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While we are all busy with holiday parties and purchases, please remember that spending wisely today and planning ahead for our later years are related. ….
Looking back and planning ahead Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Costs, Elder CareTravelling with a mobility challenged and/or older family member requires planning and an adjustment in expectations. ….
Saying ‘see you soon rather than goodbye’ Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Disability, Elder CareA play that speaks louder than words. I had the pleasure of watching an “innovative research-based theatre production that raises important questions about the dominant ‘tragic’ ways persons with dementia are understood and treated in our society.” Based on research by health researchers, Dr. Sherry Dupuis and team highlight the very common experiences of families dealing (or not dealing) with the many issues surrounding dementia, including family reaction, the person’s….
Cracked: New Light on Dementia Continue Reading »
Caregiving, Elder CareMy colleague, Audrey Miller, recently blogged about the trend in adult children looking for someone to live with their elderly parent in exchange for free rent (albeit the living arrangement may require light caregiving). In her blog, Ms. Miller highlighted the costs associated with care provided by care agencies, and commented that it may be worth pursuing care arrangements where students live with the elderly. Just how practical is this….
