Everyone caring for an aging parent, spouse or elderly loved one is doing the best they can.  The decisions we make might be uncomfortable.  If we think about it – really think about it – we can second guess everything we do.  However, if you are doing your best caring […]

Not all power of attorney documents are the same.  There is a huge difference between a specific power of attorney and a general power of attorney.  This is a trap for people who don’t understand the difference.  In this episode I will explain the difference and what you need to […]

Sometimes the work involved with caring for an aging parent, spouse or elderly loved is overwhelming.  It’s as though the caregiver is working a full time 24-hour a day job.  The relationship between the caregiver and their loved one can suffer as a result.  Sometimes getting help to provide care […]

Something amazing might happen after someone who had been struggling at home moves into an assisted living community.  Their physical and mental condition may improve measurably.  It’s what I call the assisted living bounce back.  Suddenly they have a spring in their step everyone thought they had lost – they […]

When someone moves into an independent living community their apartment becomes their home.  Frequently they make friends and love the amenities in the community.  If, at some point in the future, they are unable to manage on their own they can bring private duty care (or home health care) into […]

When your loved one (or you as their caregiver) explore an assisted living community they will encounter various sales people and admission staff along the way.  These individuals want your loved one to move into the community they represent – their pay often depends on it. Because of that they […]

Did you notice anything different about your loved one the last time you saw him or her?  The best time to start helping a loved one with their care needs is as soon as you notice they need them.  It might be something small like adding some support or it […]

For some people staying at home is the best (and sometimes only) option.  For others, staying home might not be an option (or desired).  There isn’t one right or wrong answer as to what arrangement leads to the best care and the highest possible quality of life for your loved […]

When you are an agent pursuant to someone’s general durable power of attorney you are able to do pretty much anything that they could do for themselves as it relates to their assets provided it’s authorized by the document. However, there are certain transactions that require you to record the […]

The possibility of pre-planning a funeral is an issue that comes up when someone is caring for an aging parent, spouse or elderly loved one. It can be a difficult conversation but there are many benefits to be had if you can discuss it. Pre-planning a loved one’s funeral can […]