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Apr 2023
Organizing respite care can be a confusing and frustrating process. Not only is it difficult to decide which type of respite care to use, but couple that with the emotions that are also involved. Respite care is used for those needing a break from caring for a loved one with a condition where they can’t ...
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Dec 2016
Aging Parents Resist Help An example of aging parents refusing help: “Thanks for the follow-up. Mom’s in charge. Not always making good decisions, but she has to make her own mistakes. It’s sad to watch but it is what it is. Will reach out as events warrant.” This text comes from a daughter who had ...
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May 2016
Mediation is an Emerging Field of Law in South Florida When a family is being divided over finances and decisions to be made for the care of an elder parent, instead of lawyering up and heading to court, Mediation is a way for each family member – parent and adult son or daughter to come ...
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Oct 2015
Home Safety, Comfort and a Stimulating Environment Home Safety involves “safe proofing” a home for a loved one, parent or spouse who has cognitive impairment, memory loss and poor judgement goes beyond grab bars in the shower. Since older adults choose to remain in their own home, some modifications ought to be made to accommodate ...
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Sep 2015
Overtime and Minimum Wage are new Changes in Home Care Overtime pay is now Labor Law for Home Care workers. Private duty Home Care changes significantly on Oct. 13, 2015. The filings have been going back and forth between the DOL, U.S. Court of Appeals and various concerned parties. In South Florida, by and large ...
A study done by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave looked at the preferences of folks who have retired from age 50 and older to see what their long term plan is. Results are unsurprising. The vast majority of those polled – 85% related that their preference is to remain in their own home and receive ...
Financial matters are complicated to begin with. Imagine having to manage money if you or your loved one is cognitively impaired or has memory problems causing poor judgment. Seniors as a group are a prime target for scammers – by phone, mail and visits to where they live. It is unethical, immoral, mean spirited ...
Home Care Assistance Solves Many Care and Safety Needs Home Care Assistance is a tough topic to discuss with older parents. A very practical solution for older people who need a little help at home to remain independent there is to hire an aide or caregiver for in-home care. It does take insight on the part of ...
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Dec 2014
Reverse Mortgage as Financial Tool Reverse Mortgage may be worth exploring for financially strapped seniors. Is your home the answer to financing your care in old age? Maybe yes, Maybe no, as a Boomer, if the FONZ recommends a Reverse Mortgage, I might just look into it AAAYYY! There is no debate that hiring an in-home ...
Boomer Generation: Caught in the Middle Boomer or Sandwich Generation middle agers facing college tuition, financial assistance to older parents and saving for their own retirement, the pressure can be overwhelming. Who to help first? You can’t sacrifice your nest egg savings and you can’t watch your children and parents flounder. Planning is KEY fpr ...
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