Elder Care ABC Created by caregivers for caregivers

by Sharon Elrod
Caregiving for elderly parents is an increasingly searched topic on the Internet. Many of us seniors are caring for our elderly parents, some in their own homes, and some in senior living residences such as assisted living and nursing homes. No matter the living accommodations, we have the same [...]

By Mary Jane Stern
Someday it could happen and you need the services of a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).  Whether you are enrolled in Original Medicare or an Advantage Plan you should have a basic understanding of the requirements, because these facilities can become quite expensive and might become your financial responsibility.

by Joy Loverde
You’ve probably heard the expression, “timing is everything.” That statement is especially true when it comes to talking to aging parents and elderly loved ones about sensitive subjects. A well-timed conversation enhances the likelihood of being heard and reaching consensus. Otherwise, trying to open a dialogue at a time and place [...]

by Joy Loverde
How much more can this 84-year old woman take?  As if a long-distance relocation was not enough to put someone over the edge at any age, the fact that Bill is now physically and mentally unstable may just do her in. Most people spend their energies watching the person who is sick and [...]

by Joy Loverde
Anything, yes ANYTHING can happen in the middle of a long-distance move including people getting sick and people not living through the relocation process. Early on in this “Moving an Aging Parent from Long-Distance” blog, I predicted that if Bill could find a way to sabotage the move, he was going to do [...]

by Joy Loverde
Up until the time Bill got sick, everything was going perfectly regarding the move. The house had sold quickly. Mom and Bill already had a place to live in Chicago. Mom was happily shopping for new furnishings. I had already packed up their belongings in Florida and shipped them to their new apartment.
Medical [...]

by Joy Loverde
So here we are, right in the middle of a house-sale transaction and one of the signers of the legal documents (Bill) has taken ill to the point where he is not capable right now of signing.
I’m not too worried about that because long ago, I had a conversation with Mom and Bill [...]

Eldercare responsibilities typically rise to the surface during a crisis. When an aging parent needs additional care you often don’t know where to turn. The good news is you have a wide variety of caregiving assistance easily available in most areas of the country.
One problem family caregivers need to prepare for [...]