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
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
Day 21
ObituaryWelcome to Day 21! Today you will compile details about your Obituary. An Obituary is a notice that is printed online or published in newspapers after your death. It lets people know you have died and provides some biographical information about you. Your Obituary may also specify ... READ the POST
Living Wills & Medical Powers of Attorney
Your health care directives -- including your living will and power of attorney for health care -- might be the most important estate planning documents you ever make. Giving your family clear, written direction about your end-of-life wishes can spare them anguish -- and make sure you get the kind ... READ the POST
Dealing With the Stress of Eldercare
Frustration is an emotion that those caring for their aged loved ones often experience, but it's only one of many such emotions. Resentment, anger, and grief are other emotions that caregivers feel. You might feel resentment at all of the changes in your life - anger from feeling helpless to stop ... READ the POST
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