When a loved one is facing senior financial issues, make sure fraud isn’t the culprit. Discussing senior financial issues with a loved one is often considered taboo. This can be a big challenge for even the closest of families. With the addition of elder care issues,...
It can be difficult to see a loved one exhibit inappropriate Alzheimer’s behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is a complex medical condition that often brings with it overwhelming issues for those who are providing care. As the disease continues into later stages, those with...
Picture how it would feel to wake up in a strange place, unable to remember how you got there or even who you are. Complete disorientation quickly develops into fear and anger, and you might now discover yourself lashing out at the unfamiliar person positioned by your...
Living far away from senior loved ones can make the need for help at home easier to overlook. In fact, many adult children of older parents frequently do not realize that Dad and Mom need assistance until they arrive home for a visit or spend a longer period of time...
Are your senior parents in need of care? At the same time are you trying to meet the needs of children and family in the home? If that’s the case, you are a member of the sandwich generation – a demographic of males and females, typically in their 30s or 40s, who are...
A power of attorney for elderly parents is vital. Someone needs to be able to step in and help a senior citizen with medical and financial decisions if a senior can’t do it for him or herself. Before you agree to be that person, you should understand exactly what your...
