Elder Management: Sibling Rivalry and Family Disputes
Navigating the Elder Management landscape can be overwhelming and complicated – especially when siblings do not get along. While brothers and sisters can be an invaluable source of support, they […]
Continue ReadingWho Coordinates the Coordinators in Complex Elder Care Situations?
Many elders have complex health and personal care needs that require ongoing care with different providers in multiple settings. If a hospital stay is necessary, the number of healthcare providers […]
Continue ReadingSpotting the Signs: Does an Elderly Loved One’s Living Situation Need to Change?
Admitting that we need help is hard for many of us. Your parents, or other elderly loved ones, may not tell you when they need help. In fact, they may […]
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Are You Overwhelmed by Your Elderly Parent’s Sudden Health Crisis?
I’d like to describe a situation to you that may sound familiar. You may be in this situation yourself, or perhaps you know someone who is. A Common Scenario: Health […]
Continue Reading7 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease: When to Make the Call to Get Help?
In our last post, we defined Alzheimer’s disease and discussed the necessity of planning ahead as early as possible. If given the opportunity, most people would opt to plan ahead […]
Continue ReadingHow to Tackle Guilt and Obligation over the Holidays Head On
For many busy adults, the holidays can become an overwhelming time – we finish the decorating, navigate through crowded malls to complete our shopping, host a big family dinner, attend […]
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