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 […]
We Have a Problem!
Hello - I'm Anna from CaringHub.net and we have a HUGE problem! Do you know that according to Caring.com’s 2019 survey, 57 percent of U.S. adults do not have a will in place? Even worse - the percentage of millennials who have a will is exceptionally low – ... READ the POST
The Layman’s Guide To Alzheimer’s Disease
It is a well-known fact that a high percentage of the elderly experience mental degradation at some stage during the later years of their lives. It is acknowledged as one of the disadvantages of getting old! However, the majority of people do not know the first thing about mental health illnesses ... READ the POST
Letter of Personal Wishes
Your will covers the legal side of estate planning, but a Letter of Final Wishes comes from the heart. Use it as a means of telling your family what you’d like them to do and to know, when you are gone. These legal documents are necessary: a will, a power of attorney, living will and advance health ... READ the POST
How to Write Your Obituary
Do you read obituaries? Have you ever read one and thought it was great? Have you ever considered writing your own? An obituary, at the minimum, conveys the date of death and location of memorial services of the deceased. At the best, it weaves a tale of a life well-lived and leaves us with a ... 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
Powers of Attorney: Crucial Documents for Caregiving
What comes to mind when you hear the words “power of attorney"? An important legal document? A license to steal? The key to successful caregiving? All of the above? If you thought “all of the above,” you're on the right track. The power of attorney is a powerful legal document. It can give ... READ the POST
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