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There are some days when I can’t believe how fast time is flying by (it’s already January and I still haven’t gotten to ……) and other days when I feel that time is going so slowly (when will this pandemic be over?). So depending on your mood on any day, I thought I would share some valuable resources to address your anxieties, boredom or curiosity. Let’s start with support links….
Something for Everyone…. Continue Reading »
Caregiving
Another year, another lockdown. It was not my intention for my first blog of 2021 to concern COVID-19 but, alas, here we are. Although COVID-19 continues to impact our daily lives, new measures have been implemented by the Courts and by Legal Practices to allow us to continue to properly service our clients. As I continue to discover, additional new measures or encounters still arise from time to time. The….
New Year, New Encounters Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills
The first official work day of a New Year- Yippee! Like you, I am so glad to put 2020 behind me. My most productive undertaking during this holiday season ( in addition to binge watching Bridgerton) was the shredding of 10 boxes of old files (from 2010 and earlier), cleaning up of my desk and office space and the decision to get a new ergonomic desk and chair. While clearing….
Caregiving and life planning: starting off on the right foot. Continue Reading »
Caregiving
I am sharing an article that I previously wrote, pre COVID. There are some things that are very different this year and large family dinners (in person) is currently a thing of past; however many of the tips listed are still very applicable when visiting (either in person or by Zoom/FaceTime) with older parents. It is hard for many of us as adult children to watch our parent’s health deteriorate…..
Time to play Detective Santa…. Continue Reading »
CaregivingAs we head into holiday season and continue with restrictions on family gatherings, I am acutely aware of how many people will be on their own. I have blogged about isolation and loneliness and I think this year will be particularly challenging for many. Two years ago I had the very good fortune of visiting a Japanese nursing home. I had arranged to meet the president and CEO of the….
Would You Consider a Robodog for Granny? Continue Reading »
Caregiving
“If the Architect does indeed exist, I wish I could ask him… who am I, truly? Whence did I come? Whither am I headed?” – Jin, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 While I usually tend to write about interesting hypothetical legal issues with respect to estates, trusts and family law, I wanted to take today as an opportunity to write a more personal blog post and share a bit about my own….
Aging, Memory, Existentialism and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Disability, Elder Care