It’s Complicated: Caregiving in Blended Families
by Elissa Lewin~ The tearful voice on the phone asked, “Can I come in and talk to you?” Mary (not her real name) had recently lost her husband. When she …
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Elder Care Financial Tools for Caregiver Children and Parents
by Dana Bookbinder Esq.~ Many adult children no doubt traveled across the country to visit parents over the holiday season, but a large number of adult …
“Must Have” Legal Documents: Part 2 of 3
Q: What are the “top 3” legal documents everyone should have? A: 1. Advance Medical Directive/Living Will 2. Durable General Power of Attorney 3. …
John Wayne? Not a Caregiver
“If I had seen the schedule, I wouldn’t have come.” That’s how the most recent Nancy’s House retreat started. This one was for men, and one of them …
Celebrating the Lives of Those Who Have Passed
It’s pretty commonplace for people to complain about the hectic nature of the holiday season. Lots of programs to sit through, too many lines to wait in …
A Trip to Remember, Traveling with Dementia
With the holiday travel season upon us, families cringe with anxiety at the thought of traveling with a loved one who struggles with a dementia. I will often …
Manage The Caregiving Holiday Blues
Although some holiday merchandise started making its way to store shelves as early as Labor Day weekend, we have now officially kicked off the season of fall …
Making the Transition to Retirement
October weather always reminds me of school. I know that schools have been in session for a month – or even more in some areas of the country. But …