Whether you need to assist an elderly loved one with financial choices or make important health care decisions, the ability to help in this capacity can be limited without proper planning. This becomes especially important when your loved one moves into an assisted living facility or becomes hospitalized.
Sometimes seniors purposely withhold information from their loved ones and it can be costly to their health, finances and overall well-being. Being able to detect when your loved ones are holding out on you can be tricky.
There are various stages in life where we are more prone to temper tantrums – as toddlers, teenagers and yes, as elderly adults. This acting out is typically a result of being so triggered by strong emotions that you lack the self-control to stay composed.
Medicaid is a federal program designed to assist low-income individuals with medical care and long-term care needs. The application process is complex and time-consuming. You must show you qualify based on strict income and asset ownership eligibility requirements.
When someone you love passes away and the funeral services are complete, you may start the next steps in squaring away financial and legal issues. This is the process of probate or estate administration.
Writing a thoughtful, heartfelt obituary is a tremendous tribute to the loved one who passed away. It can be a daunting process, but these tips can help you structure the obituary and provide an outline to make writing it easier.
With more studies showing that loss of hearing can lead to cognitive decline, it is vital to remedy hearing loss as quickly and effectively as possible.
Coveted season tickets can be valuable both monetarily and sentimentally. It is often a complicated and expensive process to secure the tickets in the first place.
While our senior loved ones want to explore and participate in family travels, it can cause some anxiety on both the senior and the caregiver. Extra planning and good communication can help ease some of the stress of traveling with elderly loved ones.
