Elder Care ABC Created by caregivers for caregivers

by Joy Loverde
It’s 3 a.m. I can’t sleep in a pleasant sort of way. My body is tired but my mind is racing. Did I complete everything I set out to accomplish before I head back to the airport? For three days I’ve been working on the move non-stop, and I’m pretty sure my job [...]

by Joy Loverde
As the author of The Complete Eldercare Planner and online elder care columnist geared toward people who are caring for aging parents, I’ve been asked some interesting questions. The depth of where our caregiving journeys will lead us never ceases to amaze me. This blog offers insights into the complex elder care process. [...]

by Joy Loverde
Mom and Bill’s house is showing well (Mom has always prided herself as the keeper of a spotless house).  In less than three days there are two offers on the house from two serious buyers. One of the buyers immediately offers $600 over the asking price and voila! The house is under contract. [...]

by Joy Loverde
Question:
My elderly father in Florida started trading stocks 2 years ago and is seemingly addicted, having lost over half his life savings on ridiculous amounts of trading. He denies his losses and will not discuss it with anyone (including my mother). My siblings and I want to declare him incompetent to [...]

by Joy Loverde

Where there are families, there are legal issues among other challenges. Over the years, family members who are caring for aging parents and loved ones have sent me emails regarding interesting eldercare questions. I am sharing their questions with you in the hopes that my answers offer caregiver guidance and insights. We [...]

by Joy Loverde
I’ve long been an advocate of keeping aging parents in the driver’s seat for as long as possible, and my interacting with Mom and Bill regarding their long-distance relocation has proved that theory works without a shadow of a doubt.
My willingness to “be a sounding board” for Mom and Bill for the past [...]

by Joy Loverde
We are often so busy with our caregiving responsibilities that we forget to take good care of our own fundamental peace of mind. Here are ten things I believe every family caregiver needs:

Trusting friend.  We all need someone (other than a family member [...]

by Joy Loverde
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal reported on the subject of exploring the complications of counting Americans who have reached age 100. At best, it is estimated that Hallmark sold 85,000 “Happy Birthday 100 year-old cards in 2007. Reading the facts offered in the article got me thinking seriously about slowing [...]