Last week I attended the funeral of my mother’s dear friend and spent a few days reminiscing with long time family friends. No one wants to be the last woman standing as saying goodbye appears to get harder and harder; especially as there are fewer and fewer around to provide comfort and support. My mom’s friend was one of the lucky ones. She had children and grandchildren and several friends….
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Caregiving, Elder Care
You may already be familiar with the terms. It refers to older individuals who do not have any family to provide care for them. They have either outlived their family or are estranged from them. With our aging demographics we are working with many single women who do not have any children. Society has shifted and traditional models of care that were supported by nuclear and extended families and communities….
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Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Power of Attorney, Uncategorized