Category Archives: Long Term Planning

Hospice: I had no idea

by Joy Loverde Like many Boomers, I am experiencing the deaths of close friends and beloved family members at a fast and furious Joyrate. Sometimes the deaths come after a long and painful dying process. Other times – Poof! People are gone with no warning. This week, three friends whom I loved dearly died unexpectedly.…
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Aging in Place and Remodeling

By Kaye Swain Are you caring for an elderly parent at home and toying with the idea of remodeling your home for any one of a variety of reasons, including adding aging in place options? Is the whole thought of dealing with a remodel scaring you? Especially when you are juggling that with caregiving responsibilities?…
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Moving a Reluctant Parent – Part 8

by Joy Loverde Things are heating up. If you’ve been following Parts 1 through 7 regarding the adventures of my Aunt Bernice and her reluctance to move out of her house, then you know that she would have been far better off had she made the move a year ago when she invited me over…
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Caring for Elderly Parents? Are You Prepared To Be Replaced?

By Kaye Swain Are you the primary family member caring for one or more of the elderly parents or other relatives in your family? What would happen to them if something happened to you? My senior mom lives with me. I have help but I am, indeed, the one in charge of her affairs. My…
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Eldercare in the Workplace Listen up HR Professionals Part 2

by Joy Loverde As an HR professional, the more you can prepare your company employees for inevitable family caregiving responsibilities, the more stable your workplace. Part 1 of “Eldercare in the Workplace: Listen up HR Professionals” offered suggestions on helping employees become aware of eldercare issues. This blog will offer specific action steps you can…
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Free Senior Emergency Kit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILIES LACK KNOWLEDGE OF SENIORS’ MEDICATIONS AND FINANCES, NEW RESEARCH SHOWS Free “Senior Emergency Kit” Helps Adult Children Prepare For Crisis OMAHA, Neb. (May 10, 2011) – Many future family caregivers are unprepared for a senior care emergency, lacking knowledge of their seniors’ medications and important financial information, according to new research…
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Senior Care Options: Costs, Choices and Quality Standards

by Julie Northcutt Senior caregiving needs often sneak up on families. Many age-related illnesses may progress slowly and the suddenly prevent a senior from maintaining their daily lifestyle.  Senior care professionals call this maintaining “Activities of Daily Living” or ADL’s. Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease progress at different speeds for each person. A hip replacement…
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The Complete Eldercare Planner:Free forms to download – Communicaring

by Joy Loverde Talking about eldercare issues and planning for old age isn’t easy. Besides, who wants to hash over unpleasant topics when aging parents and other elderly family members seem perfectly fine? You may have been avoiding talking altogether, afraid that the conversation will be upsetting for you and for them.  And you’re right.…
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