by Doug Jones | Feb 10, 2021 | Articles, Caregiver Roadblocks, Tips for Family Caregivers
The Art of Working Together as a Family There are many “roadblocks” along the road of each Caregiver Journey. Many roadblocks can be summed up into three different categories: Family Roadblocks, Geographic Roadblocks, and Financial Roadblocks. As such,... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 5, 2021 | Articles, Estate Planning, Tips for Family Caregivers
It May Not Happen By Accident! Nursing Home admission is one thing we don’t even like to think about, let alone do planning around. But today, I’m not talking about planning to go to a Nursing Home. Rather, I’m talking about planning to stay OUT of a Nursing Home. Now... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 5, 2021 | Articles, Estate Planning
If Mom is showing signs of declining health, it may be time to organize a Mom Centered Family Meeting to keep her safe, while helping her maintain as much independence as possible. A Mom Centered Family Meeting is a productive way for family members and their loved... 
by Doug Jones | Feb 3, 2021 | Articles
It’s amazing what kinds of emotional lessons we can take from everyday things. When I think of “Groundhog Day”, the first thought is the Drew Barrymore movie “50 First Dates”. Her character thinks she is living the same day over and over... 
by Doug Jones | Jan 30, 2021 | Articles, Estate Planning
Look Out for Stage #2! In our Elder Law Practice, we commonly see Seniors in one of three stages of the Elder Care Journey. The term “stages” as used herein is not a medical term. It is simply my observation of where a Senior currently resides on the Elder... 
by Doug Jones | Jan 26, 2021 | Articles, Tips for Family Caregivers
Planning You and Your Declining Parent Early morning is my favorite time of the day. As I’m writing this, I’m looking out at the early morning sky. It’s beautiful outside. Hope you’re also able to take a minute to enjoy the view. Sometimes we get so... 