Elderly Parents Get Financial Assistance … From Their Adult Children

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It would be interesting to see some statistics for the United States. What about you? Do you have parents aging in place or in a managed care environment that you are contributing financially to? Post a comment below and let us know. Here's an interesting article from Your … [Read more...]



Faster Than a Speeding Bullet

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If you were born in the 1950s or '60s, you likely responded to the title of this article by adding “More powerful than a locomotive."  If Superman wasn’t your thing, maybe you were more in the “what was Cindy Brady’s doll’s name” category.  Either way, we know you. … [Read more...]



Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers

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Providing care for someone else, regardless if it is full-time or occasionally, can really tap a person's energy. It can create an incredible amount of stress for a caregiver and keep you from enjoying yourself during the holiday season. Your job as a caregiver is important and … [Read more...]



Caregivers: There is a “U” in Caregiving.

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I know if you read this elderly caregiver article over at the New York Times and you are caring for an elderly parent or loved one, you're probably going to shake your head in agreement that all of it sounds good. You're going to secretly think, "Wouldn't it be nice...?" You … [Read more...]



When to Have the Money Talk With Your Parents

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Too often, adult children have no idea of the state their parents financial affairs are in and parents aren't usually prone to disclosing this type of information without some discussion. We've covered the difficulties of talking to elderly parents about money before, but it … [Read more...]



Planning for the Cost of Daily Care

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When you are building your own aging in place plan, consideration needs to be given to the costs for alternate care services. For the millions of baby boomers taking care of an older parent now, this information may be helpful as well. On September 30th, 2008, the MetLife … [Read more...]



Downsizing Mom & Dad: Planning is Key

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Moving your parents into a retirement community or assisted living facility can be difficult, heartbreaking, expensive, tiring or all of the above. Having a good plan is key. An article from Newsday.com gives a little insight into things older people need to consider for this … [Read more...]