adding to our lives when we embarked as caregiver. Allow me to let you in on a big secret. The most important "Caregiver Solution" is...
Caregiver Problem – Burnout
If You're Burnt Out - We’ve Got a Problem! In many cases there is one family member who is the primary caregiver for their declining parent. If that is you and something happens to you then we’ve got a caregiver problem! Or to be more exact, you (caregiver), your...
Moving Closer to Adult Children
10 Things to Consider Before Moving Closer We see many folks (maybe you!) who have lived and worked in the same town for their whole adult lives - then later in life, they uproot, moving to live closer to their kids. Is this a good idea? That’s what we're discussing...
Is Facility Care worth Considering? | Care Questions
Facility Care - Not Always a Bad Thing. Facility care seems to be the taboo topic that nobody seems to want to address. Hi! How are you doing today? I hope this finds you healthy and well. This is the third installment in our series of planning your own care in...
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