by Doug Jones | Jan 16, 2018 | Tips for Family Caregivers
What are some clues that Momma may need help? When a parent or spouse starts to decline, it’s hard to know what to do. You wonder whether Momma should continue to live at home or whether she would be better off somewhere else. (“Momma” is used... 
by Doug Jones | Dec 22, 2017 | Tips for Family Caregivers
By the very nature of the title, it is obvious that being the Lone Family Caregiver is a lonely job. It is even more lonely this time of year. The holidays, (Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and some others I probably have missed) are supposed to be joyful times with... 
by Doug Jones | Dec 4, 2017 | Articles, Tips for Family Caregivers
A Family Caregiver recently wrote: “Breaks and Time are easier said than done. Everyone one else is too busy with their OWN time. It’s just easier to not ask of anything. But I can say one thing – I’ll never have regrets. But not having time once in awhile takes... 
by Doug Jones | Nov 23, 2017 | Articles, Tips for Family Caregivers
OK. I will give away the punch line first. In this article we discuss the need for a Mom-Centered Family Meeting. It’s a great opportunity for a family to pull together. Sometimes for the first time ever, for the benefit of another person – their beloved... 
by Doug Jones | Oct 3, 2017 | Articles, Tips for Family Caregivers
One of the hottest hot-button discussion topics between siblings revolves around the issue of Momma’s money. “Not that it matters”, sibling explains, “because we want Momma’s money to be used for Momma”. But, for whatever reason, a sibling issue still...