Caregiving from a distance – Part 3

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D artfully shares some of their daughters’ financial stresses- including her own due to the housing market where she’d devoted 20 years of her career.  It was becoming more difficult for us to help them out financially as we had been. We told our parents we’d found a solution that would give them an exceptional [...]

Choosing the BEST Independent or Assisted Living Community for Your Loved Ones

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As difficult as it’s likely be to persuade your loved ones that living in the family home is no longer in their best interest, the process will be much smoother if you can present an appealing alternative. The following questionnaire will help you record your impressions and observations when you tour potential facilities.  (You could [...]

What To Do When Living at Home Alone Is No Longer An Option for An Aging Parent

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When a person is no longer capable of caring for themselves at home, family members will need to consider home care services, moving to an assisted living facility, care home or long term care nursing home.  Which is the best solution is a personal preference. Most seniors who may be deemed safe can still live [...]

Caregiving From a Distance for Mom

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D’s friend had warned us that we should be prepared for resistance.   People feel threatened with the loss of their independence.  They may not want others making decisions for them.  They might be angry that we put down a deposit on a place without asking them first.  (When it became apparent that Dad’s illness negatively [...]

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