If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
How to Care for Aging Parents, 3rd Edition
"The bible of eldercare"—ABC World News. "An indispensable book"—AARP. "A compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion"—The Washington Post. And, winner of a Books for a Better Life Award. How to Care for Aging Parents is the best and bestselling book of its kind, and its author, Virginia ... READ the POST
Senior Citizen Caregiving 101: Things I wish I’d known
I was my 95 year old Mom's caregiver for the last 5 years of her life. During this time, I learned about senior citizen caregiving mostly on my own with my Mom's careful and loving guidance. The things I most wish I'd known before starting down this caregiver path were begging to be documented, ... READ the POST
Writing a Will – Your Options
When it comes to “adulting,” writing a will is arguably one of the more important things you can do—even if you don't feel like you have significant assets. Yet only four in 10 U.S. adults actually have a will, according to a survey by Caring.com. The reasons for not making a will vary ... READ the POST
How to Get a Death Certificate
When someone dies, the death must be registered with the local or state vital records office within a matter of days. The vital records office can then issue copies of the death certificate, which you may want or your personal records or to handle a deceased person’s affairs. Who Prepares the ... READ the POST
Losing Control: Caring For The Elderly And Incontinence
Incontinence is an issue that very few people like to talk about. It is more common than you may think, with over 12 million United States residents suffering from it every day. People of all ages can suffer from the inconvenient and embarrassing condition, but the majority of those who do feel the ... READ the POST
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