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 Money about the financial impact being felt by some 1.7 million adult …
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
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. You, my dear friend, are a Baby Boomer! It is very interesting how a few simple …
Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers
These holiday survival tips can help you during your busy time of the season. We know that 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 …
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Caregivers: There is a “U” in Caregiving.
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 might even tell a friend about it. I would like to propose this to you: …
When to Have the Money Talk With Your Parents
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 bears mentioning again. Talking openly with your parents before they are …